This is the second post in a series from Disney’s Hollywood Studios in which American Idol winner Kris Allen arrived today via motorcade and answered a few fan questions from the screaming crowd. Allen appears to be quite a laid-back, quiet guy who has now been thrust into superstardom by way of his winning the [...]

American Idol winner Kris Allen previously exclaimed that he was “going to Disney World” and today he did, in fact, appear at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. He arrived via motorcade down the park’s main street, Hollywood Boulevard, greeted by hundreds of fans. He ultimatedly made his way onto a stage in front of The American Idol [...]

Moments after becoming the newest American Idol, Kris Allen let the world know that he would be “going to Disney World.” Now we’ve found out that he’ll be making an appearance at Disney’s Hollywood Studios on May 29 at 10 a.m. in a celebrity motorcade. There’s no word yet as to whether he’ll sing at [...]

One of the most popular (and most entertaining) parts of the annual Star Wars Weekends events at Disney’s Hollywood Studios is the day-ending performance of Hyperspace Hoopla. The highlight of this character-filled show is the Dance-Off with the Star Wars Stars during which characters from the Star Wars universe have a chance to bust a move [...]

Just hours before America voted Kris Allen the new American Idol and he announced he was going to Disney World – performers, stars, and Idol alums walked the red carpet outside the Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles and talked about The American Idol Experience attraction in Disney’s Hollywood Studios.

Kris Allen shouted the famous words “I’m Going to Disney World!” immediately after being crowned the newest American Idol in the show’s star-studded season finale on May 20, 2009 in Los Angeles. Disney camera crews captured Allen’s celebratory pronouncement on the Nokia Theatre stage mere moments after American Idol host Ryan Seacrest announced the champion’s [...]

By Derrik J. Lang, AP; Photo of The American Idol Experience stage by Matt Roseboom LOS ANGELES (AP) — Kris Allen or Adam Lambert won’t just be crowned the next “American Idol” — one of them is going to Disney World. Whichever singer wins will shout the famous phrase “I’m going to Disney World!” in [...]

Universal is kicking off its first-ever Summer Concert Series with performances by some of music’s biggest talent – live at its new outdoor Music Plaza. Beginning Saturday, June 13 and running Saturday nights through July 4, the new concert series will give guests the chance to top off their day in the park with …

Singer Kenny Rogers and Clyde the Sea Lion sing a duet at SeaWorld Orlando. Rogers performed his classic hits at SeaWorld recently during the Bud & BBQ celebration. Photo by Jason Collier

They’re all ears. Singer/songwriter Katy Perry (left) and actress Hayden Panettiere strike a pose April 25, 2009 with Minnie Mouse at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. The duo was enjoying the theme park prior to their evening performance for the Disney Grad Nite, an annual, in-park celebration for high school seniors. Panettiere stars on the NBC series [...]

Best known for songs like Down with the Sickness and I’m Alive, Disturbed performed in Tampa on April 10 and Orlando on April 11. During the band’s visit to Busch Gardens last Thursday, Disturbed guitarist Dan Donegan and bass player John Moyer experienced SheiKra, which sends riders through a breathtaking three-minute journey 200 feet up, [...]

Recently, we have added downloadable high-definition versions of our most recent videos to our Videos section. These include: MC Hammer at Universal Studios Mardi Gras A tour through The Holy Land Experience Racing experiences at the Walt Disney World Speedway Zipline Safari at Forever Florida 2009 Epcot Flower & Garden Festival opening celebration The American [...]

Last night, April 4, 2009, I attended the MC Hammer show at Universal Studios’ Mardi Gras as my very first Mardi Gras concert experience. After hearing the horror stories of the massive crowds that showed up for Kelly Clarkson’s show last week, I was worried that I’d end up too far away from the stage [...]

I spend the later half of the day at Universal Studios yesterday. It was a Mardi Gras day and Kelly Clarkson was set to perform at 9:15 p.m. • For more pictures from Universal Mardi Gras, visit our Photo Gallery. • For more pictures of Kelly Clarkson and other American Idol stars, visit our American [...]

Chef Partner Kevin Dundon at Raglan Road, an Irish restaurant located at Downtown Disney, has released a new cookbook called, “Great Family Food.” Inside, home cooks will find recipes that Dundon regularly prepares for his family in Ireland. The book is split up into seven categories: one-pot wonders, quick & easy suppers, roasts & family [...]

The Viva La Musica Festival is at SeaWorld and Busch Gardens this weekend. First up is Tito El Bambino at SeaWorld on Saturday. Busch Gardens will host RKM and Ken-Y on Sunday. The festivals start at 11 a.m. each day and the concerts are at 4 p.m. Visit vivalamusicafestival.com for more information. Also at Busch [...]

Britney Spears poses March 5, 2009 with her two sons Preston (left) and Jayden (right) in Mickey’s Toontown Fair at the Magic Kingdom. Spears just kicked off her international “Circus” concert tour. (Diana Zalucky, photographer) Below, Britney (left) and her son Jayden take a turn with Britney’s assistant Brett Miller on the Tomorrowland Indy Speedway. [...]

Jason Aldean This is your last weekend to enjoy smokin’ hot food and fired-up music during Bud & BBQ at SeaWorld and Busch Gardens. The parks have present a line up of live performances by award-winning country and classic rock artists, paired with barbeque and ice-cold Budweiser. At SeaWorld, Jason Aldean will perform tomorrow, Saturday, [...]

MegaCon, the sci-fi, comic book, toy, collectable, and other general fanboy stuff, convention starts today and runs through Sunday at the Orange County Convention Center on International Drive. Besides the show floor full of comics and collectables, the event includes celebrity autograph signings (From sci-fi TV shows to cartoon voice actors, to wrestling stars and [...]

At SeaWorld, Daryl Hall and John Oats will perform on Saturday, Feb. 21.  The platinum album duo will play some of their most classic hits at SeaWorld’s Bayside Stadium. At Busch Gardens, Miranda Lambert will be rocking on Sunday, Feb. 22. The 2008 Academy of Country Music Awards Album of the Year winner will perform [...]