President Obama's Audio Animatronic Figure at Disney World
President Barack Obama was added to the Hall of Presidents attraction at Disney World this week, joining the 43 other U.S. presidents in the newly revamped show.
Disney calls the new President Obama figure "the most dynamic figure Disney has ever created," said Eric Jacobson, senior vice president of creative development at Walt Disney Imagineering.
Imagineers traveled to the Washington, DC to record Mr. Obama's voice for the show. They also worked with White House staffers to make sure his wardrobe, hair and mannerisms were created as accurately as possible.
The re-titled show is called "The Hall of Presidents: A Celebration of Liberty's Leaders" and it focuses on the bond between the president and the people. It will feature speeches from George Washington and Abraham Lincoln.
While the Hall of Presidents has been around for nearly 40 years, Disney officials said refreshing the attraction during this moment in history will make the exhibit remain relevant for new audiences.
The exhibit officially opens during July 4th weekend.
Watch below for a peek behind the scenes of President Obama recording his speech for the attraction:
Disney calls the new President Obama figure "the most dynamic figure Disney has ever created," said Eric Jacobson, senior vice president of creative development at Walt Disney Imagineering.
Imagineers traveled to the Washington, DC to record Mr. Obama's voice for the show. They also worked with White House staffers to make sure his wardrobe, hair and mannerisms were created as accurately as possible.
The re-titled show is called "The Hall of Presidents: A Celebration of Liberty's Leaders" and it focuses on the bond between the president and the people. It will feature speeches from George Washington and Abraham Lincoln.
While the Hall of Presidents has been around for nearly 40 years, Disney officials said refreshing the attraction during this moment in history will make the exhibit remain relevant for new audiences.
The exhibit officially opens during July 4th weekend.
Watch below for a peek behind the scenes of President Obama recording his speech for the attraction:
