Here's the Secret Backstage Trump Drama at Walt Disney World's Hall of Presidents

[DonViejo]

Donald Trump is sowing chaos at the House the Mouse Built.

KEVIN WONG
May 19 2017, 10:00am

Will Donald Trump have a speaking role at Walt Disney World's Hall of Presidents attraction?

It's a question that Motherboard has inquired about for two weeks, to no avail. The White House confirmed they received the inquiry, but did not reply to a follow-up email. Walt Disney World, after receiving multiple requests, stated through a phone representative that "as of right now, we have nothing to share."

But thanks to an inside source, Motherboard has an answer. And it's not a simple answer. Rather, it's an answer that reflects a company in conflict, that knows it's been thrust into a politically-charged, no-win situation.

To contextualize: The Hall of Presidents attraction in Walt Disney World is a 23-minute celebration of American history, which opened in 1971. It begins with a short film about the history of the United States and its presidency, and it ends with an impressive grand finale. The curtain rises to reveal visually accurate robots of every President of the United States. The show concludes with a rousing rendition of "Battle Hymn of the Republic."

It is, from an objective standpoint, softball stuff. But every four to eight years, the attraction becomes a political thorn in Disney's side. There is always partisan grumbling over the newest White House occupant. And there has always been a heckler here or there, dating back to the earlier days of the attraction, who boos or cheers for his or her preferred statesman.

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[Egnever]

1. If that is supposed to be Obama

They need better artists.

[monmouth4]

3. I thought it was George W..n/t

[Me.]

4. That's What I Thought

Stared for a long time

[hlthe2b]

5. Yeah... but damn, as bad as some of the earlier Presidents (arguably) were, it just seems so

incomprehensible, so incongruous, so very WRONG to put Trump up there with them. I have to wonder what impact that will have with visitor numbers.

[anneboleyn]

6. I have to agree. Hillary belonged up there. Imagine how that would have looked and felt!

[dixiegrrrrl]

8. They need better artists for most of them.

The whole patriotism thing is a bit over the top, IMHO.
But
Trump really needs to see it!

[htuttle]

2. "This is worker speaking, Hello."

[blogslut]

7. Uh, Clem

[htuttle]

10. Why does the Porridge Bird lay it's eggs in the air?

Every time I hear something about the Hall of Presidents...I can't help but think about that, lol.

[blogslut]

11. I say live it or live with it!

My favorite comedy album ever.

[htuttle]

12. The person who introduced me to it decades ago said it was prescient

He hasn't been wrong, lol.

[nolabear]

9. I know where they can get a big, naked 45 statue.

It's still on display in a Seattle shop as far as I know. I'm sure they'd part with it for a good cause.