Originally Posted By AutoPost This topic is for Discussion of <a href="http://www.LaughingPlace.com/Lotion-View-831.asp" target="_blank"><b>LP Lotion: American Idol Experience Grand Opening</b></a> Complete coverage of the February 12th Grand Opening of the American Idol Experience at Disney's Hollywood Studios including appearances by all American Idol winners and performances by David Cook and Carrie Underwood.
Originally Posted By MPierce I'm sorry, but I'm not a fan of the show so I just can't get excited about this. Thanks for the pictures though Lee.
Originally Posted By Disney and beyond I'm not a fan of the show either, but it looks great, and I will be sure to check it out when I head down later this month. I may or may not try out just for kicks.
Originally Posted By MPierce At least you can. WDW discrimanates against old people. I wonder if AARP knows about this?
Originally Posted By Disney and beyond If I am correct about what you are refering to, but it would actually be Idol you would need to check out.
Originally Posted By Disneymom443 I've never watched the show but this did look like a lot of fun. I hope it is a success.
Originally Posted By magic0214 LOVE THE SHOW!!! LOVE THIS SHOW!!! So excited to see it tomorrow...on my b-day! I hope some celeb's are still there! Oh and that was a lot of confetti!
Originally Posted By A Happy Haunt happy birthday magic0214..oh,I get it 02/14! Don't forget to get a "today is my birthday" pin at guest relations!
Originally Posted By danyoung Holy Crap!! I had no idea they were bringing out so many of the big guns. I am a huge fan of the show, and recognized every one of those past winners and contestants. Great trip down memory lane there! Now, I wish the new show could even come close to the history of the tv show, but . . .
Originally Posted By FenwayGirl Love American Idol..It's fun to see all of the winners in one place at one time. I look forward to seeing this show in May
Originally Posted By leemac <<Thanks for the pictures though Lee.>> No problem! I'm glad you enjoyed them. It was probably the craziest day I've ever spent in a theme park. The crowds were insane. I was happy to just wait in the theater for all of the hoopla to finish! It was a fantastic show though and testimony to Simon Fuller's love for the attraction - this was his third visit and he managed to cojole all 7 past winners to be present. The new trophy was just icing on the cake.
Originally Posted By MPierce I'll have to admit they pulled out all the stops for the opening. Now the question becomes can they maintain that momentum. If they do I will publicly apologise for any negative thoughts I might have had for this shows place at the studio. I hope I'm wrong about it's success, and I hope it has a long, and productive run DHS.
Originally Posted By dshyates I am sure for the millions of fans of the show this will be a great attraction. I think I would rather have a root canal.
Originally Posted By dshyates But I should add that I also HATED the Millionaire attraction. I saw it once and that was more than enough. I will have to sit through this at least once, but my hopes aren't high that I will enjoy it.
Originally Posted By Spirit of 74 Again, I won't judge it until I see it ... maybe it will pleasantly surprise me. As to Disney pulling out all the stops, well, it doesn't surprise me as they need all the attention they can get to entice folks to come on down. They had media touring all their DVC projects as a major component of this event. I'd be curious as to how much of the event was paid for by Disney and how much Freemantle kicked in. A friend spoke to David Cook last night in Tallahassee and he was very complimentary of Disney's efforts, so we'll see.
Originally Posted By Jumpman256 Can I ask a question--why didn't you post any contestant performances? Id've liked to see those.
Originally Posted By LindsayC Hi Jumpman256 It was a very long show (c.100 minutes) and we decided to concentrate on the "unique" elements of the premiere. There were five finalists so it would have been a lot of additional footage. BTW the winner is ineligible under the T&Cs of American Idol (he exceeds the age limit) and he decided to give his golden ticket to the runner-up (which is permissible and at the winner's discretion). Cheers, Lindsay
