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Although Disney announced the creation of The American Idol Experience was officially announced by Disney on February 7, 2008, construction on <ref> http://www.wdwmagic.com/attractions/the -american-idol-experience/news/07feb2008-american-idol-attraction actually began in September 2007-coming-to-disneys-hollywood-studios. Disney licensed htm </ref>. In the show’s logos and set design from 19 Entertainment and Fremantle Mediapress release unveiling the attraction, President of Disney Parks and worked with the show’s set creator Andy Walmsley on the design Resorts Jay Rasulo noted:{{Quotation|"Millions of the studio. The 1,000 seat set that Imagineers constructed, was based people have imagined themselves standing on the 'American Idol Season 7 set, and featured a 35 by 7 foot LED wall' stage. The attraction also features a spotlight, which automatically follows the performers as they move around the stageWe're excited that we will be bringing this dream to life every day at Walt Disney World. }}

Partnering with Disney to create the new interactive attraction was American Idol production company 19 Entertainment and FreMantle Media Liscensing. American Idol set creator Andy Walmsley created the set for the new attraction, basing it off of the American Idol Season 7 set <ref> http://www.disneybythenumbers.com/blog/blog_files/American%20Idol%20Experience.html#sthash.KbQ42VZs.dpbs </ref>. The 1,000 seat set that Imagineers constructed, featured a 35 by 7 foot LED wall, as well as a spotlight, which automatically followed the performers as they moved around the stage <ref> http://wdw1.wdpromedia.com/media/wdw_nextgen/Site/WDWContent/Media/InternetMediaType/Attraction/AmericanIdolMiniSite/pdf/Technology%20Meets%20Tinseltown.pdf </ref>.  Although originally, intended for 2008, The Grand the grand premiere of the American Idol Experience took place on February 12, 2009<ref> http://www.yesterland.com/idolexperience.html </ref>. In attendance were all seven winners of American Idol, as well as judge Paula Abdul and host Ryan Seacrest<ref> http://www.orlandosentinel.com/travel/attractions/orl-seven-winners-of-_l_20090213074609-photo.html </ref>. Since its opening, the American Idol Experience has seen very minor changes. On February 11, 2009 it was announced that guests could make online reservations to audition for the show<ref> http://www.wdwmagic.com/attractions/the-american-idol-experience/news/11feb2009-disney-add-advance-reservations-for-american-idol-experience-auditions.htm </ref>. In October 2009, a second audition entrance was added to the attraction<ref> http://www.wdwmagic.com/attractions/the-american-idol-experience/news/20oct2009-second-audition-entrance-added-to-the-american-idol-experience.htm </ref>. The American Idol Experience closed August 30, 2008 <ref> http://www.orlandosentinel.com/travel/attractions/theme-park-rangers-blog/os-disney-american-idol-experience-closing-20140815-post.html </ref>.

In order to perform on the American Idol Experience, guests must first had to register. This can could be done in two different ways. Guests can could either schedule an audition online, or register at the park when they arrivearrived. Guests must had to be at least 14 years old to participate in the American Idol Experience.

===Round One: A Cappela Cappella Audition===When auditioning for the American Idol Experience, guests must first watch watched a pre-audition video before they are were ushered into the next room. Here, the first round of auditions take took place in front of a casting director , who has had a background in entertainment. During the first audition, guests must perform performed a cappela. The casting director then provides provided feedback. If the auditioner is was successful, they will would be given a pin-on number, and brought the Red Room.

Inside the Red Room, guests are were given a song list from which they can choosetheir song. Guests are They were also given an ipod, so that they can could practice their song. American Idol hopefuls, then sing their selected song in front of a Disney producer. Instead of a cappella, as in the previous round, guests now sing sang with pre-recorded music.

If the audition is successful, guests see saw a video of Ryan Seacrest telling them that they are were advancing to the live show. They are then At this time, they were given a performance time and a "Vote for Me' Lanyard, before they are being taken out of to the audition room.

The third round of the American Idol Experience takes took place in front of a live audience, during one of the daily shows. Following round two, guests are were taken to wardrobe and makeup, where they are were prepared for the show. Following makeup, contestants are taken went to the rehearsal stage (which is was empty).

The live shows of the American Idol Experience, feature featured three constants competing for a slot in the attraction's final show (which takes place at night). Each contestant is was allowed to sing one song, on a stage, which resembles that resembled the real American Idol stage. Like the television show, following the contestant’s song, they are were given feedback by the judges. At the end of the show, the live studio audience votes voted on the winner using electronic keypads. The winner of the live show is was then awarded a slot in the attraction's nighttime finale. Each of the shows is lasted approximately 25 minutes.

The American Idol Experience's final show features featured the winners of the day's previous shows. Once again the contestants perform performed their songs in front of both the judges and the live studio audience. Although the judges give gave feedback, the final desions is decisions were made by the audience vote. The finale show is was also broadcast on a large LED screen, outside of the attraction. The winner of the finale show is was given a Dream Ticket, which allows allowed eligible guests to get a front-of-the-line audition for the American Idol Television show, at one of the regional auditions.