Robobama Comes To Disney World

The New York Times' Jacques Steinberg has an exclusive on the animatronic Barack Obama which is set to be unveiled at Disney World's revamped Hall Of Presidents when it reopens on July 4th. Obamatron is said to be shockingly realistic, even imitating the President's mannerisms. The real President Obama has also provided recordings of him making a short speech and taking the oath of office for use by his mechanical alter-ego.

The all-new Hall Of Presidents will also feature Abraham Lincoln performing the Gettysburg Address in its entirety, while plucky newcomer George Washington will get his first speaking role. This post comes via Boing Boing, where it's suggested that, "Presumably, Obamabot will explain how the reasonable middle-ground demands suspending habeas corpus, covering up war crimes, and blocking the prosecution of participants in illegal wiretapping programs."