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

[brb1006]

Well, Tangled is the animated version of the real life lantern festival that happens in Thailand.
This show is a reference to that festival, not to Tangled

I know it's not like Tangled I'm saying it reminds me of the scene.

 

[TTA94]

With the video Disney posted today I'm assuming that included a lot of early testing shots? The projections didn't seem very clear, and the color of the fountains didn't look as bright as WoC? Regardless it's sounding pretty awesome!

 

[WondersOfLife]

The concept for this show REALLY reminds me of Brother Bear! With the thing about the spirits of the animals would continue to live on in the skies and such.

 

[DABIGCHEEZ]

My favorite park will now be even better based on what I've seen in the teases of this show.

 

[culturenthrills]

A glitch on the MDE app revealed that there will be 3 showings per night. I imagine that the latest show would have to start fairly late.

I would imagine the last show will be at park close or possibly 15-30 minutes after.

 

[ToTBellHop]

I was lucky enough to attend a career fair presentation today by a project manager with WDI who works on Animal Kingdom, and he shared some Rivers of Life information.

He specifically said the theater was designed for 5,000 guests a show with the intention of 3 shows a night, with the intention of extending park hours to 11pm or later.

When he was talking about the physical elements of the show, he said that the lanterns on the water seen in the concept art are basically gps controlled mini boats that can be used to make patterns in the water, and that there would be approximately 150 of them in the show.

Also, he mentioned something about water screens and projections coming from moving boats, not just stationary barges. It seems to me that the shot of the bear running across the water in the youtube video could be one of these moving screens.

He seemed very excited about the show, as well as everything else happening to the park. His project is Avatar, so he mostly talked about that. All very cool.

Thanks. 5000 is the capacity I heard, too (think I mentioned that a few days back). 15,000 total capacity seems reasonable for the park.

 

[danlb_2000]

Thanks. 5000 is the capacity I heard, too (think I mentioned that a few daysback). 15,000 total capacity seems reasonable for the park.

Looks like my measurement were pretty close to accurate. Fantasmic has 7900 seats, so .5 acres (ROL) /.88 acres (Fantasmic)= .56, 7900 * .56 = 4424 seats.

 

[Rudyard Kipling]

April 22nd?! Booo! Disney couldn't have this ready for all the spring breakers?! Selfish, I know, but this sucks.

 

[Maerj]

Any thoughts on what time this show will start? I ask because we have dinner reservations at Boma at 6:15. If it starts later than that, that'll be fine, we can go back to the park.

 

[Goofnut1980]

I think you should give it a chance rather than make assumptions.

I'm trying not to assume. I just don't see anything new... my husband is sitting here yammering at me telling me all of these people are right.. its new.. so shut up and don't judge it until you see it... hahahaha

 

[Goofnut1980]

So they took three awesome things and combined them into an awesome hybrid mashup.

I know.. I know.. lol... the hubby is telling me to shut up until I see it! lol

 

[twebber55]

I was lucky enough to attend a career fair presentation today by a project manager with WDI who works on Animal Kingdom, and he shared some Rivers of Life information.

He specifically said the theater was designed for 5,000 guests a show with 3 shows a night, with the intention of extending park hours to 11pm or later.

When he was talking about the physical elements of the show, he said that the lanterns on the water seen in the concept art are basically gps controlled mini boats that can be used to make patterns in the water, and that there would be approximately 150 of them in the show.

Also, he mentioned something about water screens and projections coming from moving boats, not just stationary barges. It seems to me that the shot of the bear running across the water in the youtube video could be one of these moving screens.

He seemed very excited about the show, as well as everything else happening to the park. His project is Avatar, so he mostly talked about that. All very cool.

any word on avatar that you can share

 

[bjm72385]

any word on avatar that you can share

You beat me to it, I was about to ask the same thing lol

 

[disneyfan6]

Is the concept of the Tree Of Life 'Glowing" still happening??

 

[MagicHappens1971]

Is the concept of the Tree Of Life 'Glowing" still happening??

Yes. https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/attractions/animal-kingdom/animal-kingdom-night/
It's called Nighttime Awakenings
"After the sun sets, animal spirits within the great tree come alive and reveal themselves in mesmerizing color and light.
During the evening hours, pay special attention to the Tree of Life at the center of Disney’s Animal Kingdom park. At various times, flickering fireflies magically appear and awaken the wondrous animals spirits carved into the tree’s towering trunk—bringing to light a stunning visual extravaganza swarming with vivid color and animated imagery.
Witness a graceful young doe embark on a thrilling cross-country journey. Behold love blossoming between 2 hummingbirds. See a spry fox spreading gifts of love among the denizens of a wintry forest. A feast for the eyes, each approximately 3-minute-long revelation celebrates the eternal balance and harmony that exists in all living things, big or small, and is sure to inspire and delight the entire family, big and small."

 

[TTA94]

I am loving the direction Disney took for RoL and the ToL show! No Disney characters and all about nature and animals!

 

[Miss Heinous]

April 22nd?! Booo! Disney couldn't have this ready for all the spring breakers?! Selfish, I know, but this sucks.

Oh no, how unfortunate for all of the horrid teenagers that flood the parks.

 

[Matt_Black]

Oh no, how unfortunate for all of the horrid teenagers that flood the parks.

Every generation says the same thing about the following generation. If everyone was progressively worse than their forebearers, I'm pretty sure we'd be living in a Mad Max style dystopia right now.

 

[Miss Heinous]

Every generation says the same thing about the following generation. If everyone was progressively worse than their forebearers, I'm pretty sure we'd be living in a Mad Max style dystopia right now.

Oh no hunny teenagers are bad regardless of generation.

 

[ToTBellHop]

Oh no hunny teenagers are bad regardless of generation.

You are mistaking Walt Disney World for Six Flags. WDW is flooded with families during Spring Break. Some have teenaged children but it's not overrun.

I'm sure you'll disagree with me and belittlingly call me hunny before you lecture me. And...go!