'American Idol' Kris Allen Heads to Disney World

One of the first things that Kris Allen, the new "American Idol," did after winning the title was look into a TV camera and shout, "I'm going to Disney World!"

This week, he made good on his promise, joining Mickey Mouse for a victory parade and serenading Mickey's gal pal, Minnie, prior to joining a gala celebration at the theme park's "American Idol Experience" attraction.

"It feels good, but it hasn't completely sunk in yet," Kris told the audience.

Thousands of fans turned out for Kris' celebratory day, as did his wife, Katy.

By starring in the Disney commercial, Kris joins a line-up of superstar professional athletes and heroes who have shouted the famous "I'm Going to Disney World" line. He is the second singer ever -- the first was last year's "American idol" David Cook -- to star in the Disney commercial in its 23-year history.

"The American Idol Experience" at Walt Disney World Resort -- which had its grand opening this past February 2009 -- is the first major theme park attraction in the world based on the hit TV series.

Published 5/29/09 by the Insider

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  • Kris: We attended your concert in Glendale, AZ and loved your performance. Americe got it right when we voted you #1. You're an awesome person and my husband and I admire you very much. Good Luck and I'm anxiously awaiting your first CD
    Anonymous 7/22/09 Reply
  • happy birthday kris allen,you are a very nice, and your wife too.god bless you .
    Lylyne,
    Anonymous 6/21/09 Reply
  • congratulations Kris! you were so deserving. I watched you all through "American Idol" God bless u Kris i am the member also in CHI ALPHA here in the philippines hope you continue serving God after all this fame u get dont forget him God is always...
    hearthless 6/3/09 Reply
  • Kris you are kick awesome!!!I'm so happy you won the American Idol '09.I will definitely buy your cd,can't wait.I already bought tickets for Idol tour here in Oakland arena Ca
    Anonymous 6/2/09 Reply
  • Okay I'm glad Kris is getting the royal treatment as he is a nice guy. But can we see and hear Adam Lambert sing? Does Adam Lambert get to sell some Disney tickets, Disney Package(s) or Disney stuff? I'll buy that!
    MaggieQ 5/31/09 Reply
  • Where is Adam? Doesn't Adam get to go to Disney World?
    MaggieQ 5/31/09 Reply
  • you are a great singer!!!!!!!!!!!!!!..............................
    hopia19 5/31/09 Reply
  • congratulations Kris! you were so deserving. I watched you all through "American Idol"Very honestly Adam lambert was super too, but kinda too passive or unrealistic. Great show....keep up with the good work!.
    audreyindia 5/30/09 Reply
  • lambert' i love you so much.
    Anonymous 5/30/09 Reply
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    Anonymous 5/30/09 Reply
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    Anonymous 5/29/09 Reply
  • Awesome Vid
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    Anonymous 5/29/09 Reply
  • Kris is Kick Awesome!!!!
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    Anonymous 5/29/09 Reply
  • Cool:)
    NeverLetGo 5/29/09 Reply
  • Conway LOVES you Kris!!
    Anonymous 5/29/09 Reply
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