Rumors of Light (ROL discussion thread)

[cdnjason]

So what order are you planning on trying to get the Seats for ROL? I'm thinking:
1. Tusker Dinner ADR package (currently have one to convert if that's the case)
2. Flame Tree QS Package (if available)
3. Tiffins Dinner ADR package (if only 1 TS credit - right now cost preview looks same as TH)
4. FP+ if available.

I'm wondering what others strategies are!

For us (my wife and two daughters):

1. Flame Tree dinner package (doubt that will be an option)
2. Tusker dinner package
3. Tiffins dinner package (if available)
4. FP+
5. Convincing my wife that sleeping at the park overnight with @figmentfan423 and @MickeyMinnieMom is a good idea

 

[Supermom3]

Disney has described Tiffin's as a Signature in the Blog Post. That would make it two credits for dining plan users.
https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/b...ant-coming-to-disneys-animal-kingdom-in-2016/

Thanks, that's what I had thought, but I wasn't sure since on the dining page it was listed differently. Thanks

 

[AngiTN]

Thanks, that's what I had thought, but I wasn't sure since on the dining page it was listed differently. Thanks

Word of warning, in case you are not aware, the website is FULL of errors like this. Sadly.

 

[TheFloatingBear]

I too would like a preview party - 16th or 17th - I'm not picky!

If not, hoping for dining package - would love to try Tiffins but not sure DH would go for it given the current extra expenses of this trip! Not really looking for another character meal, so maybe Flame Tree, but again not picky!

Since my only option is 4/22 if there is no preview party, I would try my best for an FP, and if not, I will take @figmentfan423 's advice and pitch a tent!

 

[sunshinemelody]

Unfortunately, you can't "convert". It's a new reservation. If you call, they will hold your old reservation until the new package reservation (with a new reservation #) is made. Then they will cancel the old one.

Oh, okay! Well, that's not too bad. I'd probably wait a few weeks until the hype dies down when the announcement is made to try changing it over. I don't want to be on the phone for hours trying to change a darned reservation for reserved seating. I'd rather juggle and hope for FP+.

 

[rsagusti]

The only reason I wonder about the Convert is because I'm wondering where they will get all these "new" dinner reservations for Tusker House, especially if its starts at 4pm and is ONLY dinner as some people proposed/heard. Like if all the dinner slots are already booked its not like the restaurant is getting bigger during this time. they will need to 'convert' some. but yeah I'm guessing it will be a book the package then cancel the regular ADR. I understand how fantasmic works already so I get it, but the math with the available tables doesn't exactly add up (except that they will now open reservations for later in the evening.

 

[Supermom3]

Word of warning, in case you are not aware, the website is FULL of errors like this. Sadly.

Yes, thanks. I think I was just getting my hopes up.

 

[Doctor Who]

I think there has to be something that is delaying this show. It just doesn't make sense that the delays are booking problems. You would think they would at least extend the hours so that you could make your FP+ selections.

 

[rsagusti]

But they won't be able to change it over unless there are RoL seats available. you know its only 5000 seats and they won't do all the seats for the Dining Package. I'm not sure how Disney does the math, I'm glad I'm not the person doing it all!! I'm guessing you will need to do it right away.

Oh, okay! Well, that's not too bad. I'd probably wait a few weeks until the hype dies down when the announcement is made to try changing it over. I don't want to be on the phone for hours trying to change a darned reservation for reserved seating. I'd rather juggle and hope for FP+.

 

[jlundeen]

I'm wondering if maybe the negotiations with Tiffins over menu, pricing, packaging could be what's holding all this up. I know at the beginning of the year, there are lots of restaurants that are not listed on the Dining Plans for the new year (that were previously listed in past years) because they haven't completed negotiations - then suddenly, there they are. Just a thought.

 

[PrincessWithABlaster]

My plan is

1. Tusker Lunch (yes, I know, not currently rumored to be a dining pkg but that's only rumor at this point so I'm still trying)
2. FP

My options are limited because Hubby is not sold and doesn't want to give up our other ADR until he's sure we're going. He is really hung up on AK being our last night at Disney and wanting to pack. Boo. We basically need to decide between late night at HS for fireworks that aren't announced yet or AOL but not both and I think he'd rather go to the fireworks that might not be.

 

[Vernie822]

The only reason I wonder about the Convert is because I'm wondering where they will get all these "new" dinner reservations for Tusker House, especially if its starts at 4pm and is ONLY dinner as some people proposed/heard. Like if all the dinner slots are already booked its not like the restaurant is getting bigger during this time. they will need to 'convert' some. but yeah I'm guessing it will be a book the package then cancel the regular ADR. I understand how fantasmic works already so I get it, but the math with the available tables doesn't exactly add up (except that they will now open reservations for later in the evening.

I'm thinking Disney probably has some TH reservations set aside for this purpose. I could be wrong.

 

[rsagusti]

Can anyone tell me is there even a place holder for the FP yet? Do we know that's a for sure thing? I can't see anything in the FP arena until tomorrow a.m.

 

[jlundeen]

I have been checking for both the ROL FP and the night safari FP, and so far nothing.

 

[MickeyMinnieMom]

Can anyone tell me is there even a place holder for the FP yet? Do we know that's a for sure thing? I can't see anything in the FP arena until tomorrow a.m.

I believe that DPB officially said in response to questions about this that there would be FP.

 

[TheFloatingBear]

If anybody's wondering - Not! - there is a fascinating new blog post about the International Flower and Garden Festival on the DPB! While I do love arugula in it's "full, leafy splendor," that' not what I want to hear about this morning!

 

[sunshinemelody]

But they won't be able to change it over unless there are RoL seats available. you know its only 5000 seats and they won't do all the seats for the Dining Package. I'm not sure how Disney does the math, I'm glad I'm not the person doing it all!! I'm guessing you will need to do it right away.

Well, my trip is in September, so, I think I have a much better chance than those of you going in the next couple of months. But, I'll definitely keep this in mind; don't want to miss out.

 

[rsagusti]

But I would think they would have had to do that 6+ months ago... and with all the problems this has been I'm not convinced they have done that. it would make sense they would have all the ADRs from 6:30pm on but nothing from 4-6:30.

I'm thinking Disney probably has some TH reservations set aside for this purpose. I could be wrong.

 

[figmentfan423]

I'm not sure if this is good or bad news but you can't search for Rivers of light on the Disney site and I tried for about 5 minutes.

 

[Cluelyss]

I'm thinking Disney probably has some TH reservations set aside for this purpose. I could be wrong.

That's how they handle reservations for Candlelight Processional restaurants until booking begins, so would assume the same.