Disney World Plans 'American Idol': The Ride

Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando is about to be bombarded by terrible singers. I can see it all now.

Yes, the venerable theme park will open an American Idol attraction towards the end of the year, allowing wannabe singers to “audition” in front of a Disney Studios “producer” who can cast them in a live show held at the park.

Contestants will get vocal coaching, makeup etc, and then perform on a mock-American Idol set in front of a live audience. There will be a panel of judges, though it is the audience that decides who wins.

Winners of these “grand finale” shows will get a guaranteed audition spot at a future American Idol taping.

"One of the most remarkable elements about American Idol is that for a brief moment each week, we can provide TV viewers the opportunity to imagine life as America’s next superstar,” said Simon Fuller, executive producer of American Idol in a statement. “Disney’s new attraction perfectly captures what we at American Idol feel is the heart and soul of this brand, real people getting a shot to make their dream a reality."

A few thoughts: how many people, really are going to participate? And what happens if no good singers come by? Are they just going to trot out a bunch of William Hungs?

Also, who are these judges? How much do you want to bet that one of the judges is British and mean?

This sounds like a very bad idea. We have enough bad singers as it is, we don’t want to encourage them.

                     
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