ofcabbagesandkings
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- Aug 16, 2014
You don't think the show at Epcot works better with solemnity..? We're supposed to be leaving the cares of the world behind at the gate at Magic Kingdom... no?
I agree with @AquaDame. I like the educational aspect of Epcot: Spaceship Earth, Living with the Land, the World Pavilions, etc, but at MK I'm just not in the mood for a history lesson. Maybe that's why I've never gone in HoP as an adult. It doesn't seem to fit with the rest of MK.
I mean it's 2 different themes. One is solely the president's the other is a history of the U.S.and even for American history I think the American Adventure does it better than the HoP
I agree with @AquaDame. I like the educational aspect of Epcot: Spaceship Earth, Living with the Land, the World Pavilions, etc, but at MK I'm just not in the mood for a history lesson. Maybe that's why I've never gone in HoP as an adult. It doesn't seem to fit with the rest of MK.
Actually, I don't really care where it is - I thoroughly enjoy both shows.You don't think the show at Epcot works better with solemnity..? We're supposed to be leaving the cares of the world behind at the gate at Magic Kingdom... no?
The roll call is critical to what the Hall of Presidents is about. It doesn't 'celebrate' anyone that may be controversial. It simply states their name.Keep the current show but eliminate the roll call and add other speeches by JFK, FDR, Reagan, etc. Maybe have a couple so you never know which show you will see.
That would basically be American Adventure then.How about something based around “Ben And Me”? Franklin is a Founding Father almost all can get behind, and Amos (mouse) would be fun for the kids IMHO. Like HoP- it’s connected to Walt Disney’s era too.
That would basically be American Adventure then.
I agree.I threw up a little in my mouth when I read replace it with Hamilton.
I was thinking to eliminate in the interest of time so they could have another speech, not due to controversy.The roll call is critical to what the Hall of Presidents is about. It doesn't 'celebrate' anyone that may be controversial. It simply states their name.
I vote leave it mostly as is- but maybe make it more of a “Presidential Hall of Fame” rather than honoring “every player who ever played”. Washington, Jefferson, Lincoln, Teddy Roosevelt, FDR, Truman, JFK, Reagan, Obama (i.e. historical significance of his election), and maybe an animatronic of whoever the current President is as a “narrator” to make it relatable to the youth.
Sounds good in theory, but that would cause a lot of controversy on who they select (especially when you get more in the modern era)
I know what you mean about the change of pace, but I like that the Magic Kingdom has always had such variety.You don't think the show at Epcot works better with solemnity..? We're supposed to be leaving the cares of the world behind at the gate at Magic Kingdom... no?
The American Adventure screwed the pooch when the got rid of the Olympic USA hockey team victory.Because the American Adventure covers the same history and does it better.