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

[yulilin3]

Is the NIghttime safari considered a different FP experience? Can you selct a daytime and nighttime safari FP?

nope, it's the same experience, only one fp

 

[Anal Annie]

The rumor is 8:45, 9:30 and 11.

Not holding my breath any more on these silly rumors considering there was also rumors that the new Star Wars fireworks would start June 5th. I am so hopping mad right now. THANK GOODNESS we'll be back again but totally bummed for THIS trip.

 

[KT0191]

So are we thinking that JB dining packages will only be bookable until 9/5?

 

[yulilin3]

Not holding my breath any more on these silly rumors considering there was also rumors that the new Star Wars fireworks would start June 5th. I am so hopping mad right now. THANK GOODNESS we'll be back again but totally bummed for THIS trip.

The show is confirmed to be on 9pm and 10:30pm. It's in the AK times guide for next week

 

[luvallprincesses]

I'd like to get a FP for the earlier Jungle Book show in place of the Lion King FP I have now, which will be in between the Safari and EE fastpasses I have now. I also want to swap Safari and EE (if it opens up for later). What is going to be the easiest way to do this changing on the website?

 

[ConnecticutNonna]

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I'd like to get a FP for the earlier Jungle Book show in place of the Lion King FP I have now, which will be in between the Safari and EE fastpasses I have now. I also want to swap Safari and EE (if it opens up for later). What is going to be the easiest way to do this changing on the website?

I would call, I think you'll have better luck!

 

[Anal Annie]

The show is confirmed to be on 9pm and 10:30pm. It's in the AK times guide for next week

Thanks. Question now about the Dining pkg. It is NOT in my budget as we don't do the dining plan (but use TIW which I know they won't take for this) but if I can't get a FP may have to consider the ADR. (I'm wondering what will book up first - FP's or dining?!) Anyway, this is what was posted on the blog:

"Similar to the popular Fantasmic! Dining Packages at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, the Dining Package includes reserved seating for the nighttime show. At all-you-care-to-eat Tusker House Restaurant, you can choose the breakfast, lunch or dinner buffet on the day of the show (but you have to dine at least 2 ½ hours before the show). Breakfast is $37, $23 ages 3 to 9, plus tax and gratuity; lunch and dinner, $49, $30 ages 3 to 9, plus tax and gratuity. Tusker House Restaurant is on the Disney Dining Plan and counts as one table-service meal."

So does this mean if we want to go to the 9:00 show we must have a reservation for 6:30 or earlier OR if we want to go to the later 10:30 show we can have dinner later, up until 8:00?! We already have a lunch reservation for earlier in the day in Epcot at Garden Grill and we don't normally eat dinner before 7-7:30 or so and for all this expense I would want to make sure we're good & hungry so would prefer to go later. Just want to make sure it's not like those crazy early times at HS for Fantasmic.

And finally, are we 100% SURE that these things won't be available to book FP's at midnight? I would love to see the booking times in writing from the Disney site somewhere.... I WILL stay up until midnight if we think there's ANY CHANCE of it being available then (although I've had 2 verrrrry long days moving my son the past 2 days).

THANKS ALL!!

 

[AtlantaDisneyDreamer]

Now this is going to get tricky. How do I schedule a dining package, the show, and three after dark experiences? Anyone else have a plan?

 

[cvjpirate]

Now this is going to get tricky. How do I schedule a dining package, the show, and three after dark experiences? Anyone else have a plan?

Pull hair out, scream at computer, pray, and just go with it. Thats a plan right?

 

[AMusicLifeForMe]

https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/dining/animal-kingdom/jungle-book-dining-package/

The Dining Package is now showing on the WDW website. You can't book yet (trust me, I tried), but it gives specifics. I wish everyone luck tomorrow!

 

[ArielSRL]

Now this is going to get tricky. How do I schedule a dining package, the show, and three after dark experiences? Anyone else have a plan?

We are hoping to do a breakfast dining package. A late evening KS since I heard not so great reviews of the nighttime safari from the media previews, the 9pm JB show, and throw EE in there somewhere. Probably at 9:30.

 

[ArielSRL]

https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/dining/animal-kingdom/jungle-book-dining-package/

The Dining Package is now showing on the WDW website. You can't book yet (trust me, I tried), but it gives specifics. I wish everyone luck tomorrow!

I bookmarked the page so I'll be ready!

 

[sweetyk83]

https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/dining/animal-kingdom/jungle-book-dining-package/

The Dining Package is now showing on the WDW website. You can't book yet (trust me, I tried), but it gives specifics. I wish everyone luck tomorrow!

Thanks for the link. Looks like they're only going to allow booking up will Sept 5th. Bummer!!!

ETA: Just noticed this quote, "For a limited time beginning May 28, 2016, celebrate your love for Disney’s latest live-action classic at Disney’s Animal Kingdom park, where you can sink your teeth into a dining package featuring tasty fare before soaking up the sights and sounds of some unforgettable nighttime entertainment."

 

[Cluelyss]

Thanks. Question now about the Dining pkg. It is NOT in my budget as we don't do the dining plan (but use TIW which I know they won't take for this) but if I can't get a FP may have to consider the ADR. (I'm wondering what will book up first - FP's or dining?!) Anyway, this is what was posted on the blog:

"Similar to the popular Fantasmic! Dining Packages at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, the Dining Package includes reserved seating for the nighttime show. At all-you-care-to-eat Tusker House Restaurant, you can choose the breakfast, lunch or dinner buffet on the day of the show (but you have to dine at least 2 ½ hours before the show). Breakfast is $37, $23 ages 3 to 9, plus tax and gratuity; lunch and dinner, $49, $30 ages 3 to 9, plus tax and gratuity. Tusker House Restaurant is on the Disney Dining Plan and counts as one table-service meal."

So does this mean if we want to go to the 9:00 show we must have a reservation for 6:30 or earlier OR if we want to go to the later 10:30 show we can have dinner later, up until 8:00?! We already have a lunch reservation for earlier in the day in Epcot at Garden Grill and we don't normally eat dinner before 7-7:30 or so and for all this expense I would want to make sure we're good & hungry so would prefer to go later. Just want to make sure it's not like those crazy early times at HS for Fantasmic.

And finally, are we 100% SURE that these things won't be available to book FP's at midnight? I would love to see the booking times in writing from the Disney site somewhere.... I WILL stay up until midnight if we think there's ANY CHANCE of it being available then (although I've had 2 verrrrry long days moving my son the past 2 days).

THANKS ALL!!

Yes to your dining question.

As for FPs, no idea what time they'll show up. The booking window for new FPs has officially moved to 7 am, but these could drop before or after. I plan to check periodically throughout the night/morning.

 

[AtlantaDisneyDreamer]

We are hoping to do a breakfast dining package. A late evening KS since I heard not so great reviews of the nighttime safari from the media previews, the 9pm JB show, and throw EE in there somewhere. Probably at 9:30.

Interesting. I was putting priority on the dining package, the show, and KS. Maybe I need to read reviews on KS before I make that determination.

I wanted to get in EE and KS in there somewhere, but with the hour FP+ time slot and the 9 pm show, I just can't find a way to get all of that in. I also want to see the other nighttime entertainment.

We have two AK days for our July trip. May have to add in a third night to get everything in (if we want to experience all three rides at night).

 

[Cluelyss]

Thanks for the link. Looks like they're only going to allow booking up will Sept 5th. Bummer!!!

ETA: Just noticed this quote, "For a limited time beginning May 28, 2016, celebrate your love for Disney’s latest live-action classic at Disney’s Animal Kingdom park, where you can sink your teeth into a dining package featuring tasty fare before soaking up the sights and sounds of some unforgettable nighttime entertainment."

So do we take this to mean no ROL until after Labor Day???

 

[sweetyk83]

So do we take this to mean no ROL until after Labor Day???

I didn't really think of that! They should do dining packages for ROL as well right? Wonder when they'll announce that?

 

[ITALIANNYC]

Thanks

 

[Tiggerette]

Sorry for the cross-post with the Lounge thread. I'm helping coordinate a group.

Is the Jungle Book dining package a pre-paid ADR? Or use credit card for hold and pay when you get there type of ADR?
Thanks!

 

[momtotaryn]

https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/dining/animal-kingdom/jungle-book-dining-package/

The Dining Package is now showing on the WDW website. You can't book yet (trust me, I tried), but it gives specifics. I wish everyone luck tomorrow!

I saw this on my Disney account earlier and also tried, but no luck. I sure hope I will be able to get through tomorrow! Good luck to you all too!