Rivers of Light? Is it good?

[Maddie Terwilliger]

My family and I are visiting Animal Kingdom in 3 weeks to visit Pandora. However, we wanted to do some other stuff as well. I told my family that Rivers of Light seemed cool but I was just wondering, is it worth our time?

 

[MissingDisney]

I loved it.

 

[The Empress Lilly]

I thought it was neat!

I believe some have called it a bit slow, underwhelming, slightly dull. So it might depend on the people you are going with if it is worth your time. This is not a fireworks extravaganza show, but slow moving lit boats and water projections.

 

[mousehockey37]

Youtube it.

 

[Scooter]

My wife and I were not impressed. A lot of waiting for an average show. But having said that see it once and judge for yourself as long as you're going to be at AK anyway.

 

[networkpro]

My DW and I had the same opinion: MEH! One and Done. You dont want to get into the logistics of actually getting into the show in the standby line (We fastpass'd it) and then the cattle drive when it completes.

 

[ajrwdwgirl]

I found it an enjoyable show. I loved the music and I liked barges especially the animal ones. I could have done without the projection screen but it was fine. I left feeling entertained but not in awe. That being said I'm looking forward to seeing it again soon.

 

[SyracuseDisneyFan]

I was going to see it on my recent trip. Unfortunately, I didn't have the chance to go.

 

[becca_]

My DW and I had the same opinion: MEH! One and Done. You dont want to get into the logistics of actually getting into the show in the standby line (We fastpass'd it) and then the cattle drive when it completes.

I agree, I saw it Thursday night with a FP and thought it was neat and very visually pleasing, but if I never saw it again I would be ok with it. If you have the time - see it. For me personally, it was a "That was a nice show, but I don't think I'd watch it again."

 

[Disney Stine]

I would definitely go once to gather your own opinion. I, personally, was not thrilled. To be honest, it bored me. But this is coming from someone who also doesn't care for Fantasmic (I only want to see it once every few years - not an every trip show for me). We all have our own opinions and our own thoughts on what we enjoy the most!

Now... going on Everest at night is another story. That was incredible! Felt like a new experience! If you decide to do Rivers of Light and Everest right after, you may want to quickly jump in line because the queue will fill up fast.

 

[Maddie Terwilliger]

Awesome! thanks for the replies! this helps a lot!

 

[DfromATX]

[QUOTE="
Now... going on Everest at night is another story. That was incredible! Felt like a new experience! If you decide to do Rivers of Light and Everest right after, you may want to quickly jump in line because the queue will fill up fast.[/QUOTE]

That's what we enjoyed on our trip last July - Everest over and over and a night time safari! While the crowd was in that Jungle Book show we had the whole area to ourselves! It was a really neat and unusual experience. Plus, we peeked in the show and it didn't look that great. I'd still like to see ROL at least once though.

 

[Raegansmommy]

What time does this normally start? We did not stay late enough at AK when we went in December.

 

[graphite1326]

[QUOTE="
Now... going on Everest at night is another story. That was incredible! Felt like a new experience! If you decide to do Rivers of Light and Everest right after, you may want to quickly jump in line because the queue will fill up fast.

That's what we enjoyed on our trip last July - Everest over and over and a night time safari! While the crowd was in that Jungle Book show we had the whole area to ourselves! It was a really neat and unusual experience. Plus, we peeked in the show and it didn't look that great. I'd still like to see ROL at least once though.[/QUOTE]
GREAT IDEA! Thanks.