an outburst at the Hall of Presidents

[McGoofy]

Is this typically allowed? A few weeks ago, our family went to the Hall of Presidents. When it came to the part where all of the presidents get introduced, a man in the crowd began to "boo" really loudly and make a scene when George Bush was introduced and kept at it to the point where we couldn't hear much of what was being said when George Bush was making the speech. Now I understand that everyone has different feelings about the president, but is it really necessary to display them during a WDW attraction? Regardless of whether or not you like the current president, shouldn't you still be respectful? And if not respectful for the president, at least respectful of the other guests that are trying to hear the show? I was really surprised that a CM did not ask this man to be quiet. Has anyone else witnessed such an outburst at the Hall of Presidents?

[DDuck66]

As it is said, there is a time and place for everything...at WDW is definatley not the place!!! I would have gone immediatly and gotten a CM. There are many of the presidents that do not have the best reputations, but the Hall of Presidents is not a political event. I would hope that Disney does not normally allow that behaivior to continue.

[martinfamily5]

Even my children have been taught that even if you do not like the President, you MUST still respect the position of President. How disappointing

[GoinGoofyPlanninThisTrip]

I wonder if he even knew he was booing essentially a robot. Hope he felt manly doing so.

All our recent viewings at the Hall have been with very respectful audiences. I hope this is the norm.

[chrisb26]

I agree its sad that a CM didn't respond to that. I don't think it matters if you like the president or not. Displaying this in the Hall of Presidents isn't the right place to do so. All that he did was disturb the people around him. If he doesn't like to hear the president speak then why go into the Hall of Presidents? If he didn't know President Bush spoke then when he saw this and didn't like him why not just leave? Also, What are you really going to accomplish by booing a AA?

[Carol]

Regardless of political opinions - it's disrespectful.

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[illini]

I find this to be completely unacceptable. There is a time and place for everything, and HoP is not somewhere to express your political views. I would be livid if my children were exposed to something like that.
I'm surprised that the CMs didn't do something. How did the other guests react?

[LauraF]

That's not surprising, but still disappointing. My parents and grandparents had the presidental scandals of their time (and still feel pretty strongly), but there is absolutely a time and place for such things.

[Daisy'sMom]

It doesn't matter how anyone feels about the president, this runined someone's visit to the Hall of Presidents. That in it's self is a crime. With soaring prices, about 50% of those people in there might have this one opportunity to see this exhibit and now it is ruined. He should have been asked to leave.

[GrumpyFan]

How tacky and rude! I guess he didn't understand that it was only an animatronic representation of the real Gerorge Bush. It would've taken eveyrthing I had in me NOT to yell out to the guy "SHUT UP or GET OUT".

I'm sorry, but I have a hard time with ignorant people when I'm at Disney. I make it a point to clumsily step over people who don't move all the way to the end of the row in shows where there told to do so.

[Pooh Fan]

Furtunately I've never had such an experince at any Disney attraction. It must have definatley taken away from the Disney Magic that we all love. Sorry for you poor experience!

[kakn7294]

Even my children have been taught that even if you do not like the President, you MUST still respect the position of President. How disappointing

Exactly! Whether you like the man or not, you still must be respectful not only of his position as leader but you must also be respectful of those around you. We've taught our DD's the same thing.

[DizneyRox]

While I haven't witnessed an outburst as you describe, I have heard many a snicker during the show for many of the different presidents.

[Momof2boys]

We have not gone to the Hall of Presidents since we started taking our boys. We didn't think that they would truly appreciate the attraction and become bored. Now that they are older, we are planning on sitting thru it once. I hope it will be a pleasant experience.

[Ian]

Disrespectful, rude, inconsiderate and not the slightest bit surprising.

[ibrowse17]

I wish someone had booed the guy. Disney is place where you park that stuff at the gate.

[Disney Doll]

I think it is surprising that a CM didn't intervene. They are usually pretty good about keeping audiences in check. I don't think this kind of thing happens often.

[PirateLover]

I wonder if he even knew he was booing essentially a robot. Hope he felt manly doing so.

I know, right! It's not like W could hear him... by making such a scene you are just inconveniencing the other patrons and embarrassing yourself. I wonder if he expected people to boo along with him or cheer? How rude.

[2Epcot]

I have never seen anything like that when I've gone to the Hall of Presidents. I also find that extremly rude. Someone giving a quck boo, or comment doesn't surprise me, but I would be surprised at someone who goes on and on during the show. I also think a CM should have stepped in and said something to him. I feel bad for the guests who were seeing the show for the first time.

[McGoofy]

Secretly deep down inside I hope the guy that was booing at our show comes along and reads this post. Perhaps he will realize how rude he was and how disruptive it was to other guests!!

In a previous post, somebody asked how other guest reacted. My DH let out a pretty loud "shut up" as did some other guests. You could see people whispering to each other, so others were definitely annoyed. The guy happened to be on the very front row, so he had no clue of all of the dirty looks he was getting. Again, what he did was wrong, but I think worse than that, I am still amazed that a CM didn't quiet him down or make him leave.


What's next-- booing Uncle Orville at the Carousel of Progress???