The American Idol Experience, Interactive singing competition at Disney's Hollywood Studios, United States
The performance center contained a stage with professional lighting, sound equipment, and audience seating for participants to showcase their singing abilities.
The attraction opened on February 14, 2009, with appearances from television show personalities including Ryan Seacrest, Paula Abdul, and Simon Fuller.
Visitors participated in multiple daily competitions, performing songs before live audiences who voted electronically to determine winners of each performance round.
The theater provided wheelchair accessibility, FastPass+ services, and multiple show times throughout the day for guests to plan their visits.
Winners received Dream Tickets, granting them priority access to official American Idol television show auditions without waiting in preliminary lines.
Part of: Walt Disney World Resort
Website: http://disneyworld.disney.go.com/parks/hollywood-studios/attractions/american-idol
GPS coordinates: 28.35716,-81.55998
Latest update: May 13, 2025 02:48
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