I hope a lot of people will feel the same.
It will give them a chance to work what ever bugs appear when they try to load and unload the theater without a capacity crowd.
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New nighttime show 'Rivers of Light' confirmed to be coming to Disney's Animal Kingdom
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It will give them a chance to work what ever bugs appear when they try to load and unload the theater without a capacity crowd.
ToTBellHop
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Oh I get it completely. I'm impressed that they are doing this to get the park open into the evening. It's a classy way to deal with unforeseen delays and should put the rumor that the delay was a budget cut to bed.
This is FAR better than the short-lived rumor that Jungle Book was being added to RoL.
danlb_2000
Premium Member
They did think of it, Illuminations has had fountains on barges since long before World of Color.
ford91exploder
Resident Curmudgeon
Gods I hope your are correct in that asessment, AK NEEDS THIS SHOW!!!
ford91exploder
Resident Curmudgeon
Good point - the load/unload is going to have it's own challenges
ParksAndPixels
Well-Known Member
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Like & Hate this! Lol
ford91exploder
Resident Curmudgeon
I hate writing it, It's just that over the past 10 years or so TWDC has become the poster child for what's wrong with American corporate behavior and dysfunctional corporate culture. For crying out loud Disney's actions now would make Gordon Gekko blush.
Flynnwriter
Well-Known Member
Um... It's almost summer... Crowds, eager to see river of light and they are rushing a jungle book filler projection show?! Come on Disney, work testing into your schedule and make your announced opening dates. Many families have spent time and money around your new shows and attractions. Put double shifts on it-if you wanted to get it done there's a way.
FigmentForver96
Well-Known Member
I am sorry, but they I truly hope nobody would plan and pay for an entire trip around given opening dates. Anything could go wrong, and that goes for any company.
KLinder7
Well-Known Member
You are right, that's the golden rule around here. Never plan a trip assuming something new will be open. Will just be icing on the cake if they happen to be open.
RMichael21
Well-Known Member
So I'm assuming Rivers of Light won't be open in time for a late July trip? Man, this stinks. Oh well, I guess its just another reason to come back.
It may be, at this time I think anything is just speculation.
Maybe they just need extra time to figure out how to market this as an upcharge event ? 
No, that was already set. This is all about tech issues.Maybe they just need extra time to figure out how to market this as an upcharge event ?
Soarin' Over Pgh
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NORMALLY i would agree with both of the above posters, however... when you have chosen a date FAR in advance because you know RoL, Maelstrom redo, and late nights at AK are planned for the spring... when suddenly your vacation in the AUTUMN may miss one of the major "new things" on your to do list, you really can't fault the person and say "well don't book a vacation around it".
Some people have vacations booked further out because of it (crazy folks like me. HI!!!), and are now learning they may or may not see the new show.
prfctlyximprct
Well-Known Member
I love the idea of rivers of light. I truly hope it comes to fruition. The concept of celebrating animals and nature, sans Disney characters, just seemed so magical. I hope that they can figure out whatever issues they are having and truly open this show the way it was intended. 