The American Idol Experience Explained

The American Idol Experience
Location:Disney's Hollywood Studios
Section:Echo Lake
Status:defunct
Previousattraction:Doug Live!, 1999-2001; Theater vacant from 2001-2008
Replacement:For the First Time in Forever: A Frozen Sing-Along Celebration, June 17, 2015[1]
Type:Live singing auditions
Ride:no
Designer:Walt Disney Imagineering (attraction design)
Fremantle/Thames Television
19 Entertainment (show format)
Theme:American Idol
Virtual Queue Name:FastPass+
Virtual Queue Image:Fastpass+ Logo.svg
Virtual Queue Status:available again
Accessible:yes
Custom Label 1:Hosted by
Custom Value 1:Ryan Seacrest (pre-show)

The American Idol Experience was a theme park attraction at Disney's Hollywood Studios at the Walt Disney World Resort.[2] Inspired by the popular American television series American Idol, the attraction invited park guests to audition in front of live audiences who would vote for their favorite singers.

History

The attraction's grand opening took place on February 14, 2009, with occasional preview performances in the weeks leading up to the official opening. A press event just prior to the official opening featured many "Idol" celebrities, including all seven winners, numerous finalists, host Ryan Seacrest, judge Paula Abdul and "American Idol" creator Simon Fuller.[3]

The attraction was promoted by winners of the American Idol from season seven onwards by appearing in commercials and announcing "I'm going to Disney World!".[4] [5] [6]

In June 2014, Disney announced that the show would close in January 2015,[7] then two months later they pushed forward the closure to the end of August 2014.[8]

Operations

Finale show and "Dream Ticket"

The last show of each operating day featured the winners of that day's preliminary shows. Again, the live audience voted for the performer they liked the best. During the show, the audience was prompted to encourage the contestants and heckle the judges.[9]

Winners

Fourteenth season semi-finalist Adam Ezegelian was a two-time Dream Ticket winner (2009 and 2014).[10]

External links

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Stacey. Russ. Summer is the Best Time to Stay 'Frozen' at Disney's Hollywood Studios. disneyparks.disney.go.com. Disney Parks. 9 November 2015.
  2. News: Creager . Ellen . It's where dreams can come true: American Idol Experience opens up world of possibilities for visitors . 12 July 2020 . The Vancouver Province . January 27, 2009 . A31.
  3. Web site: Recapping the premiere of American Idol Experience at Disney World. Dewayne. Bevil. Orlando Sentinel. February 13, 2009. February 15, 2009. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20111106023214/http://blogs.orlandosentinel.com/features_orlando/2009/02/recapping-the-premiere-of-american-idol-experience-at-disney-world.html. November 6, 2011. mdy-all.
  4. http://www.ratedesi.com/video/v/pfYK_0LfEJc/David-Cook- David Cook - "I'm Going To Disney World!" Commercial
  5. Kris Allen is... "Going to Disney World!". May 21, 2009. YouTube.
  6. Web site: 'American Idol' Champion Lee DeWyze 'Going to Disney World' on Monday. Disney Parks Blog.
  7. News: Bevil. Dewayne. Hollywood Studios: American Idol Experience closing. June 18, 2014. Orlando Sentinel. June 16, 2014.
  8. Web site: Closing time: Disney moves up end date for American Idol Experience. Dewayne. Bevil. orlandosentinel.com. Tribune Newspapers. August 15, 2014. August 15, 2014.
  9. Web site: Become an American Idol, Ride the Mantas and More at New Theme Park Attractions . Travis Reed, AP . Travel, MSN . May 24, 2009 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20090528075748/http://travel.msn.com/Guides/article.aspx?cp-documentid=1054824 . May 28, 2009 .
  10. Web site: Adam Ezegelian: American Idol 2015 Top 16 Profile.

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