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

[nari]

Has the seating plan been released
? Some people are talking about some seats being better than others so just wondered

 

[soniam]

I am about to cancel the following ADRs. None of the Tusker House meals are for the Jungle Book dining package. All ADRs are for 4 people.

BOG PPO Sat 7/23 8am

Tusker House: No dining packages
Fri 7/22 Noon
Sat 7/23 10:30am
Sat 7/23 Noon
Tues 7/26 10:30am
Tues 7/26 Noon

Boma Fri 7/22 6:20pm

Spice Road Table:
Sat 7/23 8:30pm
Tues 7/26 8:30pm Changing 4 people -> 2

Sanaa Mon 7/25 6:45pm

 

[yulilin3]

Has the seating plan been released
? Some people are talking about some seats being better than others so just wondered

The seating on the Expedition Everest side will be for fp, the seating next to Dinoland and Finding Nemo will be dinner packages and standby. No one knows yet if one is better than the other

 

[yulilin3]

So I was trying to figure out the schedules for the dance party and this is what I found:
Harambe Wildlife Partii 5pm to 10pm and it includes
Burudika 4:55pm, 5:55pm, 7:30pm, 8:50pm, 9:45pm
Kora Tinga Tinga 5:35pm, 6:25pm
Harambe Village Acrobats 7pm, 8:05pm, 9:20pm

Discovery Island Carnivale 5pm yo 9:45pm and it includes
Viva Gaia 5:15pm (not sure if Viva Gaia will have more sets during the night)
Discovery Island Sunset Serenatas 5:40pm, 7:10pm, 8:05pm, 9:15pm
This is what's posted so far

 

[yulilin3]

And I know not a lot of people have thought about food offerings late at night, so here's closing times for quick service and snack options
Africa
Dawa Bar 11pm
Harambe Fruit Market 10pm
Harambe Market 10pm
Kusafiri Coffee Shop and Bakery 10pm
Mahindi 11pm
Tamu Tamu Refreshments 10pm

Asia:
Caravan Road 10pm
Chakranadi 11pm
Drinkawhalla 11pm
Mr. Kamal's 10pm
Royal Anandapur Tea Company 11pm
Warung Outpost 10pm
Yak and Yeti Local Food Cafes 10pm

Dinoland
Corn-ivores 11pm
Dino Bite Snacks 10pm
Dino Diner 10pm
Restaurantosarus 11pm
Trilo Bites 10pm

Discovery Island
Creature Comforts 11pm
Eight Spoon Cafe 10pm
Flame Tree 10pm
Isla of Java 11pm
Pizzafari 9:30pm
The Feeding Ground 11pm
The Smiling Crocodile 9:30pm

The Oasis
Pastries and Coffee kiosk outside the park 11pm

 

[DVC4US]

Thanks so much for the information @yulilin3 - this is going in my notes so it will be easy to access when we need it.

 

[yulilin3]

Thanks so much for the information @yulilin3 - this is going in my notes so it will be easy to access when we need it.

you're welcome, I know everyone is excited about the attractions and entertainment, but we can forget about food. I'm surprised so many places are open until late.

 

[AngiTN]

Do we have any idea about what the plans will be for rain? Will it go on in all but storms or will it cancel with even a little rain?

 

[Iowamomof4]

Do we have any idea about what the plans will be for rain? Will it go on in all but storms or will it cancel with even a little rain?

I thought about this when I read about someone having a big group and all paying to eat at TH even though they wouldn't do so otherwise just so they could see JB show. I thought, "How will you feel if rain cancels it?"

 

[AngiTN]

I thought about this when I read about someone having a big group and all paying to eat at TH even though they wouldn't do so otherwise just so they could see JB show. I thought, "How will you feel if rain cancels it?"

Oh, good point.
We have Tiffin's booked but we plan to eat there no matter what. We'll just be out a little more money with the package.
Right now I'm booking stuff for 2 different nights, just in case there is bad weather forecast for 1 night but not the other. I'll cancel whichever we plan to not use a day or 2 out. But what I hope to do is see it with a FP one night and then with the dining package another, to know which to plan for future trips.

 

[Huggups]

If anyone is doing the ROL package this coming weekend, PLEASE post your review of the seating and overall show as soon as you can.
I have this booked for 6.3 and hoping it has some value.

ROL?

 

[TheMaxRebo]

Thanks for posting all that detail @yulilin3 - especially the night time entertainment/dance party stuff. Will be interesting to see reviews after that starts of what is worth seeing and what isn't "must dos"

 

[AngiTN]

I'm also curious to hear how the Harambe Street Party compares to the party they did during Harambe Nights. Hopefully some who go did both

 

[Rivergirl2005]

Do we have any idea about what the plans will be for rain? Will it go on in all but storms or will it cancel with even a little rain?

This is why I FP+ it for 2 days. Hopefully I have a better chance of seeing it one night incase of weather.

 

[nilla]

I am about to cancel the following ADRs. None of the Tusker House meals are for the Jungle Book dining package. All ADRs are for 4 people.

BOG PPO Sat 7/23 8am

Tusker House: No dining packages
Fri 7/22 Noon
Sat 7/23 10:30am
Sat 7/23 Noon
Tues 7/26 10:30am
Tues 7/26 Noon

Boma Fri 7/22 6:20pm

Spice Road Table:
Sat 7/23 8:30pm
Tues 7/26 8:30pm Changing 4 people -> 2

Sanaa Mon 7/25 6:45pm

Wow, you must love Tusker House! I'd think you'd be full following the 10:30 meal, but there you are, back at noon!

 

[Music City Mama]

So, was anyone ever able to get a late night FP+ (after 7:30-8:30) for Expedition Everest? Did we ever hear definitively whether the ride will actually be operating during/between/after the JB shows?

 

[yulilin3]

So, was anyone ever able to get a late night FP+ (after 7:30-8:30) for Expedition Everest? Did we ever hear definitively whether the ride will actually be operating during/between/after the JB shows?

The HUB's guest tab (where I would find this info) is down at the moment, I checked yesterday and it shows that EE will operate until 11 pm

 

[AngiTN]

The HUB's guest tab (where I would find this info) is down at the moment, I checked yesterday and it shows that EE will operate until 11 pm

So I guess The HUB is as unstable as the website? It's down for resort or dining reservations

 

[cvjpirate]

Sounds like everything is down, people are reporting they can't use their Dinning plan in the parks or check into their rooms. Couple of reports of this to me this morning.

 

[yulilin3]

So I guess The HUB is as unstable as the website? It's down for resort or dining reservations

yep, and then people expect the poor CM to have information