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

[marni1971]

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

What is confirmed is this is now over 3 years since announcement.

Thats the same time we went from IllumiNations, through 25a, 25b, and 2000:RoE began.

 

[TTA94]

I guess we shouldn't freak out just yet about the 2017 time frame. RoL could possibly open in January.

Hopefully it opens With the lanterns and the rest of the effects!

 

[Andrew C]

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.

2017 wasn't vague enough for you or something?

 

[GhostHost1000]

What is confirmed is this is now over 3 years since announcement.

Thats the same time we went from IllumiNations, through 25a, 25b, and 2000:RoE began.

Disney cluster fudge

For sale at candy stores throughout the magical parks and resorts

 

[Magic Feather]

Ok, to be fair.

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

Nowhere is it confirmed for Summer, just 2017 in general

 

[Professortango1]

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.

Yep, my first trip to WDW was August 97 to riding the brand new ride they kept pimping on Disney channel as being open. Nope. At least I got to see Alien Encounter.

 

[Bolt]

Ok, to be fair.

Nowhere is it confirmed for Summer, just 2017 in general

I was just being sassy.

 

[prfctlyximprct]

I was just being sassy.

It's okay I can take it. No amount of sass compares to the disappointment of no ROL

 

[Daveeeeed]

It's okay I can take it. No amount of sass compares to the disappointment of no ROL

I suppose, but it's better to get a stunning permanent show, than a great, but sort of an interim show, that could last for a few years.

 

[prfctlyximprct]

I suppose, but it's better to get a stunning permanent show, than a great, but sort of an interim show, that could last for a few years.

I do agree

 

[DavidS1234]

2017. Twenty freakin Seventeen. Take your time, whydontcha. Isnt the 7DMTC still "coming soon" after all these years?

...to be fair, that's in like 3 weeks. lol.

 

[monothingie]

Why open it during the Holiday season when the parks are packed, and training support CM for the show may be difficult. Besides the suckers are jamming the parks for their eggnog booths and sugar cookies anyway. Wait until the slow season, maybe boost some attendance numbers.

 

[DavidS1234]

Why open it during the Holiday season when the parks are packed, and training support CM for the show may be difficult. Besides the suckers are jamming the parks for their eggnog booths and sugar cookies anyway. Wait until the slow season, maybe boost some attendance numbers.

If it were my park, I'd want to get more people to come when the nightly rates are at $1000+, than when they're at half that.

 

[monothingie]

If it were my park, I'd want to get more people to come when the nightly rates are at $1000+, than when they're at half that.

Something tells me that they're not worried about NOT selling out the last two weeks of the year.

 

[Bob Harlem]

Guess the talk was right

It's been right since this past summer, anyone thinking earlier was just wishful thinking. Anyway, it gives them time to fix up a few issues.

 

[No Name]

Oh well, oh well. I can wait. It should be working reliably before they premiere it, can't have a float crash or a restart during the actual show.

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...

That would actually take far more work and be far more expensive than anything they've done for RoL, if even possible. The body of water in DAK actually has a dirt bottom and some depth to it, whereas the body of water in DCA does not. Oh, and if that were the route they went, we wouldn't have floats and boats and whatnot. And the viewing arrangement at DAK doesn't tailor well toward that kind of show.

I could go on. Even if it were feasible, I find it shameful that you'd want them to go that route.

 

[GhostHost1000]

I was just being sassy.

As long as its magical sass you're good

 

[flynnibus]

Damn. Comparing to SeaWorld is a really low blow.

Blue Horizons is one of the better park shows I've seen in awhile

 

[flynnibus]

Question regarding CM previews....

Are these focus group style shows? Is there a survey you all have to fill out after it ends?

If not...Then what's the purpose of CM previews?

Dress rehearsals... running the show isn't just about what happens on stage.. but people movement, load, unload, logistics, etc as well.

 

[jrhwdw]

More high praise for ROL tonight on twitter

Looks like it went well but then wdwnews.com!