News The Hall of Presidents update from 2021

[Goofyernmost]

What's the better show? Hall of Presidents of American Adventure? I think it's pretty close honestly.

Take into consideration the degree of mechanical magic that was created in American Adventure and there is not even a close contest. American Adventure is an incredible display of creativity with characters, for sure, but just the way the show progresses is unprecedented. HoP is mostly just stationary animatronics that turn their head slightly and shift weight from one side to another. Both great for their story, but mechanically impressive, there is no contest, American Adventure hands down.

 

[Giss Neric]

It's funny how unlike the animatronic the people suggested so far look to me!

A free Dole Whip for whoever guesses the person I'm thinking of (because I sure as hell can't!).

To me, he looks more like Gary Oldman.

 

[MickeyCB]

The chin!

 

[rodserling27]

Alright!!
Fun fact: I live 7 minutes from Biden's Delaware home. Been caught in a local "Joe jam" in traffic many times.
"Funner" fact: I can't wait to see him up there!
Even more fun fact: I was also super stoked to see the Trump, Obama, and Bush versions when they debuted! (Especially BHO and DJT, as they were brand new shows.) I do believe it is possible to be completely objective and enjoy the beauty and majesty of the show without crying about politics. (You'll never know who I voted for!)

 

[durangojim]

It's funny how unlike the animatronic the people suggested so far look to me!

A free Dole Whip for whoever guesses the person I'm thinking of (because I sure as hell can't!).

Gary Cooper?

 

[Sirwalterraleigh]

Honest observation: I find it interesting that Disney actually has to confirm that Trump will be placed among the other Presidents. I mean, he was President. Why the need to confirm that he’s still there?

I believe they were responding to comments on some internet hullabaloo about not doing that…so they shut it down. Wasn’t really much a question.

 

[matt9112]

Looks like a good sculpt of Biden based on that single photo. The update they did with Trump was very well executed, if they keep it largely the same with an updated role call and the current president speaking, I would call this a solid update.

With all that said, I think this show is ultimately too divisive in today's political climate to be inside a Disney park and I would welcome a logical replacement.

Nah people need to be able to disagree and not have a melt down. This to me is a symbolic rock in the sand in an otherwise barren landscape. Something that hasn't become a casualty.

 

[Sirwalterraleigh]

I think they should skip the roll call…maybe add something with Trump to the film, the curtain rises showing all the presidents, Washington does his spiel, Biden says his thing.

Why would they change it up? Been doing the roll call for 49 years give or take, no?

 

[Prince John]

I think this show is ultimately too divisive in today's political climate to be inside a Disney park and I would welcome a logical replacement.

This is a classic MK attraction, and there are many of us who really enjoy it. A very good, bipartisan message has remained constant over the decades of the show. It needs to stay and keep that message going. If it's triggering to some, then they certainly should skip it and enjoy other offerings of the park. I'm glad Disney seems to want this show's tradition to continue onward.

 

[Prince John]

I have watched the HoP a total of 3 times give or take while Trump was in office and in none of those occasions did anybody act out of line with the supposed cheers and boos that I constantly read about on here.

Same here. I've seen every version of this show since Clinton, and have never heard any booing, literally ever. Occasionally a cheer or two, especially if it's really close from the premiere of a new POTUS's animatronic debut, but nothing disruptive. Usually after the first year has gone by since the most recent update, even the cheers seem to subside, and it seems like any normal park audience. Maybe I'm just not hitting the show at the right time, or maybe some of these stories are overblown. Either way, the majority of the general public seem to be mature enough to appreciate this attraction for what it is.

 

[LittleBuford]

Gary Cooper?

Good guess, but still no (and I’m taking back my earlier post about Colin Farrell). I’m sure it’ll come to me, as these things tend to do, just as I’m about to fall asleep.

 

[granfiesta]

I can't wait to see the update. From the time that I first went to WDW in High School on a band trip, I've always loved the HoP regardless of who won the election. As some others have said, the newest movie that they have is incredibly well done.

 

[sheriffwoody]

Looking forward to seeing the update! I wasn't expecting this so soon. Seems like it took longer last time.

 

[champdisney]

Good guess, but still no (and I’m taking back my earlier post about Colin Farrell). I’m sure it’ll come to me, as these things tend to do, just as I’m about to fall asleep.

John Malkovich. Biden's AA looks like John Malkovich.

 

[LittleBuford]

John Malkovich. Biden's AA looks like John Malkovich.

We have a winner!

ETA: I’m joking, and I assume you are too!

 

[champdisney]

We have a winner!

The likeness is impeccable.

 

[Sirwalterraleigh]

Looks like a good sculpt of Biden based on that single photo. The update they did with Trump was very well executed, if they keep it largely the same with an updated role call and the current president speaking, I would call this a solid update.

With all that said, I think this show is ultimately too divisive in today's political climate to be inside a Disney park and I would welcome a logical replacement.

If you can’t handle it…you don’t belong in the park

also if your 9 year old can handle it better than you…you don’t belong in the park

this aversion to history and self-reflection has to stop

 

[Hakunamatata]

It's funny how unlike the animatronic the people suggested so far look to me!

A free Dole Whip for whoever guesses the person I'm thinking of (because I sure as hell can't!).

Bob Barker?

 

[BasiltheBatLord]

The press release seems to be inferring that the incumbent Preisdent's speech is no more. Only mentions the oath of office.

 

[Sirwalterraleigh]

The press release seems to be inferring that the incumbent Preisdent's speech is no more. Just the oath of office.

That might be an acceptable stance/compromise.