Originally Posted By sjhym33 Here is a link to an article on the HOP in the Orlando Sentinel: <a href="http://blogs.orlandosentinel.com/features_orlando/2009/06/disney-world-magic-kingdom-hall-of-presidents-barack-obama.html" target="_blank">http://blogs.orlandosentinel.c...ama.html</a> Here are just some of the interesting changes: George Washington stands and speaks for the first time in the Hall of Presidents. He is voiced by David Morse, who portrayed Washington in the HBO series John Adams. His lines are an actual quote from Washington, on how he felt as he was sworn in. + The roll call is at a more leisurely pace than the previous version. And some of the men have been repositioned to lessen the "ping-pong effect" of the roll call. All have been reprogrammed, but you won't necessarily notice, because of the changes in the scene and the new pacing.
Originally Posted By sjhym33 Here is a link to an article on the HOP in the Orlando Sentinel: <a href="http://blogs.orlandosentinel.com/features_orlando/2009/06/disney-world-magic-kingdom-hall-of-presidents-barack-obama.html" target="_blank">http://blogs.orlandosentinel.c...ama.html</a> Here are just some of the interesting changes: George Washington stands and speaks for the first time in the Hall of Presidents. He is voiced by David Morse, who portrayed Washington in the HBO series John Adams. His lines are an actual quote from Washington, on how he felt as he was sworn in. + The roll call is at a more leisurely pace than the previous version. And some of the men have been repositioned to lessen the "ping-pong effect" of the roll call. All have been reprogrammed, but you won't necessarily notice, because of the changes in the scene and the new pacing.
Originally Posted By MPierce From what I'm hearing it's going to knock your socks off when it opens. I still feel that only Washington, and Lincoln should have speaking roles. In my opinion it was a mistake when they started letting the sitting Presidnet play such a dominant role in the presentation.
Originally Posted By -em Agree- I am very excited to see the attraction once it re-opens and I *loved* the John Adams mini-series so I'm excited to "hear" Washington- I wish they put the presidents in order cause I hate trying to look for the new "group" when they are doing their role call...
Originally Posted By sjhym33 -em, have you heard anything about CM previews? I checked the hub but havent seen anything.
Originally Posted By Witches of Morva ORWEN: Which sitting president, MPierce, duckling? I mean, so many of them are sitting, you know. ORGOCH: Had one Krispy Kreme too many agin', sounds like, ya dumb dough brain! Just git back inside the safe dimension where ya belongs!!!
Originally Posted By -em I haven't... I know they are doing some special previews but they are invitation/VIP only but I'm keeping my ear to the ground cause I'd love to go... -em
Originally Posted By Witches of Morva ORWEN: Keeping your ears to the ground can be very dangerous, em, duckling! I should know!! One time I kept MY ear to the ground and a dirty ol' worm crawled up inside of it!! ORGOCH: Might explain why ya got worms fer brains, fool!! ORWEN: Just a minute ago you said I had dough for brains, old biddy!! I hope some president goes and sits on your ear!!
Originally Posted By EPCOT Explorer Sounds awesome, and like WDI did a stellar job. It feels good to post that again.
Originally Posted By EPCOT Explorer Sounds awesome, and like WDI did a stellar job. It feels good to post that again.
Originally Posted By libertysquare76 Can't wait to see the new show, have the old one recorded on MP3. John Adams miniseries on HBO was superb. Regarding the incumbent speaking, I half expected Bush to be jeered when he spoke last July as I remember Clinton being shouted out on a previous visit in 1994, is Obama speaking in the new version?
Originally Posted By Disneymom443 I also looking forward to seeing the new show. That is one my list to do when I go this fall.
Originally Posted By Spirit of 74 I can't believe I am saying this, but HoP is the top thing I'm looking forward to seeing at MK (need to wear my Palin 2012 tee in there!) ^^that comment was just for one special spirit!
Originally Posted By sjhym33 A friend was in the park yesterday and said that the HOP was open for a couple of hours yesterday for guests
Originally Posted By MPierce >> I can't believe I am saying this, but HoP is the top thing I'm looking forward to seeing at MK (need to wear my Palin 2012 tee in there!) << Want to borrow one of mine?
Originally Posted By Jim in Merced CA Just found a YouTube video with the upgrades - including Washington speaking and Obama too. It's funny -- no matter how hard they work on these AAs -- they just are a bit 'off'
Originally Posted By sjhym33 Just watched the entire show on Youtube (Thanks Jim for the heads up) Excellent. The wife and I have decided to head out sometime this week or next to see it in person.
Originally Posted By Digital Affect I just saw the show today. I'm a CP (College Program) and a few of my friends and I went to the Magic Kingdom today to see the show, and we were allowed in! It is incredible from the old variation. The screen is HD and the sound is incredible. The rollcall and the upgrade to the animatronics is beautiful. I really enjoyed watching how lose and limber Lincoln was! Obama seemed to need some tweaking; his face was a little off, like his cheeks didn't animate too perfectly, but I liked it none the less. I wanted to see it again, but alas my friends said no. =(
