The American Idol Experience

Attraction Experience

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

Round One: A Cappela Audition

When auditioning for the American Idol Experience, guests must first watch a pre-audition video before they are ushered into the next room. Here, the first round of auditions take place in front of a casting director who has a background in entertainment. During the first audition, guests must perform a cappela. The casting director then provides feedback. If the auditioner is successful, they will be given a pin-on number, and brought the Red Room.

Round Two: Second Audition

Inside the Red Room, guests are given a song list from which they can choose. Guests are also given an ipod, so that they can 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 with pre-recorded music.

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

Round Three: Live Show

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

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

Finale Show

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