The Disneyland Story presenting Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln
Honest – It’s Abe!
Encounter the Great Emancipator as he returns to tell the tale of generations past and share his stirring vision of the future.
The show starts with a moving film about President Lincoln’s life, from the humble log cabin of his birth all the way to the White House. Then watch in wonder as he takes center stage to deliver highlights from his greatest speeches.
Two Leaders
A Historic Presentation
Walt Disney was fascinated with the life of Abraham Lincoln. The first Audio-Animatronics version of Lincoln debuted in 1964 at the New York World's Fair and it was so life-like that National Geographic magazine called the figure “alarming” in its realism. In 1965, the show moved to its current home at Disneyland Park.
An Updated President Lincoln
Next-generation Audio-Animatronics technology gives the figure of Lincoln more emotion and vitality than ever before. Every detail is presented as realistically as possible, and Lincoln’s own life mask was used to create the face.
While no recording of Lincoln's voice exists, actor Royal Dano provides a satisfying interpretation of Lincoln's immortal words.
The Disneyland Story
- A scale model of Disneyland Park as it looked on opening day, July 17, 1955
- A carousel horse from the Griffith Park Merry-Go-Round
- Rare illustrations, artifacts, artwork and models of attractions
- Behind-the-scenes photos of Walt Disney
- The short film Disneyland: The First 50 Magical Years, a nostalgic look at the park
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