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MouseMasters
05-31-2009, 10:44 PM
Discuss the new attraction here.
Poster X
06-01-2009, 01:47 AM
I've only been inside of it 1 time, and I really enjoyed it. The last 7-8 times I've been at DHS I just watch the finale show on the big screen outside, or just listen to from somewhere nearby. To me the quality of each day's contestants seems to get worse every time I visit the park. :shrug:
peaches magee
06-01-2009, 01:52 AM
Kris Allen was there on Friday :)

http://i43.tinypic.com/2ue0eqf.jpg

This site has some videos of his visit.
http://www.aceshowbiz.com/news/view/00024625.html
Sledge
06-01-2009, 03:41 AM
Some days I'll see finales where I have a hard time figuring out who I'll vote for. Other days I see shows where I can't understand how someone that awful could have made it to the finale.

The attraction just opened and they are already having trouble getting enough people to audition. Did anyone NOT see that coming though?
MouseMasters
06-01-2009, 07:54 AM
Some days I'll see finales where I have a hard time figuring out who I'll vote for. Other days I see shows where I can't understand how someone that awful could have made it to the finale.

The attraction just opened and they are already having trouble getting enough people to audition. Did anyone NOT see that coming though?

Next thing you know, they'll be advertising in the DHS-area hotels. I think this will only last a year.
slagles
06-01-2009, 08:30 PM
We saw a finale show in early May and it was a nice way to end our day at HS. The only part that irked me was the incredibly long wait before they let us in. You have to watch that video and yadda yadda and by the time it was over, I was annoyed. We were able to grab a front row seat though, and everyone who performed did really well surprisingly. The best news was the girl who I voted for, WON! I felt like I was really making someone's dream come true for a minute. It was fun, but IDK if I would see another show unless it was a scorcher and I just had to have some relief.
YETI PINTRADER
06-07-2009, 09:52 AM
I went to see this over the weekend and I thought it was really good. Some members of my family loved this show (DHS not the TV version) and had to go back and see it again after for the finale.
Sledge
06-21-2009, 03:43 AM
Here is the big Finale show. When this first opened this area would be packed as people flopped down to watch on the big screen. There was hardly any walking room. Now, during the busy Summer, you'll find crowds like this. Why is it everybody but Disney knew this was a bad idea? :lol:

http://img14.imageshack.us/img14/7972/dsc0285f.jpg
mickeyfan1999
09-27-2009, 10:45 PM
I have to go on my next trip in october.
HT_NSU
09-28-2009, 10:50 AM
Have any VN members participated in this or anybody have plans to?
jflores
09-28-2009, 11:00 AM
That space seems to be doomed. The Drew Carry show wasn't that good either.
HitchHikingGhostFangirl
09-28-2009, 11:29 AM
That space seems to be doomed. The Drew Carry show wasn't that good either.

The drew carey thing is in another space and is still there.
BeachGurl
09-28-2009, 11:51 AM
This show is suffering right now. Seems like it only does well when Idol is actually airing on TV.
jflores
09-28-2009, 12:20 PM
The drew carey thing is in another space and is still there. Wow, I didn't know that was still there. In that case there is a large block of space that could be utilized better.
Brava_Centauri
09-28-2009, 12:41 PM
If anyone is looking to audition you shouldn't have a problem. It's sad to say but they literally have to beg people to try out.
HitchHikingGhostFangirl
09-28-2009, 12:43 PM
Wow, I didn't know that was still there. In that case there is a large block of space that could be utilized better.

thats probably a good thing. :lol:

Yea, that whole building really could be turned into something better. While I'm sure the shows are cheaper to create (since that's what they keep seeming to put in that building) DHS could really use another ride IMO.

Altho the two times I've done the AI experience, I've enjoyed it, thankfully both times had people who could sing really well. Plus, I fangirl-ed out at the sight of the steady-cams :D
Brava_Centauri
09-28-2009, 12:54 PM
I actually enjoyed the AI show. However for the actual park itself I think a better fit would have been an updated Superstar Television show where guests would be picked out of the crowd and through the magic of Disney put into their favorite ABC shows. Guests could go to the Lost island or live nextdoor to one of the desparate housewives.

Obviously with AI though they went for a current popular phase that will get people into the park. To be honest I don't really think that anyone goes to Hollywood Studios specifically because of AI but at the least it takes crowds away from Toy Story Mania :thumbsup:
Knev1
09-29-2009, 12:19 PM
Doesn't surprise me. We skip that whole section on every visit. I have never even been in the Drew Carry part. I think Disney can do better.
HT_NSU
10-19-2009, 01:37 PM
I'm listening to the WttM Podcast in my office right now, and they're playing some audio from the AIE pre-show. In the preshow they talk specifically about Paula Abdul. Anbody know if there are any plans to re-record that part of the preshow or you think they'll keep it in even though she's no longer there?
BigAl_PT
10-19-2009, 01:59 PM
I'm listening to the WttM Podcast in my office right now, and they're playing some audio from the AIE pre-show. In the preshow they talk specifically about Paula Abdul. Anbody know if there are any plans to re-record that part of the preshow or you think they'll keep it in even though she's no longer there?
What do they say about her in the preshow?
HT_NSU
10-19-2009, 02:13 PM
They were just kind of describing the judges and talking about what each of them individually brings to the show. I think it was Secrest narrating it, and it was interlaced with some clips from the actual television show.
BigAl_PT
10-19-2009, 02:30 PM
They were just kind of describing the judges and talking about what each of them individually brings to the show. I think it was Secrest narrating it, and it was interlaced with some clips from the actual television show.
Did they have Kara at all? If so, I could see them just eliminating the clips from Paula. But the question is, "do you interview Ellen for her take?"
HT_NSU
10-19-2009, 02:51 PM
Yeah, I think they did have Kara. I guess they could always plug Ellen in....or use clips from Ellen's Energy thing. :look:
BigAl_PT
10-19-2009, 03:07 PM
Yeah, I think they did have Kara. I guess they could always plug Ellen in....or use clips from Ellen's Energy thing. :look:
They should just get a clip of her dancing at the beginning of her talk show.
http://images1.wikia.nocookie.net/wikiality/images/thumb/2/29/Ellen_dance2.jpg/125px-Ellen_dance2.jpg
HitchHikingGhostFangirl
10-19-2009, 03:47 PM
They should just get a clip of her dancing at the beginning of her talk show.
http://images1.wikia.nocookie.net/wikiality/images/thumb/2/29/Ellen_dance2.jpg/125px-Ellen_dance2.jpg

:lol:

That would work.

I've never actually seen the Pre-show for Idol. Both times we've just walked in right before it started.
BigAl_PT
10-19-2009, 04:10 PM
:lol:

That would work.

I've never actually seen the Pre-show for Idol. Both times we've just walked in right before it started.
I'm curious to see the show. It opened not too long after my last visit so I didn't get to see anything.
peanut266
10-19-2009, 06:01 PM
We saw the show when we were there in July. It was fun because it was blazing hot out, but also because the singers that day were really good. I was also really impressed with the set and the production, it seemed to be good quality, but unfortunately, I can also imagine the show going downhill if there aren't talented people willing to audition. I could never get up on stage in front of a bunch of strangers and sing, especially if I might run into them later in the parks!
jeffztt
11-25-2009, 04:47 PM
I've seen it and think it was good, but wouldn't bring me to the park. Maybe it will for teenage girls that want to be singers? I think Disney is missing out on reality TV in the parks and AI was the wrong direction. For example, ABC should have a cooking show where the winner opens a restaurant somewhere on property. The show could be filmed on property and somehow guests could be the diners like Hell's Kitchen. A Big Brother/Survivor type show where guests can stop by and watch the action in person (a local radio station had mall survivor for a week in an empty storefront a few years ago and it was interesting to stop by and watch for a few minutes). Amazing Race where they race around WDW (kidding on that one, unless it was a kids show with kids racing, I guess).
BigAl_PT
11-26-2009, 09:14 AM
I've seen it and think it was good, but wouldn't bring me to the park. Maybe it will for teenage girls that want to be singers? I think Disney is missing out on reality TV in the parks and AI was the wrong direction. For example, ABC should have a cooking show where the winner opens a restaurant somewhere on property. The show could be filmed on property and somehow guests could be the diners like Hell's Kitchen. A Big Brother/Survivor type show where guests can stop by and watch the action in person (a local radio station had mall survivor for a week in an empty storefront a few years ago and it was interesting to stop by and watch for a few minutes). Amazing Race where they race around WDW (kidding on that one, unless it was a kids show with kids racing, I guess).
I disagree. I think they had the right idea by transferring reality TV into an attraction and not actually putting a reality show in the parks. I would hate that as a guest. I think that Imagineering had the right idea...but terribly bad timing. Why didn't they jump in on this 3 or 4 seasons ago? I think Idol is definitely on the downswing of its popularity.
HitchHikingGhostFangirl
11-26-2009, 09:19 AM
I disagree. I think they had the right idea by transferring reality TV into an attraction and not actually putting a reality show in the parks. I would hate that as a guest. I think that Imagineering had the right idea...but terribly bad timing. Why didn't they jump in on this 3 or 4 seasons ago? I think Idol is definitely on the downswing of its popularity.

I think most reality tv is out (at least most of the big ones, AI, survivor, etc)

And I for one am so thankful for that because i got sick of reality tv about 4years ago.

now to just get rid of all the crime shows :idea:
BigAl_PT
11-26-2009, 09:22 AM
I think most reality tv is out (at least most of the big ones, AI, survivor, etc)

And I for one am so thankful for that because i got sick of reality tv about 4years ago.

now to just get rid of all the crime shows :idea:
True, I never understood the 12 different versions of CSI...isn't it practically the same show?


But we digress...
HitchHikingGhostFangirl
11-26-2009, 09:29 AM
True, I never understood the 12 different versions of CSI...isn't it practically the same show?


But we digress...

It really is. I cant even stand to watch any of the CSIs for more than 5mins. Same with Law&Order.

But yea back on topic!

um...AI...GO.....:look:
Luis
11-26-2009, 12:20 PM
AI was amazing, I loved the huge stage and all the lighting. Disney did a great job of mocking the actual show!

-Luis
EveLover
01-27-2010, 07:16 PM
I agree! Drew Carry was baddd and now so is AI. The stage is cool but I'm not gonna waste my day at the park to watch random people sing! I don't get it!
sadey
05-11-2010, 10:43 PM
i enjoy this.. its nice that its different every show. new judges new singers ect
Vinylmickey
06-03-2010, 04:10 PM
We went to the show twice during our trip last month. Watch the last show each day we went. My daughter dreams of trying out for the show. She just need to go try out next time we go.
BridgyK
08-03-2010, 06:17 AM
I have no interest in this at all and hope Disney does away with it to make way for a more exciting ride.
minniemose35
08-03-2010, 06:38 AM
I'm not much of a reality show fan, especially AI. Hope Disney can see that many people do not care for the AI reality show and they put something more worthwhile in the space. Besides, WDW is for fantasy and dreaming and should help us get away from "reality" for awhile.
sircaradoc
08-03-2010, 01:34 PM
thats why i think who wants to be a millionaire should be their still... fantisizing and dreaming about winning a million dollars is epic, though no money was handed out?
HitchHikingGhostFangirl
08-03-2010, 01:52 PM
I have no interest in this at all and hope Disney does away with it to make way for a more exciting ride.

Well the space that AIE is in is a theatre, it always has been so they'd just make another show, not a ride.


I'm not much of a reality show fan, especially AI. Hope Disney can see that many people do not care for the AI reality show and they put something more worthwhile in the space. Besides, WDW is for fantasy and dreaming and should help us get away from "reality" for awhile.

Problem is, more people do care for AI. And I dont care for AI either, but it's a fun show to go to. It's a good thing to do to get out of the heat. And it is fantasy and dreaming. Dreaming of becoming famous.
Return_of_Phos
08-03-2010, 01:57 PM
thats why i think who wants to be a millionaire should be their still... fantisizing and dreaming about winning a million dollars is epic, though no money was handed out?

AI did not replace who wants to win a millionaire, AI replaced the Drew Carey Soundstage and before that it was just Soundstage or something soudstage :lol:
HitchHikingGhostFangirl
08-03-2010, 01:59 PM
AI did not replace who wants to win a millionaire, AI replaced the Drew Carey Soundstage and before that it was just Soundstage or something soudstage :lol:

:nono: You're right with the first part but not the second. The Drew Carey thing is still there (unfortunately) AIE is separate. The theatre has always been a theatre, I just dont remember anything being in it for the longest time. I know they used it seasonally for Star Wars Weekends though