American Idol season eight winner Kris Allen celebrates at Walt Disney World

May 29, 2009 in "The American Idol Experience"

Posted: Friday May 29, 2009 by WDWMAGIC Staff
"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 song for thousands of theme park guests. On May 20, 2009, Allen was crowned the newest "American Idol" on the season finale of the popular television show. Following his win, Allen looked into a television camera and triumphantly shouted "I'm Going to Disney World!" for the iconic Disney ad. Fittingly, Allen's visit occurred as Disney Parks asks guests, "What Will You Celebrate?" Disney's Hollywood Studios is one of four theme parks at Walt Disney World Resort.

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