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

[ToTBellHop]

Nope.

But given the choice of seeing RoL or spending a wonderful evening at V&As, it's a no-brainer.

. For some. Personally, I'd be at the new nighttime spectacular. To each his own.

 

[Next Big Thing]

. For some. Personally, I'd be at the new nighttime spectacular. To each his own.

Maybe my view is just different seeing as i'm local and can go to the parks whenever I want.

 

[flynnibus]

Does anybody know if/when they might have soft showings? Will they be announced ahead of time?

Given its wdw... Anything like that would probably be a blogger meetup thing... Or press event.

 

[flynnibus]

Given the tidbits so far about timing, etc... I keeping my expectations low... Very low

The way they keep talking like its this emotional journey you will feel, about your family, etc... Just makes me think of the globe section during illuminations.... Yuk

 

[mm52200]

So, yes it is great they are doing something new. But to play devils advocate, it looks like Illumuniations, World of Color and Fantasmic had a baby. Its a clip show on water. I won't be rushing to see it while we are there 5/5-5/11.

Clip show of what? There are no Disneh films being used in this except some DisneyNature clips. This is a show with a really cool sounding original story. How dare Disney use all of their technology and experience from other nighttime shows and combine them all in one.

 

[Wikkler]

Who said April 22 then

No clue.

 

[wdwmagic]

Some info on the composers - The music of Rivers of Light

 

[wdwmagic]

Does anybody know if/when they might have soft showings? Will they be announced ahead of time?

It would seem likely. Soft openings can be completely unannounced, invite only, leaked beforehand, cast member only, and so on. It varies from project to project. We have not had any reliable word on this yet.

 

[dreamscometrue]

Where did this talk of charging for this show come from? Like all other night time shows, I assume it's included with park admission. Can any reliable person confirm please?

 

[Timothy_Q]

This must be Disney's real-life version of the see the light scene from Tangled but with Asian lanterns.

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

 

[Wikkler]

Where did this talk of charging for this show come from?

For one night in April, there's supposed to be a paid preview of the show before the official show goes live. One pessimistic forum member has griped about the show being paid to watch, but his opinions generally aren't taken seriously.

 

[GiveMeTheMusic]

Where did this talk of charging for this show come from? Like all other night time shows, I assume it's included with park admission. Can any reliable person confirm please?

It was one poster speculating. This show is not a separate ticket event. It will happen during regular park hours.

 

[dreamscometrue]

For one night in April, there's supposed to be a paid preview of the show before the official show goes live. One pessimistic forum member has griped about the show being paid to watch, but his opinions generally aren't taken seriously.

Thanks. I think that member is probably one of only two that I have 'ignored'. Now, it makes sense.

 

[wdwmagic]

Where did this talk of charging for this show come from? Like all other night time shows, I assume it's included with park admission. Can any reliable person confirm please?

It is included with park admission, just like Wishes, IllumiNations or Fantasmic!

There may well be some dinner package events, like at Fant or Wishes.

 

[MaxW]

There will be a press event for the show on the 18th

 

[MichWolv]

Where did this talk of charging for this show come from?

To use a context-relevant quip, The Twilight Zone.

 

[TTA94]

I'm curious what the length of this show will be.

 

[djkidkaz]

Some info on the composers - The music of Rivers of Light

Thanks for the information. I clicked on your link expecting to hear a sample of the music Oh well, I can wait a little longer.

 

[Wikkler]

I wonder how the seating copacity will be compared to Fantasmic?

 

[glvsav37]

So, yes it is great they are doing something new. But to play devils advocate, it looks like Illumuniations, World of Color and Fantasmic had a baby. Its a clip show on water. I won't be rushing to see it while we are there 5/5-5/11.

Seriously!! I mean thats how I feel about Broadway....i mean its just singing, dancing and a story. Can't they do better then that? Am I right???