A sneak peek at Disneyworld's 'American Idol' Experience
It almost seems like the universe is working backwards -- that "American Idol" should have started as a Disneyworld ride, then become a recording star, then a TV show. But after next month, the pieces will all be there. The folks at Disney have released the above video tour of the "Idol" attraction. Looks a lot more fun than Space Mountain from where I sit, perhaps on a par with Mr. Toad's Wild Ride.
Online reviews thus far have been not horrible. According to Disney tracker Jim Hill:
Well, I know that this news will probably shock Disneyana fans (Many of whom groused long & loud last year when they learned that a theme park version of this Fox reality series was headed for the Walt Disney World Resort). But according to Cast Members who attended preview performances for this new Hollywood Studios attraction earlier this week, The American Idol Experience is already a surprisingly solid show. More importantly, once AIE's cast & crew gets a few more performances under their belt, this sleek & slick interactive entertainment should prove to be extremely popular with WDW visitors.
See you all there on opening day, Feb. 14.
-- Richard Rushfield
I would like to audition for Disney Word American Idol.
I am 77. I am known for."Bill Baily Won't yoi please come home".I belt it. I have imitated Kate Smith,I was in Rag Time in Conway, SC and the World's Greatest Musical in Myrtle Beach, SC.
I have been on Radio in Wshingron Township. NJ and Georgetown, SC. I have done shows with Starshine at CCU in Litchfield. I once did a ccomic version of Aretha Franklyn on the Carnical shop " Glory.
Posted by: Alice L. Rabin | February 11, 2009 at 09:18 AM
I also provide several sneak peeks of The American Idol experience at the blog: www.LanceAroundOrlando.com. Feel free to list it as well.
Posted by: Lance Boyer | February 11, 2009 at 05:46 PM
I auditioned for Disney's American Idol Experience for the Grand Opening!!!! It was soooo much fun! Everyone should try it! It is a great experience! I auditioned for the real American Idol and the Disney Experience is very similar, but 100 times more fun!!! :) LOVED IT!
Posted by: Amanda Guillot | February 15, 2009 at 05:51 PM
What is the price to participate in the American Idol Experience? Or is it free with admission to Hollywood Studios?
Posted by: Matt Taylor | February 21, 2009 at 01:22 AM