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

[rushtest4echo]

Heard some very disheartening news on this show tonight that I haven't had time to chase down, so I'm not stating this as fact BUT ... it appears as if RoL may be DOA. It may require a rethinking and new production in which case you may not be seeing it, or those DAK nights, for a long time.

This is unfortunate because your rumors tend to hold more water than your facts. Then again, the notion that the LPS system are to blame is simply comical from you and everyone else who knows nothing about the tech. If anyone remembers the Little Mermaid inspired precursor to Luminaria at DCA (never premiered obviously), you'll have your true answer as to why RoL is having difficulties. But please do carry on with the LPS "problems"...

 

[prfctlyximprct]

Spring 2017...

 

[ABQ]

Spring 2017...

A full year from its original scheduled premier. Mind boggling.

 

[Soarin' Over Pgh]

Spring 2017...

...well... the good news is we didn't miss it by a mere few days when our trips both ended.

Trying to find some positive in this.

 

[prfctlyximprct]

This thread always gets so angry. This thread breaks my heart.

 

[prfctlyximprct]

And BTW... it ain't dead.

 

[TabulaRasa]

Where was it confirmed that Spring 2017 is the opening? Did I miss something?

 

[Notes from Neverland]

And BTW... it ain't dead.

In all honesty, it's this sense of optimism and hope that keep me coming back to these boards. Disney and the new/rumored projects should be exciting moments. We may not all agree on what they're supposed to be, but it's still fun to make our best guesses and look forward to the future.

 

[prfctlyximprct]

Where was it confirmed that Spring 2017 is the opening? Did I miss something?

No where. Just something I've been told.

 

[GhostHost1000]

It may happen soon
It may happen later
It may not happen at all
It may all just be a bad dream

but I don't believe anything until it visibility happens....this is exhibit A for a magical Disney cluster like no other

My tag line that unfortunately applies to many threads: Welcome to the new Disney

 

[Cesar R M]

Given the main issue initially was the automated positioning system, are they going back to rethink the barges and add hidden drivers in each one? Or are they still against using tech staff in the show like that. Would be a shame to see this show completely scrapped but if more than half of it still won't work then back to the drawing board makes most sense.

Why the hell they didnt used laser positioning or light positioning systems in the water? (sort of a "pathway" below water)?.

 

[Luxe]

Even if it opens tomorrow it's doubtful it could ever live up to the hype and anticipation.

 

[prfctlyximprct]

Even if it opens tomorrow it's doubtful it could ever live up to the hype and anticipation.

I feel like all regular human beings have forgotten about this. It's only us crazies hanging on!!

 

[LukeS7]

I feel like all regular human beings have forgotten about this. It's only us crazies hanging on!!

Well, a month ago (heck, even a week ago), I wouldn't have considered myself crazy to think that this would be open for my trip in January, now, I'm not so sure lol

 

[GhostHost1000]

Even if it opens tomorrow it's doubtful it could ever live up to the hype and anticipation.

Even if it does open and it's a hit they still have the queuing / seating fiasco

 

[danlb_2000]

With the amount the have invested in the infrastructure for this I can't imagine that they won't eventually open some sort of night time show.

 

[GiveMeTheMusic]

This is unfortunate because your rumors tend to hold more water than your facts. Then again, the notion that the LPS system are to blame is simply comical from you and everyone else who knows nothing about the tech. If anyone remembers the Little Mermaid inspired precursor to Luminaria at DCA (never premiered obviously), you'll have your true answer as to why RoL is having difficulties. But please do carry on with the LPS "problems"...

As someone with no inside knowledge of ROL or the never-seen DCA Mermaid show, I'll bite. What do they have in common?

 

[ford91exploder]

With the amount the have invested in the infrastructure for this I can't imagine that they won't eventually open some sort of night time show.

You are assuming the 'Sunk Cost Fallacy', In short you have spent so much you HAVE to finish it, Frequently this is not the case sometimes you are better off financially by simply walking away.

 

[ford91exploder]

Why the hell they didnt used laser positioning or light positioning systems in the water? (sort of a "pathway" below water)?.

Because of 'Cargo Cult' engineering, I'm still guessing someone thought GPS was a good idea and ran with it because it's the 'Magic Positioning System in the Sky' and all the cop shows portray GPS as being able to find a needle in an infinity of haystacks 110% of the time.

The reality of course is GPS has limitations on where it will work reliably and for an example just take a handheld unit through the 'Tree of Life' area and watch how many times it loses lock and signal.

Please google 'Cargo Cult' They sprang up in the pacific islands after the end of WW II

 

[GhostHost1000]

With the amount the have invested in the infrastructure for this I can't imagine that they won't eventually open some sort of night time show.

The Animal Kingdoms Electric Jammin Jungle Parade?

Or maybe the Jungle Book barge cruise extravaganza?

How about freeze the lagoon and have Pandora on Ice?

Stitches Great Night Show?

Nighttime Cabana Rental Light show?