Second audition entrance added to the American Idol Experience   Oct 20, 2009 It still seems that The American Idol Experience is having trouble attracting enough performers to fill out the spots for the 7 daily shows. Over the months, various in park audio announcements, billb... View full article

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American Idol season eight winner Kris Allen celebrates at Walt Disney World   May 29, 2009 "American Idol" season eight winner Kris Allen performs May 29, 2009 his rendition of the Kanye West song "Heartless" at Disney's Hollywood Studios in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. Allen performed the hit so... View full article

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Kris Allen American Idol winner visiting the Studios   May 23, 2009 Kris Allen, winner of this season of American Idol, will be visiting Disney's Hollywood Studios on Friday May 29th for a motorcade through the park at 10am. ... View full article

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American Idol Experience advertising for contestants at the park main entrance   May 17, 2009 The American Idol Experience now has a large billboard at the park's main entrance advertising for contestants. From recent reports in the park, it seems that the attraction is struggling to get enoug... View full article

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Disney Press Release - Largest-Ever Gathering of American Idol Winners Joins in Premiere of Attraction at Walt Disney World   Feb 12, 2009 LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (Feb. 12, 2009) – With the largest-ever gathering of “American Idol” winners joining in the celebration, Walt Disney World Resort Thursday night raised the curtain on “The Ameri... View full article

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The American Idol Experience Premiere Party photos   Feb 12, 2009 The full force of the American Idol empire was out at Disney's Hollywood Studios today to mark the grand opening of the American Idol Experience. Celebrity guests included Ryan Seacrest, Paula Abdul, ... View full article

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Disney Press Release - Technology Meets Tinseltown in The American Idol Experience At Disneys Hollywood Studios Theme Park   Feb 12, 2009 LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – Guests at “The American Idol Experience” at Disney’s Hollywood Studios will feel like they’re in the middle of a live television production as they enter a theater that featur... View full article

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Disney Press Release - Hit the Right Note or Join the Audience and Vote In First-Ever Attraction Based on American Idol   Feb 12, 2009 LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – While guests are usually the ones to enjoy the attractions and shows at Walt Disney World Resort, “The American Idol Experience” places Disney’s Hollywood Studios guests in th... View full article

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Disney Press Release - The American Idol Experience Fast Facts   Feb 12, 2009 LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – In addition to being the first-of-its-kind attraction in the world to be based on the TV show “American Idol,” “The American Idol Experience” at Disney’s Hollywood Studios the... View full article

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Disney add advance reservations for American Idol Experience auditions   Feb 11, 2009 Disney are providing an online reservation system for auditions to American Idol. Various dates and times are available, so if you are planning on auditioning, it might be well worth reserving your sp... View full article

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Photos from the American Idol previews   Jan 18, 2009 American Idol is now in fairly regular guest previews ahead ofi t's February 14 grand opening. We have several sets of photos from the attraction taken during yesterday's previews. View full article

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American Idol public soft opens began today   Jan 14, 2009 American Idol held it's very first public soft openings today. Three shows were performed. If you have had a chance to see the show, leave us your review at  View full article

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Reports from the American Idol cast member previews   Jan 08, 2009 Some reports are in from the recent American Idol cast member previews. Visit the discussion forum thread at http://forums.wdwmagic... View full article

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American Idol invite-only play testing underway this week   Jan 02, 2009 The new American Idol attraction is undergoing some play testing this week. It is invite only, and is part of the test and adjust process prior to the first public previews. If you are in the Studios ... View full article

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The American Idol Experience Annual Passholder previews announced   Jan 01, 2009 Passholders can sign up now for the February 5 – 8, 2009 previews of The American Idol Experience at Disney's Hollywood Studios. Passholders should visit the www.d... View full article

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American Idol LED display now showing February 14 2009 Grand Opening date   Dec 28, 2008 The huge LED display now shows February 14 2009 as the Grand Opening date. Previews are expected to begin significantly earlier than that in early January 2009. ... View full article

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American Idol show time sign installed   Dec 19, 2008 The Idol show times board has been installed in front of the theater, a sure sign that things are getting very close to soft openings! Thanks to Figment1986 for the photos. View full article

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American Idol set to have daily shows   Dec 07, 2008 According to a recent Disney press release, the new American Idol show will have several daily shows. Previous speculation indicated the show would only be open two days per week. Here ... View full article

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Construction walls around American Idol now removed and LED screen switched on   Nov 21, 2008 All of the construction walls have now been removed, and the exterior looks to be in a very good state of readyness. The large LED screen is indicating an opening of early 2009. ... View full article

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Latest American Idol construction photos   Nov 02, 2008 Lots of progress on the exterior this week. The sign package is now up on the building, complete with a renaming of the theater to be 'Superstar Television Theater'. The Golden Age Souvenirs store nex... View full article

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Latest American Idol construction photos   Oct 13, 2008 Work is progressing on the exterior, and it now seems very clear that the final result is going to be nothing like the elaborate concept art. The Hall of Fame exhibit has also been refurbished, and al... View full article

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American Idol construction   Sep 26, 2008 There is little new progress on the exterior. Work appears to be taking place on the large viewing screen at the front of the building, but the remainder of the building is largely unchanged. Interest... View full article

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American Idol construction   Sep 04, 2008 Things are picking up pace now on the exterior construction. Most of the building has now been painted in shades of blue, replacing the previous green color. Supports for the large video screen are no... View full article

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New American Idol Experience concept art   Jun 01, 2008 Below is some new concept art of the interior stage for the new American Idol Experience. As you can see, it closely mirrors that of the TV show. ... View full article

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The American Idol Experience logo unveiled   May 29, 2008 Disney have unveiled the logo for the new attraction, set to open in January 2009. ... View full article

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The new American Idol attraction official named and opening date set   May 22, 2008 The official name of the new attraction is set to be 'The American Idol Experience', and it has an official opening date of January 2009. ... View full article

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American Idol construction wall expands to the rear of the building   May 03, 2008 The huge wall around the former ABC Theater has now expanded to the rear side in preparation for the changes required for Idol. ... View full article

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American Idol construction wall significantly expands   Apr 12, 2008 The construction wall around the new Idol theater has grown significantly. Previously the wall just bordered the building, it has now expanded out towards the hat. The restroom to the right of the the... View full article

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Latest exterior construction photos of American idol   Apr 01, 2008 Work is well underway inside the theater, but the exterior still remains largely unchanged. ... View full article

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Latest exterior construction photos of American idol   Feb 14, 2008 The exterior of the building still remains largely unchanged. All of the ABC logos have been removed from the signage, and the walls remain in place. ... View full article

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American Idol attraction coming to Disney's Hollywood Studios   Feb 07, 2008 LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (Feb. 7, 2008) -- Walt Disney Parks and Resorts will create an "American Idol" attraction that will bring the television and pop culture phenomenon to life at Walt Disney World ... View full article

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ABC Theater new show rumored to be The Stars of Hollywood Hills   Dec 29, 2007 The ABC Theater has been walled off now for several months whilst the interior is being refurbished to make way for a new show. No information on the new show has been officially released, however a c... View full article

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ABC Theater construction update   Oct 28, 2007 The construction walls still surround the ABC Theater with no changes being visible on the exterior. It still is not yet clear what is in store for this location. ... View full article

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ABC Theater construction update   Sep 30, 2007 The ABC Theater remains walled off, but shows no external signs of any changes. ... View full article

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ABC Theater walled off   Sep 17, 2007 The ABC Theater is now walled off in preparation for a new production. There is currently not reliable information about the new show. ... View full article

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Something new in place of the ABC Theatre   Nov 08, 2005 It seems that the Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular is here to stay for a good while longer. Plans to replace this long running show with a major $100 million + Eride are rumored to have been canne... View full article

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