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

[Magenta Panther]

It breaks my heart that Rivers of Light wasn't even mentioned. As much as I didn't want a spring 2017 opening, I'd rather that then this never seeing the light of day

Well, I'd rather they didn't rush it and end up with it breaking down at least once a day like Frozen Ever After. But still, what is going on with this show??!!!

 

[Magenta Panther]

They're going to ride the new trams in the parking lot!

Whee!

 

[JAMMYD778]

Once again, take with a grain of salt, and this is just the last of many timelines. Sporadic soft opens throughout slow season (no pattern) with official around Spring Break.

Out of interest, when is Spring Break at Disney? As a first time visitor from the UK, I'm hoping to visit late March-early April next year and after following this project for two years now, I'm seriously hoping this is open. Are my chances realistically looking good?

 

[GhostHost1000]

Hopefully those magically themed big lots cabana tents will help pay for RoL's mess

 

[Next Big Thing]

Out of interest, when is Spring Break at Disney? As a first time visitor from the UK, I'm hoping to visit late March-early April next year and after following this project for two years now, I'm seriously hoping this is open. Are my chances realistically looking good?

Spring break at Disney is generally regarded by cast members as a 6 week period from The first week of March all the way to the second week of April. Of course some weeks are busier than others (depending on the year and when Easter is), but schools are out for Spring break at all different times around the country, so normally it's always relatively busy during that period.

 

[officialtom]

Spring break at Disney is generally regarded by cast members as a 6 week period from The first week of March all the way to the second week of April. Of course some weeks are busier than others (depending on the year and when Easter is), but schools are out for Spring break at all different times around the country, so normally it's always relatively busy during that period.

Crowds are generally quite low the first week of March. It's one of our go-to weeks just for that reason. The second week onward is insane.

 

[Bob Harlem]

At this point, this sounds like the most realistic timeline. Thanks for the information

Next year was always the most likely date since around late July, anyone else who said sooner was just wishful thinking.

The optimistic side says possibly early spring break period (March), the pessimistic side is you'll never hear about the show officially again. (Leaning toward the latter)

 

[xdan0920]

Once again, take with a grain of salt, and this is just the last of many timelines. Sporadic soft opens throughout slow season (no pattern) with official around Spring Break.

Laugh my bleepin bleep off.

 

[TTA94]

So confused, I thought they had a preview for upper management last week and everything was looking good? Are we just assuming it's Spring now because nothing was meantioned during D23? Or has there actually been reports of further hiccups over the past week?

 

[wdwfan22]

During the Moana event tonight the blog meantioned they have two very exciting events planned for December but they couldn't provide any more details at this time... Can't help but wonder if this could have something to do with RoL!

Don't get your hopes up, because I'm pretty sure one of the events is a live stream and the other has to do with Rouge One.

 

[BriEcho3194]

Basically this is the timeframe for Rivers of Light as of right now: ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

 

[Magic Feather]

Basically this is the timeframe for Rivers of Light as of right now: ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

More or less. It changes more than the weather.

 

[JohnD]

I'd say the timeline is ∞ or beyond.

 

[21stamps]

Is this just a glitch?

 

[HauntedMansionFLA]

Is this just a glitch? View attachment 175919

What can you do in that area at night? Or what are you signed up for?

 

[LukeS7]

Is this just a glitch? View attachment 175919

I would hazard a guess and say that it's a glitch, the latest time listed when I go and check is 6:40pm

 

[21stamps]

What can you do in that area at night? Or what are you signed up for?

The Discovery Island Carnivale. It looks fun, definitely putting it in our plans!

 

[No Name]

I would hazard a guess and say that it's a glitch, the latest time listed when I go and check is 6:40pm

Are you on Decemeber 2nd?

That whole week has park activities scheduled with an implied closing time of 8:30 (Discovery Island Carnivale performs 20 minutes before park close), but the actual listed closing time is still 7:00. Something's gotta change before then in order for it to be consistent, or the Carnivale will be performing for the birds.

 

[LukeS7]

Are you on Decemeber 2nd?

That whole week has park activities scheduled with an implied closing time of 8:30 (Discovery Island Carnivale performs 20 minutes before park close), but the actual listed closing time is still 7:00. Something's gotta change before then in order for it to be consistent, or the Carnivale will be performing for the birds.

Yes, I am. I checked on desktop and now again through MDE and the latest time listed for Dec 2nd is 6:40pm. I have no times listed for the Carnivale after the 3rd. Either way, there's a glitch on one of our ends

 

[No Name]

Yes, I am. I checked on desktop and now again through MDE and the latest time listed for Dec 2nd is 6:40pm. I have no times listed for the Carnivale after the 3rd. Either way, there's a glitch on one of our ends

Well, actually there's no glitch, ours do match. My bad. I've been checking the calendar nightly, and was assuming they hadn't changed it since last night. But I assumed incorrectly, and my calendar now reads the same as yours.

Which means that, while they had strived to debut RoL the week after Thanksgiving, they will not be doing so. I'll keep checking the calendar every night or two for any new oddities that pop up.