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

[Soarin' Over Pgh]

Still not opening in April. Still having serious issues. Internally, the target is July 4th. But, that's a hopeful guess. They won't really know until they are quite close to opening and have all of the bugs worked out. They are not quite close to opening as there is a bug infestation.

At least we know that after 60 years, Disney has perfected the construction of bleachers.

Holy carp, July 4th?!

Do you have any idea what the issues are- is it GPS/guidance?

 

[EPCOTServo21]

How do you know that the goal is July 4th now?

Thanks

 

[note2001]

Still not opening in April. Still having serious issues. Internally, the target is July 4th. But, that's a hopeful guess. They won't really know until they are quite close to opening and have all of the bugs worked out. They are not quite close to opening as there is a bug infestation.

Bug infestation as in software bugs, or are there also physical gonna-climb-up-your-leg bugs?

 

[GhostHost1000]

Still not opening in April. Still having serious issues. Internally, the target is July 4th. But, that's a hopeful guess. They won't really know until they are quite close to opening and have all of the bugs worked out. They are not quite close to opening as there is a bug infestation.

At least we know that after 60 years, Disney has perfected the construction of bleachers.

HOLY #### 3 more months after they were 2 weeks away from previewing?!?! - heads should roll - think of the money this will be costing them not having the park open late as well.

This is unbelievably ridiculous

Frozen and RoL...all big this year... complete disasters as this point in time...and you just know Uni is loving all of this

 

[Next Big Thing]

New photos from BlogMickey... theming is incredibly good. http://blogmickey.com/2016/04/walls-around-asia-side-rivers-light-seating-area/

 

[ABQ]

Certainly some great theming on the Asia side, is the Dino/theatre in the Wild side just a boring green gate?

 

[Soarin' Over Pgh]

New photos from BlogMickey... theming is incredibly good. http://blogmickey.com/2016/04/walls-around-asia-side-rivers-light-seating-area/

Very nice. I love the prayer flags.

 

[Andrew C]

New photos from BlogMickey... theming is incredibly good. http://blogmickey.com/2016/04/walls-around-asia-side-rivers-light-seating-area/

nice! Looks like they went all out!

 

[Next Big Thing]

The attention to detail on the Asia side makes it all look like it's been there for years. They did a great job in that aspect.

 

[Mike S]

Still not opening in April. Still having serious issues. Internally, the target is July 4th. But, that's a hopeful guess. They won't really know until they are quite close to opening and have all of the bugs worked out. They are not quite close to opening as there is a bug infestation.

At least we know that after 60 years, Disney has perfected the construction of bleachers.

July 4th to open a brand new night show? Seriously? Are they that out of touch or just plain stupid?

The premiere will be one huge cluster.

 

[TTA94]

July 4th must be the worst case... I hope.

 

[peter11435]

July 4th to open a brand new night show? Seriously? Are they that out of touch or just plain stupid?

The premiere will be one huge cluster.

I doubt the plan is to premiere the show on July 4th. More like a strong desire to have it open in time for the July 4th peak crowds.

 

[ToTBellHop]

Bug infestation as in software bugs, or are there also physical gonna-climb-up-your-leg bugs?

Software. I was trying (and failing) to be punny.

 

[Andrew C]

Software. I was trying (and failing) to be punny.

I got it if it makes you feel any better.

 

[ToTBellHop]

I doubt the plan is to premiere the show on July 4th. More like a strong desire to have it open in time for the July 4th peak crowds.

Yes. Like "if you can't get this up by the crowded holiday weekend, heads will roll."

Of course, they originally wanted March...

 

[Mike S]

I doubt the plan is to premiere the show on July 4th. More like a strong desire to have it open in time for the July 4th peak crowds.

Yes. Like "if you can't get this up by the crowded holiday weekend, heads will roll."

Of course, they originally wanted March...

Ok that makes more sense.

 

[bjm72385]

Seeing that the FP touch points are located outside the main entrances on the Asia side, I can't help but wonder if that entire side will be FP+ only. I can't see how they would be able to monitor who goes where past the touch points if the theory that the lower nicer seating was the FP+ seating. I know it might not go over well, but I guess it would make sense if that were the case because I would think the Dinoland side might would be able to handle standby line crowds better than the narrow Asia paths.

I'll be curious to see when the walls come down on the Dinoland side....

 

[peter11435]

Seeing that the FP touch points are located outside the main entrances on the Asia side, I can't help but wonder if that entire side will be FP+ only. I can't see how they would be able to monitor who goes where past the touch points if the theory that the lower nicer seating was the FP+ seating. I know it might not go over well, but I guess it would make sense if that were the case because I would think the Dinoland side might would be able to handle standby line crowds better than the narrow Asia paths.

I'll be curious to see when the walls come down on the Dinoland side....

I'm 99.9% sure there will be fastpass on both sides.

 

[jrhwdw]

I've often wondered how busy ROL would be on July 4th and NYE. Before 2016, everyone was at the other 3 parks on those nights.

 

[halltd]

Holy wow the Asia side looks insane! I was there on Sunday and the walls were still up. I need to make a trek back over there and try some Ye-Tea legendary refreshment!

I don't care how long the show takes to open now. If the show ends up being half as good as that theming, it'll be worth it!