grand opening of "The American Idol Experience" at Disney's Hollywood Studios theme park

In a photo provided by Disney, for the first time all seven winners of "American Idol" gather around Mickey Mouse Thursday Feb. 12, 2009 at Disney's Hollywood Studios theme park for the opening of The American Idol Experience at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. Clockwise, from front left are, Taylor Hicks, Fantasia Barrino, Kelly Clarkson, Mickey Mouse, Carrie Underwood, Ruben Studdard, Jordin Sparks and David Cook. The American Idol Experience attraction, inspired by the hit TV show, lets Disney park guests audition with a chance to appear on-stage, or vote on their favorite singing performances from the audience

In a photo provided by Disney, David Cook, the winner of Season 7 of "American Idol," greets fans during the grand opening of "The American Idol Experience" at Disney's Hollywood Studios theme park Thursday Feb. 12, 2009, at Walt Disney World in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. The new attraction lets park guests audition with a chance to appear on-stage, or vote on their favorite singing performances from the audience.

In a photo provided by Disney, Jordin Sparks, the winner of Season 6 of "American Idol," poses Thursday Feb. 12, 2009 for a picture with fans during the opening of "The American Idol Experience" at Disney's Hollywood Studios theme park at Walt Disney World in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. The new attraction lets park guests audition with a chance to appear on-stage, or vote on their favorite singing performances from the audience.


In a photo provided by Disney, David Cook, winner of Season 7 of "American Idol," jokes around Thursday Feb. 12, 2009 with Minnie Mouse following his musical performance during the opening of "The American Idol Experience" at Disney's Hollywood Studios theme park at Walt Disney World in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. The new attraction lets park guests audition with a chance to appear on-stage, or vote on their favorite singing performances from the audience