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American Idol Experience
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"The American
Idol Experience” captures the energy and excitement
of the TV series, with some guests at Disney’s Hollywood
Studios auditioning to take the spotlight onstage,
while fellow guests cheer them on from the audience
and vote for their favorite singer with instant
results.
The newly opened attraction was developed by
Walt Disney Imagineering in conjunction with FremantleMedia
Enterprises (FME) and 19 TV Ltd. It is based on
the smash-hit television show “American Idol” –
produced by 19 TV Ltd. and FremantleMedia North
America (FMNA) – and is designed to immerse park
guests in the authentic feel of a live television
production.
“Disney parks are all about making
dreams come true, and that’s exactly what will happen
at ‘The American Idol Experience,’ ” said Jay Rasulo,
chairman of Walt Disney Parks and Resorts. “Whether
they are onstage singing or in the audience cheering
on their favorite performer, our guests will feel
immersed in a world of instant stardom.”
Each show takes place in a 1,000-seat indoor theater
that features the twirling neon signs and a multi-layered
backdrop inspired by the actual “American Idol”
set in California. Building on its hallmark of attention
to detail, Walt Disney Imagineering worked with
the Hollywood set designer who designed the actual
TV show set for “American Idol.” The newly designed
venue is the most technologically advanced theater
found at Walt Disney World Resort.
Designed
to reflect the best and brightest elements of the
TV show, “The American Idol Experience” includes
an audition process open to Disney’s Hollywood Studios
guests 14 and older (audition slots are limited
and interested guests are encouraged to arrive early).
These guests perform live in front of a Disney’s
Hollywood Studios casting director for the opportunity
to be cast in one of the preliminary theme park
shows that same day.
 If
shown to have that special “star quality” during
the multi-step audition process, it’s on to performance
training, hair and makeup. Then, the lights come
up and it’s showtime for the singers as they try
to impress an audience of theme park guests – plus
a panel of three expert judges.
Fellow park
guests are able to enjoy the performances just like
at a live television taping. Then, audience members
vote for their favorite performance using the armrest
keypads, with their votes tallied to determine the
top singer.
Performers with the highest votes
during the preliminary shows return for a high-energy
grand finale show that same evening. After their
encore performances, the big moment arrives. It’s
a super-charged, eye-popping scene as audience votes
are tallied, the other performers drop off, music
builds and the spotlight shines down, amid a blizzard
of confetti, on the day’s top singer. In addition
to their new-found theme park fame, the top vote-getter
receives “The American Idol Experience” Dream Ticket,
which allows an eligible holder to schedule a front-of-the-line
audition to a future regional audition for the “American
Idol” television show. And every member of the audience
can take a bow, too, because they had a role in
deciding that day’s star.
“The American
Idol Experience” is the newest attraction at Disney’s
Hollywood Studios. The showbiz-inspired theme park
immerses guests in the glamour of show business
with thrilling attractions, Broadway-style shows,
world-class atmosphere entertainment and interactive
film, music, television and radio production facilities. |
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