News The Hall of Presidents is now open

[MisterPenguin]

I’m so conflicted over this. The imagineers HAVE to be better than this. Are they not up to the level of skill of their predecessors? Did they fire a bunch of talent? Was it done on purpose to mock or discredit? Either scenario seems a stretch. I just can’t imagine why the look of this AA is so off.

Just look at Bill Clinton or Ronald Reagan... those don't look good, either. Obama wasn't very good, but it wasn't this bad. Plus, I think they put Obama on GH Bush's frame and made him a lot smaller than he should be. <shakes fist>

IOW, the HoP in a non-partisan face-slapper.

 

[Fractal514]

I visited the attraction with Bush Jr. and Obama and felt uneasy both times when the current President spoke. There was a tension in the room, perhaps emanating from me, but I felt it. For the record, I was uneasy because I felt it inappropriate for anyone to do anything other than cheer or respectfully remain silent, and each of the times I saw it there was at least one half-hearted "boo." I never had a deep love of this attraction, but I do admire what it strives to be. That being said, I think I'll check it out in four years.

 

[21stamps]

Actually, the photo on page 9 of this thread shows those same spikey things in the old version. They were just not as visible because they were black instead of white.

I don’t care about the spikes.. I want to see the light speed shield in action.

 

[peter11435]

Actually, the photo on page 9 of this thread shows those same spikey things in the old version. They were just not as visible because they were black instead of white.

Not sure what picture you're referring to but there were no spikes before the refurb.

 

[21stamps]

I’m not a business insider fan.. but here’s an article that show each president compared against his animatronic.

Most are not a great replica.
http://www.businessinsider.com/disn...dburner&utm_medium=referral/#andrew-jackson-7

I also agree with what someone said yesterday, it’s much easier to have a harder time accepting more recent presidents, than it is to compare older ones who we only know they photos.
I think it’s also easier if they have defining characteristics. i.e. A beard, mustache, disntinct nose, large ears, etc... or with Trump-the hair and the tie length

 

[MisterPenguin]

I’m not a business insider fan.. but here’s an article that show each president compared against his animatronic.

Most are not a great replica.
http://www.businessinsider.com/disn...dburner&utm_medium=referral/#andrew-jackson-7

I also agree with what someone said yesterday, it’s much easier to have a harder time accepting more recent presidents, than it is to compare older ones who we only know they photos.
I think it’s also easier if they have defining characteristics. i.e. A beard, mustache, disntinct nose, large ears, etc... or with Trump-the hair and the tie length

So basically, they're all meant to be seen from far away.

 

[21stamps]

So basically, they're all meant to be seen from far away.

Yes, I think so.

 

[PeoplemoverTTA]

I’m not a business insider fan.. but here’s an article that show each president compared against his animatronic.

Most are not a great replica.
http://www.businessinsider.com/disn...dburner&utm_medium=referral/#andrew-jackson-7

I also agree with what someone said yesterday, it’s much easier to have a harder time accepting more recent presidents, than it is to compare older ones who we only know they photos.
I think it’s also easier if they have defining characteristics. i.e. A beard, mustache, disntinct nose, large ears, etc... or with Trump-the hair and the tie length

I can’t help but compare the presidents to Jack Sparrow - who looks SO lifelike - and think they can do better, but you make a great point about defining characteristics. If you remove the hair, hat, etc from Jack, would he look that much like regular old Johnny Depp? I would love to know!

 

[21stamps]

I can’t help but compare the presidents to Jack Sparrow - who looks SO lifelike - and think they can do better, but you make a great point about defining characteristics. If you remove the hair, hat, etc from Jack, would he look that much like regular old Johnny Depp? I would love to know!

I actually thought about Johnny Depp right after I typed that sentence. Strip all of that off of Jack Sparrow, and would it be just as realistic? I don’t know.

 

[DisneyCane]

I’m not a business insider fan.. but here’s an article that show each president compared against his animatronic.

Most are not a great replica.
http://www.businessinsider.com/disn...dburner&utm_medium=referral/#andrew-jackson-7

I also agree with what someone said yesterday, it’s much easier to have a harder time accepting more recent presidents, than it is to compare older ones who we only know they photos.
I think it’s also easier if they have defining characteristics. i.e. A beard, mustache, disntinct nose, large ears, etc... or with Trump-the hair and the tie length

Most of them are not very close to the photos. JFK (who looks more like Mister Rogers) and Reagan are particularly bad. Pretty much every one since JFK doesn't really look like the person at all when viewed in close up pictures. Sit far back and "suspend disbelief."

 

[Rumrunner]

well i will go because its such a nice tribute to our country and past presidents but forgive me when I mute the donald from my ears.

Nothing says you have to be opened minded. Closing your ears is rather immature.

 

[KBLovedDisney]

Yes, I think so.

Ah, that makes sense, kind of like stage makeup usage.

 

[21stamps]

Ah, that makes sense, kind of like stage makeup usage.

Right. This is my take- have enough of a likeness and some defining features or defining clothing, the audience is several feet away, they’re picturing the president (whichever one is being spotlighted at that time) in their mind., it all just ‘works’.

When we have super close up shots compared to super close ups of the presidents.. then it starts to fall apart.. but that’s not what we’re seeing during the show.

 

[smile]

Congratulations @wdwmagic! Their HoP content is #6 on Youtube's Trending list.

grats!
... and only a few notches below CHRISTMAS BOOTY SONG


srsly tho, good form on the expediency and quality of the coverage @wdwmagic !

 

[The Empress Lilly]

Just look at Bill Clinton or Ronald Reagan... those don't look good, either. Obama wasn't very good, but it wasn't this bad. Plus, I think they put Obama on GH Bush's frame and made him a lot smaller than he should be. <shakes fist>

IOW, the HoP in a non-partisan face-slapper.

Surprisingly (to me) Barack is an inch shorter than George H. Bush. He looks tall because he is slender, but he didn't exactly miss out on a great career at the Chicago Bulls.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heights_of_presidents_and_presidential_candidates_of_the_United_States

 

[jbolen2]

Just left the attraction, the refurb defiantly cleaned it up and everything was in working order. You can tell management is on pins and needles. Several police officers, mid level managers and cast members were scattered all through the attraction. The crowd behaved well and there was a pretty loud applause at the end. The narration was okay, not Morgan freeman by any means though.

 

[ChrisFL]

Surprisingly (to me) Barack is an inch shorter than George H. Bush. He looks tall because he is slender, but he didn't exactly miss out on a great career at the Chicago Bulls.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heights_of_presidents_and_presidential_candidates_of_the_United_States

He can shoot 3 pointers though

 

[EricsBiscuit]

I visited the attraction with Bush Jr. and Obama and felt uneasy both times when the current President spoke. There was a tension in the room, perhaps emanating from me, but I felt it. For the record, I was uneasy because I felt it inappropriate for anyone to do anything other than cheer or respectfully remain silent, and each of the times I saw it there was at least one half-hearted "boo." I never had a deep love of this attraction, but I do admire what it strives to be. That being said, I think I'll check it out in four years.

I disagree. I have never thought there was a tension in the air. Just sitting back and enjoying history.

 

[ChrisFL]

I'm just glad there's more Teddy Roosevelt content in this one, though I wish they left in the part about how he changed the name "Executive Mansion" to "White House"

 

[Rumrunner]

Hall of Presidents has reopened at the Magic Kingdom and has hit capacity and they are using an extended queue for future shows.

Hall of Presidents has reopened at the Magic Kingdom and has hit capacity and they are using an extended queue for future shows.

This crowds are awesome-cant wait to see it in June. Don't think there will ever be small crowds for years to come.