Pictures Hall of Presidents: Animatronic Obama

DisneyLD · 05-22-2009, 12:21 AM

Here's a first look at robot Obama:

The New York Times > Log In

Read the article, gives some cool info about the figure and President Obama's speech. Thoughts anyone?

WDW1974 · 05-22-2009, 12:44 AM

Just very, very, very profound happiness ... that we're getting a new version of HoP.

(absolutely no political thoughts should be interpreted, inferred or cast based upon my giddiness like a school girl!)

On an unrelated note, anyone think Dick Cheney will show up for the opening?

Coastierox · 05-22-2009, 02:27 AM

Wake me when they add Bob Barr...

flynnibus · 05-22-2009, 07:56 AM

Follow the link from this page (google news)
disney world - Google News

To read the story if you aren't a registered NYT user

flynnibus · 05-22-2009, 07:59 AM

Interesting bits

Quote:

The exhibit will open with the new film, narrated by the actor Morgan Freeman. At a certain point, the Abraham Lincoln figure will rise and speak to the audience, as it always has, but now it will deliver the Gettysburg Address in its entirety.

“And this is the first time George Washington will have a speaking role,” said Kathy Rogers, a senior show producer for Walt Disney Imagineering, the unit that oversees the creative side of the theme parks.

But the emotional high point is intended to be the introduction of the Obama figure, who will yet again be heard taking the oath.

I do like Morgan Freeman as a narrator... I have high hopes for the film segment.

aimster · 05-22-2009, 08:40 AM

Quote:

Robobama

kcnole · 05-22-2009, 09:11 AM

Well, his speeches have always been completely scripted and robotic. I guess Robama won't be much different from telepromobama.

I keed, I keed.

mikeland · 05-22-2009, 10:00 AM

Nice!

yoyoflamingo · 05-22-2009, 10:51 AM

Out of all the new offerings this year (new Space, Stitch show, American Idol, DVCs, etc) THIS is the one I am most excited about. Disney at its patriotic best.

I hope it's as good as it seems...

DOOM BGI · 05-22-2009, 11:22 AM

Quote:

The public is to get its first glimpse of “Robobama,” as it is known among some handlers, on July 4

It won't be open in time for my next trip in June. I have always loved HoP, I'm with you Yoyo, I'm REALLY looking forward to this.

But I guess it will give me a good excuse to go back!

BC_DisneyGeek · 05-22-2009, 01:54 PM

Quote:

But the emotional high point is intended to be the introduction of the Obama figure, who will yet again be heard taking the oath.

Geez, how many times does he have to take the oath? Will there be an animatronic Supreme Court Justice getting it slightly wrong again?

Glad they're continuing to have the current president speak, as the rumours had suggested otherwise.

Kritter · 05-22-2009, 02:45 PM

very exciting!

mikelieman · 05-22-2009, 03:24 PM

"narrated by the actor Morgan Freeman"

Instant Win.

Disney Wrassler · 05-22-2009, 04:07 PM

Looks pretty good! the only differince between this Obama and the real one is that this one won't be needing to rely on a teleprompter

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Micoofy Duck · 05-22-2009, 04:30 PM

I'm going to miss him on my next trip. Damn.

05-22-2009, 12:21 AM	#1
DisneyLD Let there be light! Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Scottsdale Posts: 128	Hall of Presidents: Animatronic Obama Here's a first look at robot Obama: The New York Times > Log In Read the article, gives some cool info about the figure and President Obama's speech. Thoughts anyone?

05-22-2009, 12:44 AM	#2
WDW1974 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 3,992	Re: Hall of Presidents: Animatronic Obama Just very, very, very profound happiness ... that we're getting a new version of HoP. (absolutely no political thoughts should be interpreted, inferred or cast based upon my giddiness like a school girl!) On an unrelated note, anyone think Dick Cheney will show up for the opening?

05-22-2009, 02:27 AM	#3
Coastierox Mostly Harmless. Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Viva Las Vegas! Posts: 1,345	Re: Hall of Presidents: Animatronic Obama Wake me when they add Bob Barr... __________________ He felt like his life was some kind of dream and he sometimes wondered whose it was and whether they were enjoying it. http://www.myspace.com/coastierox

05-22-2009, 07:56 AM	#4
flynnibus Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 9,211	Re: Hall of Presidents: Animatronic Obama Follow the link from this page (google news) disney world - Google News To read the story if you aren't a registered NYT user __________________ Check out my blog - Coreplex: Rambling from inside the Grid Am I evil? yes, I am Am I evil? I am man, yes, I am

05-22-2009, 09:11 AM	#7
kcnole Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 2,016 Blog Entries: 1	Re: Hall of Presidents: Animatronic Obama Well, his speeches have always been completely scripted and robotic. I guess Robama won't be much different from telepromobama. I keed, I keed. __________________

05-22-2009, 10:00 AM	#8
mikeland World Traveler Join Date: May 2005 Location: Aventura, FL Posts: 3,732	Re: Hall of Presidents: Animatronic Obama Nice! __________________

05-22-2009, 10:51 AM	#9
yoyoflamingo Sure as you're born Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Chickapin Hill Posts: 9,002 Blog Entries: 5	Re: Hall of Presidents: Animatronic Obama Out of all the new offerings this year (new Space, Stitch show, American Idol, DVCs, etc) THIS is the one I am most excited about. Disney at its patriotic best. I hope it's as good as it seems... __________________ It's a Zip-A-Dee-Doo-Dah...Tip for Today!

05-22-2009, 02:45 PM	#12
Kritter Hold it up. Lock it Down! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Tustin Posts: 4,923 Blog Entries: 1	Re: Hall of Presidents: Animatronic Obama very exciting! __________________ http://twitter.com/KritterHC List of attractions for 2009 Disneyland: 77 Alice in Wonderland: 18; Astro Orbitor: 2; Autopia: 1; Big Thunder Mountain Railroad: 31; Billy Hill and the Hillbillies: 1; Buzz Lightyear's Astro Blasters: 19; Casey Jr. Circus Train: 4; Celebrate! A Street Party: 73; Disneyland Railroad: 18; Davy Crocket Explorer Canoes: 1; Dumbo: 2; The Enchanted Tiki Room: 10; Fantasmic!: 26; Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage: 10; The First 50 Magical Years: 1; Flag Retreat Ceremony: 2; The Haunted Mansion: 51; Honey I Shrunk the Audience: 1; Indiana Jones Adventures: 38; It's a Small World: 38; Jungle Cruise: 12; King Arthur's Carousal: 3; Magical - A Celebration In the Stars: 21; Mark Twain: 4; Mad Tea Party: 5; Matterhorn: 19; Mr. Toad's Wild Ride: 28; Peter Pan's Flight: 13; Pinocchio's Daring Journey: 23; Pirates of the Caribbean: 53; Pixie Hollow: 8; Remember... Dreams Come True: 31; Roger Rabbit's Cartoon Spin: 17; Sailing Ship Colombia: 1; Sleeping Beauty's Castle: 11; Snow White's Scary Adventure: 18; Space Mountain: 17; Splash Mountain: 63; Star Tours: 5; Storybook Land: 3; Tarzan's Treehouse: 6; Winnie the Pooh: 21; Haunted Mansion Holidays: 2; It's a Small World Holiday: 1; Christmas Fantasy Parade: 1 Disney's California Adventures: 77 Animation Studio: 12; Blue Sky Cellar: 13; Bolt: Pre-parade: 5; Boudin's Bread Factory: 6; Bullseye's Stallion Stampede: 10; California Screamin': 32; Casey at the Bat: 12; Dot's Puddle Park: 6; Drawn to the Magic: 2; Disney's Electrical Parade: 11; Dumbo's Bucket Brigade: 7; Flik's Flyers: 3; Francis' Ladybug Boogie: 8; Golden Dreams: 1; Golden Zephyr: 3; Goofy's About Fishing: 2; Grizzly River Run: 28; Heimlich's Chew Chew Train: 6; High School Musical 3: Right Here! Right Now!: 6; It's Tough to be a Bug: 11; Jumpin' Jellyfish: 1; Maliboomer: 7; Mickey's Fun Wheel: 10; Mission Tortilla Factory: 6; Monsters Inc. Mike and Sulley to the Rescue!: 19; Mulholland Madness: 22; Muppet Vision: 9; Orange Stinger: 3; Pixar Play Parade: 31; Playhouse Disney Live!: 1; Redwood Creek Challenge Trail: 2; Soarin' Over California: 4; Sorcerer's Workshop: 6; Tower of Terror: 13; Toy Story Midway Mania: 47; Tuck & Roll Drive 'em Buggies: 1; Turtle Talk with Crush: 2; Up: Pre-parade: 11

05-22-2009, 03:24 PM	#13
mikelieman Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 84	Re: Hall of Presidents: Animatronic Obama "narrated by the actor Morgan Freeman" Instant Win.

05-22-2009, 04:07 PM	#14
Disney Wrassler Happiness is California Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Here Posts: 19,934 Blog Entries: 10	Re: Hall of Presidents: Animatronic Obama Looks pretty good! the only differince between this Obama and the real one is that this one won't be needing to rely on a teleprompter .

05-22-2009, 04:30 PM	#15
Micoofy Duck I'm Theme Park Happy! Join Date: May 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 1,946	Re: Hall of Presidents: Animatronic Obama I'm going to miss him on my next trip. Damn. __________________ Micoofy Duck Disney Theme Park Fan #4,584,376 http://www.micoofy.com

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