New nighttime show 'Rivers of Light' confirmed to be coming to Disney's Animal Kingdom

[Marlins1]

Once again AK management gets things done on schedule and with quality

 

[flyerjab]

So the Mickey Monitor has an artist's rendering of the RoL that I have not seen before. It contains many new barges, animal sculptures, fountains, etc. Check this out!

Cannot wait to see this!!

 

[danlb_2000]

So the Mickey Monitor has an artist's rendering of the RoL that I have not seen before. It contains many new barges, animal sculptures, fountains, etc. Check this out!

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Cannot wait to see this!!

Guess you didn't read the previous page of this thread.

 

[flyerjab]

Guess you didn't read the previous page of this thread.

I don't get it either because I actually did scan over the previous page but somehow I missed it. Maybe my coffee had not kicked in yet.

 

[ChristianG]

I've been wondering this for a while now, but in all of the concept art we've seen of the show, the vantage point always seems to be watching the show front and center. But obviously there is no front and center option unless you're watching from the bridge (which most likely wont be allowed.) Are both viewing areas going to be watching the show from the sides or is the show's "set" going to be centered for both sides?

 

[Goofyque']

I've been wondering this for a while now, but in all of the concept art we've seen of the show, the vantage point always seems to be watching the show front and center. But obviously there is no front and center option unless you're watching from the bridge (which most likely wont be allowed.) Are both viewing areas going to be watching the show from the sides or is the show's "set" going to be centered for both sides?

From everything that has been said previously, I would imagine that in addition to some static elements, there will be a lot of movement to the show, including utilizing the "river" for movement. Doubt if there would be no view from the seating.

 

[Fox&Hound]

So the Mickey Monitor has an artist's rendering of the RoL that I have not seen before. It contains many new barges, animal sculptures, fountains, etc. Check this out!

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Cannot wait to see this!!

Wow!!!!! Great find! Love this!

 

[wdwmagic]

Anyone know if the lotus flowers will be stationary/set up prior to the show like the Illuminations barges?

They re on barges as far as I know.

 

[JoeCamel]

Looks like they go round and round the centerpiece so all seats would see the same thing eventually. But what do I know I only look at the art.

 

[RSoxNo1]

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Where did this new concept art come from?

 

[Rteetz]

Where did this new concept art come from?

I believe it was sent out in an AP email or something. Orlando Parks News had it a few days ago.

 

[ToTBellHop]

Where did this new concept art come from?

I see it in my Mickey Monitor.

 

[Cesar R M]

So the Mickey Monitor has an artist's rendering of the RoL that I have not seen before. It contains many new barges, animal sculptures, fountains, etc. Check this out!

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Cannot wait to see this!!

either those barges are tiny, or the they are going to introduce giant water screens? bigger than fantasmic?

 

[danlb_2000]

either those barges are tiny, or the they are going to introduce giant water screens? bigger than fantasmic?

This video shows they will be using water screens..

 

[Coaster Lover]

Any chance River of Lights, being a newer night time production, was designed with the use of drones in mind? I mean, I doubt the show will open using drones, but could this be one of the first productions we see drones introduced for when the time comes?

 

[Cesar R M]

This video shows they will be using water screens..

so we finally see what the giant water canon was!
and here I was imagining they would be using the "fan" based water screens of Fantasmic (or the square ones from Universal)

 

[The Hatbox Ghost]

Woah! After seeing that video this may be worth staying longer for at that park.

 

[danlb_2000]

Woah! After seeing that video this may be worth staying longer for at that park.

That is what Disney is hoping.

 

[Next Big Thing]

That is what Disney is hoping.

Especially if they will be doing multiple shows. It'd seem we're looking at 10:30-11 closures in the summer on a regular basis.

 

[The Hatbox Ghost]

I visit WDW every May and get the park hopper. I have to say, unfortunately AK is my least favorite park. We do the rides there in the morning, have lunch at Yak & Yeti then head over to EPCOT for the rest of the day. Now I may reconsider visiting AK in the evening. Maybe, lol.