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Originally Posted By MPierce I've never watched even one minute of American Idol, so this attraction is of no interest to me. I'm sure some people will like it, but I just don't see it being a huge hit. I might be very wrong though. I wonder if they're going to work on a park version of Survivor now. I don't watch it either. No offense to people who watch these shows, but I really do expect a little more out of Disney than this latest offering. While it may fit the theme of DHS, I would havehope they could present us with a more original attraction, rather than a rehash of a television program.
Originally Posted By bobbelee9 I've never watched Lost either, but I understand it's very popular, maybe Disney will tackle an attraction based on that too. Nothing new under the sun.
Originally Posted By Jim in Merced CA You know, it actually sounds like it could be fun. What's a bigger franchise than 'American Idol' right now?
Originally Posted By Spirit of 74 <<I've never watched even one minute of American Idol, so this attraction is of no interest to me.>> That makes two of us. <<I'm sure some people will like it, but I just don't see it being a huge hit. I might be very wrong though.>> It wouldn't be the first time. <<I wonder if they're going to work on a park version of Survivor now. I don't watch it either. No offense to people who watch these shows, but I really do expect a little more out of Disney than this latest offering. While it may fit the theme of DHS, I would havehope they could present us with a more original attraction, rather than a rehash of a television program.>> I find the whole thing insulting, LCD, Disney jumping on the bandwaggon late, typical Jay Rasulo move. I don't go to WDW to be 'entertained' by my fellow guests, although it happens all the time in ways that likely wouldn't make the average person even look ... this just takes the fat guy from Wisconsin (was going to say Minnesota, but that would hit too close to home with a certain spirit!) dancing up Main Street to a whole nother level. It's just more crap disguised as entertainment, albeit in this case attatched to a major TV phenomenon. I'm sure the folks who love character meals and foamhead greetings and Stitch's Great Escape and a giant hat/pinshack will likely enjoy this. But, to me, it just further degrades the Disney 'brand.'
Originally Posted By Spirit of 74 <<I've never watched Lost either, but I understand it's very popular, maybe Disney will tackle an attraction based on that too.>> Lost shouldn't be uttered in the same breath as Idol. One is amazing, top quality writing, directing and acting that literally leaves you on the edge of your seat (some Spirits just float while watching!) I can't say enough great things about Lost (and not simply because I have been lucky enough to meet many people behind it -- and will likely go to Hawaii to watch filming next year). Lost is simply the best drama on network TV ... and proof that quality isn't dead. You should buy the Season 1 DVDs and start watching. It is quite unique amongst its genre. Idol is simply a talent show where most of the particpants have little. I think it will fit the WDW of 2008 quite well, sadly.
Originally Posted By sun-n-fun I do usually watch AI and I still have no desire to see this attraction. But I guess good business is to jump on what is popular.
Originally Posted By dshyates " But I guess good business is to jump on what is popular." No, that's the lazy way. The good way is to create what's popular. This seems a little like pandering to me.
Originally Posted By Disneymom443 Do any of you guys remember Star Search? The one thing that makes me wonder is that Disney is putting all this money into something that may run it's corse in a couple of years. Just like Star Search it will slowly lose it's fame and people will not watch as much. And they will also stop going to the attration. I am one of those that never watch AI, I have a boss who loves it. And recordes it when he can't be at home. What I've seen is you either love it or never even watch it.
Originally Posted By jmuboy <<I've never watched even one minute of American Idol, so this attraction is of no interest to me.>> Count me in the "I Don't Care" category as far as this show is concerned. I hope the people that see it will love it and hope it's a big success for Disney. Myself, probably won't see it.
Originally Posted By sassystitch <<But, to me, it just further degrades the Disney 'brand.'>> <<I think it will fit the WDW of 2008 quite well, sadly.>> I agree on both counts Spirit. It is sad that Disney's imagineers have lost their "imagination". The parks are so commercialized.
Originally Posted By MPierce >> It wouldn't be the first time. << Thanks for that vote of confidence Spirit! >> No, that's the lazy way. The good way is to create what's popular. This seems a little like pandering to me. << That pretty much suns it up as far as I'm concerned.
Originally Posted By NikkiLOVESMickey AI is the most boring show I've ever watched - unknown, moderately talented people covering old songs. It's like reliving prom without the bad taffeta dress and pimply date. No thanks to the show and the attraction - I expect more from Disney than this. What's next - Temptation Island Live?
