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Hall of Presidents

Celebrate the history of America in this stirring and patriotic stage show!
Location:Magic Kingdom
Liberty Square
Type of Attraction:Indoor theater show
Height Restrictions:None
Typical Wait Time:Shows every 30 minutes
Is It Scary?Nothing scary here!

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Did You Know…?
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This sit-down theater attraction begins with a stirring movie presentation celebrating the early history of the United States. When the movie is over, the screen lifts to reveal the Presidents of the United States past and present, represented by amazingly realistic Audio-Animatronic figures.

As the narrator announces each president in turn, a spotlight falls on each one as they acknowledge the audience with a dignified nod (half the fun is in trying to quickly locate the President being introduced!).

After the presidential roll call is completed, the focus is on Donald Trump as he delivers a patriotic speech. When he is finished, the attention shifts to Abraham Lincoln at center stage for a few final words of inspiration.

The Hall of Presidents is renowned for its attention to detail, from the period clothes of each president to the amazingly realistic likenesses. Take special note of all of the presidents who aren’t speaking, you might catch them fidgeting in their chairs or shuffling their feet!

Magical Moments

  • Watch the Presidents closely (especially during the speeches). You’ll see them look around and fidget in their chairs!
  • The Hall of Presidents is a wonderful place to cool off on a hot day!
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Hidden Mickeys & Other Secrets

  • As you enter, there is a large painting of George Washington addressing a crowd on the back wall. The sword near the center of the painting has a Mickey at its tip!
  • Look in the second story window on the side of the building near the Haunted Mansion. You’ll see the two lanterns of Paul Revere (as immortalized in the famous quote “One if by land, two if by sea”).
  • The number above the entrance door, 1787, is the year that the United States Constitution was ratified.
  • There have been 45 presidents in U.S. history, but there are only 44 Animatronics on stage. Why the discrepancy? Grover Cleveland served two non-consecutive terms, serving as both the 22nd and 24th presidents, so he actually counts twice!
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Did You Know...?

  • Sculptor Blaine Gibson created the faces for each and every president you see on stage. He is also responsible for nearly every major character in the Magic Kingdom, and was called out of retirement to sculpt the face of newly elected president George W. Bush.
  • The sculpture of Abraham Lincoln was actually begun with a life mask of the 16th president that was created while he was in office.
  • The Audio-Animatronic figure of Abraham Lincoln is incredibly expressive, with 47 different functions including 15 facial expressions and head motions
  • The Imagineering team combed through the National Archives, Library of Congress, museums, and private collections to acquire more than 130 new images ultimately woven into the show.
  • President Obama was originally to record his speech in the White House Map Room, but it was discovered that the sound quality wasn’t ideal for the recording. To remedy the problem, White House staff members placed upholstered screens around the room to improve the acoustic quality.
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Touring Tips

  • Shows at the Hall of Presidents usually start on the half hour. If you want to see the show you should time your arrival 5 to 10 minutes ahead of time, if you show up earlier you’ll just wait that much longer. Of course, if it’s hot outside enjoying an extended spell of air conditioning is not a bad idea!
  • There isn’t really a bad seat in the house, though if you really want to get a good look at the Animatronic figures you’ll want to sit closer to the front. To ensure yourself a good choice of seats, position yourself in front of the curtains in the waiting area (people usually spend the waiting time wandering around the room looking at the paintings and memorabilia so it shouldn’t be too difficult). Don’t worry if you’re not at the absolute front of the line, there are plenty of seats down low.
  • When leaving the Hall of Presidents, be mindful that most people will continue on to the Haunted Mansion or the nearby attractions in Fantasyland (“it’s a small world” and Peter Pan’s Flight). If you follow you may find yourself in a long line. If that’s the case just try back later after the crowd dies down.
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