On this day in 2014, The American Idol Experience closed at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. The attraction was a chance for talented park guests to audition in front of a live audience, similar to the hit TV series. Audience votes determined each day’s winner, with the prize being a “Dream Ticket” that gave performers an advantage in regional American Idol auditions. The experience ran for five years, with at least one park winner going on to be a semi-finalist on TV. [10 years ago in 2024]
