Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln

Revel in the stirring oratory of Abraham Lincoln—delivered in person—and explore rare Disneyland memorabilia.

8:00 AM to 1:30 PM

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.

The Main Street Opera House proudly presents Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln, scheduled daily alongside Walt Disney – A Magical Life.

Two Leaders

Experience a new video that brings to life the historic relationship between Frederick Douglass and Abraham Lincoln, recognizing their work together in the fight against slavery. This special presentation—produced in collaboration with National Geographic—plays between busts and portraits of Douglass and Lincoln in the lobby of the Main Street Opera House, outside of Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln.

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

Peruse a treasure trove of rare memorabilia tracing the creation of The Happiest Place on Earth, including:

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