River of Light anticipated show times?

[2buzzboys]

This has some info:
http://www.clickorlando.com/entertainment/theme-world-disneys-summer-what-was-wasnt-announced

 

[maryj11]

This has some info:
http://www.clickorlando.com/entertainment/theme-world-disneys-summer-what-was-wasnt-announced

So many things going on this summer and in the future!

 

[WEDWDW]

You didn't hear anything about FP for this, did you? I just went and checked and didn't see it offered.

Info supposed to be available May 20.

 

[DVC4US]

RUMORED Summer showtimes are 8:30 PM,9:45 PM,11:00 PM(if needed).

8:30 seems a little early for the first show since the sun doesn't even set until 8:30 in June. The first show of Fantasmic in June is 9pm.

 

[Robo]

8:30 seems a little early for the first show since the sun doesn't even set until 8:30 in June. The first show of Fantasmic in June is 9pm.

Yup.
That was my earlier point.

And, "sunset" is not anywhere near "darkness."**
Darkness is (rule-of-thumb) not until about 25-30 minutes after "sunset."

So, an 8:30 show would be (basically) OVER by the time it was finally dark.

**Those of you who use GPS in your cars know that the screen will switch to "night mode" long before it's dark.
That automatic night-mode switch is made at "sunset" time in your area.

 

[maryj11]

Ok if the show starts the same time as Fantasmic in June which is 9:00, what time would the FP window be if they have one ?

 

[Robo]

Ok if the show starts the same time as Fantasmic in June which is 9:00, what time would the FP window be if they have one ?

The POSTED time would likely be 8:20-8:50, but I'd not wait that long to get to the theater.
(Same situation as F!)

 

[DVC4US]

Yup.
That was my earlier point.

And, "sunset" is not anywhere near "darkness."**
Darkness is (rule-of-thumb) not until about 25-30 minutes after "sunset."

So, an 8:30 show would be (basically) OVER by the time it was finally dark.

**Those of you who use GPS in your cars know that the screen will switch to "night mode" long before it's dark.
That automatic night-mode switch is made at "sunset" in your area.

I totally agree with you Robo. We are going in June and right now my plans are made with the first show being at 9pm. I could be wrong but that's my best guess right now.

 

[maryj11]

The POSTED time would likely be 8:20-8:50, but I'd not wait that long to get to the theater.
(Same situation as F!)

Thanks Robo

 

[WEDWDW]

This has some info:
http://www.clickorlando.com/entertainment/theme-world-disneys-summer-what-was-wasnt-announced

Great link!

Can't wait to look for the nods to Malestrom!

 

[jhammond3966]

On June 15, 2016, sunset in Orlando is at 8:30pm (but it is not dark then - go outside tonight at "sunset" in your area and tell me if it is dark enough for a projection and laser light show - clue it's not). "Civil twilight" (when it is finally dark enough to see some of the stars) is usually 25-30 minutes after sunset. So say June 15, 2016 "civil twilight" is at 9:00. That would be the earliest possible show that night. So if the park closes at 11:00pm, Disney may only be able do 2 shows: 9:00 and 10:00. Since viewing capacity seems to be only 5,000 (per reports), then maybe they can get people in and out faster (and maybe the show is only 15-20 minutes?). If that is the case, maybe you could see a 9:00, 9:45, and 10:30 show. Historically, the first posted park closing times tend to be extended out closer to that date as Disney gauges crowd levels. So, you may see AK open until midnight in June and 1 hour spacing between 3 shows (or 4 shows with 45 minute spacing).

Sunset in Orlando is at 5:30pm by the time I arrive in mid-November, so that time of year will likely see a 6:00, 7:00, and 8:00 show - with a 9pm closing time (I am guessing with lower crowd weeks, maybe they only do 2 shows? But with a 5,000 person capacity, I am hoping they still have 3). My guy says that AK will have to be open 3 hours after "civil twilight" to fit in the shows and accommodate the crowds that shift from AM arrival heavy to PM arrival heavy.

If you like AK now, mornings at AK are probably going to be great as the 1/2 day AK folks won't even consider showing up until 4-5 hours before sunset, at the earliest.

What I do know is that I am definitely going to AK with an afternoon arrival and am saving all 3 fast passes for Sunset Kilamanjaro safaris, Rivers of Light, and Expedition Everest at night. I fear that we may see tiered fast passes go into effect for AK when the nighttime stuff opens. Maybe not since there are so few attractions that really need a fast pass. That Rivers of Light fast pass is going to be TOUGH to get. Plan accordingly folks.

 

[Robo]

So if the park closes at 11:00pm, Disney may only be able do 2 shows: 9:00 and 10:00.

They can book a show that begins 30 minutes AFTER "park closing time."
(They do that at DHS for F! many times during the year.)

As I theorized earlier in Post #3 in this thread, the likely times for RoL when DAK closes at 11PM might be 9PM, 10:15PM and 11:30PM
Plenty of time to clear and reset the theater, especially if RoL does not run a full half-hour (as does F!)

 

[Nikfour]

Ok if the show starts the same time as Fantasmic in June which is 9:00, what time would the FP window be if they have one ?

Unfortunately, I heard that Disney is probably no longer going to offer FP for parades and shows like Illuminations etc.. I hope that it is not true!

 

[DVC4US]

Unfortunately, I heard that Disney is probably no longer going to offer FP for parades and shows like Illuminations etc.. I hope that it is not true!

This is for parades and fireworks that have open seating not for shows like Fantasmic or Rivers of Light which are in a theater setting. According to DPB there will be FPs for ROL/JB show.

 

[Nikfour]

This is for parades and fireworks that have open seating not for shows like Fantasmic or Rivers of Light which are in a theater setting. According to DPB there will be FPs for ROL/JB show.

Yay! Thanks for clarifying!

 

[dachsie]

Uh, they don't even have a River of Light show yet so how can we predict times. The jungle book show is all they have at this point.

 

[Robo]

Uh, they don't even have a River of Light show yet so how can we predict times.

Because, we know how Disney sets the times and presents their other shows.

 

[dachsie]

Because, we know how Disney sets the times and presents their other shows.

Yea, I'm still bitter about ROL. LOL