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safetymom
Have
will travel
ABD trips = clothes optional
Registered: August 2001
Location: Now living near the parks!
Posts: 41854Review Date: Tue April 28, 2009 Would you recommend the product? Yes | Price you paid?: None indicated | Rating: 8
Positive aspects of the product (pros): The show is entertaining Cons: Long day if auditioning
If you are planning on auditioning be aware that your day of park touring can be tied up. You will need to audition, come back for one of the shows, if you make it to the final round you would sing in the last show of the day.
The show is entertaining if you want to sit down for awhile. The shows are popular so you might want to get there early.
Carolinagal 
Mouseketeer
Registered: July 2002
Posts: 390Review Date: Wed April 29, 2009 Would you recommend the product? Yes | Price you paid?: None indicated | Rating: 10
Positive aspects of the product (pros): Suprisingly Awesome! don't miss it! Cons:
Before our trip I assumed that we would visit the American Idol Experience no more than one time. The morning of our first day in DHS we lined up with the other patrons and watched some very funny clips on the overhead TV screens (ever watch the "Other Door" clip from AI? it's hysterical). We could see some folks with big video cameras, but couldn't get close enough to see what was happening.
When the doors opened, we made our way to the front of the theatre and got ready for the show. The greeter was very funny, and really excited the crowd. The set was breath-taking and looked just like what we see on television.
The show itself was incredible! we were blown away by the lights, cameras and the raw talent of the competitors. The show is very exciting and definitely worth the time to attend. We enjoyed it so much we rearranged our schedule to attend 7 more times!
Watching the show repeatedly we realized that the show itself is very scripted (the Golden ticket "is like the best Fast Pass ever!) but the talent is authentic. Most surprising to us, the critics comments were sincere and applicable, and indicated to us that this was a legitimate contest.
I absolutely recommend this to anyone visiting DHS - to me it is worth a trip to the Studios alone
dvcfamily41801
Has realized you can NEVER have too many DVC points
Would love to be a teachers assistant in an elementary school
Florida Project station takes me to my Happy Place
Registered: September 2001
Location: Echo Lake Apartments, Disney MGM Studios
Posts: 8057Review Date: Thu April 30, 2009 Would you recommend the product? Yes | Price you paid?: None indicated | Rating: 8
Positive aspects of the product (pros): Nice break from heat Cons: Could affecting park plans for rest of the day
We were not expecting to enjoy American Idol Experience as much as we did. We were very surprised that there was no line outside, as we thought since it was new we would have to line up early for shows. That could change in the future or in the summer as it is a nice 1/2 hour show to escape the heat or rain.
We found ourselves wanting to go back and see antoher show and even see the finale, so that can affect your plans for the rest of the day. We liked that you could watch the show from the huge TV outside of the theater.
GreenCacher
Earning My Ears
Registered: May 2009
Location: East Orlando, FL
Posts: 31Review Date: Fri May 1, 2009 Would you recommend the product? Yes | Price you paid?: None indicated | Rating: 9
Positive aspects of the product (pros): Exciting and current show Cons: The preliminary shows are kind of slow
Overall, it's an amazing addition to the Studios. It's one of the most current shows at Disney World. Depending on the ability of the singers, the show is good to excellent. The finale show is especially exciting and worth seeing at least once.
uncleleo
Mouseketeer
Registered: January 2009
Location: Arlington, VA
Posts: 138Review Date: Mon May 4, 2009 Would you recommend the product? Yes | Price you paid?: None indicated | Rating: 8
Positive aspects of the product (pros): Production values; excitement of finale Cons: I assume the preliminary shows are weak compared to the finale
We saw the finale show on Wednesday, April 8.
Big fans of the TV show will probably AIE; Disney has gone to great lengths to recreate the look and feel of the TV show: the stage, the lights, the theme music, etc. The show included long video appearances by Ryan Seacrest and some of the past AI winners (all the winners appear at one point), with the onstage emcee pretending to interact with them.
Note that wheelchair guests and their parties are seated in the front 2 rows. There are large video screens (and the camera work is superb), so that you really don't need to worry about your view of the stage.
For people like me who don't really watch the show, the quality of the experience will depend entirely on the quality of the performers. Because my only experience was the day's final show, all the singers on stage were well above average; the two who vied for the top spot were professional grade. I actually look forward to the possibility that the winner (a 14-yo fireball who sang Aretha Franklin's "Respect") will get significant screen time when she takes her shot in the real competition.
I kind of miss "Doug Live" though...
DeVineMom
Love That Disney Magic
Registered: March 2009
Location: Sunny Florida
Posts: 82Review Date: Fri May 8, 2009 Would you recommend the product? Yes | Price you paid?: None indicated | Rating: 6
Positive aspects of the product (pros): Some people may actually have some talent Cons: The panel of judges was annoying
One of the ladies we watched was actually pretty talented. I think this is pretty hit or miss though. I don't think this is something we would watch again. I was amazed at how much the host sounded like Ryan Seacrest!
MJ6987
Mouseketeer
Registered: May 2008
Posts: 482Review Date: Sat May 9, 2009 Would you recommend the product? Yes | Price you paid?: None indicated | Rating: 8
Positive aspects of the product (pros): Cons:
Impressive show - like being at a real studio show. Interactive. Talent is variable though
skunkvette
You just have to decide if you’re a Tigger or an Eeyore.
Registered: March 2006
Posts: 605Review Date: Fri May 15, 2009 Would you recommend the product? Yes | Price you paid?: None indicated | Rating: 8
Positive aspects of the product (pros): Production First Rate Cons: To rah-rah for me
Not a fan of the TV show (DW is) but enjoyed the two visits we made recently. Production and staging are first rate, prospects have a lot of guts getting up in front of 1000 people. Hated the "everyone stand up and sing" part of the show.
mikelan6
World Traveler, Usually Optimistic
Registered: September 2000
Location: Aventura, Fl
Posts: 3749Review Date: Wed May 27, 2009 Would you recommend the product? Yes | Price you paid?: None indicated | Rating: 8
Positive aspects of the product (pros): Fun Show, Entertaining, Audience participation Cons: I think it's rigged
I wasn't expecting to like this show, but I did. I liked the way the stage was set up and the format of the show. I liked how they got the audience involved. I also enjoyed the guests singing.
I did not enjoy when the girl that came in the high heeled shoes (who does that in a theme park) won. She was a very good singer, but I thought another guest was much better as I thought the audience did too because of their cheers for the guy. It was a let down.
Tinkalink
Mouseketeer
Registered: March 2007
Posts: 153Review Date: Wed June 3, 2009 Would you recommend the product? Yes | Price you paid?: None indicated | Rating: 9
Positive aspects of the product (pros): Fun, upbeat and surprising good Cons: loud and noisy
I saw an early (preliminary) show and it was good. The CM in charge of revving up the crowd was great, he really got the audience involved! I was surprised at the age range (16-45) for the three contestants and each held their own. Here's a tip if your intend to perform - use an upbeat crowd pleasing or a power- ballad (showstopper) song. Go see the show!
Decorated_Dust
Live from the Magical World within my brain...
Registered: October 2007
Location: Knoxville, TN
Posts: 826Review Date: Fri June 19, 2009 Would you recommend the product? Yes | Price you paid?: None indicated | Rating: 8
Positive aspects of the product (pros): A lot of fun Cons: Mean judge is a little much
This is a great show to watch, even though I don't know if I could audition myself. It's great to cheer on the guests who are performing. However, I think the judges are a little much. They are really not necessary, even though I understand why they are there. It seems very un-Disney to have a mean judge. Still, I thought it was a fun show that really competes with the Who Wants to Be a Millionaire attraction in a real show replication.
asdfghjkl13
DIS Veteran
Registered: May 2009
Location: Jersey Shore
Posts: 1188Review Date: Mon August 17, 2009 Would you recommend the product? Yes | Price you paid?: None indicated | Rating: 10
Positive aspects of the product (pros): american idol is one of my favorite shows Cons: sometimes the singers are horrible
this is a must do for an american idol fan! it's so much like the real thing. i love this ride.
ears2u
Earning My Ears
Registered: October 2005
Posts: 18Review Date: Wed May 19, 2010 Would you recommend the product? No | Price you paid?: None indicated | Rating: 3
Positive aspects of the product (pros): So bad/cheesy it's funny Cons: Wastes time
Same formula as the fading TV show with less quotable judges and less talented singers. I saw the second show of the day, and I would have enjoyed sitting in front of the theatre steps much more than in the center of the third row where I was trapped for an endless 30 minutes.
Here's how bad it is, - The Motor show is better.
friendnc
Mouseketeer
Registered: January 2007
Location: Gastonia, NC (550 miles from Orlando, FL)
Posts: 180Review Date: Tue June 15, 2010 Would you recommend the product? Yes | Price you paid?: None indicated | Rating: 6
Positive aspects of the product (pros): Good way to beat the heat, some singers are good Cons: Some singers are bad, judges are a bit over-the-top.
If you're an AI fan, you'll enjoy it for the most part. The staging is very good, some of the singers are excellent, and the prelim shows are about the right length. Finals show is a bit too long. The judges try a bit too hard to be/sound "cool". Though constructive pointers are valuable, I don't get entertainment value out of being mean to contestants. Some of the singers are not good at all. Overall, worth seeing, just don't over-expect.
michael61
Mouseketeer
Registered: May 2004
Location: FLA
Posts: 201Review Date: Fri December 31, 2010 Would you recommend the product? Yes | Price you paid?: None indicated | Rating: 9
Positive aspects of the product (pros): Funny Cons: None Its all fun
I thought it was great the worst a person was the funny it was. We had a singer that was good and really enjoued the half hour show. You should try out if you have it and if you don't the family will never forget it. I would go again so that should say it all for my reveiw. Don't forget to try out!!!so i can laugh LOL
skidisney
Mouseketeer
Registered: July 2009
Location: Virginia
Posts: 130Review Date: Sun April 17, 2011 Would you recommend the product? Yes | Price you paid?: None indicated | Rating: 7
Positive aspects of the product (pros): Compelling Idea For A Show Cons: Fake Intros
While not a big fan of American Idol, I find this show to be very compelling. The hype man at the beginning is very good at getting the crowd into the show. The show moves decently well but the transitions that they use using generic past Idol winners are awkward. All in all, the show is worth a look and has a decent repeatability factor.
MarchMadness24
Earning My Ears
Registered: June 2010
Posts: 50Review Date: Wed June 20, 2012 Would you recommend the product? No | Price you paid?: None indicated | Rating: 3
Positive aspects of the product (pros): Musical fun for kids Cons: Not really fun for adults
This attraction wasn't what I had expected from Disney. My kids are huge American idol fans and they wanted to check it out. They came out and were surprised of how awful it was. It took an hour and a half away from our day which was a waste!!!!!!!! I had more fun at my grandmas house!!!!! Jeez!!!!
Jeffreybruneau
Earning My Ears
Registered: March 2013
Posts: 1Review Date: Mon March 11, 2013 Would you recommend the product? Yes | Price you paid?: $10,000,000,000,000.00 | Rating: 7
Positive aspects of the product (pros): I do like Fried Chicken Cons: I dont like fried old womens dog
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