Amidst controversy that it wouldn't be ready by the end of the year and months of whether President Donald Trump would speak, after nearly a year of being under refurbishment Hall of Presidents at Magic Kingdom will re-open officially today. Yesterday, the attraction had a soft opening letting guests see the new and improved show for the first time since Trump became president.
Here is part of the post from the Disney Parks Blog that details the new enhancements and history of the attraction:
This endeavor began with a single animated figure of President Abraham Lincoln that was developed for the 1964-65 New York World’s Fair. In 1971, advances in technology made it possible for Imagineers to make Walt Disney’s vision a reality by including every chief executive who ever served the United States of America.
The history of innovation at The Hall of Presidents continues to this day. In addition to updating the show’s content, Imagineers have incorporated the latest in theatrical design and Audio-Animatronics technology. Landmark moments in history come alive on a panoramic 180-degree screen that transports guests across more than 200 years of the American story. High-impact projection, sound, lighting and other enhancements take guests into rare and indelible moments in history that helped define a nation.
As has been the tradition with every new president since the attraction debuted, an Audio-Animatronics figure of President Donald J. Trump has been added to the show and features the latest advances in technology that enable smoother and more lifelike movements. President Trump personally recorded remarks exclusively for The Hall of Presidents, just as each sitting president has done for the attraction since the early 1990s.
Rich in innovative storytelling and tradition, The Hall of Presidents carries a legacy and passion for American history that has been part of Disney Parks for more than 50 years.The Hall of Presidents new show lasts about 22 minutes and the attraction is shown throughout the day at the Magic Kingdom.
Source: Disney Parks Blog
New Disney Animated Themed Cirque Du Soleil in Development:
"La Nouba" Cirque Du Soleil's show at Disney Springs will end with its final show on December 31 as it was announced earlier this year. Yesterday, it was announced that a new show is in development for Disney Springs to debut sometime in 2018.
This original show will be created by Cirque du Soleil and will pay homage to Disney’s rich history of animation, with a vivid story told in a way that only Cirque du Soleil can deliver. Daniel Lamarre, President and CEO of Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group, elaborated, sharing “We are incredibly inspired by Disney’s immense creative universe. We are convinced that bringing Disney’s magic to life on stage will touch audiences and bring them back to their childhood.”
There is no official opening date for the new show to debut but stay tuned as details are finalized for the show are announced in the coming months.
Source: Disney Parks Blog
