The Hall of Presidents: Tips For Guests Needing Mobility Access
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The Hall of Presidents is an attraction that easily accommodates those needing mobility access. The building was designed in architectural style from the colonial period and built to resemble Independence Hall in Philadelphia. Also noted on the building is the year 1787. It was the year the Constitution was signed.
As you can see from the mobility symbol above, you can remain seated in your wheelchair or ECV at this attraction. However, once inside the venue, you may also sit in a regular theatre seat.
You’ll Enter The Hall Of Presidents Through The Front Doors
You’ll enter the building through the front doors and enter the lobby. It’s the queuing area before being permitted into the theatre. Filled with portraits and busts of the presidents, the gallery also contains authentic artifacts dating back to the 1700s. Admire such things as First Ladies’ Dresses, presidential china, personal items, and a bust of Abraham Lincoln cast from one of Lincoln’s actual masks.
The Great Seal of the United States and an Act of Congress
While in the lobby, check out the carpeted The Great Seal of the United States displayed for protection in a round fenced-in area. It’s the centerpiece display of the exhibition hall. Getting permission to display The Great Seal of the United States at The Hall of Presidents was approved by an Act of Congress.
Inside The Hall Of Presidents, Look To Your Left For Two Marked Theatre Entrances
As you venture around the lobby looking at the displays, look to your left for two entrances marked as Theatre Entrance. A picture of Walt Disney and a bust of Abraham Lincoln separate two curtains. However, you’ll want to stay on the extreme right-hand side when approaching this area.
Will Line Up On The Right Side Before Theatre Admittance
Usually, a Cast Member will direct you to this area and let you proceed first. When the curtains open, automatic doors behind them will open toward you at the same time. Proceed through the doorway to your right, and go to the back row of The Hall of President’s theatre.
Move forward until you find a seat to sit in or an ECV or wheelchair space that is unoccupied. Back your mobility device to the rear wall, face the stage, and then sit back, relax and enjoy the show.
To The Back Row For Seating Or Placement
Theatre Seats Or In Their Wheelchair or Mobility Scooter
Upon the show’s completion, you’ll turn to the right and proceed out of the back row toward the exit. You’ll be heading in the opposite direction from which you entered. Depart the hall through one of the exit doors and head back outdoors.
And Looking Back Into The Theatre
In Conclusion
The Hall of Presidents is one of the most mobility-accessible attractions at Disney World. Moreover, putting politics and biases aside, it’s a show that should invoke a sense of pride and patriotism for the heritage of our great country. So it’s always a must-do attraction for me. Besides, I like that it’s a spacious and air-conditioned theatre offering me a break from Florida’s heat and humidity.
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