Overview
- The basketball, previously showcased with a presidential seal, has been taken out of the Magic Kingdom lobby case dedicated to presidents’ personal artifacts.
- The accompanying photo of Barack Obama playing basketball and the plaque remain on display, with the photo moved to the former pedestal.
- A photo of John F. Kennedy with the White House pony now occupies the cabinet space where the basketball had been displayed.
- Reporters note the ball was on loan from the Barack Obama Presidential Library, and some suggest it could be headed to the new Obama Presidential Center, a possibility not confirmed.
- Disney has not explained the removal or disclosed the item’s location, drawing guest questions as the Hall of Presidents lobby continues routine curation following its June 2025 reopening.