News The Hall of Presidents is now open

[MisterPenguin]

http://www.orlandosentinel.com/trav...l-presidents-trump-speaks-20171218-story.html

The first part of his speech was a re-recording of the presidential oath of office. Then, with no small amount of his trademark talking with his hands, spoke about the spirit of the American people and the U.S. Constitution.

“Above all, to be American is to be an optimist — to believe that we can always do better — and that the best days of our great nation are still ahead of us,” Trump concludes. “It’s a privilege to serve as the President of the United States, to stand here among so many great leaders of our past, and to work on behalf of the American people.” His figure neither tweeted nor wore a “Make America Great Again” cap, but wears a dark suit and a diagonally striped tie.​

The oath of office and saying it's an honor is pretty safe and non-political. The line about optimism and "day...great..ahead of us" would be his MAGA without using that specific phrase. A good compromise. And pretty much the message of the previous modern presidents.

 

[Princess Leia]

Something's off about that audio animatronic. Could be the hair. Could be the tie not being red. Could be the movements. But something's off.

I thought the hair and movements were actually pretty good, but like Obama, there’s just something off with the face.

 

[Princess Leia]

http://www.orlandosentinel.com/trav...l-presidents-trump-speaks-20171218-story.html

The first part of his speech was a re-recording of the presidential oath of office. Then, with no small amount of his trademark talking with his hands, spoke about the spirit of the American people and the U.S. Constitution.

“Above all, to be American is to be an optimist — to believe that we can always do better — and that the best days of our great nation are still ahead of us,” Trump concludes. “It’s a privilege to serve as the President of the United States, to stand here among so many great leaders of our past, and to work on behalf of the American people.” His figure neither tweeted nor wore a “Make America Great Again” cap, but wears a dark suit and a diagonally striped tie.​

The oath of office and saying it's an honor is pretty safe and non-political. The line about optimism and "day...great..ahead of us" would be his MAGA without using that specific phrase. A good compromise. And pretty much the message of the previous modern presidents.

I’ve got a comparison of Clinton, Bush, and Obama’s speeches in one of the other threads. I’ll find it later and include Trump’s.

 

[disneygeek90]

Seems a little deadpanned in the delivery to me. His tone sounds incredibly dull... but maybe that's just him.

 

[trainplane3]

VIDEO - Donald Trump animatronic added to all new Hall of Presidents show at the Magic Kingdom

Might wanna fix this typo, currently says: "Officially opening on November 19 2017".

 

[brb1006]

Guest Services tonight and tomorrow

I sincerely wish them good luck for the next couple of months. They will need it.

 

[Tom Morrow]

Well, at least his speech is tolerable.

 

[seascape]

I think it was very well done and look forward to seeing it in person in January. I weould be disappointed if those who went to see it behaved poorly. Remember there are ten of thousands of visitors frtom other countries who visit WDW and we represent the entire country.

 

[mightynine]

I think what seems off is that (to me) he's speaking so fast that the AA figure can't keep up. And of course, the random hand movement at the end.

 

[Princess Leia]

I think what seems off is that (to me) he's speaking so fast that the AA figure can't keep up. And of course, the random hand movement at the end.

I was wondering what that was, maybe moving his arms to the music?

 

[kbmb]

I think what seems off is that (to me) he's speaking so fast that the AA figure can't keep up. And of course, the random hand movement at the end.

Looks like his fingers didn't close in this video. It's supposed to be thumbs up like this: https://twitter.com/ScottGustin/status/942874152305872896/video/1

 

[steve2wdw]

Seems like there should be a better closing....when the curtain dropped, I felt like I'd missed something. As far as Trump goes, the speech was short and to the point, and non political, as it should be. I was prepared to cringe, but didn't.

 

[Chicagoshannon2]

Can't wait to see it in Feb. I enjoyed what I heard in the video. His AA does seem a bit off to me but it's a bit better likeness than Obama. I don't think Obama's looks like him much at all.

 

[brb1006]

From the tim tracker's twitter

 

[wdwgreek]

Other then him talking faster then the AA can keep up with, that's a very impressive figure. The face looks to be more lifelike compared to the older ones. Pretty safe speech too.

 

[JenniferS]

VIDEO - Donald Trump animatronic added to all new Hall of Presidents show at the Magic Kingdom

Nothing offensive here. Even as a non-American, I felt my heart swell just a little.

I don’t think the AA was particularly well executed. As others have said, something is just a smidge “off”. And for sure I was expecting a red tie.

 

[Minthorne]

Has there always been a table with water next to the current speaking president?

 

[Andrew C]

Nothing offensive here. Even as a non-American, I felt my heart swell just a little.

I don’t think the AA was particularly well executed. As others have said, something is just a smidge “off”. And for sure I was expecting a red tie.

At least the length of the tie is correct. Long! Lol.

 

[trainplane3]

I'm glad it finally opened. I've always enjoyed HoP. The Donald AA does look a little off, like his face is younger (?) looking then what it should be? But the Obama AA was a little off as well. Regardless, the movements look great. The AA's mouth movement is super great...as odd of a detail that is to focus on.

 

[Cousin Huet]

I feel like something was cut at the end that went with the weird hand movements without audio. Unusual but well done and no controversy at all. I believe they didn’t do the red tie because it is too symbolic for some.