It appears that Walt Disney World has Idol fever. Taking up residence in the old Superstar Television theatre in Disney's Hollywood Studios, guests will be allowed to live out their Idol dreams at Disney's movie-based theme park.
According to an article in the Orlando Sentinel, Walt Disney World visitors will be allowed to try out for the show during the day. Then, they will be allowed to compete before a real studio audience in the new American Idol theater. Winners of the competition will then be allowed to try out for the American Idol tv show.
Alright, so I admit to being a little disappointed by this announcement. But that's because I'm not an American Idol fan. However, no doubt Idol fans will be eating this up and I daresay it will bring even more business into the park. So, on that front, it's a VERY smart move on Disney's part.
Here's the artist's conceptual rendering of the new theater:
Obviously, unless they move Echo Lake, there's not going to be nearly that much room in front of the theater.
Of course, WDWHacks is going to do everything it can to find out the best ways for you to enjoy and to compete in the upcoming attraction, so if you haven't subscribed yet, DO!
No word yet on who the judges will be, but there WILL be judges.
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