18Feb2009
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Disney World's 'The Hall of Presidents' revamps, prepares for Obama debut
Under refurbishment since November 2008, the popular tribute to all U.S. presidents is getting a much-needed, 21st century update to its light, sound, mechanical, projection and other systems. According to the Orlando Sentinel, the animatronic George Washington figure will get a speaking part in the new show, and newly sculpted President Barack Obama will make his debut, hopefully speaking in his own yet-to-be-recorded voice. Former U.S. presidents Bill Clinton and George W. Bush previously lent their voices to their Disney counterparts. The Hall of Presidents theater, located at the Magic Kingdom’s Liberty Square, is also becoming more ADA compliant.
This is one of my favorite Disney attractions! That’s how you know you’re a history nerd.
