Rumors of Light (ROL discussion thread)

[soniam]

Just wondering if the ROL Dining Packages for Tuskers will be limited given the other ADRs that have already been taken for dinner. We have an existing dinner ADR that I am afraid to cancel until I see the ROL dining package available.

I do too. I wouldn't cancel until you absolutely have to, when you are booking the ROL package.

 

[DannyDisneyFreak]

Just wondering if the ROL Dining Packages for Tuskers will be limited given the other ADRs that have already been taken for dinner. We have an existing dinner ADR that I am afraid to cancel until I see the ROL dining package available.

The dining package will be separate from existing ADRs. If you want the RoL dining package you will have to cancel your existing ADR.

 

[DannyDisneyFreak]

The dining package will be separate from existing ADRs. If you want the RoL dining package you will have to cancel your existing ADR.

I should rephrase that, you don't HAVE to cancel but the current ADR will not give you the dining package unless you get a RoL dining package AdR.

 

[Marlyn]

The dining package will be separate from existing ADRs. If you want the RoL dining package you will have to cancel your existing ADR.

Yes, but not until you're actually making the ROL package ADR.

 

[DannyDisneyFreak]

I counted about 100 (relatively) short rows of bench seating at RoL.
At Fantasmic!, there are over 300 (mostly long) rows of bench seating.

But at Fantasmic there is no chance to see the show unless you have a seat in the arena. For RoL there will be more vantage points than just the stadium seating.

 

[DannyDisneyFreak]

Yes, but not until you're actually making the ROL package ADR.

Yes exactly. If the package becomes available. No one should cancel yet because it's possible that RoL won't even run nightly.

 

[Mambo Junkie]

How do you search by the app? When I search, the Dining Events don't show up, nor do they show up when I do a general restaurant search.

 

[kittyab]

I wonder if this show will be like Candlelight Processional, no dinner package, you wont get in.

 

[soniam]

I wonder if this show will be like Candlelight Processional, no dinner package, you wont get in.

I have seen rumors to that effect. Although, I think the rumors said there would be an FP+ option too. But these are unsubstantiated rumors.

 

[kittyab]

I have seen rumors to that effect. Although, I think the rumors said there would be an FP+ option too. But these are unsubstantiated rumors.

I wish they would add more restaurants to the list if they make it a dinner package. My family loves the Rainforest Cafe there.

 

[soniam]

I wish they would add more restaurants to the list if they make it a dinner package. My family loves the Rainforest Cafe there.

Rainforest is owned by Landry's. Disney has not typically done the dining packages with restaurants that they don't own. People are saying no Yak & Yeti either, because it is also owned by Landry's. Plus, they can only add as many dining packages as the number of seats available. At some point, they would hit a limit on how many packages and/or restaurants could be made available.

 

[DannyDisneyFreak]

How do you search by the app? When I search, the Dining Events don't show up, nor do they show up when I do a general restaurant search.

I was only showing up on the android MDE app. I'm not sure but I think it was appearing under the menus where you choose breakfast, lunch, dinner, it was also showing a ROL dining option. It was not available to choose or book, only listed possibly my mistake.

 

[DannyDisneyFreak]

Is this new to the Disney site? The first I'm seeing this listed officially: https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/entertainment/animal-kingdom/rivers-of-light/

Rivers of Light - Coming Soon!

Walt Disney World® Resort

Age Interest
All Ages

Accessibility and Other Information- Opens a dialog

Celebrate the kinship of all living things during this nighttime water and light show awash with breathtaking special effects.

A Story at Sundown Set Aglow
Be enchanted by a brilliant spectacle of glowing lanterns, magical fireflies, dancing fountains and animal spirits.


As sunlight fades and the stars begin their twinkle, remember the instinctual feeling that we are all bound together by earth and spirit—past, present and future. Listen as the lagoon responds to the whispers of the world, cradling creatures with a symphony that swells with wild murmurs and shimmering secrets of the universe.

So begins a new light—a vibrant awakening of flitting fireflies leading a legion of lanterns cascading in a ceremonious procession across the water. With a single chime, there falls a hush—and in its place steps Shamans bearing benevolent gifts of light. These storytellers promise to paint the night with visual wonders, enticing you to join them on a marvelous journey.

Before your eyes, clusters of lantern light shift and shape into animal spirit forms—the Tiger, Turtle, Elephant and Owl. The Shamans call upon the Temple Lotus who materializes along with her 4 sisters, each bursting forth with dazzling fountains of water and light. These mystic hosts work in harmony to captivate your senses, conjuring stunning imagery of animals from across the world in a musical performance that can only be described as dreamlike. Spellbound, you are transported across Asian jungles and tropical oceans to African savannas and North American mountains.

Your journey culminates in a triumphant blend of music, light, color and earthly elements. The Aurora Borealis, in its magical splendor, springs with unbridled joy as a menagerie of animals transcend above the cosmos, becoming glittering star constellations in the heavens. Immersed within a grand celestial finale, you are bestowed with an inspirational message of peace and oneness with nature.

Show Less

Everything the Light Touches
Eastern festival traditions merge with innovative technology to make Rivers of Light come alive. Featuring evocative, never-before-seen footage from DisneyNature, grand theatrical imagery, virtuosic live performances, a soaring original score and innovative special effects—this nighttime spectacle employs a host of magical devices to create an experience unlike any other.


Fireflies in Flight
The flickering ornamentation of fireflies illustrates the migration of light—a central motif of the production. As the story unfolds, original video projections and choreographed laser animation combine to create the appearance of glowing fireflies, illuminating enchanting moments of the celebration like living pixie dust.

Shaman Storytelling
The Shamans are revered as the show’s “storytellers” yet, mysteriously, they never utter a word. Instead, they communicate volumes through fascinating forms of authentic Asian dance, music, song and shadow puppetry.

Light, Lanterns and Lotuses
Showstopping features include nearly 100 Asian lanterns, undulating hues of larger-than-life animal spirits and floating vessels awash in brilliant radiance. Powerful fountain jets erupting like embers from a fire and a 28-foot-tall Temple Lotus add to the visual splendor of these elements, each magically drifting into scenes—adding color, drama, shape and choreography.

A Living Landscape
Encircling the very heart of the Discovery River Lagoon and her 2 village amphitheaters is the thick embrace of a lush tree-scape. It is host and home to a unique variety of life, both in body and spirit form. This organic landscape is a central character itself, and an ever-changing canvas for the story’s unveiling.

Show Less

Know Before You Go
Be sure to check the My Disney Experience mobile app or view our online park schedule for showtimes. You can also pick up the Times Guide in the park for the schedule. Since this is an outdoor show, it is subject to cancellation due to inclement weather. Performance times are subject to change.
Show Less



Disney’s Animal Kingdom Park at Night
Discover more of the magic—attractions, dining and entertainment—springing to life nightly at Disney’s Animal Kingdom park.

 

[DanceisArt]

This is what I see when I try to search by name on the app. I thought maybe something would pop up after midnight.

 

[CounselorX]

Is this new to the Disney site? The first I'm seeing this listed officially: https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/entertainment/animal-kingdom/rivers-of-light/

Rivers of Light - Coming Soon!

Walt Disney World® Resort

Age Interest
All Ages

Accessibility and Other Information- Opens a dialog

Celebrate the kinship of all living things during this nighttime water and light show awash with breathtaking special effects.

A Story at Sundown Set Aglow
Be enchanted by a brilliant spectacle of glowing lanterns, magical fireflies, dancing fountains and animal spirits.


As sunlight fades and the stars begin their twinkle, remember the instinctual feeling that we are all bound together by earth and spirit—past, present and future. Listen as the lagoon responds to the whispers of the world, cradling creatures with a symphony that swells with wild murmurs and shimmering secrets of the universe.

So begins a new light—a vibrant awakening of flitting fireflies leading a legion of lanterns cascading in a ceremonious procession across the water. With a single chime, there falls a hush—and in its place steps Shamans bearing benevolent gifts of light. These storytellers promise to paint the night with visual wonders, enticing you to join them on a marvelous journey.

Before your eyes, clusters of lantern light shift and shape into animal spirit forms—the Tiger, Turtle, Elephant and Owl. The Shamans call upon the Temple Lotus who materializes along with her 4 sisters, each bursting forth with dazzling fountains of water and light. These mystic hosts work in harmony to captivate your senses, conjuring stunning imagery of animals from across the world in a musical performance that can only be described as dreamlike. Spellbound, you are transported across Asian jungles and tropical oceans to African savannas and North American mountains.

Your journey culminates in a triumphant blend of music, light, color and earthly elements. The Aurora Borealis, in its magical splendor, springs with unbridled joy as a menagerie of animals transcend above the cosmos, becoming glittering star constellations in the heavens. Immersed within a grand celestial finale, you are bestowed with an inspirational message of peace and oneness with nature.

Show Less

Everything the Light Touches
Eastern festival traditions merge with innovative technology to make Rivers of Light come alive. Featuring evocative, never-before-seen footage from DisneyNature, grand theatrical imagery, virtuosic live performances, a soaring original score and innovative special effects—this nighttime spectacle employs a host of magical devices to create an experience unlike any other.


Fireflies in Flight
The flickering ornamentation of fireflies illustrates the migration of light—a central motif of the production. As the story unfolds, original video projections and choreographed laser animation combine to create the appearance of glowing fireflies, illuminating enchanting moments of the celebration like living pixie dust.

Shaman Storytelling
The Shamans are revered as the show’s “storytellers” yet, mysteriously, they never utter a word. Instead, they communicate volumes through fascinating forms of authentic Asian dance, music, song and shadow puppetry.

Light, Lanterns and Lotuses
Showstopping features include nearly 100 Asian lanterns, undulating hues of larger-than-life animal spirits and floating vessels awash in brilliant radiance. Powerful fountain jets erupting like embers from a fire and a 28-foot-tall Temple Lotus add to the visual splendor of these elements, each magically drifting into scenes—adding color, drama, shape and choreography.

A Living Landscape
Encircling the very heart of the Discovery River Lagoon and her 2 village amphitheaters is the thick embrace of a lush tree-scape. It is host and home to a unique variety of life, both in body and spirit form. This organic landscape is a central character itself, and an ever-changing canvas for the story’s unveiling.

Show Less

Know Before You Go
Be sure to check the My Disney Experience mobile app or view our online park schedule for showtimes. You can also pick up the Times Guide in the park for the schedule. Since this is an outdoor show, it is subject to cancellation due to inclement weather. Performance times are subject to change.
Show Less



Disney’s Animal Kingdom Park at Night
Discover more of the magic—attractions, dining and entertainment—springing to life nightly at Disney’s Animal Kingdom park.

That's probably the best description of a night-time show that I have ever read. hahah

 

[gorjus121]

Another member posted the Tiffins Coming Soon link in dining!!!

 

[freediverdude]

So nothing? I don't see the package in the dining reservation area.

 

[marchingstar]

I think these are some good signs. I'm definitely setting an alarm to check at 6:00 WDW time (4 am here. ugh!)

 

[marchingstar]

https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/attractions/animal-kingdom/animal-kingdom-night/

I remember some folks were wondering whether EE would be closed for ROL. This page is making EE nighttime rides a highlight!

 

[DannyDisneyFreak]

https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/attractions/animal-kingdom/animal-kingdom-night/

I remember some folks were wondering whether EE would be closed for ROL. This page is making EE nighttime rides a highlight!

I can't imagine it going during the show. Wouldn't you hear the screams of people over the lagoon responding to the whispers of the world?