The American Idol Experience

The American Idol Experience
Attraction entrance
Disney's Hollywood Studios
AreaEcho Lake
Coordinates28°21′23.45″N 81°33′34.59″W / 28.3565139°N 81.5596083°W / 28.3565139; -81.5596083
StatusRemoved
Opening dateFebruary 14, 2009 (2009-02-14)
Closing dateAugust 30, 2014 (2014-08-30)
ReplacedDoug Live!, 1999-2001; Theater vacant from 2001-2008
Replaced byFor the First Time in Forever: A Frozen Sing-Along Celebration, June 17, 2015[1]
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Attraction typeLive singing auditions
DesignerWalt Disney Imagineering (attraction design)
Fremantle/Thames Television
19 Entertainment (show format)
ThemeAmerican Idol
Hosted byRyan Seacrest (pre-show)
FastPass+ available again
Disabled access Wheelchair accessible

The American Idol Experience was a theme park attraction at Disney's Hollywood Studios at the Walt Disney World Resort.[2] Inspired by the popular American television series American Idol, the attraction invited park guests to audition in front of live audiences who would vote for their favorite singers.

  1. ^ Stacey, Russ. "Summer is the Best Time to Stay 'Frozen' at Disney's Hollywood Studios". disneyparks.disney.go.com. Disney Parks. Archived from the original on May 6, 2015. Retrieved November 9, 2015.
  2. ^ Creager, Ellen (January 27, 2009). "It's where dreams can come true: American Idol Experience opens up world of possibilities for visitors". The Vancouver Province. p. A31. Retrieved July 12, 2020.