Disney’s Hall of Presidents reopens

As America celebrates Independence Day July 4, Disney is celebrating the reopening of the Hall of Presidents attraction at the Magic Kingdom with an added addition. President Barack Obama is the newest audio-animatronics figure to come to life.

Click here for a photo gallery of President Obama recording his audio at the White House

Click the video below to see President Obama recording his audio at the White House

The recently installed figure will showcase recognizable mannerisms and will also make comments that were recorded recently in the White House. The Disney Imagineers also worked closely with White House staff to create realistic clothing and accessories worn by the Obama figure in the show, right down to a lapel pin and watch.

The attraction is being re-titled as "The Hall of Presidents: A Celebration of Liberty's Leaders." Other updates to the 1971 attraction include a reprogrammed Abraham Lincoln delivering the Gettysburg Address and America's first President George Washington standing and delivering a speech for the first time.

The Hall of Presidents features the appearance on stage of every United States President-life sized, three-dimensional and fully animated. The 25 minute show begins with the story of George Washington and the struggle to build a new nation. It continues through today, highlighting Presidents who have reached out to people during times of strife. Presentations of the Hall of Presidents show will take place daily and are included with Magic Kingdom admission.