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

[wdisney9000]

Are people defending Disney or are they saying they still like it more then Universal? That's the boat I am in at least, I don't agree with a lot they have done at the parks in recent years but still 10/10 times I would choose to go to any park in WDW then any at Universal.

There is nohing wrong with defending Disney. I still defend Disney. But I defend the Disney that was ran by better people that gave more power to creative minds. Those people created a destination that was so solid, that it will take more than a few years of horrible decision making and greed to ruin it. Is it 2018 yet?

 

[PorterRedkey]

You only needed minimal planning If you so desired up to just a few years ago.

Now it's forced if you want to enjoy what in the past could be decided almost on a whim.

You want to ride Space Mountain on an afternoon in August and not wait two hours? You have to make that choice now weeks - or months - in advance.

One of the selling points of the whole MyMagic mess was squeezing more capacity out of infrastructure without actually building new attractions to increase capacity.

It is a shame. Imagine what they could have done with the 1-2 billion dollars to increase capacity by actually building attractions! That was the original way they increased capacity. It is sad to wonder how different the parks could have been now and leading into the future.

 

[Pumbas Nakasak]

Are people defending Disney or are they saying they still like it more then Universal? That's the boat I am in at least, I don't agree with a lot they have done at the parks in recent years but still 10/10 times I would choose to go to any park in WDW then any at Universal.

well done you, those bonuses dont fund themselves

 

[ford91exploder]

It is a shame. Imagine what they could have done with the 1-2 billion dollars to increase capacity by actually building attractions! That was the original way they increased capacity. It is sad to wonder how different the parks could have been now and leading into the future.

Heck imagine what the 6.9 Billion they spent THIS YEAR ALONE on stock buybacks would have built attraction wise!!!

 

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[Brian Swan]

Thank you. Am I the only one who gets lost in Acronym-Land on these boards?

Once upon a time I did, but after a couple of months it becomes like a new language. But MRFF got me too. But "castle shows" are so far down on my list of things I try to keep track of, it doesn't surprise me...

 

[wdwmagic]

'The Jungle Book Alive with Magic' to end in early September

 

[prfctlyximprct]

'The Jungle Book Alive with Magic' to end in early September

THIS MAKES ME SUPER HAPPY.

 

[Den Carter]

'The Jungle Book Alive with Magic' to end in early September

Wow, so that's official. So pleased the other nighttime offerings are continuing. It gives me hope that they'll extend closing times beyond 7:30pm for my trip next month...

 

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[GhostHost1000]

so I wonder if the push is to get RoL up and running by the time MSEP leaves

 

[Horizons '83]

Heck imagine what the 6.9 Billion they spent THIS YEAR ALONE on stock buybacks would have built attraction wise!!!

You are a finance person are you? Buybacks are crucial, especially for a company like Disney. There is a very delicate balance between CapEx spend and buybacks.

 

[Jon81uk]

I'm still hopeful they can get Rivers of Light working by the time I arrive on Sept 23rd. Either way I hope the extend the hours further as 7:30pm is only just after sunset.

 

[Bolt]

I'm still hopeful they can get Rivers of Light working by the time I arrive on Sept 23rd. Either way I hope the extend the hours further as 7:30pm is only just after sunset.

ROL won't be running on Sept 23rd.

 

[TTA94]

ROL won't be running on Sept 23rd.

Ugh! So what's the target date now?

 

[deeevo]

This really doesn't mean thing. I mean they just took a parade away from us.

 

[Jon81uk]

ROL won't be running on Sept 23rd.

Let me guess, it will open October 10th, to co-incide with MSEP closing. Just after I leave

Considering the night entertainment at DAK is one of the major new offerings I was looking forward to as there isn't much else exciting and new at WDW even with a six year break between trips. Maybe I should have stuck to our original plan and waited another year so Avatar is open.

At least there is Diagon Alley and Kong at Universal.

 

[Nickels5]

I can understand MK and then Epcot and AK for some unique aspects that they each have but absolutely not DHS in its current state.

Anyway back to RoL.

I agree with Hollywood studios would be the exception.

 

[LuckyOswald]

Well I head down September 4th and the 6th was supposed to be our AK day. Wish ROL was gonna be open :/

 

[Tony the Tigger]

We'll be there from the 18th to the 21st, so will miss both shows LOL. But that's only one trip, we'll be back a few months later. Carry on!