BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted June 13, 2014 Report Share Posted June 13, 2014 Just saw this posted to Facebook by Inside the Magic... Inside the Magic52 mins · Apparently American Idol Experience cast members were called in last night and told that in 6 months the show is closing at Disney's Hollywood Studios. No replacement named. ETA: No longer a rumor. Final show is 8/30/14 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted June 13, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 13, 2014 Orlando Attractions Magazine just posted this... The American Idol Experience attraction at Disney’s Hollywood Studios will be shutting down in early January 2015. Although Disney hasn’t officially announced it yet, Idol cast members were told the show would be limiting the number of daily shows starting in mid-July, then closing the show completely the first week of January 2015. The show, which opened in 2009, allowed park guests to try out to perform for other guests and to compete for the Golden Ticket, which allowed them to skip the line at an “American Idol” television show audition. Many “American Idol” finalists got their start at the attraction over the years. We have reached out to our Disney rep for a statement about the closing and will update this post when we receive one.- See more at: http://attractionsmagazine.com/american-idol-experience-disneys-hollywood-studios-closing-early-2015/#sthash.YvsoWhAF.dpuf http://attractionsmagazine.com/american-idol-experience-disneys-hollywood-studios-closing-early-2015/ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beckers 1,136 Posted June 13, 2014 Report Share Posted June 13, 2014 Never saw it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CCIntrigue...aka Gwen 547 Posted June 13, 2014 Report Share Posted June 13, 2014 We've seen it a few times. Not sad to see it go. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Judy in Texas 150 Posted June 13, 2014 Report Share Posted June 13, 2014 I went on for the first time my last trip. It's the type of attraction I would only go to again if it were raining or really hot outside. It will be interesting to see how the space will be utilized. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AC in A2......Aaron 693 Posted June 13, 2014 Report Share Posted June 13, 2014 I heard they are going to put a cinnamon roll bakery in that space. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beckers 1,136 Posted June 13, 2014 Report Share Posted June 13, 2014 I really liked who wants to be a millionaire (was that in the space before?) but the floor always freaked me out. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CCIntrigue...aka Gwen 547 Posted June 13, 2014 Report Share Posted June 13, 2014 I heard they are going to put a cinnamon roll bakery in that space. DIT's dream! I really liked who wants to be a millionaire (was that in the space before?) but the floor always freaked me out. I really liked Millionaire too, but it wasn't in the same space. It was near TSM. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AC in A2......Aaron 693 Posted June 13, 2014 Report Share Posted June 13, 2014 Maybe this is the start of the demo for Star Wars Land or an addition to pixar place?LOL Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beckers 1,136 Posted June 13, 2014 Report Share Posted June 13, 2014 Disney grave yard. You can pay your respects to mr toad, MSB, etc. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CCIntrigue...aka Gwen 547 Posted June 13, 2014 Report Share Posted June 13, 2014 We really liked Mr. Toad! Along with Snow White, 20,000 Leagues, etc. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AC in A2......Aaron 693 Posted June 13, 2014 Report Share Posted June 13, 2014 Disney grave yard. You can pay your respects to mr toad, MSB, etc.They should use all the old props and signage from that stuff at a new resort.....would be cool to walk through. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mouseketab.....Carol 1,261 Posted June 13, 2014 Report Share Posted June 13, 2014 It doesn't surprise me, personally, when they added it, I thought it was too late in the AI run to be popular. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mouseketab.....Carol 1,261 Posted June 13, 2014 Report Share Posted June 13, 2014 They should use all the old props and signage from that stuff at a new resort.....would be cool to walk through.They "used" to have lots of old props and signage hung up in the "Comedy Warehouse" However, that's now closed too A few props usually manage to make it to the Boneyard Section of the Backlot Tour. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CCIntrigue...aka Gwen 547 Posted June 13, 2014 Report Share Posted June 13, 2014 They should use all the old props and signage from that stuff at a new resort.....would be cool to walk through. What would they call the resort? Relics? I agree with you that it would be cool. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GaDawgFan.....Kelly 799 Posted June 13, 2014 Report Share Posted June 13, 2014 It will be interesting to see what they do with it. Hopefully something. These days, who knows. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AC in A2......Aaron 693 Posted June 13, 2014 Report Share Posted June 13, 2014 It will be interesting to see what they do with it. Hopefully something. These days, who knows.Yup. Wouldnt surprise me if it sat empty like the Odyssey and Wonders of Life. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GaDawgFan.....Kelly 799 Posted June 13, 2014 Report Share Posted June 13, 2014 Yup. Wouldnt surprise me if it sat empty like the Odyssey and Wonders of Life.Isn't the Drew Carey Sounds Dangerous empty too? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AC in A2......Aaron 693 Posted June 13, 2014 Report Share Posted June 13, 2014 Isn't the Drew Carey Sounds Dangerous empty too?I think you're right bc i believe the jedi training signups are done in that show's lobby. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GaDawgFan.....Kelly 799 Posted June 13, 2014 Report Share Posted June 13, 2014 I think you're right bc i believe the jedi training signups are done in that show's lobby.Yep, that's what I remember too. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dblr....Rennie 224 Posted June 13, 2014 Report Share Posted June 13, 2014 I miss the Drew Carey show it was a great napping place. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CCIntrigue...aka Gwen 547 Posted June 13, 2014 Report Share Posted June 13, 2014 I miss the Drew Carey show it was a great napping place. We never saw that ... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted June 13, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 13, 2014 I heard they are going to put a cinnamon roll bakery in that space. 6 posts... yep, that sounds about right. :kickinass: Maybe this is the start of the demo for Star Wars Land or an addition to pixar place?LOL Except it's kind of smack in the middle of the park. Although it's not so far from Star Tours... Yup. Wouldnt surprise me if it sat empty like the Odyssey and Wonders of Life. Ugh. I really hope not. They're already wasting a ton of space in HS Isn't the Drew Carey Sounds Dangerous empty too? I think it randomly opened during busy times last year but I haven't heard that it's been open in quite some time. We never saw that ... You wouldn't have seen much. It was mostly in the dark. :rofl2: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GaDawgFan.....Kelly 799 Posted June 13, 2014 Report Share Posted June 13, 2014 Aren't Sounds Dangerous and Idol next to each other? Could they do something cool in the combined space? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beckers 1,136 Posted June 13, 2014 Report Share Posted June 13, 2014 We never saw that ...Because you never went or because you never stayed awake?! :rofl: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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