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…
ESPN the Weekend at Disney’s Hollywood Studios (Feb. 27 to March 1) will feature a “who’s who” lineup of athletes and ESPN personalities involved in a one-of-a-kind experience for sports fans of all ages. The growing list of big names from sports scheduled to appear during the sixth edition of ESPN the Weekend includes Super…
Rounding out our ongoing coverage of the American Idol Experience world premiere event at Disney’s Hollywood Studios on February 12, 2009 is a video series of the entire show that Disney put on for the media. I’ve split it into several parts for easier consumption. It’s kind of like watching the American Idol television show…
Here’s another fun video from the premiere of the American Idol Experience at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. It features all 27 of the American Idol celebrities that were in attendance for the event gathering together and posing for the cameras, chatting between shots. Included in this video are Jordin Sparks, Fantasia Barrino, Kelly Clarkson, Paula Abdul,…
While on the blue carpet, we had a chance to interview eight of the American Idol celebrities that were in attendance for the premiere of the American Idol Experience attraction at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Here are the interviews: Justin Guarini, American Idol Season 1 Runner-Up Carly Smithson, American Idol Season 7 Finalist Ace Young, American…
The new American Idol Experience attraction at Disney’s Hollywood Studios was host to the largest gathering of American Idol alumni ever, including all seven previous winners. David Cook and Carrie Underwood performed separately and together on the attraction’s stage. Here are all three performances with high-quality binaural audio (wear headphones for the best experience): We’ll…
You can watch the celebrity arrivals down Hollywood Boulevard at Disney’s Hollywood Studios LIVE right here tomorrow (February 12) from 4:30 p.m. through 6:45 p.m. EST at https://attractionsmagazine.com/idol.php The video stream uses Windows Media so watching on a computer running Microsoft Windows is highly recommended. The video may not work on a non-Windows computer.
Here’s the official list of American Idol celebrities that you can see during the motorcade at Disney’s Hollywood Studios on February 12 at 4:30pm: Paula AbdulDavid ArchuletaFantasia BarrinoBo BiceJason CastroDavid CookBucky CovingtonDiana DeGarmoMelinda DoolittleSimon Fuller (Idol Creator)Josh GracinJustin GuariniTaylor HicksMichael JohnsLaKisha JonesKimberley LockeSanjaya MalakarMandisaSyesha MercadoRyan SeacrestChris SlighCarly SmithsonJordin SparksPhil StaceyRuben StuddardCarrie UnderwoodBrooke WhiteAce Young While…
As part of a sneak preview, curator and historian for The Jim Henson Company, Karen Falk, guided us through the exhibit, discussing Henson’s legacy along the way. Accompanying us were Jim Henson’s daughter, Heather Henson (an Orlando local), as well as Jim’s wife, Jane Henson, both of whom were able to provide a first-hand perspective…
From orlandosentinel.com: Universal Orlando will temporarily shut down its Fear Factor Live show and reduce hours at some other attractions across its two-park resort in further cost-cutting steps forced by the nation’s troubled economy. Universal spokesman Tom Schroder said Wednesday the 3 1/2 -year-old Fear Factor attraction in Universal Studios will close today. The resort…
