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Rumor Hall of Presidents Replaced by Muppets American History Show???
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Magenta Panther
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I love HoP too, although whoever's sculpting the more recent presidents is no Blaine Gibson (Obama, Trump, Biden...gah. Creepy and barely recognizable. The Twitter account for Madame Tussaud's made fun of the Trump one by displaying a picture of their much more superior sculpt). I find the attraction stirring and inspiring. Those who find it boring can go ride the Teacups for the umpteenth time. For kids, the HoP might be their best experience of American history. To replace that with an off-brand has-been IP would be the supreme idiocy - but again, I wouldn't put anything past Iger these days...
Magenta Panther
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You're just ticked that events have proven me right that the puppets are has-been flops.
Magenta Panther
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Yeah? If they're so profitable, how come the Muppet merchandise in the dedicated Muppet gift shop was gradually replaced with Mickey stuff, and finally the shop was closed down altogether?
SpaceMountain77
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Maybe it is time to update this line for the Carousel of Progress:
You know, Walt loved the idea of progress, and he loved the American family. And he himself was probably as American as anyone could possibly be.
You know, Walt loved the idea of progress, and he loved the American family. And he himself was probably as American as anyone could possibly be.
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PizzaPlanet
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I don’t know exact seating capacity but it definitely felt more intimate than most Disney theater shows and much smaller than MV3D. I have know clue how they would’ve fit all the AAs and effects
The Leader of the Club
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What about a variation on America Sings? It has the Americana vibe and Disney historical significance that HOP has, while also taking the controversial figures out of the Magic Kingdom.
I think it’ll also have been long enough since Splash’s closure that people will be excited to see characters like the Boothill Boys and the Swamp Boys again.
Heck, we could even have the Muppet Sam Eagle host instead of Burl Ives if we need to follow the IP mandate.
I think it’ll also have been long enough since Splash’s closure that people will be excited to see characters like the Boothill Boys and the Swamp Boys again.
Heck, we could even have the Muppet Sam Eagle host instead of Burl Ives if we need to follow the IP mandate.
Brer Panther
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Not a bad idea, but from my understanding all of the Splash Mountain animatronics were trashed.
And with our luck, they'd probably have the animals all sing Disney songs.
KeithVH
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Even better, what if they could get the rights and have Muppets redo How a Bill Becomes a Law. I would watch the heck outta that in HoP.
doctornick
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Disney owns Schoolhouse Rock - they appear on D+ for example - and if they have to change HoP I would much favor doing something in that vein. Feels more in the spirit of Liberty Square to me.
Brer Panther
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I honestly wouldn't be opposed to a Schoolhouse Rock: America Rock attraction in Liberty Square.
Bocabear
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I love that the Hall of Presidents and Liberty Square is a little variation from the zany attractions. A more solemn attraction that stirs our patriotic emotions... It adds a little depth to the day. I would double down on this area... Maybe even add a gallery or portal separating the "Square" from the main promenade where the current and soon to be demolished Rivers Of America currently are... allowing the Liberty Square area to feel more peaceful... more set apart... more important.
It does not however need Muppets. And I like Muppets.... but not in the Hall of Presidents.....
It does not however need Muppets. And I like Muppets.... but not in the Hall of Presidents.....
Moth
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Why the heck isn't this apart of the conversation for a HoP make over what??? This is such an easy "circle block fits in circle hole" situation versus trying to put in Muppets? Crazy.
AidenRodriguez731
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Schoolhouse Rock has some major fans obviously but it isn't a huge IP. It fits very well but doesn't sell merch afaik and doesn't have the name recognition of something like Muppets. As a Muppets guy myself, I would be happy with Muppets but I would realistically be even happier with Schoolhouse Rock because its a great fit. Or we can go back a few years and just do the obvious Hamilton show.
I think it still has the audience and fits enough even if its a vastly fantasized and dramatized version of history but hey isn't that most of the "history" based lands anyways?AidenRodriguez731
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Would also be cool with this. Obviously these figures aren't perfect and would probably also receive some backlash in some circles but I think most people can agree on their historical importance and overall that they deserve to be in the attraction + represent an America where more respect was given to the Presidential role... (well for the most part with Lincoln anyway)
MickeyLuv'r
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While I agree, the songs are very catchy. I slightly liken them to the songs used in the GoG movies. Not that they are the same, but many of the songs used in the GoG movies were also somewhat forgotten/unknown by younger people until the movies reintroduced them.
Animaniac93-98
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Probably because Schoolhouse Rock is not seen as a valuable franchise or IP by those in charge