Casting call for WDW's Millionaire attraction

Walt Disney World Resort Seeks Next Regis For New 'Millionaire' Attraction at Florida Theme Park

Casting Call Nov. 2

Walt Disney World Resort is looking for the next Regis Philbin to host a new "Who Wants To Be A Millionaire" live show attraction at the Disney-MGM Studios theme park. 

Walt Disney Entertainment will hold an open casting call Nov. 2 in New York City to find male and female hosts for "Who Wants To Be A Millionaire - Play It!" scheduled to open spring 2001. 

The "Millionaire" attraction, announced today by Disney officials, will bring to life all the excitement and tension of the hit ABC-TV game show. 

"We're thrilled to combine America's No. 1 television show with the world's most popular studio theme park," said Al Weiss, president of Walt Disney World Co. "At Disney-MGM Studios guests will find out for themselves what it's like to sit in the hot seat.

" Walt Disney World Resort is going to great lengths to recreate the excitement of "Who Wants To Be A Millionaire," including the construction of a replica of the famous high-tech set, complete with its dramatic lighting and hot seat. Disney-MGM Studios guests, however, will play for points, not dollars, winning unique prizes along the way. 

"The company that produces 'Who Wants To Be A Millionaire' is working hand-in-hand with Walt Disney Entertainment to make sure that the 'Who Wants To Be A Millionaire - Play It!' attraction at the Disney-MGM Studios is just as gripping, entertaining and exciting as the real thing," said television executive producer Michael Davies. 

Does Regis have any advice for would-be "Millionaire" hosts? 

"To the new guy: just don't be too good-looking, too funny or too well-dressed . . . or it's all over for me! Whoever you are, you'll have the best job in the park."

Disney-MGM Studios immerses guests in the glamour of show business 365 days a year with thrilling attractions, incredible Broadway-style shows, world-class atmosphere entertainment and interactive film, television, radio and animation production facilities. The theme park is part of the 30,500-acre Walt Disney World Resort near Orlando, Fla. 

Premiering as a regular ABC series in January 2000, "Who Wants To Be A Millionaire" soared in popularity to become the most watched television series of the 1999-2000 season. Proving its broad viewer appeal, "Millionaire" also finished the season as a Top 10 television program among Adults 18-34, 18-49 and 25-54, as well as among Teens and Kids. "Millionaire" is truly appointment television, regularly building on its lead-in audience and consistently delivering on each of the nights it airs. 

For more information, call (407) 824-4321 or visit www.disneyworld.com.

Casting Call Information

Who: Outgoing and energetic male or female performers interested in hosting "Who Wants To Be A Millionaire - Play It"

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When: Nov. 2, 10 a.m.

Where: Shetler Studios, 939 8th Avenue, New York, NY

Those interested in auditioning should call the Audition Hotline - 407/397-3220

-- Posted October 26, 2000

Source: Company press release