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Animatronic figure of Donald Trump joins Disney's Hall of Presidents Animatronic figure of Donald Trump joins Disney's Hall of Presidents
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Robotic facsimile of 45th president added to long-running Florida attraction
Trump recorded brief speech for life-size likeness earlier this year
Associated Press
Tue 19 Dec 2017 13.53 GMT
Last modified on Fri 9 Feb 2018 18.35 GMT
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An animatronic figure of Donald Trump has joined Disney’s Hall of Presidents in Florida.An animatronic figure of Donald Trump has joined Disney’s Hall of Presidents in Florida.
The Orlando Sentinel reported that a robotic facsimile of the 45th president of the United States stood front and slightly off-center on Monday for the soft reopening of the long-running Walt Disney World attraction.The Orlando Sentinel reported that a robotic facsimile of the 45th president of the United States stood front and slightly off-center on Monday for the soft reopening of the long-running Walt Disney World attraction.
The Trump figure moves his head during the traditional roll call of leaders, motions with his arms and gives a brief speech. A Disney spokeswoman said Trump recorded his Hall of Presidents script earlier this year. Every sitting president since Bill Clinton has had a speaking part.The Trump figure moves his head during the traditional roll call of leaders, motions with his arms and gives a brief speech. A Disney spokeswoman said Trump recorded his Hall of Presidents script earlier this year. Every sitting president since Bill Clinton has had a speaking part.
The Hall of Presidents debuted at the Magic Kingdom in 1971 and gets an update with each change in leadership. After closing in January, the theater received an upgrade in its sound, light and projection packages.The Hall of Presidents debuted at the Magic Kingdom in 1971 and gets an update with each change in leadership. After closing in January, the theater received an upgrade in its sound, light and projection packages.
Disney has not announced an official opening date.Disney has not announced an official opening date.
Here’s a look at @RealDonaldTrump in @Disney’s famed Hall of Presidents exhibit. #FlaPol pic.twitter.com/lILPzNecmWHere’s a look at @RealDonaldTrump in @Disney’s famed Hall of Presidents exhibit. #FlaPol pic.twitter.com/lILPzNecmW
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