Discover Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln
Our tips:
- Check the programme
- Have a look in the lobby too
- Knowing English helps
Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln
Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln is a show about Abraham Lincoln in the Main Street Opera House. First you watch a film about his life. Then the president himself takes the stage, as an Audio-Animatronics figure.
The concept
Walt Disney was fascinated by Lincoln's life. The first Audio-Animatronics version of Lincoln was shown in 1964 at the World's Fair in New York. The figure was so lifelike that National Geographic magazine called it “alarming”. In 1965 the show moved to Disneyland Park.
The Experience
The film follows Lincoln from the simple log cabin where he was born to the White House. Then he delivers parts of his most famous speeches. The figure uses new Audio-Animatronics technology and shows more emotion than ever. For the face, Disney used Lincoln's own life mask. No recording of his real voice exists. Actor Royal Dano voices his words.
Discover Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln
Check the programme
The show plays in the Main Street Opera House, just like Walt Disney – A Magical Life. Check the app to see which show is on when.
Have a look in the lobby too
In the lobby a video plays about the bond between Frederick Douglass and Abraham Lincoln, made together with National Geographic.
Knowing English helps
Lincoln speaks in English. For guests who are deaf or hard of hearing, captioning devices are available at Accessibility Services.
Visitor information
There is no minimum height. Children under 7 must be accompanied by someone aged 14 or over. You can stay in your wheelchair or ECV. Captioning is available for the videos in the pre-show. Lightning Lane is not available for this attraction: everyone waits in the same standby queue.
A bit of history
Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln is calmer than most attractions. It's a great chance to see how Disney has been telling stories with moving figures for decades.
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