*OFFICIAL* Rivers of Light Details - Showtimes/Dining/FastPass+/Video

[FastPasser]

None of the softs this past weekend were scheduled. They were added to MDE the day of, or the day before.

They were on the internal schedule.

 

[WDWFantasmicFan]

After this weekend, ROL is only scheduled for Tue, Thur, Sat, and Sun until the second week of April, at which point it's basically scheduled for every night, right?

What do you think are the odds of them running the show every night earlier than the second week of April?

Asking because our AK day is scheduled for Friday, March 31 (currently a non-ROL day), and I've decided that it's not worth changing our plans around to see it on a different night. However, we'd likely book a ROL dinner package if they end up adding our date to the schedule.

Its definitely possible, it'll depend on how popular it is on the currently scheduled showings are. Based on the popularity of the soft openings this past weekend, it really wouldn't surprise me to see nightly showings added. But we may now know that anytime soon.

If you have a park hopper you could always do RoL on a 'slower' day (maybe a water park day for example...)??

 

[WDWFantasmicFan]

They were on the internal schedule.

Oh right. So no other softs internally scheduled until its debut on Friday then?

 

[FastPasser]

Oh right. So no other softs internally scheduled until its debut on Friday then?

That's correct, 2 shows on all 3 three days, not two on just Sat and Sun as is being reported.

 

[WDWFantasmicFan]

That's correct, 2 shows on all 3 three days, not two on just Sat and Sun as is being reported.

Thanks! I've updated the top post with opening weekend showtimes etc. Is next week still scheduled as alternate nights? Any talk of nightly performances?

 

[FastPasser]

Thanks! I've updated the top post with opening weekend showtimes etc. Is next week still scheduled as alternate nights? Any talk of nightly performances?

No changes next week..................yet. It probably depends on how this weekends shows are received and if the crowds next week justify additional shows. As is evident by the updates, things appear to be in a state of flux.

 

[rteetz]

 

[DisneyMom2000000]

Taking my 3 year old and 1 year old in a few weeks. Is RoL something worth keeping them at the park late for? Shows can be hit or miss for kids this age and staying late is kind of a big deal, so just wondering if its worth it... not sure if its a show that kids their age would like?

 

[SgtTibbs]

Taking my 3 year old and 1 year old in a few weeks. Is RoL something worth keeping them at the park late for? Shows can be hit or miss for kids this age and staying late is kind of a big deal, so just wondering if its worth it... not sure if its a show that kids their age would like?

It's not going to scare or confuse them, honestly after a long day of park fun (and assuming a good afternoon nap) I'd expect him/her to fall asleep during the show.

 

[HopperFan]

Taking my 3 year old and 1 year old in a few weeks. Is RoL something worth keeping them at the park late for? Shows can be hit or miss for kids this age and staying late is kind of a big deal, so just wondering if its worth it... not sure if its a show that kids their age would like?

Maybe this can help ...

We saw the show last night (my 4-year old and I) - I have mixed feelings. The show is perfect for Animal Kingdom; it's visually beautiful, the lights are amazing, the whole show just looks fantastic. I liked the music, but didn't go away humming it or anything. I thought in general it was very well done. Harrison sat through it, but got fidgety after about five minutes. By the end, he'd lost interest. I saw a few younger kids in the audience who seemed restless after a while, and I don't think this is a show for that age group. Now there's nothing wrong with that - catering to older kids and adults - but I think a nighttime show that closes the day should appeal to multiple generations. We were supposed to see the show again tonight but Harrison asked to go to Fantasmic! instead. He can sit through that show, through Illuminations, Wishes, etc, but RoL was the first one I've seen him seem bored in.

I liked the show, I really did, but I don't think I'd say it was spectacular. We're going to keep our dinner package for next week, but then I don't think I need to see it again for a while.

 

[DisneyMom2000000]

Maybe this can help ...

Absolutely! Thank you. I want to see it so we will base our decision on how we are doing that day, since it doesn't seem to be super exciting for the littles... and that's ok

 

[Mjkre]

For those that have seen it, is there any sense as to whether it is better to sit higher up or lower down for the best view? Or maybe it doesn't matter?

 

[FastPasser]

For those that have seen it, is there any sense as to whether it is better to sit higher up or lower down for the best view? Or maybe it doesn't matter?

I don't think it matters. The elevation difference between the higher and lower benches is not that great to begin with. It's not like at the Fantasmic Amphitheater. I stood at ground level, which is a few feet higher than the highest benches, it was fine.

 

[HopperFan]

For those that have seen it, is there any sense as to whether it is better to sit higher up or lower down for the best view? Or maybe it doesn't matter?

I agree with PP I don't think where you are will make a huge difference as the theater isn't that big height wise. I think the biggest difference will be comfort. I know some had posted after Jungle Book Alive they loved their last row seats that had a wall behind them to lean on. When we saw JBA we sat on the stone benches at the bottom and they were so hard and uncomfortable (guess it explains why all the wood benches were full but the "front view" stone were empty). We all agreed next show it was wood benches only for us.

 

[GlennN]

We missed out on the dining package and the FP+ for ROL. From the crowds so far, any thoughts on how difficult it will be for us to get a seat at all for 2/18? Thanks!

 

[FastPasser]

There will also be an additional show added on Tuesday, February 21.

 

[MrsGoofyMitchell]

Can not wait to do this next month...just saw this video!

 

[zebrastreyepz]

We got a FP for this show and I'm very excited.

 

[MOM POPPINS]

Is there only 1 show in May at 9:15?

 

[FastPasser]

Is there only 1 show in May at 9:15?

Currently, Yes.