Favorite "American Adventure" audio animatronics diorama

[C&D]

I still find this show powerfull (after many viewings). I thought, why not a poll on your favorite part (of the show). I somehow gravitate (as my favorite) towards the 'Country Store' scene but take your pick:

p.s. I had to combine the opening and closing scenes with Ben and Mark in order to get all the rest of the choices in the poll (it is limited to 10 choices).

 

[Spikerdink]

I agree - the show is amazing and I never tire of it. But there is something about the Civil War segment for me and the song that accompanies it...

 

[JIMINYCR]

Two brothers scene always moves me. Two brothers on their way one wore blue and one wore gray.... One came home one stayed behind. Really reminds me of the heartache, human loss, tragic consequences of war.
Even though it's about the Civil war, is can be related to in all wars and conflicts.

 

[Cmdr_Crimson]

The Finale with the Line "Tis Easy to See Hard to Forsee. But, I forsee The American Adventure to Continue a long long Time!"

 

[ajrwdwgirl]

I like the scene with Teddy Roosevelt and John Muir the best. I'm very thankful that some men, and not just those two, had the foresight to preserve our national heritage through national parks. And now that I've been to Glacier Point in Yosemite and some other national parks I love this scene even more.

 

[The Empress Lilly]

Awesome thread!

I love this show. It is so grand and dignified. Truly representing the very best of Disney, keeping EPCOT's dreams aloft above the commercial 'drunks & honey boo princesses' fest outside the hallowed halls of the AA.

I love all the scenes. I find the Civil War scene a bit dry and longwinded though. On the other end of the scale is the segment with Golden Dream, surely one of the greatest love song ever written about America.

I voted Country Store. Amazing how with such little material they managed so much placemaking, such rich historical setting. Fantastic theatre.

 

[Animaniac93-98]

For overall effectiveness of the moment, I'd pick first and last, but if we're going on technical performance then the civil war scene takes the cake. It's one thing to have figures "react" in succession, but to have 6 (?) all moving and responding at the same time really sells the idea that "people" are on the stage and not robots.

 

[DisneyPrincess5]

I LOVE the Civil War scene. That's one of my favorite park songs.

 

[George Lucas on a Bench]

The Declaration of Independence scene with Thomas Jefferson where Ben Franklin walks up the stairs is easily the most impressive. However, my favorite moment is the aforementioned finale in the Statue of Liberty torch. Great score too.

 

[Goofyernmost]

Personally, there is not a single part of the American Adventure show that I don't love. However, when forced to choose, I had to go with the "two brothers" segment. That was emotionally a very strong part of the show and one that didn't glorify everything this country ever did. In fact, that pointed out just how wrong and foolish we could be at times. So, I voted for The Civil War segment, but, it was not an easy choice.

 

[Susan Savia]

I like the two brothers scene. Very touching.

 

[ChrisFL]

I voted Country Store. Amazing how with such little material they managed so much placemaking, such rich historical setting. Fantastic theatre.

Wow, so that was the source photo they used for that scene?

 

[The Empress Lilly]

Wow, so that was the source photo they used for that scene?

Yep.


And for the finale they used a source photo of Franklin and Twain on the Statue of Liberty!!

(Okay okay, I kid. We all know the two Founding Fathers Franklin and Twain were dead and buried way before the Statue of Liberty was given to America by Britain in 1776)

 

[The Empress Lilly]

The Declaration of Independence scene with Thomas Jefferson where Ben Franklin walks up the stairs is easily the most impressive. However, my favorite moment is the aforementioned finale in the Statue of Liberty torch. Great score too.

Good to see you! I've missed you!

You and your passionate and informed love of classic WDW!

 

[Goofyernmost]

Yep.


And for the finale they used a source photo of Franklin and Twain on the Statue of Liberty!!

(Okay okay, I kid. We all know the two Founding Fathers Franklin and Twain were dead and buried way before the Statue of Liberty was given to America by Britain in 1776)

Wow...so close! Franklin was indeed part of history by then. Mark Twain (Samuel Clemens) died in 1910. The Statue of Liberty was dedicated (where it presently stands) in 1886. There was a good chance that Mr. Clemens did indeed see it up close. Oh, yea...it was a gift from the People of France, not Britain.

Sam Clemens is, however, credited with the response after his death was accidentally announced in the news paper..."The reports of my death have been greatly exaggerated".

 

[The Empress Lilly]

Wow...so close! Franklin was indeed part of history by then. Mark Twain (Samuel Clemens) died in 1910. The Statue of Liberty was dedicated (where it presently stands) in 1886. There was a good chance that Mr. Clemens did indeed see it up close. Oh, yea...it was a gift from the People of France, not Britain.

Dang, I knew I'd get some detail wrong! Oh well, close enuff!

 

[Goofyernmost]

Dang, I knew I'd get some detail wrong! Oh well, close enuff!

Far as I'm concerned it is. Just wanted to let you know in case a large group of students asks you the same question. Knowledge is strength, they tell me.

 

[POLY1985]

I voted for the Two Brothers Civil War story. That one gets me every time. I cry through the whole song.

 

[FettFan]

I voted Roosevelt and Weir. Teddy's always been a personal hero of mine.

Least favorite? The Civil War. Terrible presentation. At least MK's Hall of Presidents gave us an action sequence. It's haunting, especially when you have Royal Dano's monologue as Lincoln coupled with the unfolding curtains and splashes of red and explosions.

They should evict the "Two Brothers" sleepytime ballad, have the discussion of slavery, then explosions and warfare, followed by Lee's beaten army surrendering to Grant at Appomattox.

 

[jw24]

Have to agree about the two brothers and the Civil War. That's the one that stood out in my view with the presentation, score and the story.