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The Hall of Presidents to reopen before Christmas
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Gringrinngghost
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AS of this moment (12/2/17) there is NO DATE.
So with no "politics" involved with this question. How long does it take to build ANY President Animatronic? (This word "ANY" should make all sides happy)
I imagine the frame, servos, motors, wiring, processors and all mechanical pieces are just "off the shelf" items they keep in stock.
I'd guess that it's only the face, skin, hair and body dimensions that are custom. Of course, all the labor to program movements take a while. Maybe this is the longest part of the process?
So building "any" President Animatronic is possibly a year long process???
Disney built this President in 1 year as I'm sure they didn't expect they would have needed to build him before November of last year.
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I imagine the frame, servos, motors, wiring, processors and all mechanical pieces are just "off the shelf" items they keep in stock.
I'd guess that it's only the face, skin, hair and body dimensions that are custom. Of course, all the labor to program movements take a while. Maybe this is the longest part of the process?
So building "any" President Animatronic is possibly a year long process???
Disney built this President in 1 year as I'm sure they didn't expect they would have needed to build him before November of last year.
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JoeCamel
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Usually they don't make a new one they redress one of the advanced ones to the incoming role and redress a less advanced AA for the outgoing role
peter11435
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What are they doing that they didn't do in 2009?
In 2009 they replaced and upgraded the projectors. Created an entirely new film and changed the format of the show to include the mid show Lincoln speech. Upgraded several figures. Repositioned several figures. Installed a special curtain for Lincolns speech. Replaced the lighting and audio systems. Upgraded the fire alarm systems. Added new casework in the rotunda space. Modified seating to accommodate more wheelchairs. Asbestos removal....
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21stamps
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That’s a lot more than adding a new figure as well.
Why the delay with the new show? Who knows, it could be the show or changes itself, or it could be the AA. I don’t think it’s accurate for someone to claim that the sole cause is the AA... we don’t know that.
englanddg
One Little Spark...
The annoying orange had a previous commitment...they had to wait for him to become available.
peter11435
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GoofGoof
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I think this is true. The only top of the line AAs with the most advanced types of motion are Lincoln, Washington and the current POTUS. I believe when Obama was created they used the body of George W and just redid the head. George W got a lower level AA body with less range of motion. @marni1971 or someone with more knowledge please correct me if that’s not true.
englanddg
One Little Spark...
Not sure if it's true or not...but...it doesn't fall in line with reporting at the time.
Obama's figure was "the most dynamic figure Disney has ever created" when released, according to interviews with Imagineers in July 2009.
http://www.cnn.com/2009/TRAVEL/07/03/obama.disney/index.html
GoofGoof
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Actually, now that you mention it I think they may have redone all 3 of the main AAs with the Obama refurb.
Gringrinngghost
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They start with the busts well in advance (after the primaries) so from January 17, 2017 to the original reopening date it was only going to b a 6.5 month refurb.
englanddg
One Little Spark...
This forum is old enough that we could probably go digging around in old posts and find some contemporary insider (or fan) detailing that overhaul, if we chose to look!
englanddg
One Little Spark...
https://forums.wdwmagic.com/threads/obama-speaking-confirmed-in-new-hop.443875/
Funny how the thread takes a similar direction as this one has...talking about guests behaving badly due to emotional political opposition...
Anyhow, the NYT article that starts the thread is still up:
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/05/22/us/politics/22obamatron.html?_r=3
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SpaceMountain77
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We were at Magic Kingdom on Thursday, November 30th. When we spoke to the cast member at the entrance to the Hall of Presidents, he said the theater was in no condition to open within the next three or four days. Perhaps the seats were reupholstered?
GoofGoof
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Maybe the Muppets had a giant party in there
Pam Hates Penguins
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I'm guessing it'll open during the weekend of December 15. Just in time for the peak days.
Gringrinngghost
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As of updated CM docs today. Still no opening date. Usually, things like this are updated on Sundays.
ToTBellHop
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How far out do they update? 2 weeks at a minimum?
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