OFFICIAL New Animal Kingdom Experiences UPDATE 5/28: Reports from first night in Post #2

[jillyh]

I'm going to have to rethink my AK strategy. No way I'm going to get my husband to AK without the promise of multiple rides on EE!

 

[Music City Mama]

I've read on a few different blogs that EE isn't expected to be running during the nighttime show because it will be too loud and distracting. I'm guessing that it will close (latest FP scheduled and closing the standby line) at least an hour to an hour and a half before the first show as they'll need time to clear the lines. I doubt they will keep the EE CM's hanging around for 2 or 3 hours to open up again after the last show (assuming the park would be open later than the end of the last show).

I could totally see this being the case. I'll bet it would be distracting. Also, I think they won't want that area clogged up. Makes no sense to promote these attractions "at dark" when one of the most popular ones won't even be able to be ridden in the dark. Boo! Was really looking forward to that. Of course, this is all speculation, but it does make you wonder why they haven't released those FPs...

 

[WDWRook]

When does this show start? Memorial weekend?

 

[ArielSRL]

I've read on a few different blogs that EE isn't expected to be running during the nighttime show because it will be too loud and distracting. I'm guessing that it will close (latest FP scheduled and closing the standby line) at least an hour to an hour and a half before the first show as they'll need time to clear the lines. I doubt they will keep the EE CM's hanging around for 2 or 3 hours to open up again after the last show (assuming the park would be open later than the end of the last show).

This will stink and totally screw up my plans! Ugh!

 

[Cluelyss]

When does this show start? Memorial weekend?

Yes. May 27.

 

[Cluelyss]

I could totally see this being the case. I'll bet it would be distracting. Also, I think they won't want that area clogged up. Makes no sense to promote these attractions "at dark" when one of the most popular ones won't even be able to be ridden in the dark. Boo! Was really looking forward to that. Of course, this is all speculation, but it does make you wonder why they haven't released those FPs...

Agreed. Just read an article on Friday about EE being available "after dark" - was really looking forward to that!! I've also been trying to move my EE FP several times a day I get it, but I'm still disappointed if it is true (which seems to be a recurring theme around here....)

 

[WEDWDW]

"IF" they do close EE during JB,I'm thinking it will be to provide room for 5,000 Guests to queue as much as any noise factor.

 

[TheWorld101]

are the show packages bookable yet?

 

[Shellbells]

I'm going in Dec. I'm REALLY hoping the park stays open late and all these goodies are still available then

 

[yulilin3]

are the show packages bookable yet?

no

 

[yulilin3]

I think the problem right now with EE fp is that the website and the HUB lists EE opened until 11pm and the app(MDE) until the old closing times (8pm, 7pm...)
I seriously don't think they will close and re open EE because of the JB show.
There will be 2 entrances to the new Theater one right across the entrance to Dinoland where the path that connects Dinoland and Asia is and the other across from the entrance to Finding Nemo the Musical. I don't think there's an entrance close to EE but I could be mistaken
EDIT TO ADD: now that I remember there is an entrance between Nemo and EE

 

[WEDWDW]

I think the problem right now with EE fp is that the website and the HUB lists EE opened until 11pm and the app(MDE) until the old closing times (8pm, 7pm...)
I seriously don't think they will close and re open EE because of the JB show.
There will be 2 entrances to the new Theater one right across the entrance to Dinoland where the path that connects Dinoland and Asia is and the other across from the entrance to Finding Nemo the Musical. I don't think there's an entrance close to EE but I could be mistaken
EDIT TO ADD: now that I remember there is an entrance between Nemo and EE

The 2 FP+ entrances(Asia seating) are across from EE.

 

[yulilin3]

The 2 FP+ entrances(Asia seating) are across from EE.

I see...but there's one on the other side right? closer to the entrance to Dinoland?

 

[MickeyReeds]

I have an EE FP for 6/27--7:30-8:30 p.m. Not sure if it will be "dark" yet, but we may try and get in line closer to 8:30. Sounds like it might be better to have my KS FP for around 8:30 because of the lighting issues, but it's not until 8:55 that night/

 

[Paigevon]

Kenny the Pirate said in a blog comment that the show times for Jungle Book are available on his character locator, but haven't seen them on the first post here yet. Anyone know?

 

[WEDWDW]

I see...but there's one on the other side right? closer to the entrance to Dinoland?

Yes,the Dinoland seating and the Asia seating each have their own entrances.

 

[1supermomsmd]

I'm confused. Wasn't ROL postponed or is the Jungle Book show different from ROL? Is the Jungle Book show in the same location (new stadium) that ROL would have been?

 

[soniam]

I'm confused. Wasn't ROL postponed or is the Jungle Book show different from ROL? Is the Jungle Book show in the same location (new stadium) that ROL would have been?

Jungle Book is in the same location at ROL. It's the placeholder until they can get ROL working.

 

[thornton0511]

Kenny the Pirate said in a blog comment that the show times for Jungle Book are available on his character locator, but haven't seen them on the first post here yet. Anyone know?

Just curious what showtimes does he have posted? Or is that not something that needs to be posted here?

 

[Paigevon]

Just curious what showtimes does he have posted? Or is that not something that needs to be posted here?

I haven't purchased access to his site so I can't see it. I was hoping someone else knew the times.