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

[mikeh]

To me, they don't seem like seating areas. The rock walls almost look like walls you lean on when you have to stand for a while. Thoughts?

Here's a pretty good look from Wednesday.

 

[twebber55]

Here's a pretty good look from Wednesday.

definitely seating areas to me

 

[Cesar R M]

Here's a pretty good look from Wednesday.

hmm, probably setting up electrical stuff before pouring concrete on the spaces?

 

[WDWtraveler]

Photo update as of Wednesday, Oct. 21.

Behind one of the dining pavilions at Flame Tree Barbecue, the concrete structure with the flat top now has a faux stone façade. The rock work is largely completed around the show infrastructure at this location.

 

[Megbutnotmegan]

This is just my guess so take this with a grain of salt: April 22nd, 2016.

I really hope you are right! Without having seen this post I planned the 22nd to be our AK day when I booked our ADRs for April this week. I also didn't realize it was earth day but I'm excited about that too!

 

[disney4life2008]

I just hope its as good of not better than world of color ay disneyland. However, the new world of color is tragic! They should have left it alone for the anniversary.

 

[alissafalco]

I just hope its as good of not better than world of color ay disneyland. However, the new world of color is tragic! They should have left it alone for the anniversary.

Tragic? Lol really?

 

[prfctlyximprct]

Please don't make me stand! I do enough of that in the Workd Showcase, trying to concentrate on foreign countries when all I can really think about is how tired my legs are. Call me what you will, but until adult strollers are acceptable, give me a chair!

 

[Jwhee]

I just hope its as good of not better than world of color ay disneyland. However, the new world of color is tragic! They should have left it alone for the anniversary.

I find the new WOC to be far better than the old one.

 

[FigmentForver96]

I find the new WOC to be far better than the old one.

You def be in the minority

 

[disney4life2008]

Tragic? Lol really?

I find the new WOC to be far better than the old one.

Yes. I am not a big fan of the neil patrick haris dialogue. The show itself is likely fine. But the original world of color was beyond exceptional. Of course i do not like change when it comes to shows i still have a strong distaste for spaceship earth and its been years now.

 

[AmUK]

Really excited by this show.

 

[YodaMan]

Sorry if this was posted. Casting notice for the show:

Disney Creative Entertainment is seeking CONTEMPORARY and BOLLYWOOD-STYLE dancers for featured roles in a new offering at the Walt Disney World® Resort, near Orlando, FL. These silent narrators orchestrate all the action to convey the spirit of an ancient and timeless celebration. Choreographed by Ulka Simone Mohanty.

"Rivers of Light," the new immersive nighttime experience coming to Disney's Animal Kingdom in spring 2016, will combine live performances with beautiful floating lanterns, water screens and grand theatrical imagery, in a celebration of animals and nature. The event begins with the arrival of a pair of Shamans, two complimentary forces who come to the river bearing gifts of light. Along with their Acolytes, or assistants, the Shamans set out from the shore on elaborate lantern vessels, engaging in a dramatic dance of water and light to summon the animal spirits.

 

[slipperalwaysfits]

Ohhh, thanks for the casting notice! So exciting about what the show could be! I, too am hoping the seating is decent. Just because when you're running around all day, it's nice to take a break and sit!

 

[RayTheFirefly]

So excited for this!

 

[Admiral01]

I took these last Saturday (October 17). Not much to them, but I poked my phone through the construction wall and clicked what I could.

And then one from the bridge.

 

[Uncle Lupe]

Sounds neat. I wonder is this going to be an all new score or just Circle of Life Disney song mashup.

 

[note2001]

Sounds neat. I wonder is this going to be an all new score or just Circle of Life Disney song mashup.

Hoping for an amazing new score with some Disney instrumental pieces overlaid into it but not overpowering it. Love that there will be minimal verbal narration.

 

[bjm72385]

http://www.orlandoparksnews.com/2015/10/animal-kingdom-update-huge-floating.html

Found this earlier. These new pictures show quite a bit of progress.

 

[ChristianG]

Thank god they added foliage to the island. Without it the island looked unnatural and I was a little worried that it was going to be the final product.