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

[The Mom]

People, please stay on topic. Thank you.

 

[JohnD]

AA is superior to hall of presidents in my opinion.

Sure. I was referring to the stage outside that attraction.

 

[WondersOfLife]

Sure. I was referring to the stage outside that attraction.

Ohhh yea that’d be a plus.

 

[WDW Pro]

Update: Still working on confirmation that talks have ceased. No additional info.

 

[easyrowrdw]

1776 would be a great musical if they just cut out all the musical numbers!

I've been saying that about pretty much all (non-cartoon) musicals for years.

 

[Sir_Cliff]

I wish Disney would stop trying to work with these irrelevant "in the moment" celebrities like Lin. Recall the problematic mess of a man who composed Magic Happens? Weird Al would be a nice addition to the reimagining team because, unlike Lin, he is actually talented. Regardless, thanks for some insight into the future of this experience. I enjoy it, not as much as AA, so I'm glad it's not on the permanent chopping block...yet.

I don't really know much about him, so can you explain why Todrick Hall is a "problematic mess of a man"?

Hadn't heard any controversy about him being attached to the parade. Some people seemed upset about it trying to be too hip and edgy, but I honestly found it was the usually poppy, cheesy Disney parade fare that we all know and love. Great Coco and Moana floats, too!

 

[Haymarket2008]

I don't really know much about him, so can you explain why Todrick Hall is a "problematic mess of a man"?

Hadn't heard any controversy about him being attached to the parade. Some people seemed upset about it trying to be too hip and edgy, but I honestly found it was the usually poppy, cheesy Disney parade fare that we all know and love. Great Coco and Moana floats, too!

There have been allegations against him from multiple former employees of his accusing him of harassment and cheating them out of pay.

 

[Sir_Cliff]

There have been allegations against him from multiple former employees of his accusing him of harassment and cheating them out of pay.

Oh, ok. Sounds quite scummy.

 

[LiterallyNobody]

Update: Still working on confirmation that talks have ceased. No additional info.

One is out, one is not. Think along the lines of Great Moments in American History with the Muppets and you can figure it out.

 

[larryz]

Here's hoping we don't get to hear "Georgie the Wonder President."

 

[WEDway Inc & Company LLC]

One is out, one is not. Think along the lines of Great Moments in American History with the Muppets and you can figure it out.

will you let me LIN about who’s out, or are you gonna be WEIRD and not tell me?

 

[brb1006]

I would book a ticket right now if that were on offer, maskless hordes be damned!

If your proposal sounds unrealistic, it is not that far off from the WDW of the previous generation, the last one to read books and thus have a six second plus attention span.

The Magic Kingdom of 1987 was devoted to 200 years US Constitution. With a parade, exhibit, live music. Liberty Square in particular was transformed. I loved it so much!

I bought facsimiles of the founding texts of America. My teenage self could recite large chunks of them for years afterwards

Trees, well dressed sober guests, and the Constitution as the highlight of the MK. Different times!
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Here's footage of the "Spirit Of America Parade"


There was even a special castle show as seen in this video by @marni1971

 

[brb1006]

Yes and that soundtrack is literally the worst soundtrack to a Disney film since Chicken Little.

Don't compare that train wreck of a film (Chicken Little) to that.

 

[LiterallyNobody]

Here's hoping we don't get to hear "Georgie the Wonder President."

I would pay an up charge for that.

 

[LiterallyNobody]

will you let me LIN about who’s out, or are you gonna be WEIRD and not tell me?

Sorry, can't let you lin on it, but I asked around.. If it happens, and it's a very much if, it will be weird. I have nothing to do with it, no new automation involved. I just asked friends. They said it could be weird, that is all I know.

 

[WEDway Inc & Company LLC]

Sorry, can't let you lin on it, but I asked around.. If it happens, and it's a very bit if, it will be weird. I have nothing to do with it, no new automation involved. I just asked friends. They said it could be weird, that is all I know.

Strange. Hope it works out all fine and dandy.

 

[larryz]

I would pay an up charge for that.

You may have to.

 

[WDW Pro]

I still have no confirmation either way yet.

 

[DoleWhipDrea]

I’d love it if Weird Al wrote a musical for the Muppets to update the attraction. He might actually “get” the Muppets better than most of the people that have taken a crack at them since Disney acquired them.

 

[Whippet Mom]

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.

Oh Hell NO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!