Disney Wiki
Register
Advertisement
Disney Wiki

The American Idol Experience was an attraction that opened on February 14, 2009 at Disney's Hollywood Studios in the space occupied by the former ABC Superstar Theatre and the “Doug Live!” attraction.

The attraction closed permanently on August 30, 2014.

Show summary[]

The attraction is based on American Idol, the number one overall television series the last four seasons (as of 2010) and the most popular reality TV series broadcast on Fox from January through May, with the series’ annual finale one of the three top-rated TV shows of the season, behind only the Super Bowl (the annual NFL Championship Game) and the Oscars, having produced such singing stars as Kelly Clarkson, Carrie Underwood, Oscar-winning actress Jennifer Hudson, Jordin Sparks, Lee DeWyze, Scotty McCreery and its’ most recent winner, Nick Fradiani.

The attraction, licensed to Disney by Idol producers 19 Entertainment and FremantleMedia North America emulates the actual process of becoming a star on the show. Potential contestants, who must be 14 years of age or older, and which in many cases will be between the age limits between 15 and 28 years old and either an American citizen or on a work permit, performs first in front of a Disney cast member, and then if they pass, sing in front of an audience of more than 1,000 in the theatre. Those chosen by the audience in the daily shows will then perform again at the end of the day for a final performance that will determine a winner from the judges and the audience, who (if they are in the age limit) will be involved in an actual Idol audition by way of a dream ticket that will allow them to bypass the first round at a regional audition, and possibly get a chance to perform in front of the show's judges. Those who are not within the age limit can pass the prize to a friend (or family member) or can wait until reaching the legal age limit to use that ticket.


v - e - d
Disney's Hollywood Studios logo 2019
Hollywood Boulevard
Mickey and Minnie's Runaway RailwayCitizens of Hollywood (Reopening in 2024)
Echo Lake
Academy of Television Arts and Sciences Hall of Fame PlazaFor the First Time in Forever: A Frozen Sing-Along CelebrationIndiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular!Star Tours: The Adventures ContinueVacation Fun
Grand Avenue
Muppet*Vision 3D
Animation Courtyard
Walt Disney PresentsDisney Junior Play and Dance!The Little Mermaid - A Musical Adventure (Opening in Fall 2024) • Star Wars Launch Bay
Sunset Boulevard
Lightning McQueen's Racing AcademyTheater of the Stars (Beauty and the Beast Live on Stage) • Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring AerosmithThe Twilight Zone Tower of Terror
Toy Story Land
Alien Swirling SaucersSlinky Dog DashToy Story Midway Mania!
Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge
Millennium Falcon: Smuggler's RunStar Wars: Rise of the Resistance
Current Entertainment
Fantasmic!Wonderful World of AnimationDisney Movie Magic

Seasonal: Unleash the Villains • Rockin' Fourth of July Celebration • Jingle Bell, Jingle BAM!

Former Attractions and Entertainment
The Great Movie RideThe Magic of Disney AnimationSorcery in the SkyAladdin's Royal CaravanThe Sorcerer's HatMulan ParadeStar Wars: A Galaxy Far, Far AwayHere Come the MuppetsDisney Junior - Live on Stage!The American Idol ExperienceStar ToursThe Making of the Haunted Mansion MovieJourney into Narnia: Creating the Lion, the Witch, and the WardrobeJourney into Narnia: Prince CaspianThe Legend of Captain Jack SparrowStar Wars: Path of the JediMonster Sound Show • ABC Sound Studio • Sounds Dangerous! • Jedi Training Sign Up • Muppets Courtyard Streets of America (Honey, I Shrunk the Kids: Movie Set AdventureLights, Motors, Action! Extreme Stunt ShowStudio Backlot TourEarffel Tower) • Disney Junior Dance Party!Hercules "Zero to Hero" Victory ParadeSuperStar Television • Disney's Doug Live • Voyage of the Little MermaidJedi Training: Trials of the TempleStar Wars: A Galactic Spectacular

Seasonal: Disney Society Orchestra and Friends

Resorts
Star Wars: Galactic StarcruiserDisney's Yacht Club ResortDisney's Beach Club ResortDisney's BoardWalk ResortDisney's BoardWalk VillasDisney's Caribbean Beach ResortDisney's Riviera Resort
Advertisement