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

[prfctlyximprct]

The Talk = just him.

Guess the talk was right

 

[LuvtheGoof]

It's probably an apt description though. Illuminations is my favorite show, but given how well they do projection mapping on larger surfaces, the Earth globe isn't as impressive any more.

Also, in a press release today, Disney official said 2017 for Rivers of Light, no season was given.

http://wdwnews.com/releases/2016/12...ditions-openings-at-walt-disney-world-resort/

So where on any official Disney site can this press release be found? I can find it nowhere.

 

[LuvtheGoof]

This is off-topic, but when they mention the restaurants opening at DS next year, it's very interesting to me that they make no mention of The Edison.

You do know that wdwnews is NOT an official Disney site, right? They report rumours and such just like everyone else to get clicks.

 

[Next Big Thing]

You do know that wdwnews is NOT an official Disney site, right? They report rumours and such just like everyone else to get clicks.

wdwnews is actually THE official news for WDW.

It's unlinkable site run by Tom Corless that ends with "News Today" that you are thinking of.

 

[LuvtheGoof]

wdwnews is actually THE official news for WDW.

It's unlinkable site run by Tom Corless that ends with "News Today" that you are thinking of.

Thank you. Learn something new every day.

And yes, that is what I was thinking of.

 

[Cesar R M]

Rumor's are true. Just posted on FB, Bob is definietly down in the swamps this week.

that poor kid looks like she was drugged so she could accept a photo with bob.

 

[ford91exploder]

Because of the previews I am still thinking an early 2017 opening rather than Summer 2017. Why preview something that is potentially 6 months away from opening.

To reassure investors that the show will happen. Sometime

 

[Cesar R M]

No. We should all realize Disney is aware it isn't hitting the mark yet and working to get it there.

it seems that most people just want fire or something that explodes to make it "noteworthy'

 

[Bocabear]

I say they start from scratch and install a WOC fountain platform. Had they went that route RoL would have been open last Spring and had more "wow" moments...

Wouldn't that fountain equipment require pretty pristine water to run withou lots of fountain failures? The waterways at Animal Kingdom are a lot more natural and full of junk...unlike Paradise Bay...

 

[WDWResort]

Well this is a damn shame..

 

[EpcotCenter82]

Good lord, 18 months? I'm sure this forum was self imploding

Test Track was scheduled to open in May 1997 but didn't officially open until March 17, 1999. There were previews beginning on 12/19/1998.

 

[LukeS7]

Test Track was scheduled to open in May 2007 but didn't officially open until March 17, 1999. There were previews beginning on 12/19/1998.

Gonna go ahead and assume that first number was supposed to be "1997" and not 2007

 

[HauntedMansionFLA]

Because of the previews I am still thinking an early 2017 opening rather than Summer 2017. Why preview something that is potentially 6 months away from opening.

I was at DAK this past Monday and two older cast members said January 2017. Previews are on going for cage members. I know, it's just about as good as hearing something from the bus driver. No testing was going on at all Monday. The area is beautiful. They really hit it out of the park theme wise. Seating will be interesting. It might be smart to make sure you get the show right and open it with Avatar to spread out the crowds. I was bummed about missing out on the shows debut.

 

[HauntedMansionFLA]

To reassure investors that the show will happen. Sometime

It could always be December 31, 2017 and it wouldn't be false advertising.

 

[RSoxNo1]

Because of the previews I am still thinking an early 2017 opening rather than Summer 2017. Why preview something that is potentially 6 months away from opening.

They're previewing it for cast members not guests. The Jim Hill report was that Iger didn't think it was strong enough for guests, but they can still run shows with an audience and tweak things.

 

[RSoxNo1]

You do know that wdwnews is NOT an official Disney site, right? They report rumours and such just like everyone else to get clicks.

So where on any official Disney site can this press release be found? I can find it nowhere.

You quoted it... WDWNews.com is official.

 

[LuvtheGoof]

You quoted it... WDWNews.com is official.

Yup, I was schooled. Thanks.

 

[trampdog]

I was at DAK this past Monday and two older cast members said January 2017. Previews are on going for cage members.

That's a good idea. Lets turn the area into a wrestling arena with cage matches. No tech involved, cheaper, and may even be more entertaining.

 

[Bolt]

Guess the talk was right

I didn't realize they said the show moved to Summer opening - thanks for confirming that for me.

 

[Rinx]

I'm gonna go ahead and edit the release to what they really meant to say:

Rivers of Light – Coming, maybe in 2017 but who knows, this powerful theatrical production takes Disney’s Animal Kingdom guests on a magnificent emotional journey – a visual mix of water, fire, nature and light choreographed to an original musical score. Continuing the park’s transformation from a day-into-nighttime experience, the amazing after-dark show on the banks of Discovery River celebrates the majesty of nature and the connection between animals and humans in the world. With innovative and never-before-seen technology, Rivers of Light will be unlike any other production ever staged at Walt Disney World Resort.