Some Absolutely Staggering Facts About American Idol You Should Know Before You Start Watching Again

The American Idol Experience

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The Walt Disney Company partnered with American Idol to create an attraction at Walt Disney World Resort in Florida in 2009. The attraction allowed park guests to audition for the Disney cast members in hopes of receiving the chance to compete on the attractions 1000-seat theater.

The Disney employees would act like judges, and the winners would be selected by the audience. There are multiple rounds, just like the real show, and the lucky winner would receive a special Dream Ticket which would give them front-of-the-line privileges at an Idol audition.