Despite pressure from activists, Disney has confirmed that an animatronic Trump will stand alongside an animatronic Lincoln in Disney World's iconic Hall of Presidents attraction later this year.

Activists had hoped Trump would not be included in the attraction or would at least be silent, but Disney Parks editorial content director Thomas Smith thwarted their hopes in a blog post Tuesday. Yes, President Trump will have the same honor as the other 44 Presidents. 

“Despite some media reports to the contrary, President Trump will have a speaking role in The Hall of Presidents, like every president since 1993,” Smith wrote in a post on the Disney Parks blog. “We have been working closely with the current White House — just as we have with previous administrations — and the president’s recording session has been scheduled. The attraction will re-open in late 2017.”

“The Magic Kingdom at Disney World is a place specifically designed for the enjoyment of children and families. Therefore, it is not an appropriate place for a Donald Trump speech,” the petition creator wrote. “We ask that Walt Disney World take a stand against divisive and hurtful rhetoric and have the backs of millions of Americans and people worldwide whose day would be ruined by the depiction of a speech by Donald Trump.”

Trump's presence in the attraction fell subject to controversy back in May, when Vice News reported that Disney had considered adding Trump to the attraction without a speaking role. As TruthRevolt noted earlier today, Vice has since issued an editor’s note apologizing for the errors.