Super-Exclusive videos from The Grand Opening party of The American Idol Experience.  Video 1 has Carrie Underwood singing her hit “American Girl”.  Video 2 is Carrie Underwood and David Cook singing “You Can Go Your Own Way” from Fleetwood Mac.  Video 3 is all 7 idols together on stage for the first time ever.  They’re there along with Simon Fuller the creator of Idol and Ryan Seacrest.  Enjoy!!! I had to sneak my camera in!

What an amazing party at Disney’s Hollywood Studios.  It was the American Idol party and they had it on Hollywood Blvd.  We got to stand on the blue carpet and see the idols on parade, we got to drink wine, eat sushi and steak, and mingle with all of these famous people.  I was in total awe.  Ryan Seacrest is very short and has the perfect handshake.  Sanjaya is soft spoken and very personable.  David Cook is amazingly down to earth and talented.  Fantasia has a big behind, Mandisa lost a ton of weight..Reuben?  The opposite.  Jordin Sparks is very tall and has a great smile.  Carrie Underwood seems annoyed and keeps to herself.  Taylor Hicks is somewhat stuck on himself.  Ace Young is the best.  Lets see, Archuletta is exactly like he is on TV.  Bucky Covington is one of my favorites.  He reminds me of Lary the Cable Guy, but not intentionally trying to do comedy.  Thanks to Q104 for giving our morning show the chance to experience this. 

So, the broadcast has been very fun.  The Disney people take such good care of everyone that comes down here, it’s just amazing.  The whole show is bonding and discovering new things about each other, and it’s really cool to have such an incredible opportunity to show you all what Disney has to offer.  Here are pics from Hollywood Studios, Walt’s bust, and our wine night yesterday…Good times!!

Off To Disney World

I’m Packing for Disney World since we’re broadcasting all this week for The American Idol Experience. Steph is joining me and it’s gonna be the first time since Madelyn was born that we’re both gonna be away from her. I am blessed to do what I do and to be able to enjoy this “work” trip, but I’m feeling a bit sad as I take these pics of us packing. Madelyn is 9 months old now. I’m such a wimp! Keep checking back to see all the cool new stuff that is going on in Disney World in Florida. Me? Well I need to go get a tissue