Rivers of Light --- Almost Ready for Prime Time

[TheRustyScupper]

1) I went to the Exec Preview of RoL.
2) The Show actually came off pretty well
. . . boats seemed to run properly
. . . the water-curtain (the background water spray) finally had enough pressure to show the graphics
. . . it APPEARS to have most, if not all the bugs, worked out
3) There is no date for an official opening.
4) However, there was talk about a unique Soft Opening.
. . . no dates were discussed when to start the shows, or how long the trial period will last *
. . . these will not be like other attraction Soft Openings
. . . there will be zero-zip-nada advance announcements (so asking CM's at AK will not help)
. . . there will be no meal deals/packages for reserved seating
. . . the show will just start after a brief local announcement
. . . people can simply walk onto the seats (first-come-first-served)
5) Basically, pay attention and hopefully you will be in the area when they throw-a-show.

* Some people put forth the theory they would wait until Earth-Day-2017 for the official show-start. But, April does seem a bit of a long time away (to me), especially with all the embarrassing delays.

 

[pumpkinjl]

So, do you think it's too much to hope for Thanksgiving week??? Thanks for the update!!

 

[rteetz]

Should be seeing the first previews for guests within the next couple weeks.

 

[jhoannam]

I hope the have some previews soon, why would they wait until earth day when they've spent so much money.

 

[HappyGrape]

We are traveling in two weeks! it would be amazing to see it

 

[HappyGrape]

What did you think about the show Rusty, without giving away spoilers! Worth the wait?

 

[lockedoutlogic]

So they don't seem to be too confident in its dependability...it would seem.

Here's another question: is this thing...all this hoopla...Fantasmic set to the lion king?

...did I miss that?

 

[lockedoutlogic]

I hope the have some previews soon, why would they wait until earth day when they've spent so much money.

Because it gives them more shakedown time and it seems
Fairy obvious that they have been dealing with severe design and/or technological issues.

 

[Disneymom1126]

Well...this is more promising for us than DVC or AP only previews...we're already planning multiple rides on EE in the evening on our AK day, so at least we'll be close if they do make the announcement...hoping for some pixie dust

 

[FaerieFire]

Do we know what time of day the previews should be happening? i.e., at park closing time? an hour before?

 

[rteetz]

So they don't seem to be too confident in its dependability...it would seem.

Here's another question: is this thing...all this hoopla...Fantasmic set to the lion king?

...did I miss that?

No IP

 

[lockedoutlogic]

No IP

That's a good thing

 

[twebber55]

1) I went to the Exec Preview of RoL.
2) The Show actually came off pretty well
. . . boats seemed to run properly
. . . the water-curtain (the background water spray) finally had enough pressure to show the graphics
. . . it APPEARS to have most, if not all the bugs, worked out
3) There is no date for an official opening.
4) However, there was talk about a unique Soft Opening.
. . . no dates were discussed when to start the shows, or how long the trial period will last *
. . . these will not be like other attraction Soft Openings
. . . there will be zero-zip-nada advance announcements (so asking CM's at AK will not help)
. . . there will be no meal deals/packages for reserved seating
. . . the show will just start after a brief local announcement
. . . people can simply walk onto the seats (first-come-first-served)
5) Basically, pay attention and hopefully you will be in the area when they throw-a-show.

* Some people put forth the theory they would wait until Earth-Day-2017 for the official show-start. But, April does seem a bit of a long time away (to me), especially with all the embarrassing delays.

thanks
im pretty excited for this show
this will help the nighttime offerings

 

[DanBoris]

1. thanks
2. im pretty excited for this show
3. this will help the nighttime offerings

Fixed that for you.

 

[twebber55]

Fixed that for you.

thanks Dan

 

[lockedoutlogic]

thanks
im pretty excited for this show
this will help the nighttime offerings

I agree...if they have done a good job with the lighting in the avatar section - which you would assume they have - and the new show is solid...there could be a lot of charm to the park at night.

I think the after hours charm property wide has decreased the last few years...probably as they look to shorten hours and de-emphasize expenditures on those little touches

 

[dburg30]

dang... looks like we will PROBABLY miss it.. I'll still hold out hope maybe 'next couple of weeks' means next 10 days

 

[prfctlyximprfct]

Come on rivers of light!! Be ready for November 4th !!! Forgot I had a username here! Wahoo!!

 

[Dubman]

Come on rivers of light!! Be ready for November 4th !!! Forgot I had a username here! Wahoo!!

That is soooo funny! I forgot I had a username here too and was checking out ROL info and came across this thread! Here's hoping for a soft opening in November!

 

[prfctlyximprfct]

That is soooo funny! I forgot I had a username here too and was checking out ROL info and came across this thread! Here's hoping for a soft opening in November!

Basically what we already know! There's no date! I'll keep stalking LOL