The American Idol Experience

The American Idol Theatre is a new attraction that is scheduled to open in the fourth quarter of the 2008 calendar year at Disney's Hollywood Studios in the former ABC Superstar Theatre. The attraction is based on the popular reality TV series broadcast on Fox from January through May's finale that is one of the three top-rated TV series of the season, behind only the Super Bowl NFL Championship Game and the Oscars, having produced such singing stars as Kelly Clarkson, Carrie Underwood and its' most recent winner, Jordin Sparks.

The attraction, licensed to Disney by Idol producers 19 Entertainment and Freemantle Media North America will emulate the actual process of becoming a star on the show. Potential contestants (which in many cases will be between the age limits between 16 and 28 years old) will perform in front of three judges, and then if they pass, will perform in front of an audience of more than 1,000 in the theatre. Those chosen will then perform again at the end of the day for a final performance that will determine a daily winner from the three judges and the audience, who (if they are in the age limit) will be involved in an actual Idol audition in front of Randy Jackson, Paula Abdul and Simon Cowell. Those who are not within the age limit can pass the prize to a friend (or family member).

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