Disney World to create "American Idol" attraction
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Walt Disney World will host its own version of the hit TV show "American Idol" starring park visitors at a new attraction set to open later this year, the Walt Disney Co said on Thursday.
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The Walt Disney Co. is hoping a  fractured fairy tale that swaps Manhattan for a magic kingdom,  a divorce lawyer for a prince, and roaches and pigeons for  wholesome forest creatures will turn into its newest film  franchise.
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Disney is to build a new CGI animation unit to create sequels to hit films such as Toy Story.
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Calling all future Taylor Hicks, Kelly Clarksons and Ruben Studdards: &quot;American Idol&quot; wants you.
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The Walt Disney Co.  is considering "blue sky concepts" of creating smaller theme parks and stand-alone hotels, retail, dining and entertainment centers, Jay Rasulo, chairman of Disney's Parks and Resorts told analysts at a conference on Wednesday.
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LOS ANGELES - Walt Disney Co. , the world's largest theme-park operator, will expand the California Adventure resort it opened six years ago with new attractions based on the "Cars" movie by Pixar , restaurants, and events.
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The Nederlander Organization has announced the creation of Audience Rewards, an awards program that will be similar to frequent flier miles and credit card points.
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A major U.S. book publisher is hoping  its new Web-based writing contest can tap into the popularity  of interactive competitions like hit television show "American  Idol."
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Mickey Mouse would look sweet on a big rollercoaster.
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BURBANK, Calif. -- Following three high-profile recalls by Mattel Inc. this summer involving millions of Chinese-made, lead-tainted toys, The Walt Disney Company will begin independently testing toys featuring its characters, company officials said.
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Theme park operator says it will not extend current contract beyond Thursday deadline for pact vote. LOS ANGELES  - Disney World unions will vote Thursday on a slightly modified contract proposal, and Walt Disney Co.
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The Tampa Bay Devil Rays' effort to bolster fan support and make themselves a regional franchise will include playing three regular season games at Disney World next season.
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Hong Kong&#39;s Disneyland theme park will open on Sept. 12, 2005 and become the driving force for growth in the city&#39;s tourism industry, Hong Kong&#39;s government and Walt Disney Co.
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It's hard to imagine that the  producers of "American Idol" would want to tinker with the  show's formula following last season. After all, the hit  reality program -- a talent search for music's Next Big Thing  -- was 2006's top-rated TV series by a wide margin. But when  the "A.I." juggernaut returns for its sixth season January 16,  that's just what they'll be doing.
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The Walt Disney Co. will begin testing toys featuring its characters in an effort to ensure product safety ahead of the busy holiday shopping season, according to a pair of reports published Monday.
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The blockbuster television show  "American Idol" announced on Thursday its first children's  summer camp for the performing arts.
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It should be easy to find the next "American Idol" in Hollywood, right?