RUMOR: Lin Manuel Miranda and Weird Al to Redo Hall of Presidents

[Miami Blues]

I love this. Not as much as I love the idea of the Muppets holding a pageant to tell their version of American history, but it could work.

 

[MisterPenguin]

Personally I’m neutral. I haven’t watched Hamilton, nothing against the creators but I just don’t like rap music.

I would still suggest you give it a try. I don't like the rap genre, either, but the 'rap' in Ham is sung rap, not spoken rap. It's very much like those fast-paced Sondheim numbers like "Not Getting Married" from Company. Or think of the rap section of "You're Welcome" from Moana.

Also, it's not all rap. There are full-fledged song songs. And the songs that are there are wonderfully written, orchestrated, and performed.

Because of the fast-paced rap parts, I suggest watching with the closed captioning turned on.

 

[Piebald]

I'd be OK with this. HoP is quite boring and I like LMM and Weird Al. The amount of hate LMM is getting is ...suspect.

 

[KimAnnFran]

So put this one in the rumor category for now because it's not a done deal as of yet. However, with three separate sources reporting the same negotiations to me, I'm certain things are being worked on, whether they come to fruition or not.

What I've been informed of is that Disney is interested in getting away from the polarization inherent in Hall of Presidents as it currently is formatted. They're also interested in not spending large sums each time a new president is elected. Therefore Disney has reached out and is in talks with Lin Manuel Miranda and Weird Al Yankovic to write and direct a new Hall of Presidents theater show that would be non partisan and more timeless. This would not be a direct import of Hamilton, but might feature some influence. I have no info whatsoever about the animatronics or the costumes, but I can't fathom Disney discarding them. I'm told the vision of the show is "historical but witty".

While I've been somewhat displeased with Disney as of late, I have to say this rumor could actually turn out well. If they can thread the needle of being humorous, witty, historical, and interesting, all while not being offensive, I'm all for it. Weird Al potentially being involved took me seriously by surprise, but I could see this working in a zany way.

Not sure how I feel about this.
It seems like Disney is trying to move away from animatronics?

 

[DugLovesU]

This is a great idea! While I love the HOP, to most everyone else it's just a sit down, AC, breastfeeding, or nap break. This would definitely cut out most of the politics and also attract a younger crowd. And is there any way to add a Muppets GMAH preshow??

 

[BillW]

I really like HoP, one of my must see at MK. It needs some work, but I hope the AA remain and they keep adding new presidents. The addition of humor and wit is very welcoming.

 

[Robbiem]

I would still suggest you give it a try. I don't like the rap genre, either, but the 'rap' in Ham is sung rap, not spoken rap. It's very much like those fast-paced Sondheim numbers like "Not Getting Married" from Company. Or think of the rap section of "You're Welcome" from Moana.

Also, it's not all rap. There are full-fledged song songs. And the songs that are there are wonderfully written, orchestrated, and performed.

Because of the fast-paced rap parts, I suggest watching with the closed captioning turned on.

thanks. I really didn’t like the trailer but i might try and watch the version on Disney plus

 

[TeriofTerror]

I'm hoping we can all come together and agree this is hilarious:

 

[SoupBone]

I'd be OK with this. HoP is quite boring and I like LMM and Weird Al. The amount of hate LMM is getting is ...suspect.

I've seen this too many times in the Splash Mountain thread from other posters, are you suggesting racism?

 

[ToTBellHop]

Hall of Presidents Rap battle? No thanks

American Adventure >> HoP

I just wanna be in the room where it happens.

 

[The Visionary Soul]

So put this one in the rumor category for now because it's not a done deal as of yet. However, with three separate sources reporting the same negotiations to me, I'm certain things are being worked on, whether they come to fruition or not.

What I've been informed of is that Disney is interested in getting away from the polarization inherent in Hall of Presidents as it currently is formatted. They're also interested in not spending large sums each time a new president is elected. Therefore Disney has reached out and is in talks with Lin Manuel Miranda and Weird Al Yankovic to write and direct a new Hall of Presidents theater show that would be non partisan and more timeless. This would not be a direct import of Hamilton, but might feature some influence. I have no info whatsoever about the animatronics or the costumes, but I can't fathom Disney discarding them. I'm told the vision of the show is "historical but witty".

While I've been somewhat displeased with Disney as of late, I have to say this rumor could actually turn out well. If they can thread the needle of being humorous, witty, historical, and interesting, all while not being offensive, I'm all for it. Weird Al potentially being involved took me seriously by surprise, but I could see this working in a zany way.

Must be nice, must be nice... to have Iger on your side...

 

[Touchdown]

Must be nice, must be nice... to have Iger on your side...

You know what the next song is after that one right? Are we about to get Iger’s One Last Time?

 

[larryz]

Can't wait for...

 

[Mainahman]

You know what the next song is after that one right? Are we about to get Iger’s One Last Time?

What about chapeks one last time?

 

[Matt_Black]

All right, all right, I'll settle this. I will write a new show that goes in the Hall Of Presidents. An epic musical extravaganza about that great American... Adlai Stevenson! Here's a preview-

Adlai Stevenson
A giant of a man, he weighs a ton!
Adlai Stevenson
And now his story's begun!

Since it's not a celebrity doing the new show, everyone should be cool with this, right? (And I haven't even gotten into the song featuring the phony Final Fantasy 6 quotes!)

 

[Dead2009]

If all the Presidents are doing the YMCA then Im down.

 

[Bleed0range]

I guess I'm in the minority that thinks this is a bad idea. I love Big Al, have for a long time, but I just don't think that the Hall of Presidents needs to be turned into some crazy funky experience. It's one of the attractions that needs to remain as one of the few "teaching" attractions that the parks still have left. Not everything has to be turned into a fun thrill ride or something similar. With that said, if this does gain traction, I would reserve my judgement until I see what they actually come up with. Maybe I'll be pleasantly surprised, but I really do enjoy the reverence that the current Hall of Presidents shows to the Office of the Presidency.

I’m on the fence about it but I lean towards keeping it educational. When I was a kid, the purely educational attractions were just as much fun and entertaining to me as the purely “fun” ones were.

 

[Dutch Inn '76]

What in the world is "polarizing" about HoP? It's just "Americana."

 

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[MisterPenguin]

There are moments that the words don't reach
There is suffering too terrible to name
What you loved is not the same.
And push away the unimagineering.

The moments when you're in so deep
It feels easier to go six flags.
Since presidents themed with gags.
And learn to live with the unimagineering.