According to the Walt Disney World refurbishment calendar, the Hall of Presidents at Magic Kingdom is scheduled to temporarily close for refurbishment starting January 20, 2025. While Disney has not provided a specific reopening date, the closure aligns with the traditional practice of updating the attraction following the inauguration of a new U.S. president.
This refurbishment may include the addition of a new animatronic figure representing President Donald Trump, reflecting his return to the presidency in the 2024 election. The Hall of Presidents, which features lifelike animatronics of all U.S. presidents, has historically closed for updates following each inauguration. Most recently, the attraction closed on January 20, 2021, to add President Joe Biden and reopened on August 3, 2021. During Donald Trump’s first term, the Hall was closed on January 17, 2017, and reopened on December 18, 2017.
The Hall of Presidents has been a staple of Liberty Square in Magic Kingdom since the park’s opening in 1971. The attraction’s combination of history and advanced animatronics provides guests with an overview of the American presidency, highlighting moments of unity and leadership throughout U.S. history.
Disney has not announced whether the current refurbishment will follow the tradition of giving the sitting president a speaking role or whether the format of the show might be adjusted in response to evolving guest expectations. Past closures for updates have typically lasted between six and eight months, although the exact duration can vary based on the scope of the refurbishment.
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