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

[No Name]

An electrical permit was filed today for Rivers of Light. The work area seems to be within the lagoon.

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Rivers of Light - Electrical Work

Any guesses as to what this could be? I can't even begin to guess. Hopefully it means progress.

Maybe they're planning to have underwater tracks for the barges?

With the way they want the animal floats, flower fountains, boat, and maybe even the floating lanterns to be able to move, tracks really wouldn't work. They wouldn't allow one thing to cross the path of another.

Think of it like a trackless ride (such as Mystic Manor) vs. a ride with a track (such as The Many Adventures). The trackless ride allows for the vehicles to "dance" and cross each other's paths. The ride with a track, on the other hand, only allows the vehicles to go in a line and follow each other.

The problem is, they've nailed trackless tech for rides, but it seems that they're having trouble getting it to work for this show. I know it's somwhat different, but that's essentially the situation. Personally, I don't like the idea of solving the problem by installing tracks. They may be visible, and they'd definitely restrict the movement of the floating elements and make the show feel more "linear."

 

[ABQ]

With the way they want the animal floats, flower fountains, boat, and maybe even the floating lanterns to be able to move, tracks really wouldn't work. They wouldn't allow one thing to cross the path of another.

Think of it like a trackless ride (such as Mystic Manor) vs. a ride with a track (such as The Many Adventures). The trackless ride allows for the vehicles to "dance" and cross each other's paths. The ride with a track, on the other hand, only allows the vehicles to go in a line and follow each other.

Sadly, it would seem it currently is more like Luigi's Flying Tires than either Mystic Manor or Pooh, unable to be controlled.

 

[danlb_2000]

Any guess what it's for?

No idea.

 

[ford91exploder]

Magnetic guidelines if coded can allow vehicles to cross each others path unlike a 'hard' guide

 

[JohnD]

Long thread here. Anticipated start times? In my case, I'm wondering about early November.

 

[Cesar R M]

Video from the Mommy Blogger preview panel is up

I wonder, how many hits do mommy bloggers get?
I mean to host such presentation only to them?

Also, these costumes look fantastic, loved the part where they did show the photos of the actors and their full costume.

Because their little blogs attract new fans, not existing ones. Many of the websites Disney courts largely serve a demographic of stay-at-home-moms--a great place to look for new customers. I know because my wife is currently a stay-at-home-mom-blogger. Still waiting for Disney to invite us down, though lol.

I dont think they will attract new fans.
I mean. You do not attract anyone if your blog doesn't even have views.
I remember someone who was a blogger, who boasted of being invited everywhere by disney. And she barely had 200 views on her videos. Most of which were by curious wdwmagic visitors who wanted to see with their own eyes lol.

 

[Cesar R M]

Yeah....for the summer means until September...

speaking of september. I wonder if shows like ROL and Jungle Book will be completely canceled during rains.
or if the actors/boats/floats can handle a mid level rain.

 

[Cesar R M]

...Do yall think that RoL is so far behind it will be pushed back to next year, or heavily modified to get the nonworking affects... err, strobe lighted?

Starting to wonder whether we're be seeing the Jungle Book Ro-Lite or the actual RoL in November. :\

Plot twist, they will remove the yeti from the mountain and put it in a barge with full disco yeti.
Disney will announce it has a dance party!

 

[Cesar R M]

Any guesses as to what this could be? I can't even begin to guess. Hopefully it means progress.



With the way they want the animal floats, flower fountains, boat, and maybe even the floating lanterns to be able to move, tracks really wouldn't work. They wouldn't allow one thing to cross the path of another.

Think of it like a trackless ride (such as Mystic Manor) vs. a ride with a track (such as The Many Adventures). The trackless ride allows for the vehicles to "dance" and cross each other's paths. The ride with a track, on the other hand, only allows the vehicles to go in a line and follow each other.

The problem is, they've nailed trackless tech for rides, but it seems that they're having trouble getting it to work for this show. I know it's somwhat different, but that's essentially the situation. Personally, I don't like the idea of solving the problem by installing tracks. They may be visible, and they'd definitely restrict the movement of the floating elements and make the show feel more "linear."

What if the tracks had a robot arm. That allowed a wider circular motion than just right above the guiding track.
That would allow more maneuverability than just tracks.

 

[FigmentJedi]

speaking of september. I wonder if shows like ROL and Jungle Book will be completely canceled during rains.
or if the actors/boats/floats can handle a mid level rain.

Well they clearly took wind safety into account seeing that the panel video's revealed the heavy robes on the shamans are presumably just for the procession and they dress lighter when doing stuff on their boats.

 

[dstrawn9889]

No idea.

perhaps guide wires for the trackless tech... so the floats know where they are as does the DACS controlling the show

 

[cindy_k]

perhaps guide wires for the trackless tech... so the floats know where they are as does the DACS controlling the show

I'm thinking, a stationary sensor that the moving barges can ping against to know where they are.

 

[dstrawn9889]

would have to be at least three

 

[RSoxNo1]

Magnetic guidelines if coded can allow vehicles to cross each others path unlike a 'hard' guide

Just rode aquatopia yesterday and really enjoyed it. Even without the level of theming that's in Hunny Hunt, the lips movements are great and could add a lot to thus show.

 

[oceanbreeze77]

So how about that update "no later than mid-May??"

 

[Rteetz]

So how about that update "no later than mid-May??"

They said mid to late May. So technically they still have time.

 

[TTA94]

Is the target still July 4th?

 

[TTA94]

Well definatly not a good sign for RoL since JB dining packages can be booked through September...

 

[Lirael]

The Jungle Book scheduled up to September 5th has me curious. I'm wondering if they're being cautious in case RoL fails again or have by this point come to the conclusion they can't get RoL out this summer but haven't gotten round to admitting it to guests, or think they can at least get RoL out by September 6th, hence the date

 

[TTA94]

They seriously need to tell everyone something. I'm sure they know if they can or can not get the show ready this summer. If it's the fall then just tell us!

Honestly I feel there is other factors than just when RoL is ready.. I feel their also going by what time of year is better based on how well Jungle Book does, AKs attendance, etc.