American Idol apparently doesn’t want to just rule American television, they are now planning to “take over” Disney World.

Disney announced plans Thursday to build a live performance attraction based on the hugely successful Fox television show.  The new attraction is scheduled to open late in 2008 at Disney’s Hollywood Studios.

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DreamWorks studio is planning to build its first theme park in the booming Persian Gulf state of Dubai.

The project will include themed restaurants, hotels, shops and rides incorporating characters from the studio’s animated feature films such as Shrek and the forthcoming Kung Fu Panda.

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