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3 May 2008: Idol's construction wall expands to the rear of the building
The huge wall around the former ABC Theater has now expanded to the rear side in preparation for the changes required for Idol.
12 April 2008: American Idol's construction wall significantly expands
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 theater remains open. Check out the photos below.
1 April 2008: Latest exterior construction photos of American idol
Work is well underway inside the theater, but the exterior still remains largely unchanged.
14 February 2008: Latest exterior construction photos of American idol
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.
Based on the concept art, it seems that the "Academy of Television Arts and Science Hall of Fame" (pictured below) will need to be removed to make way for the main entrance to the new show.
7 February 2008: American Idol attraction coming to Disney's Hollywood Studios
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 Resort in Florida, it was jointly announced today by Jay Rasulo, chairman of Disney Parks and Resorts; Simon Fuller, CEO of 19 Entertainment; and Keith Hindle, executive vice president of FremantleMedia Licensing.
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The attraction, slated to debut in late 2008, will be located at
Disney's Hollywood Studios theme park and will follow the model of the
high-energy show. Disney guests will be able to experience the challenge
of auditioning, the rush of performing on stage in competition, or the
thrill of judging the performances in a live interactive entertainment
setting with all the glitz and glamour of the distinctive "American
Idol" set.
That experience will include an audition process, open to all who
register, where guests perform “live” in front of a Disney’s Hollywood
Studios producer to be cast in a theme park show. After backstage
preparation -- working with a vocal coach, hair and make-up -- it’s
lights up and showtime in front of a “live” audience and a panel of
judges.
Guest performers with the highest votes will compete in an end-of-day
Grand Finale show at Walt Disney World, and the winner of the Grand
Finale show will receive a guaranteed reservation for a future regional
stadium audition -- to ensure no waiting in long lines. But when it
comes down to the television show auditions, everyone is treated equal.
"Millions of people have imagined themselves standing on the 'American
Idol' stage," said Rasulo. "We're excited that we will be bringing this
dream to life every day at Walt Disney World."
Added Fuller, "One of the most remarkable elements about 'American Idol'
is that for a brief moment each week, we can provide TV viewers the
opportunity to imagine life as America's next superstar. Disney's new
attraction perfectly captures what we at 'American Idol' feel is the
heart and soul of this brand, real people getting a shot to make their
dream a reality."
"This partnership," noted Hindle, "brings the number one show on
television, watched in over 100 countries, to the number one theme park
destination in the world. It's a perfect combination and opportunity to
offer everyone a taste of the 'American Idol' experience."
The coming "American Idol" attraction will reflect the best and
brightest of the TV show, giving starry-eyed park guests a chance to
become a star on the attraction's stage. It joins an all-star lineup at
Disney's Hollywood Studios, a celebration of today's Hollywood in
movies, television, music and theater. Among the new adventures debuting
in 2008 is the just-opened "Playhouse Disney-Live on Stage!" plus coming
attractions "Block Party Bash," an interactive and moving Disney-Pixar
spectacle filling the theme park streets; and Toy Story Mania! immersing
guests in a 3-D interactive ride-through video game starring popular
Disney-Pixar "Toy Story" characters.
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29 December 2007: ABC Theater new show to be "The Stars of Hollywood Hills"?
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 couple of strong rumors suggest the new show will be either an "American Idol" type show, or a permanent home for the High School Musical. The project is currently being referred to as "The Stars of Hollywood Hills". The theater refurbishment is set to be complete early February 2008, but there is currently no information on when the actual new show will debut. Remember, this information is speculation, and is not yet officially confirmed.
28 October 2007: ABC Theater construction update
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.
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30 September 2007: ABC Theater construction update
The ABC Theater remains walled off, but shows no external signs of any changes.
17 September 2007: ABC Theater walled off
The ABC Theater is now walled off in preparation for a new production. There is currently not reliable information about the new show. Thanks to DisneyData for the photos.
