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

[bjm72385]

They're spotlights for the show, I believe. The domes are for protection from weather.

They were all wrapped in bubble wrap still so I couldn't tell for sure but figured that's what it was.

 

[danlb_2000]

New video that came out yesterday on youtube, seems to confirm fountains.

Cool video, although there was never any doubt there would be fountains.

 

[RSoxNo1]

New video that came out yesterday on youtube, seems to confirm fountains.

That's just a guy filling the Discovery River.

 

[cjkeating]

New video that came out yesterday on youtube, seems to confirm fountains.

Interesting that the fountain is land based as opposed to being on a float.

 

[Cesar R M]

they could be

Interesting that the fountain is land based as opposed to being on a float.

there could be more.
they could also just be testing the water pressure for the floats?

 

[theRIOT]

Oh indeed, it's not a bad ride.

I've never seen the thing move in person btw. It's been broken now for 9 years.

I've seen it a few times.
It's pretty impressive. I would duck each time and I knew it was coming.

 

[WDWtraveler]

Photo update as of Wednesday, Dec. 23. The protective covers on the globes have been removed from the shore lights at Rivers of Light.

Photo update of the seating areas. The wall behind the seating area is showing final texture and color treatments.

 

[dstrawn9889]

wow those globe lenses are going to attract attention to the fixture itself... and diffuse the beam a bit as well

 

[cjkeating]

I so hope this show is amazing... I feel like it is going to be the most understated of the Disney night time shows but I hope it can pull off some 'wow' moments and be really emotionally engaging.

 

[disme8]

wow those globe lenses are going to attract attention to the fixture itself... and diffuse the beam a bit as well

They look fine at Fantasmic.

 

[marni1971]

wow those globe lenses are going to attract attention to the fixture itself... and diffuse the beam a bit as well

Not really. They're standard issue.

 

[Cesar R M]

wow those globe lenses are going to attract attention to the fixture itself... and diffuse the beam a bit as well

what if they actually "open" during operation?
like having a small hole right where the beam will be.

 

[marni1971]

what if they actually "open" during operation?
like having a small hole right where the beam will be.

They don't and don't need to.

 

[ParksAndPixels]

what if they actually "open" during operation?
like having a small hole right where the beam will be.

The same covers are used worldwide. They're specifically designed for this purpose. They keep moisture off the fixtures and allow heat to vent. They can't have a hole for the beam because they're moving lights. The globes would have to come off every fixture than be recovered anytime there is a potential weather threat. But being so close to a body of water would create issues long term

 

[danlb_2000]

The same covers are used worldwide. They're specifically designed for this purpose. They keep moisture off the fixtures and allow heat to vent. They can't have a hole for the beam because they're moving lights. The globes would have to come off every fixture than be recovered anytime there is a potential weather threat. But being so close to a body of water would create issues long term

Yep, Fantasmic uses these...

and so does World of Color

 

[cbconglom]

They don't and don't need to.

Thanks! Think this will be open by May 9th?

 

[marni1971]

Thanks! Think this will be open by May 9th?

Probably, but don't quote me nor book around that!

 

[cbconglom]

Probably, but don't quote me nor book around that!

Nope too late, taking it as gospel. booked for May 9th now.

Thanks!!!

 

[Cesar R M]

The same covers are used worldwide. They're specifically designed for this purpose. They keep moisture off the fixtures and allow heat to vent. They can't have a hole for the beam because they're moving lights. The globes would have to come off every fixture than be recovered anytime there is a potential weather threat. But being so close to a body of water would create issues long term

I see!
I didn't noticed much of them as I was more busy watching the shows.

 

[PREMiERdrum]

Yep, Fantasmic uses these...
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and so does World of Color

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As standard as they get.

As for the earlier complaint about interference with the fixture.. We were always told to plan for no more than 2-5% intensity loss due to the slight refocusing that happens through the domes. Granted this was while I was in college 10-ish years ago, but I'd guess it still holds true.