Guests walking through Liberty Square this summer are getting a very American surprise. In true red, white, and blue fashion, Disney has draped The Hall of Presidents and Liberty Tree Tavern with large Betsy Ross-style flags, just in time for the patriotic season. The stars and stripes are proudly on display, giving the land a nostalgic, colonial feel that fits right in with its tribute to early America.
But here’s the kicker: the attraction behind all that patriotic flair is still not open. Yep, The Hall of Presidents is still closed—though its lobby is now accessible for guests who want to peek inside.
The closure dates back to January 20, 2025, which was the day Donald Trump was re-elected and sworn in for a second term. Usually, Disney uses these political transitions to pause the show and rework it—often adding or updating the current president’s animatronic figure and narration.
The thing is, Trump’s figure already debuted in his first term. So now fans are wondering: will Disney simply dust off the old version? Or will they revamp the show in a new way altogether? As of now, the company hasn’t announced a reopening date—only that it’s returning sometime “later in 2025.”
In the meantime, the new exterior banners could be a signal that Disney has no plans to retire the attraction, despite its polarizing reputation in recent years. While some visitors consider it a staple of Magic Kingdom, others tend to walk past it in favor of more thrilling rides.
Still, with Tom Sawyer Island and other classic experiences on the chopping block, keeping this one might be Disney’s way of preserving a slice of American history in the park. And now that we’ve got the lobby back and the building dressed in stars and stripes, it might not be too long before the curtain rises again.
