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

[HauntedMansionFLA]

I'm hoping Star Wars fireworks are still there come November as well! I feel like everything is closing!

Rogue One opens in mid-December, they should be still going.

 

[Lunair]

I know this isnt exactly ROL related, but Divine was out again this morning at AK. Cool to finally see her out again.

 

[FarFromHome]

Well this gives me hope for November

Disney updated their hours on AK a couple weeks ago. Instead of closing at 5 pm, its now 6 pm. I think sunset around that time will be about 5:30 pm, so that might give them time for 1 RoL show.

 

[HauntedMansionFLA]

Hours are now extended through to the end of September.
http://www.wdwmagic.com/calendar.htm

Thanks for keeping us updated. A lot of us are getting a little antsy. Right @prfctlyximprct !

 

[prfctlyximprct]

Thanks for keeping us updated. A lot of us are getting a little antsy. Right @prfctlyximprct !

Have you noticed?!?haha I better get off these forums!

 

[articos]

I'm hoping Star Wars fireworks are still there come November as well! I feel like everything is closing!

You'll be ok.

 

[marni1971]

We really need the FUD to stop around here. Too many newcomers start to believe this crap, and it's a total lie.

Crap or opinon?

Lie to who? You?

That's opinion.

 

[jakeman]

Crap or opinon?

Lie to who? You?

That's opinion.

With all due respect, availability of fastpasses isn't an opinion and it's been proven over and over that day of fastpasses for major attractions are routinely available at all times of the day. So the opinion that advance planning for major attractions is required weeks or months in advanced isn't supported by facts.

For example, Space Mountain is available today.

 

[Mike S]

With all due respect, availability of fastpasses isn't an opinion and it's been proven over and over that day of fastpasses for major attractions are routinely available at all times of the day. So the opinion that advance planning for major attractions is required weeks or months in advanced isn't supported by facts.

For example, Space Mountain is available today.

For how many people and at what times today?

 

[marni1971]

With all due respect, availability of fastpasses isn't an opinion and it's been proven over and over that day of fastpasses for major attractions are routinely available at all times of the day. So the opinion that advance planning for major attractions is required weeks or months in advanced isn't supported by facts.

For example, Space Mountain is available today.

If I can get FPs for Mine Train this year for the first time then I'll take it back.

If I have to queue in standby at Mansion when it shouldn't have FP then I won't.

 

[Mike S]

I can get 5 fast passes tonight at 9:10 or 10:35 or 11 for Space Mountain

And for a family of 5 going for the first time those times could very well conflict with other plans like dinner, fireworks, being too late, etc. bringing in the need to plan ahead.

For us here on this forum who have been countless times it's not a problem to skip things occasionally.

 

[jakeman]

For how many people and at what times today?

Three for 8:00 p.m. That's all I have tickets for.

If I can get FPs for Mine Train this year for the first time then I'll take it back.

If I have to queue in standby at Mansion when it shouldn't have FP then I won't.

That doesn't seem like a rational conclusion.

And for a family of 5 going for the first time those times could very well conflict with other plans like dinner, fireworks, etc. bringing in the need to plan ahead.

For us here on this forum who have been countless times it's not a problem to skip things occasionally.

Well, yes, but seriously...if a family goes on any vacation with no planning ahead, it's probably not going to go well. You're just moving the goal post from "not available" to "completely absolve a family's need to plan".

 

[marni1971]

That doesn't seem like a rational conclusion..

Sorry, you're right. I should have said if I'm forced to stand in an artificially inflated standby line at a ride that shouldn't have Fastpass.

 

[jakeman]

Sorry, you're right. I should have said if I'm forced to stand in an artificially inflated standby line at a ride that shouldn't have Fastpass.

Fair enough.

 

[Biff215]

Yep, that is one of the biggest lies that has been fed constantly on this forum since FP+ arrived. I have NEVER had trouble getting a spot for any of the major rides a few days out. Another lie too is that you MUST book dining 180 days, also not true since I've booked dining a few days out also. There is still flexibility with a WDW vacation, despite the rhetoric on here

Largely depends on when you go. If the parks are busy, there's not much available same day. MK's saving grace is a ton of FP options, but offering guests Tea Cups or Ariel isn't actually helpful.

Also depends a lot on how flexible you can be. Dining reservations, other FP, and kids' bedtimes often prevent you from taking advantage of what is left.

TSMM was the exception to all this during our July trip, as we scored multiple FP on both of our days at DHS, even as late as 5:00. Epcot never had anything useful same day, and AK was similar.

Dining was a bit more flexible, but I attribute this more to the credit card requirement and the higher prices particularly at signature restaurants.

 

[RSoxNo1]

AK hours extended until 9 PM most nights in September, that's a welcome sign.

 

[rioriz]

Ugh FP+ debates still.....Tale as old as Time

 

[prfctlyximprct]

You'll be ok.

Thank you so much! Now if only Star Wars and ROL were there.. a girl can dream haha

 

[HauntedMansionFLA]

Yep, that is one of the biggest lies that has been fed constantly on this forum since FP+ arrived. I have NEVER had trouble getting a spot for any of the major rides a few days out. Another lie too is that you MUST book dining 180 days, also not true since I've booked dining a few days out also. There is still flexibility with a WDW vacation, despite the rhetoric on here

That's good to know. This December will be my first encounter with the new FastPass system. I'm glad that there will be passes available when my window of opportunity. I assume Frozen and The Mine Train are the hottest FastPasses ôut there.

 

[VJ]

It's not going anywhere. There was no meeting, there was no announcement that its ending. I know performers from both MSEP and PTN and they just laugh at these rumors. MSEP is staying at WDW and PTN is going seasonal at Disneyland.

Awkward...