Obama coming to WDW and speak - What will he celebrate?

[flynnibus]

Ok, fun twist on the title.. but according to the OS and Inside the Magic... Obama is going to WDW this world and will make an appearance to speak about tourism and 'unveil a strategy that will significantly help boost tourism and travel' according to an aide

Talk about a kink in your vacation planning!

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President Obama confirmed to visit Walt Disney World on Thursday to discuss economy, tourism | Inside the Magic

[KingEric]

I want to be there! I think it is awesome that our President is visiting Walt Disney World. It helps to reaffirm it's relevance in America.

Anything that also showcases Orlando as a top family destination and cements that people's minds is a GREAT thing!

I really want to be there when he is here!

Welcome to Orlando Mr. President!

[ttintagel]

There's a famous story about a Hollywood wax museum that once hired Vincent Price to stand in for his own wax figure so he could come to life and scare the guests. If I was the President, I'd be so tempted to do the same thing in the Hall of Presidents.

[Mouse princess]

I am happy I am not there. I imagine security is going to be extremely tight

[aimster]

There's a famous story about a Hollywood wax museum that once hired Vincent Price to stand in for his own wax figure so he could come to life and scare the guests. If I was the President, I'd be so tempted to do the same thing in the Hall of Presidents.

That would be hilarious!

[KingEric]

There's a famous story about a Hollywood wax museum that once hired Vincent Price to stand in for his own wax figure so he could come to life and scare the guests. If I was the President, I'd be so tempted to do the same thing in the Hall of Presidents.

I would love to see that! lol

[ORD84]

There's a famous story about a Hollywood wax museum that once hired Vincent Price to stand in for his own wax figure so he could come to life and scare the guests. If I was the President, I'd be so tempted to do the same thing in the Hall of Presidents.

that'd be sooooooooo awesome!


As a whole it's going to make the parks almost as big of a nightmare to be in as traffic becomes in Chicago everytime he comes home(seriously last time he came home for the weekend I sat in traffic in the same spot for an hour and a half, no joke), it's a great honor that's to be sure and I think if he goes and has a great time then it'll really drive up WDW's relevance, but man I'm glad I won't be in the parks those days...

[MarkTwain]

It does make you wonder if Obama will go see his animatronic, lol.

[Disneytwins]

It's awesome that he loves WDW, however I can't believe that we're paying for it. Thats all I'm going to say about this.

[Truecoat]

It appears that Main Street will be closed to anyone not invited to see the President's speech. Other guests can still visit the park but will be ushered behind Main Street to the sections open for everyone else. It looks like they are strongly recommending guests visit the other three parks.

[mickeyfan4ever]

i wonder if they close the magic kingdom down when the presdent thir and oly have to spaail gust

[golden redhead]

President To Unveil Tourism Strategy At Disney - Orlando News Story - WESH Orlando
To announce a tourism strategy at the Magic Kingdom. Main Street will be closed to regular park guests but the park won't be closed.

From our company's intranet:
President Obama to visit Jan. 19

01/17/2012

The White House has asked the Walt Disney World Resort to host President Obama for an event at Magic Kingdom Park Thursday, Jan. 19. We are honored to accommodate the request.
We've moved quickly to make necessary changes to our operation, offering extended park hours and additional entertainment at our other theme parks.

Letter has been/is being delivered to resort guest rooms:

January 2012
We are delighted you chose the Walt Disney World® Resort as your vacation destination. We are celebrating a year filled with memories.
From time to time we make operational adjustments and this Thursday we have some exciting enhancements to Disney’s Animal Kingdom® Theme Park, Disney’s Hollywood Studios® and Epcot®. We encourage you to take advantage of these offerings including additional morning and evening Extra Magic Hours and a special fireworks display, Rock the Night! Fireworks Spectacular at Disney’s Hollywood Studios®.
Please be aware we have moved the morning Extra Magic Hour on Thursday, January 19 to Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park.
Please use the schedule on the back for the most up-to-date park hours, Extra Magic Hours and
entertainment offerings for Tuesday through Saturday, January 17 – 21.

Due to the President speaking at teh castle, the 3pm parade has been moved to 3:30.

[ttintagel]

I know he's there on business, but I hope his wife and kids will get to join him and enjoy some attractions.

[Oswald the Rabbitt]

He is coming to WDW to talk about Tourism on Main Street and no tourist will be allowed to watch and Main Street will be closed down till 3:00 p.m.

[pinkertonfloyd]

Personally, it sounds like they could have used a backdrop, and not added too much trouble for the tourists.

disappointed with Disney helping to provide what is basically a political/campaign speech. (I'd say the same with any candidate/politician... sorry politics don't belong in the parks).