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Kris Allen shouted the famous words “I’m Going to Disney World!” immediately after being crowned the newest American Idol in the show’s star-studded season finale on May 20, 2009 in Los Angeles.

Disney camera crews captured Allen’s celebratory pronouncement on the Nokia Theatre stage mere moments after American Idol host Ryan Seacrest announced the champion’s name to millions of viewers watching worldwide.

Not only does the newly crowned Idol shout “I’m Going to Disney World!” at the spot’s conclusion, Allen’s voice also is featured throughout the ad as he performs the iconic song, “When You Wish Upon A Star.”

And with the same immediacy that has made the Disney spot one of the most beloved commercials of all-time, the newest “I’m Going to Disney World!” commercial aired on television within hours of the American Idol finale.

Starring in a role usually occupied by sports stars – including Super Bowl heroes and World Series champs – Allen is the second singer to ever star in the Disney commercial in its 20 plus-year history. (2008 American Idol champion, David Cook, was the first.)

The American Idol champion’s role in the newest “I’m Going to Disney World” commercial celebrates “The American Idol Experience,” the new American Idol-themed attraction that had a February 2009 grand opening Disney’s Hollywood Studios.

Kris Allen and his wife Katy spent the day at Disney World in Orlando, where he arrived via motorcade down the park’s main street, Hollywood Boulevard. As he was cheered on by hundreds of fans, Kris performed “Heartless” for a crowd in front of the American Idol Experience attraction.

For more photos from today’s events, visit the Orlando Sentinel photo gallery. And don’t miss our videos of Kris Allen’s performance of “Heartless” and question-and-answer session with fans.

Watch Kris Allen video at the Idol Experience where he offers advice to 3 contestants

Kris Allen Press Conference at Disney World

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