Rumors of Light (ROL discussion thread)

[GaryDis]

the HUB

Where or what is the HUB?

 

[rteetz]

Where or what is the HUB?

CM website

 

[kungaloosh22]

...Entrance is located along Discovery River between Discovery Island and Expedition Everest...

Does this entrance imply a particular section is being used for the dining packages, i.e. center vs side? I know dining packages usually mean good seating, but I think the original Fantasmic! packages were as far to the side as possible.

 

[Robo]

Does this entrance imply a particular section is being used for the dining packages, i.e. center vs side? I know dining packages usually mean good seating, but I think the original Fantasmic! packages were as far to the side as possible.

That area COULD be considered as being located between the two sections of RoL seating,
although it does not HAVE to be that specific area.

That is a very large area with so little other info provided.

 

[kungaloosh22]

That area COULD be considered as being located between the two sections of RoL seating,
although it does not HAVE to be that specific area.

That is a very large area with so little other info provided.

Thanks Robo.

 

[Corey127]

 

[gorjus121]

Package includes one (1) buffet meal, reserved seating for Rivers of Light show and a lanyard.
Guests must dine 2.5 hours prior to show start as they will receive their show credential at the dining location.
Guests must arrive at the theater 15 - 35 minutes prior to the show. Entrance is located along Discovery River between Discovery Island and Expedition Everest.
It's not showing any change in the price, but that could change, right now it just says Adult: $44.73, Child: $26.63

Interesting Whether or not they would convert existing ADR's to a dining pkg has been questioned in earlier posts/threads. It would be easier for Disney to open new ADR's later than currently offered for the ROL dining pkg that would fall about 2.5 hrs before sunset ?? I am assuming this would be Tusker House. Thoughts? Perhaps it would expand to other restaurants in AK in the future.

 

[horse11]

on the HUB it's only showing that it will be dinner and only for the 1st showing of RoL
The Rivers of Light Dining Package provides Guests with a choice of dining experiences at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park and reserved seating to the new nighttime show Rivers of Light. After enjoying a mouthwatering meal, experience the beauty of the nighttime show that celebrates the relationship between animals and nature through live performers, grand theatrical imagery, a soaring musical score and innovative special effects.

Package includes one (1) buffet meal, reserved seating for Rivers of Light show and a lanyard.
Guests must dine 2.5 hours prior to show start as they will receive their show credential at the dining location.
Guests must arrive at the theater 15 - 35 minutes prior to the show. Entrance is located along Discovery River between Discovery Island and Expedition Everest.
It's not showing any change in the price, but that could change, right now it just says Adult: $44.73, Child: $26.63

I made a ADR for Tusker House at 6:00pm so is this a good time? I do realize I would need to switch it to the package but from planning sake could I assume that this would be a good time and that there may be a 9:00pm showing?

 

[Robo]

I made a ADR for Tusker House at 6:00pm so is this a good time? I do realize I would need to switch it to the package but from planning sake could I assume that this would be a good time and that there may be a 9:00pm showing?

In April, it is possible that there could be an 8:00-8:15PM showtime.
The sun goes down much earlier in April than in the summer, and Daylight Saving Time starts in mid-March.

The point is, this is all speculation.

 

[horse11]

In April, it is possible that there could be an 8:00-8:15PM showtime.
The sun goes down much earlier in April than in the summer, and Daylight Saving Time starts in mid-March.

The point is, this is all speculation.

My dates are for May 11th through May 17th

 

[Robo]

My dates are for May 11th through May 17th

Same situation.
Add about 15 minutes.

 

[ArielSRL]

Interesting Whether or not they would convert existing ADR's to a dining pkg has been questioned in earlier posts/threads. It would be easier for Disney to open new ADR's later than currently offered for the ROL dining pkg that would fall about 2.5 hrs before sunset ?? I am assuming this would be Tusker House. Thoughts? Perhaps it would expand to other restaurants in AK in the future.

For our dates (6/4-6/11), they already opened up later ADRs when they extended hours, though I guess it's possible they held some back knowing they would offer the pkg.

 

[gorjus121]

Im not sure what this means, but I had read on other sites that CMs have blackout dates at AK for the last week and half in April . Is it true that AK opened on Earth Day back in 1998? That would be wonderful if ROL opens on their Anniversary.

 

[the Fidge]

Subscribing checking out on 4/17 ......hoping for a soft opening while we are there! Praying for Pixie dust and crossing my mickey hands!!!

 

[ArielSRL]

Im not sure what this means, but I had read on other sites that CMs have blackout dates at AK for the last week and half in April . Is it true that AK opened on Earth Day back in 1998? That would be wonderful if ROL opens on their Anniversary.

The word is 4/18 or 4/19....

 

[DannyDisneyFreak]

I just got off the phone with Disney Dining. The CM told me that the RoL package will be available to book on March 2nd. She said she didn't know much more information than that regarding times, dates, or prices but had been notified of the date bookings would start. She also said that it is being launched as a "test" dining package so it is uncertain when it will run till. She also said that booking a general TH dinner reservation would not be helpful in securing a hypothetical RoL dining package because it would be a totally different ADR. This is nothing official of course. Who else will be on-line March 2nd at midnight?

 

[kcpinwdw]

Who else will be on-line March 2nd at midnight?

Thanks for sharing the intel! midnight might be rough since the night before is my FP night... I dont know if I can make two midnights in a row! I'll be there at 6am though

 

[gorjus121]

Another poster indicated 5/1 as the starting date for ROL dining packages. How do they handle soft openings for these new shows? FP or standby?

 

[DannyDisneyFreak]

Another poster indicated 5/1 as the starting date for ROL dining packages. How do they handle soft openings for these new shows? FP or standby?

I'll still be checking daily just in case!

 

[Belle5]

Who else will be on-line March 2nd at midnight?

ME!