Rumors of Light (ROL discussion thread)

[jlundeen]

Hey - just had a thought... if there are no bookable preview parties, and the Aprils all had t-shirts and were wandering around AK, maybe we would be noticeable and the CMs would ask us if we wanted to "follow them" to a soft opening??

I like the way you think...more likely, they would ask us to all change, and start talking about trademark infringement issues....

 

[sparkylauren]

Another wonderful morning of nothing.

 

[disfamz]

Another wonderful morning of nothing.

At least you have us! And coffee I hope

 

[Vernie822]

I really think we should order tshirts. Isn't there some site you can order and the more you order, the cheaper they are?!

Zazzle!?

 

[Jcon]

Good morning all! I'm ready for another day of nothing!

Well, you've returned to the right place!

You want nothing? We got nothing!

How much nothing? Too much nothing!

 

[Vernie822]

At least you have us! And coffee I hope

I'm on my second coffee of the day. But a coworker brought donuts.. he must know I've been stressing out about this

 

[disneyfam31]

Just finished my morning call to try and get CRT res moved and had to ask about ROL even though I knew what the answer would be. The CM snickered when I brought up ROL. She must be sick of getting questions on this topic. She said "the bottom line is everyone just needs to wait for the new schedule to be posted. Rivers of Light starts on April 22nd, but no dining packages are available at this time." I could hear her eyes rolling. It reminded me of the response I usually got from my mother when going on vacation as a child and constantly asking her when we would be there...

 

[yulilin3]

Ok guys, the AK events operations report came out for the week of April 10th through the 16th. It looks like previews are still up but depends if they finish the darn thing...here are the details, straight from the HUB...in other news this is the last week I have HUB access

Premium Preview Event April 15th (4000 tickets will be sold)
1900 Guests arrive on own for check-in process / will receive a lanyard Lanyard for ID Guests also receive "Fast Pass" Return Card for Sunset Safari (times beginning at 8pm due to sunset)
1900-2000 EMH style access to Expedition Everest / Dinosaur / Primeval Whirl / TriceraTop Spin
20000: Event Elements begin - Beverages available throughout park
2000-2200 Catering Food & Beverage Service: Flame Tree; Harambe,
2030 (1st) River of Light Show
2145 (2nd) River of Light Show
2300 Festivities conclude and all guests depart Main Entrance

Preview Event April 16th (8000 tickets will be sold)
1730 Check-in begins at Main Entrance. (wristbands)
1730-1830 Guests are able to mix-in to park.
1900-2230 EMH Style access to Primeval Whirl, TriceraTop Spin, Dinosaur, Expedition Everest, Kilimanjaro Safaris
1900 Event Elements begin - Food & Beverage available for purchase Thirsty River Bar and Trek Snacks, Flame Tree Barbeque, Restaurantosaurus, and select food carts.
2030 (1st) River of Light Show
2145 (2nd) River of Light Show
2230 Event ends and all guests depart Main Entrance.

and now I go hide under my bed and wait for Disney police....Again they are set to go over at events it's just a matter of it being done by April 15th. The preview event on the 17th doesn't show yet on the calendar but it'll be the same as April 16th

 

[jlundeen]

Just finished my morning call to try and get CRT res moved and had to ask about ROL even though I knew what the answer would be. The CM snickered when I brought up ROL. She must be sick of getting questions on this topic. She said "the bottom line is everyone just needs to wait for the new schedule to be posted. Rivers of Light starts on April 22nd, but no dining packages are available at this time." I could hear her eyes rolling. It reminded me of the response I usually got from my mother when going on vacation as a child and constantly asking her when we would be there...

 

[figmentfan423]

ok it'd 9am and they still haven't updated hours

 

[gwynne]

Well, it is more like Rivers of Nonsense right ;D

Have you been talking to Maggie?

 

[AngiTN]

Ok guys, the AK events operations report came out for the week of April 10th through the 16th. It looks like previews are still up but depends if they finish the darn thing...here are the details, straight from the HUB...in other news this is the last week I have HUB access

Premium Preview Event April 15th (4000 tickets will be sold)
1900 Guests arrive on own for check-in process / will receive a lanyard Lanyard for ID Guests also receive "Fast Pass" Return Card for Sunset Safari (times beginning at 8pm due to sunset)
1900-2000 EMH style access to Expedition Everest / Dinosaur / Primeval Whirl / TriceraTop Spin
20000: Event Elements begin - Beverages available throughout park
2000-2200 Catering Food & Beverage Service: Flame Tree; Harambe,
2030 (1st) River of Light Show
2145 (2nd) River of Light Show
2300 Festivities conclude and all guests depart Main Entrance

Preview Event April 16th (8000 tickets will be sold)
1730 Check-in begins at Main Entrance. (wristbands)
1730-1830 Guests are able to mix-in to park.
1900-2230 EMH Style access to Primeval Whirl, TriceraTop Spin, Dinosaur, Expedition Everest, Kilimanjaro Safaris
1900 Event Elements begin - Food & Beverage available for purchase Thirsty River Bar and Trek Snacks, Flame Tree Barbeque, Restaurantosaurus, and select food carts.
2030 (1st) River of Light Show
2145 (2nd) River of Light Show
2230 Event ends and all guests depart Main Entrance.

and now I go hide under my bed and wait for Disney police....Again they are set to go over at events it's just a matter of it being done by April 15th. The preview event on the 17th doesn't show yet on the calendar but it'll be the same as April 16th

That's a bone at least. That they are still thinking about them is good news. I can work with any of those nights, the 15th being my #1 choice, the 16th #3 (I have Club Villain right now but RoL will take priority)

 

[yulilin3]

That's a bone at least. That they are still thinking about them is good news. I can work with any of those nights, the 15th being my #1 choice, the 16th #3 (I have Club Villain right now but RoL will take priority)

the premium event looks fantastic, you get to see both RoL and the nighttime safari, plus the other rides and food included

 

[Vernie822]

Ok guys, the AK events operations report came out for the week of April 10th through the 16th. It looks like previews are still up but depends if they finish the darn thing...here are the details, straight from the HUB...in other news this is the last week I have HUB access

Premium Preview Event April 15th (4000 tickets will be sold)
1900 Guests arrive on own for check-in process / will receive a lanyard Lanyard for ID Guests also receive "Fast Pass" Return Card for Sunset Safari (times beginning at 8pm due to sunset)
1900-2000 EMH style access to Expedition Everest / Dinosaur / Primeval Whirl / TriceraTop Spin
20000: Event Elements begin - Beverages available throughout park
2000-2200 Catering Food & Beverage Service: Flame Tree; Harambe,
2030 (1st) River of Light Show
2145 (2nd) River of Light Show
2300 Festivities conclude and all guests depart Main Entrance

Preview Event April 16th (8000 tickets will be sold)
1730 Check-in begins at Main Entrance. (wristbands)
1730-1830 Guests are able to mix-in to park.
1900-2230 EMH Style access to Primeval Whirl, TriceraTop Spin, Dinosaur, Expedition Everest, Kilimanjaro Safaris
1900 Event Elements begin - Food & Beverage available for purchase Thirsty River Bar and Trek Snacks, Flame Tree Barbeque, Restaurantosaurus, and select food carts.
2030 (1st) River of Light Show
2145 (2nd) River of Light Show
2230 Event ends and all guests depart Main Entrance.

and now I go hide under my bed and wait for Disney police....Again they are set to go over at events it's just a matter of it being done by April 15th. The preview event on the 17th doesn't show yet on the calendar but it'll be the same as April 16th

Wow, thanks!

I'm anxious to hear what all the preview package entails food-wise. Looks like the first one seemed like food was served whereas the second one seemed like it would need to be purchased.

ETA - Just noticed one was Premium and other was not. Duh!

 

[elle101me]

Ok guys, the AK events operations report came out for the week of April 10th through the 16th. It looks like previews are still up but depends if they finish the darn thing...here are the details, straight from the HUB...in other news this is the last week I have HUB access

Premium Preview Event April 15th (4000 tickets will be sold)
1900 Guests arrive on own for check-in process / will receive a lanyard Lanyard for ID Guests also receive "Fast Pass" Return Card for Sunset Safari (times beginning at 8pm due to sunset)
1900-2000 EMH style access to Expedition Everest / Dinosaur / Primeval Whirl / TriceraTop Spin
20000: Event Elements begin - Beverages available throughout park
2000-2200 Catering Food & Beverage Service: Flame Tree; Harambe,
2030 (1st) River of Light Show
2145 (2nd) River of Light Show
2300 Festivities conclude and all guests depart Main Entrance

Preview Event April 16th (8000 tickets will be sold)
1730 Check-in begins at Main Entrance. (wristbands)
1730-1830 Guests are able to mix-in to park.
1900-2230 EMH Style access to Primeval Whirl, TriceraTop Spin, Dinosaur, Expedition Everest, Kilimanjaro Safaris
1900 Event Elements begin - Food & Beverage available for purchase Thirsty River Bar and Trek Snacks, Flame Tree Barbeque, Restaurantosaurus, and select food carts.
2030 (1st) River of Light Show
2145 (2nd) River of Light Show
2230 Event ends and all guests depart Main Entrance.

and now I go hide under my bed and wait for Disney police....Again they are set to go over at events it's just a matter of it being done by April 15th. The preview event on the 17th doesn't show yet on the calendar but it'll be the same as April 16th

Thanks so much for posting! I guess I'll still hold out hope for a preview event on the 17th for me and DS, and FP+ for the 22nd since my DH isn't flying in to join us till the 20th.

 

[disfamz]

Maybe the 1st night is more expensive?

 

[figmentfan423]

Wow, thanks!

I'm anxious to hear what all the preview package entails food-wise. Looks like the first one seemed like food was served whereas the second one seemed like it would need to be purchased.

ETA - Just noticed one was Premium and other was not. Duh!

I'm wondering what they'll have the nerve to charge?

 

[Vernie822]

I'm wondering what they'll have the nerve to charge?

I swear I had read somewhere (this was last week) that it was $50 for no food/beverage, and $102 (ish!?) for food/beverage which was basically apps and drinks. It was somewhere in this thread. We decided if we had the option for the $50 w/o food and beverage we'd probably do that one.

 

[gwynne]

I swear I had read somewhere (this was last week) that it was $50 for no food/beverage, and $102 (ish!?) for food/beverage which was basically apps and drinks. It was somewhere in this thread. We decided if we had the option for the $50 w/o food and beverage we'd probably do that one.

That's what I recall, too. It sounds about right for WDW special events.

 

[figmentfan423]

I swear I had read somewhere (this was last week) that it was $50 for no food/beverage, and $102 (ish!?) for food/beverage which was basically apps and drinks. It was somewhere in this thread. We decided if we had the option for the $50 w/o food and beverage we'd probably do that one.

That isn't too bad either way seeing some parties cost more.