Former President Barack Obama’s basketball previously on display in The Hall of Presidents lobby at Magic Kingdom has been removed. Obama’s Basketball Gone The basketball was recently in this cabinet. The display is about the personal lives of the U.S. leaders. It also included a photo of Obama playing basketball, alongside a plaque about his … Read more
Chip ‘n Dale and Cinderella Castle Brooks running shoes for 2026 Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend, 23 restaurants return to Disney Dining Plan but Starbucks and Landry’s locations still missing, and full runDisney 2026-2027 calendar released without Disneyland events — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Friday, January 2, 2026. WDW News … Read more
A TikTok video shows the George Washington Audio-Animatronic in Hall of Presidents malfunctioning during a New Year’s Eve showing at Magic Kingdom. George Washington Malfunction In the video posted by TikTok user @kristle_golden, George Washington starts his narration, then the first President’s Audio-Animatronic begins to slowly fold over from his typical upright position. By the … Read more
A photo of Richard Nixon and his family visiting Disneyland has been added to The Hall of Presidents at Disney World. Richard Nixon Photo In August 1955, then-Vice President Richard Nixon and his family visited the newly-opened Disneyland. Park executive Cornelius Vanderbilt and Fess Parker, the actor who played Davy Crockett, presented Nixon with a … Read more
The Hall of Presidents at Magic Kingdom is currently not performing but its theater is open for guests to shelter from the storm outside. Hall of Presidents Guests can take a seat and relax in the Hall of Presidents theater without the show playing (temporarily). Cast Members are handing out “President Hats” (plastic top hats) … Read more
A new Liberty Square pressed penny machine has arrived at Magic Kingdom without the Liberty Square Riverboat. New Liberty Square Pressed Penny Machine The new machine is in the same location as the old one, at the exit of the Hall of Presidents (which reopened last month). It’s clearly brand new, with cleaner light brown … Read more
The Hall of Presidents in Magic Kingdom Park Disney World officially reopened following its latest refurbishment on June 29, 2025, and recently re-elected President Donald J. Trump has an updated animatronic face. New Trump Animatronic Disney Hall of Presidents Hall of Presidents Disney World Disney Trump Animatronic Trump Animatronic Disney Hillary Clinton Controversy Hall of … Read more
The Hall of Presidents in Magic Kingdom Park has officially reopened following its most recent refurbishment to move President Donald Trump back to the middle of the stage, though part of his speech from his first term has been cut. The Hall of Presidents Reopens with Trump Update Hall of Presidents Reopens Magic Kingdom Hall … Read more
A recent update to the Walt Disney World website has confirmed that when The Hall of Presidents reopens, Donald Trump will once again have a speaking role. Trump Animatronic Disney The Hall of Presidents Trump Animatronic Oath of Office Speaking Role Hall of Presidents Lobby Opens Hall of Presidents Full Video Lobby Tour Video Trump … Read more
American flag banners now hang on The Hall of Presidents and Liberty Tree Tavern in Magic Kingdom ahead of Fourth of July celebrations. American Flags in Liberty Square The flags are inspired by the original 1777 Betsy Ross flags, featuring 13 white stars in a circle instead of today’s 50 stars. There are two banners … Read more
Howdy! I had a beautiful, albeit hot, day in the Magic Kingdom. I was surprised by some of our favorite Disney characters, devastated by the update on King Triton’s statue, and compensated for my grief with the most delicious chocolate treat in Walt Disney World. Good Morning from the Magic Kingdom Resort Area I started … Read more
Howdy! Today was a beautiful steamy day in the Magic Kingdom. There was a lot of construction in the park today, I found some teeny boxes that I can only imagine are for baby teeth, and more discoveries. Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort Lobby Refurbishment I started my morning by walking from the Transportation and Ticket … Read more
Howdy! Today I park hopped between Disney’s Animal Kingdom, Magic Kingdom, and EPCOT (a lot is going on at Disney World). I spent my morning in Dinoland, found new Easter merchandise around the parks, and more topiaries popped up in EPCOT. Good Morning from Disney’s Animal Kingdom Happy President’s Day and good morning from Disney’s … Read more
The Hall of Presidents has now closed at Magic Kingdom to prepare for the Donald Trump Audio-Animatronic to be added back to center stage. Hall of Presidents Closed for Trump Update The attraction is currently roped off with blue velvet stanchion rope blocking the entrance rather than construction walls. In addition to the ropes, an … Read more
The Hall of Presidents at Magic Kingdom is scheduled to close in late January, likely to update the show following the inauguration of Donald Trump. Hall of Presidents Update Scheduled Though a closure notice has not been posted on the Walt Disney World website, the calendar lists no hours for The Hall of Presidents beginning … Read more
With his re-election as President of the U.S., the Donald Trump Audio-Animatronic will likely get moved back to the center stage of The Hall of Presidents at Magic Kingdom, should Disney keep to tradition. Donald Trump in Hall of Presidents The Hall of Presidents features Audio-Animatronics representing every one of the nation’s 45 presidents. Since … Read more