American Idol Experience website NOW LIVE!

[WDW 3]

dylan0511 - do you think AI will draw more people to Disney World? Is there a extra fee to become a contestant or a voter? How will this be a money maker? Don't shoot me.... as you can see by my previous post, I don't know exactly how this attraction will work.:veryconfu

 

[dylan0511]

dylan0511 - do you think AI will draw more people to Disney World? Is there a extra fee to become a contestant or a voter? How will this be a money maker? Don't shoot me.... as you can see by my previous post, I don't know exactly how this attraction will work.:veryconfu

I won't shoot anyone. There is no fee, but Disney get's money for using the AI name and I honestly think it will increase attendence at the park. People, especially kids and teenagers LOVE AI and will want to see it,thus brining in more money (this is for people who buy tickets and don't get the hoppers or anything like that).

Look, I could be completely wrong about this and this could bomb, my whole point is to give it a chance. It's a risk and with high risk comes high reward.

 

[Legacy]

dylan0511 - do you think AI will draw more people to Disney World? Is there a extra fee to become a contestant or a voter? How will this be a money maker? Don't shoot me.... as you can see by my previous post, I don't know exactly how this attraction will work.:veryconfu

Easy. Disney builds new attraction. Disney advertises new attraction. People buy tickets to see new attraction. Disney makes money.

Rinse. Lather. Repeat.

 

[Vernonpush]

Easy. Disney builds new attraction. Disney advertises new attraction. People buy tickets to see new attraction. Disney makes money.

Rinse. Lather. Repeat.

Ummm... Lather. Rinse. Repeat

:lookaroun:lol:

 

[hokielutz]

So.... What kind of time commitment is involved. Wait in line, come and go as you please. Or are you held captive for several performances. Can someone give a brief description. I see the watch, vote perform but for how long?

I am guessing there will be a schedule of performance times and audition times throughout the day. I guess I am wondering whether the auditions can be watched by the guests, or do guests have to wait for the performance(s). We'll just have to wait and see.

 

[EPCOT Explorer]

I can see this being popular with the High School Musical / Hanna Montanna wanna-be-s, and that's about it.:shrug:

Oh.Great.Wonderful.Fantastic.I'm so ready for this attraction to come to WDW.I think this might be better than all of EPCOT put together.






:brick:

Yes, this could be "a hideous trainwreck".
If people fight about being next in line at the tea cups in MK (where alcohol is not allowed), can you imagine the fights when "Daddy's Little Star" dosen't make the cut at AIE (in a park that sells alcohol).
I hope they have good security at this attraction.:lol:

Same here.

Easy. Disney builds new attraction. Disney advertises new attraction. People buy tickets to see new attraction. Disney makes money.

Rinse. Lather. Repeat.

I don't think people from very far away are gonna come to Disney JUSt for this.The locals maybe....But a familly from Ohio or any other state far away,nah, they are here for Mickey,Stitch and Toy Story.

 

[imagineer boy]

No one said it had to be a piece of garbage. You can build a great attraction and keep rotating it every few years.

And who cares if it wastes time and money, it's not your time and its not your money.

Well its certainly a waste of money for Disney since that money could go to good use fixing things that need to be fixed.

And no offense to you, but AIE will be a GREAT money maker and that is what Disney is in the business of, making money. Sorry, the days of Walt are gone, it's about money now and how much they can make. You clearly aren't a business man or you would see that this is going to make a lot of money for them.

You may have the mind of a buisness man, but its pretty clear that you don't have any ounce of creativity. Good creative quality is what truly makes money, not feeding off of the success of other things.

The days of Walt are dead huh? Well, the days of the founding fathers of this nation are dead, so should we obliterate the consitution?

 

[benji]

Disney has been on a quest to make interactive attractions and this is one of them. I guess this is the future of shows/attactions that Disney keeps putting out like Laugh Floor, Turtle Talk and Block Party Bash. American Idol isn't a bad idea it's just a like too late. They should of made this show two years ago. On the other hand I think Idol will bring life to that area of the studios. It's better than just using that old theater twice a year for speical events. Not every thing in Disney World has to be based off of a Disney movie. Just give Idol a chance, it could be fun.

 

[Legacy]

Well its certainly a waste of money for Disney since that money could go to good use fixing things that need to be fixed.

So you would rather the Superstar TV Theater sit empty in the middle of the main courtyard for the park? The way I see it they ARE fixing something. They're putting something in an empty theater.

You may have the mind of a buisness man, but its pretty clear that you don't have any ounce of creativity. Good creative quality is what truly makes money, not feeding off of the success of other things.

The days of Walt are dead huh? Well, the days of the founding fathers of this nation are dead, so should we obliterate the consitution?

Yes, because Wal-Mart, McDonalds, and Microsoft are pinnacles of creativity.

Hate to tell you buddy, but creativity is only effective when you're trying to trying to grow become known. Once you're known it takes a completely mindset to survive.

And I'm so glad to see that you can easily compare the work of a cartoonist who founded a studio and opened a glorified amusement park with a group of men who defied the status quo and sacrificed their livelihood in order to establish a new nation. Nice to see people's priorities are well-set.

 

[imagineer boy]

So you would rather the Superstar TV Theater sit empty in the middle of the main courtyard for the park? The way I see it they ARE fixing something. They're putting something in an empty theater.

I wasn't referring to AI, I was reffering to dylan0511's idea of building attraction with the idea of closing it in 3 years time. But you are right though, something is better than nothing.

Yes, because Wal-Mart, McDonalds, and Microsoft are pinnacles of creativity.

Yeah, but now they're so corporate that they have kind of a bad reputation ( with the exception of micosoft ) with the general public. Heck, Wal-Mart was parodied as BuynLage in Wall-E.

Hate to tell you buddy, but creativity is only effective when you're trying to trying to grow become known. Once you're known it takes a completely mindset to survive.

Wrong. Look at Disney in the late 80s early 90s when they brought a huge amount of creativity in an old struggling company and it did wonders.

And I'm so glad to see that you can easily compare the work of a cartoonist who founded a studio and opened a glorified amusement park with a group of men who defied the status quo and sacrificed their livelihood in order to establish a new nation. Nice to see people's priorities are well-set.

You know that when someone makes a statement like this that they clearly have no good arguement.:lol:

 

[EPCOT Explorer]

Easy. Disney builds new attraction. Disney advertises new attraction. People buy tickets to see new attraction. Disney makes money.

Rinse. Lather. Repeat.

Well its certainly a waste of money for Disney since that money could go to good use fixing things that need to be fixed.



You may have the mind of a buisness man, but its pretty clear that you don't have any ounce of creativity. Good creative quality is what truly makes money, not feeding off of the success of other things.

The days of Walt are dead huh? Well, the days of the founding fathers of this nation are dead, so should we obliterate the consitution?

:sohappy::sohappy::sohappy:

How often have I thought the same thing.

 

[djkidkaz]

Did anyone else notice on the site it says that each seat will have a voting button for the guests viewing the show? This seems like its the American Idol version of Millionaire. Had someone told me that they were opening up a WWTBAM show at Disney, I would have thought that was just as dumb. Why would I want to sit in an audience and watch someone else play a game for no real money? Well I did actually get to experience Millionaire and I thought it was actually pretty fun. Alot better than I expected. I don't watch AI, nor have I ever seen a full episode of it, so Im not all that interested in the attraction, but I do think the mock up art looks amazing and at the very least we will have a gorgeous looking show building, instead of that old, empty theater. Im willing to hold out and see it for myself before I form an opinion.

 

[vickyvale]

people can hate on this attraction all they want. i'm not a huge fan of it. but, it will be huge with guests. 30 million viewers on finale night doesn't exactly make ai a lost cause. it will bring life to this side of the studios that nothing else else in operation currently does. if anything, it will probably prove to be too popular.

 

[Spike-in-Berlin]

No one said it had to be a piece of garbage. You can build a great attraction and keep rotating it every few years.

And who cares if it wastes time and money, it's not your time and its not your money.

WHO CARES? You are really serious about that, are you? You don't get it? That we, as WDW-fans, of course have are enormously interested that disney prospers so they have enough money for improving the parks, OUR parks, adding attractions, new lands. New pavilions at WS, Beastly Kingdomme at DAK, new rides at MK and so on.

 

[Spike-in-Berlin]

people can hate on this attraction all they want. i'm not a huge fan of it. but, it will be huge with guests. 30 million viewers on finale night doesn't exactly make ai a lost cause. it will bring life to this side of the studios that nothing else else in operation currently does. if anything, it will probably prove to be too popular.

Problem is those people watched a show which went over weeks and weeks with several stages. This is a one-day-show if i get it right and there wont be the same craze about.

 

[PeoplemoverTTA]

Anyone interested in auditioning?

From Disneycareers.com:

Walt Disney Entertainment is seeking Hosts, Judges, and comedic audience warm up hosts, for the opening cast of its newest attraction, The American Idol Experience at Disney’s Hollywood Studios™ Park in the Walt Disney World® Resort in Orlando, FL set to open January 2009. Rehearsals begin October 12, 2008 in Orlando.



SEEKING THE FOLLOWING 'ACTORS/ PERSONALITIES' OF ALL ETHNICITIES AND SHAPES/SIZES:



HOST: Male, 20s – 30s. Charismatic, handsome, trim, hip. Quick wit and improv skills needed. In synch with the times: look and slang. Knowledge of American Idol and the music industry a plus. Confidently ringmaster all the hosting elements of a fast-paced multimedia show.



JUDGES:Male and Female, 30s – early 50s. Music educated with extensive music background. Confident, big personality/charismatic. Improv and comedy skills needed. These roles are not intended to be an impersonation of the American Idol Judges as seen on TV. Types needed: Hip, Optimistic, Comically Constructive. Judges will provide constructive and knowledgeable vocal feedback, always with an entertaining twist.



AUDIENCE WARM UP: Male and Female, 20s – early 40s. Energetic, big personality, playful, charismatic. Improv and comedy background needed. Must be able to command and entertain large audiences. Music and DJ skills a plus. Will be responsible for warming up the 1000+ member audience, making sure they are energized, informed, and ready to play their role as the supportive studio audience.





All performers employed by the Walt Disney World Resort are covered under the terms and conditions of a Collective Bargaining Agreement with Actors’ Equity Association.



Applicants must be at least 18 years old and authorized to work in the United States.



Please visit www.disneyauditions.com for audition dates, times and locations.





AMERICAN IDOL® is a registered trademark of 19 TV Ltd. and FremantleMedia North America, Inc.

 

[MickeyJman06]

i finally found ONE thing i like about TAIE, JUDGES! im gonna be simon! yay!!! :sohappy::sohappy::sohappy:

 

[November Girl]

So, I'll be at DHS on November 3rd. Do you think there's any chance that they'll be running unannounced previews of AI by then?

 

[Legacy]

i finally found ONE thing i like about TAIE, JUDGES! im gonna be simon! yay!!! :sohappy::sohappy::sohappy:

Did you read the, "These roles are not intended to be an impersonation of the American Idol Judges as seen on TV?"

 

[Legacy]

So, I'll be at DHS on November 3rd. Do you think there's any chance that they'll be running unannounced previews of AI by then?

Two months early? Possible but very unlikely.