As the United States comes out of election season, we are sharing ten fun facts about the Hall of Presidents attraction in the Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World.
1. Show Length
The show is a twenty-three-minute history of America through the lens of the presidency
2. The Official Presidential Seal
There are only 2 Official Presidential Seals in the world. In the White House, and in the Walt Disney World Hall of Presidents lobby.
3. Changes
Whenever a new president is elected they get added to this ride.
4. Presidental Objects
Throughout the attraction, you can find numerous actual presidential relics on display.
5. Independence Hall
The building that holds this attraction was designed to look like Independence Hall, where the constitution was signed.
6. Researcher
This ride was originally planned to be located in Disneyland before its proposed location, Liberty Street, was canceled.
7. Clinton
Bill Clinton was the first modern president to have a speaking role in the Hall of Presidents, a trend that has continued ever since.
8. Wax Museum
An early concept for the attraction was a wax museum, before the development of realistic human audio-animatronics.
9. Opening
The attraction opened in 1971 and had 37 presidents when the first ride opened. It currently features forty-four animatronics (Grover Cleaveland served non-consecutively).
10. Only Version
This is the only version of the ride in the world, although other versions were planned at certain points for Disney's America and even Knotts Berry Farm.
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