Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln..what's going with the long refurb?

[joseph821]

Hi.

Lincoln on Main Street is currently closed from April 16th through June 4th (today's last date available on DL website/app.)
Does anyone know what is going with Lincoln?? Lincoln had a major refurb during the Covid closure.

Here is Lincoln refurb history:

• April 16, 2024 to the future
• Jan 9-25, 2023
• Mar 14, 2020-Jul 1, 2021
• May 28, 2019
• Apr 15-18, 2019
• Aug 22-Sep 29, 2016
• Mar 7-Apr 1, 2016
• Apr 15-May 2, 2013

My last trip during August 2023, the theater was in great condition. I know Lincoln is not a big attraction but it was one of Walt Disney's favorites. I hope they are not messing with it.

 

[JerrodDragon89]

My Only guess is to save money

Now, it would be kinda cool if they gave us an update for the attraction but....doubt it

My only suggestion is to maybe run the version from the 90's every now and then with 3D sound to draw in more people but I agree its pretty great as is and not much besides maybe the AA walking around they could do with this attraction

 

[joseph821]

My Only guess is to save money

Now, it would be kinda cool if they gave us an update for the attraction but....doubt it

My only suggestion is to maybe run the version from the 90's every now and then with 3D sound to draw in more people but I agree its pretty great as is and not much besides maybe the AA walking around they could do with this attraction

The money savings could be -- but it would be minimal. Only one cast member works Lincoln and that cast member also works the Disney Gallery too. The Disney Gallery is NOT closed so I do not know what is going on.

 

[StarlitNight05]

My Only guess is to save money

Now, it would be kinda cool if they gave us an update for the attraction but....doubt it

My only suggestion is to maybe run the version from the 90's every now and then with 3D sound to draw in more people but I agree its pretty great as is and not much besides maybe the AA walking around they could do with this attraction

I remember this! Unless my memory is playing tricks on me, I specifically recall a part where it seemed like someone's hair was getting cut? I don't think it was Lincoln. I'll have to look that up unless someone here remembers specifics.

 

[JerrodDragon89]

I remember this! Unless my memory is playing tricks on me, I specifically recall a part where it seemed like someone's hair was getting cut? I don't think it was Lincoln. I'll have to look that up unless someone here remembers specifics.

Yep

I did it as a kid, I know its not as interesting as new version for many....but the gimmick could bring more people and freshen up the attraction and maybe draw in more people

 

[joseph821]

Yep

I did it as a kid, I know its not as interesting as new version for many....but the gimmick could bring more people and freshen up the attraction and maybe draw in more people

Just spoke with my friend, who is an expert on Lincoln, he said that version was in the 90s, guests wore headsets and heard a Confederate solider Matthew Brady getting his hair cut in preparation to meet President Lincoln. There would a different set..Lincoln sitting behind a desk. Royal Dano was not the voice.

 

[JerrodDragon89]

Just spoke with my friend, who is an expert on Lincoln, he said that version was in the 90s, guests wore headsets and heard a Confederate solider Matthew Brady getting his hair cut in preparation to meet President Lincoln. There would a different set..Lincoln sitting behind a desk. Royal Dano was not the voice.

What I would see is a mix, where they do the 3D audio because its fun then end with the Lincoln speech we have now

Then have the normal version we have now as an option as well....I think the 3D Audio could draw in people...its fun. I remember thinking it really sounded like your hair was getting cut

 

[Wesley815]

Just spoke with my friend, who is an expert on Lincoln, he said that version was in the 90s, guests wore headsets and heard a Confederate solider Matthew Brady getting his hair cut in preparation to meet President Lincoln. There would a different set..Lincoln sitting behind a desk. Royal Dano was not the voice.

I remember the 3D sound too, was very unique at the time-

https://d23.com/a-to-z/great-moments-with-mr-lincoln/

 

[Pluto468]

I hope it isn't closed for too long!

 

[dismsn]

We went to the show with the headphones when my youngest was 4 or 5 and when we came out of theater the cast member complimented my daughter on her haircut. She gasped and her hands flew up to feel her hair. We all burst out laughing.

 

[crystal1313]

We went to the show with the headphones when my youngest was 4 or 5 and when we came out of theater the cast member complimented my daughter on her haircut. She gasped and her hands flew up to feel her hair. We all burst out laughing.

Too funny! I wonder if that was Maynard!?! Sounds like something he would do. Lol.

 

[BrianL]

I heard that the lengthy refurb is becuase a John Wilkes Booth animatronic escaped from WDI and, well, you know....

 

[irlandaise]

I heard that the lengthy refurb is becuase a John Wilkes Booth animatronic escaped from WDI and, well, you know....

Ah, yes, very smart of the Disney folks to keep Mr. Lincoln in a safe place until they capture Booth...

 

[ghtx]

We will be there June 3-5, so hopefully he opens back up on time! If not I will have to make do with the talking potato from Potatoland.

 

[Bossy22]

On the last trip my junior high daugter fell in love with this attaction as a bit of a history buff. We went 3 times and plan on doing it many more whenever we get back! Hope it opens again and it's great!

 

[OlliePop27]

We will be there June 3-5, so hopefully he opens back up on time! If not I will have to make do with the talking potato from Potatoland.

It's already confirmed as closed on your dates per the official DLR calendar.

Go here, click on your date, then go to the bottom where refurbs are listed: https://disneyland.disney.go.com/calendars/day/#/disneyland/.

 

[joseph821]

https://blogmickey.com/2024/05/disn...lion-update-to-great-moments-with-mr-lincoln/

Lincoln and that area of the building are getting a $5M update!

 

[JerrodDragon89]

So just commenting but this is so exciting to me

I know its old school but I love this show and seeing Disney willing to update. It just makes me happy

 

[joseph821]

So just commenting but this is so exciting to me

I know its old school but I love this show and seeing Disney willing to update. It just makes me happy

This attraction was Walt's favorite and I am glad they are pumping millions into Lincoln and the Opera House. My parents and grandparents loved the Lincoln attraction at the NY World's Fair in 1964...they remembered it well and loved it at DL....as well as the Skyway, Small World and the Primeval World which all premiered at the World Fair and then brought to DL,

 

[matthewthompson87]

I’d love to see the updated version. Hopefully open by our next visit!