Hall of Presidents Previews Today

[jt04]

Actually the whole no job thing has my night life grounded for the time being.

As for the thrill ride, putting it in Frontierland would be a disaster, IMO. It's already one of the more crowded areas of the park with Splash and Thunder right there. Personally I'd love a Toontown or Tomorrowland E-ticket on either the 20K plot, or Indy Speedway.

Yes, the speedway. Hate it. Would love a Carsland version in DHS's "Pixarland". And I don't mean RSR. I know that will never happen. Just ride vehicles that are themed to the movie but in a Speedway type ride.

I'm punching out from this thread drift. We should be talking about the AWESOME HoP refurb and the triumphant return of Liberty Square! :sohappy::sohappy::sohappy::sohappy:

 

[EPCOT Explorer]

Actually the whole no job thing has my night life grounded for the time being.

As for the thrill ride, putting it in Frontierland would be a disaster, IMO. It's already one of the more crowded areas of the park with Splash and Thunder right there. Personally I'd love a Toontown or Tomorrowland E-ticket on either the 20K plot, or Indy Speedway.

DL Dark Rides. DONE.:lol:

 

[xsupaxmanxsfnex]

This sign does make it stand out a whole lot more. To be honest, on my last trip I actually had to look to find the building after not having been to the attraction for a couple of years.

The other part of the sign is done now in advance of the AP/DVC Preview on Sunday.

 

[Studios Fan]

I like the new sign and Robama.

 

[hpyhnt 1000]

The other part of the sign is done now in advance of the AP/DVC Preview on Sunday.

Anyone know what that white thing is underneath the overhang? In the center arch just below the "of" and "P". It looks like a sack or canvas covering something. Is it a light? The Presidential Seal? New wait time sign? Just curious is all. :shrug:

 

[donsullivan]

Anyone know what that white thing is underneath the overhang? In the center arch just below the "of" and "P". It looks like a sack or canvas covering something. Is it a light? The Presidential Seal? New wait time sign? Just curious is all. :shrug:

It's a clock that shows when the next showtime is. They had it uncovered earlier in the week but for some reason it was covered up again when I took this shot.

 

[wickedfan07]

Nice! Thanks for the pic. People can't just walk by the place now and not realize it's there. I think it's great that the real MK refurbishment has started in Liberty Square and is now almost complete.

My theory is that the decision on the next big project at WDW was between MI at AK and refurbing FL at MK. Since CMM has partially reopened a shuttered attraction, my guess is that Fantasyland is next and MI is on hold for now. Just a theory though.

what has changed/been added in Camp Minnie-Mickey since the Pocahontas show closed?

Why should expansion in one park hold up expansion in another? The four parks are four seperate experiences, and thus should be worked on independently of each other.

 

[Fun2BFree]

Why should expansion in one park hold up expansion in another? The four parks are four seperate experiences, and thus should be worked on independently of each other.

Correct, however all of WDW runs on the same budget. If one park is getting a larger amount of care, there's less money to go around for the others. Or so I understand.

 

[EPCOT Explorer]

It's a clock that shows when the next showtime is. They had it uncovered earlier in the week but for some reason it was covered up again when I took this shot.

Hopefully it's themed? And not digital like they usually are...

Correct, however all of WDW runs on the same budget. If one park is getting a larger amount of care, there's less money to go around for the others. Or so I understand.

Yes, but budgets can be fought for and amended by their VP's.

 

[Expo_Seeker40]

Are AP's allowed to take pictures and video of previews? *must see show via web*

 

[EPCOT Explorer]

Are AP's allowed to take pictures and video of previews? *must see show via web*

In some areas, but I don't think vid will be up just yet...Have to wait post Jult 4th for that...:lol:

 

[jt04]

what has changed/been added in Camp Minnie-Mickey since the Pocahontas show closed?

Why should expansion in one park hold up expansion in another? The four parks are four seperate experiences, and thus should be worked on independently of each other.

A element of Pocahontass has reopened. I don't think they would have bothered if CMM was about to close for a Mysterios Island construction project.

 

[ryno1982]

In some areas, but I don't think vid will be up just yet...Have to wait post Jult 4th for that...:lol:

Before the doors opened, the CM told us no flash photography or videotaping, but the lady in the theater just mentioned no flash photography, so someone may have videotaped it.

Personally, I absolutely loved it. Definitely more emotional than before, but I may have some bias. The digital video is stunning. I wish that they would redo American Adventure with digital projectors. The only thing I miss is "Battle Hymn of the Republic" for the ending. Now they play "America the Beautiful," which just isn't the same.

Having the original Lincoln voice was great, and the entire Lincoln segment made me feel like we had basically gotten Great Moments with Mr Lincoln from Disneyland in addition to a new Hall of Presidents.

 

[jt04]

Before the doors opened, the CM told us no flash photography or videotaping, but the lady in the theater just mentioned no flash photography, so someone may have videotaped it.

Personally, I absolutely loved it. Definitely more emotional than before, but I may have some bias. The digital video is stunning. I wish that they would redo American Adventure with digital projectors. The only thing I miss is "Battle Hymn of the Republic" for the ending. Now they play "America the Beautiful," which just isn't the same.

Having the original Lincoln voice was great, and the entire Lincoln segment made me feel like we had basically gotten Great Moments with Mr Lincoln from Disneyland in addition to a new Hall of Presidents.

What was the crowds reaction? What did Obama say?

 

[ryno1982]

The crowd's reaction was very positive. Lots of applause for the Lincoln speech and the introduction of Barack.

Obama recites the oath of office, then gives a short speech that ironically is less memorable than the majority of his speeches. I was actually paying more attention to the actual animatronic than I was the speech, but it basically was about cherishing and enjoying freedom and America. Pretty generic, but that's how it should be.

The real star of the new attraction is Morgan Freeman's narration. The script was actually good this time, unlike everything else the imagineers have written in the past decade, and Freeman's delivery was perfect.

 

[jt04]

The crowd's reaction was very positive. Lots of applause for the Lincoln speech and the introduction of Barack.

Obama recites the oath of office, then gives a short speech that ironically is less memorable than the majority of his speeches. I was actually paying more attention to the actual animatronic than I was the speech, but it basically was about cherishing and enjoying freedom and America. Pretty generic, but that's how it should be.

The real star of the new attraction is Morgan Freeman's narration. The script was actually good this time, unlike everything else the imagineers have written in the past decade, and Freeman's delivery was perfect.

That is really encouraging! One more question. I heard the Washington speech is very good and that David Morse did a great job with it. How did that work within the overall presentation?

 

[EPCOT Explorer]

Before the doors opened, the CM told us no flash photography or videotaping, but the lady in the theater just mentioned no flash photography, so someone may have videotaped it.

Personally, I absolutely loved it. Definitely more emotional than before, but I may have some bias. The digital video is stunning. I wish that they would redo American Adventure with digital projectors. The only thing I miss is "Battle Hymn of the Republic" for the ending. Now they play "America the Beautiful," which just isn't the same.

Having the original Lincoln voice was great, and the entire Lincoln segment made me feel like we had basically gotten Great Moments with Mr Lincoln from Disneyland in addition to a new Hall of Presidents.

Good news all around. I love that Lincoln's part is spot on. DL has always had that edge.

The crowd's reaction was very positive. Lots of applause for the Lincoln speech and the introduction of Barack.

Obama recites the oath of office, then gives a short speech that ironically is less memorable than the majority of his speeches. I was actually paying more attention to the actual animatronic than I was the speech, but it basically was about cherishing and enjoying freedom and America. Pretty generic, but that's how it should be.

The real star of the new attraction is Morgan Freeman's narration. The script was actually good this time, unlike everything else the imagineers have written in the past decade, and Freeman's delivery was perfect.

Love it. Hope for a vid, soon....I'll watch a few secs.:lol:

 

[Horizonsfan]

The last 2/3rds of the show were posted online. I have no idea if they filmed the first third:

Part 2 of 3

Part 3 of 3

I figure the spoiler warning is a given...

 

[HMF]

How could the same person who wrote 'Remember how easy it was to learn your ABC's? Thank the Phonecians." write "The man who could have been king stepped down after two terms in office and took his place again amongst the people by insisting that he was above all things one of us. He made it possible for any of us to dream of serving the nations highest Office"? If Pam Fisher only wrote SSE that way We would only have to worry about the descent.
WOW! Obama looks realistic.

 

[Disneyson 1]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sCuXNqxGEzw&feature=channel

Here's Part 1 of the above video.