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American Idol Experience, Disney Magic at its best

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The set of The American Idol Experience.

I knew The American Idol Experience is in previews and I heard via a twitter from someone who had auditioned and made it into the 2pm show that there would be shows on Saturday, so I drove out to the Disney’s Hollywood Studios to sit in on three Saturday afternoon shows. I’m glad I did.

There is much to be happy with about the attraction, and, as always, a few rough edges that need to be cleaned up. But, hey, that’s what Soft Openings are for. Right?

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Celebrate! A Street Party

The LA Times travel blog has details on the upcoming “Celebrate! A Street Party” calvacade that will be showing up at Disneyland in late March. There’s also some concept art that gives you an idea of what to expect. In Florida, the “Move It! Shake… Read More »Celebrate! A Street Party

Disney to finish Pop Century

The sands of time that buried the unfinished ‘Legendary Years’ half of the Pop Century value resort at Walt Disney World have begun to shift. Construction on the 1900-1940 themed buildings was stopped after 9-11 drove tourism traffic down. By the time the industry recovered,… Read More »Disney to finish Pop Century

Iger’s China Strategy Continues

With Disney entering into a deal with the Hong Kong government to expand Hong Kong Disneyland and the reveal of the Shanghai Disney Theme park plan, one of the worst kept secrets of the last five years, The Walt Disney Company continues to gain traction… Read More »Iger’s China Strategy Continues

American Idol Experience enters Soft Opening phase

Just had confirmation that Disney’s American Idol Experience at Hollywood Studios has begun its “Test and Adjust” phase, a.k.a. soft openings, today. A soft opening means the attraction is likely, but not guaranteed, to be open to regular Guests. It could close on a moments… Read More »American Idol Experience enters Soft Opening phase

Budget Disney Wedding

Planning a wedding in these hard economic times can’t be easy. I’m sure it’s even more difficult if you want to have the ceremony at the most magical place on earth. And yet, people continue to get married at Walt Disney World everyday. Here’s one… Read More »Budget Disney Wedding

Disney News and Links – Monday Night Roundup

I just realized that The Disney Blog is approaching 5 million page views since I installed sitemeter. That’s a pretty significant milestone for any website, let alone a blog that got its start in June of 2004. I hope you’ve enjoyed the ride so far.… Read More »Disney News and Links – Monday Night Roundup

Disney’s Hollywood Studios update

We went to Disney’s Hollywood Studios on Saturday. If you hadn’t heard things are changing a bit around there. Until recently DHS was Disney World’s unloved stepchild. Always looked over when new projects came its way. What else explains all the Pixar based rides going… Read More »Disney’s Hollywood Studios update