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

[Cesar R M]

From bioreconstruct on twitter:

String lighting above seating area with a hanging lantern.

dear god, those look ugly. as ugly as Fantasmic's towers. I hope they do not retract from the view.
Hopefully they will cover them partially or something (just like there is a Cell phone tower disguised as a tree near the property)

 

[Cesar R M]

Holy poop the theming on that control building is gorgeous!

Agree, with the other twitter pictures.. looks fanstastic!, it looks like a town with seats!

I guess if Disney wanted to copy the roman coliseum, they would have built a replica spot on.

 

[Wikkler]

I just realized that this show is opening on Animal Kingdom's 18th birthday.
Animal Kingdom has grown up.

 

[Castle Cake Apologist]

Did someone already post this YouTube video on the Rivers of Light? Looks amazing, I can't wait for the next time I get to the Animal Kingdom.

Man, this is really shaping up to be something truly spectacular. I'm honestly so excited for the direction that DAK is going lately.

 

[TTA94]

Idk if RoL dining packages will work the same as Fantasmic, but with Fantasmic dining packages once you make a reservation can it be canceled and refunded?

 

[ToTBellHop]

Idk if RoL dining packages will work the same as Fantasmic, but with Fantasmic dining packages once you make a reservation can it be canceled and refunded?

Yes, although only until 2 or 5 days out (I don't know which window they will select).

 

[TTA94]

@MansionButler84 you said the reservations miight open sometime this week? For previews to?

 

[ToTBellHop]

@MansionButler84 you said the reservations miight open sometime this week? For previews to?

That I don't know. Though I haven't really cared to ask because I find the whole concept of paying for a preview to be appalling. Sacrificing one's dignity for a few bucks...

 

[TTA94]

That I don't know. Though I haven't really cared to ask because I find the whole concept of paying for a preview to be appalling. Sacrificing one's dignity for a few bucks...

Oh I agree. I'm just concern FPs will be hard to come by for awhile, plus some might have the advantage of getting FPs before others 30 day out period... So having the previous might be nice for some APs and locals.

 

[cornandacobb]

Sorry, I did not read the entire thread.
Any guesses to what time the show will begin each evening. When is sundown?
Thanks!

 

[dstrawn9889]

Sorry, I did not read the entire thread.
Any guesses to what time the show will begin each evening. When is sundown?
Thanks!

Ummm- when the big ball of flaming death moves below the horizon? LOL, during DST sundown is b/t 7-8

 

[wdwmagic]

Sorry, I did not read the entire thread.
Any guesses to what time the show will begin each evening. When is sundown?
Thanks!

Sundown varies throughout the year. So expect 9pm and onwards during the summer months, and as early as 6pm in winter. Official times have not yet been released.

 

[Vacationeer]

Idk if RoL dining packages will work the same as Fantasmic, but with Fantasmic dining packages once you make a reservation can it be canceled and refunded?

Yes, I just cancelled a Hollywd & Vine Fantasmic package yesterday. Just had to hit "cancel" in the MDE, & I'll be refunded.
Didn't realize it was Disney Jr characters, so secured a Fantasmic FP+ instead and booked H&V for dinner. Don't wanna miss the show on our only nite in HS.

5 months ago, planned on hopping to Epcot after our Fri 4/8 day at AK. Made Illuminati Dessert Resv; and now I'm concerned there's a 2% chance WDW decides to soft open RoL that night. 1st world problems in a 3rd world themed park... but hoping they'll let me cancel Dessert Party if we find out RoL is open that day (which is exactly 2 weeks before Official Open).

It's tough to accurately plan Tour Plans with 180+ ADRs when we don't know exact park hours & events.

 

[dstrawn9889]

Ummm- when the big ball of flaming death moves below the horizon? LOL, during DST sundown is b/t 7-8

easier still... plan on it being around the same time as RoE...

 

[doctornick]

easier still... plan on it being around the same time as RoE...

But there is going to be multiple shows each night for RoL

 

[montyz81]

What is the projected opening day again?

 

[MagicHappens1971]

What is the projected opening day again?

The confirmed opening date is Earth day/AK's birthday, April 22nd.

 

[montyz81]

The confirmed opening date is Earth day/AK's birthday, April 22nd.

Cool, will be on the ground in AK on the 25th. I hope I can get a FP

 

[MagicHappens1971]

Cool, will be on the ground in AK on the 25th. I hope I can get a FP

Have fun! Although there has been no confirmation of if there will be FP or not.

 

[GiveMeTheMusic]

Have fun! Although there has been no confirmation of if there will be FP or not.

The Parks Blog confirmed that there will be FP+ for ROL, they just haven't released any details yet. Hopefully tomorrow.