Rumors of Light (ROL discussion thread)

[TheFloatingBear]

Latest comment from today's AK DP Blog story...I love this one!
"Could you define “very soon” for me, please?"

(Maybe this is from someone on the thread?)

I posted it upthread but not on the blog! Wouldn't it be nice if they answered! This week is going to get busy fast, it would be nice to put this part of planning to rest!

 

[Jfsag123]

So I went and read the comments on the blog post before coming here and catching up and I now think I will do it that way every time. I was squinting in confusion at the TAR and FEATHERS comment, then got to enjoy the play by play.

My theory is that the next blog post will have no text, but just be selfies of the blog writers dining at Tusker House, holding up their RoL seating vouchers, and sitting in the viewing area for the show. Why not just take the taunting next level?

 

[Iowamomof4]

So I went and read the comments on the blog post before coming here and catching up and I now think I will do it that way every time. I was squinting in confusion at the TAR and FEATHERS comment, then got to enjoy the play by play.

My theory is that the next blog post will have no text, but just be selfies of the blog writers dining at Tusker House, holding up their RoL seating vouchers, and sitting in the viewing area for the show. Why not just take the taunting next level?

I can just see it now! Just before the livestream of Illuminations, we'll get a special sneak peek as the Disney Bloggers eat their meals at Tiffin's, pick up their tickets, walk over to ROL, hand over their tickets and walk in, take their seats, and then.... and then... "Welcome to Illuminations over at Epcot! We hope you enjoyed that wonderful preview of ROL! Stay tuned to the blog for more details -- very, VERY soon!"

 

[mybabesuz]

Hello! Another lurker here.
Can someone post a link to the Blog.
I can't seem to find it, Thanks

 

[dachsie]

Hello! Another lurker here.
Can someone post a link to the Blog.
I can't seem to find it, Thanks

https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2016/03/good-day-from-disneys-animal-kingdom/

 

[Stitch813]

Had noticed the park hours are until 8PM starting June 1st...but nothing for April22-May31? Weird.

 

[gwynne]

It's hard to wait, but I am encouraged DP Blog is allowing concerned and critical comments to be posted. That's something new for them, and I am glad they are showing some level of understanding the frustration by posting those comments.

 

[jollygreen]

Latest comment from today's AK DP Blog story...I love this one!
"Could you define “very soon” for me, please?"

(Maybe this is from someone on the thread?)

Haha, that one's mine!

 

[mybabesuz]

Thank You
Hoping maybe tomorrow is the day...

 

[gwynne]

Haha, that one's mine!

Well done!

 

[TheFloatingBear]

I was thinking...

Tomorrow's topic should be Nostalgia Day, in honor of our First Monthiversary.

We could reflect upon things like...our anticipation of the live blog post, the first time we met dear ol' Maggie, and when we learned the intricate details of the shaman costumes...and about all the nothings we have touched upon. Should be cool.

Unless of course, we're having a Everyone Booking Stuff Day - which would admittedly be better.

 

[Pixie Dust ✨]

I was thinking...

Tomorrow's topic should be Nostalgia Day, in honor of our First Monthiversary.

We could reflect upon things like...our anticipation of the live blog post, the first time we met dear ol' Maggie, and when we learned the intricate details of the shaman costumes...and about all the nothings we have touched upon. Should be cool.

Unless of course, we're having a Everyone Booking Stuff Day - which would admittedly be better.

Sounds magical!

 

[gwynne]

I was thinking...

Tomorrow's topic should be Nostalgia Day, in honor of our First Monthiversary.

We could reflect upon things like...our anticipation of the live blog post, the first time we met dear ol' Maggie, and when we learned the intricate details of the shaman costumes...and about all the nothings we have touched upon. Should be cool.

Unless of course, we're having a Everyone Booking Stuff Day - which would admittedly be better.

I would love it if tomorrow was Everyone Booking Stuff Day-fabulous name!
If not, it's back to reading DP blog posts like they are tea leaves. The best part, you guys are lots of fun to wait with.

 

[elmoandzoey]

Had noticed the park hours are until 8PM starting June 1st...but nothing for April22-May31? Weird.

I thought summer always had longer times since the sun sets later?

 

[AngiTN]

I thought summer always had longer times since the sun sets later?

Yes, that is correct.

 

[ssreward]

I thought summer always had longer times since the sun sets later?

It does - 8p is the normal summer closing time, RoL won't start until at least 9p (same as Fantasmic) so the new times would more likely be 10/11

 

[IceSkatingPrincess]

Sounds magical!

& memorable!

 

[nilla]

At this point, I'd like confirmation of the following, which, to my knowledge, are only "rumors" or "heard through other sources":

• Will there absolutely be FPs made available for RoL? If so, will there be any changes to FP tiering at AK as a result?
• Will there absolutely be an RoL dining package? If so, what restaurants would this be available for?
• Is it possible to watch RoL from places around AK that are not in the designated seating areas?

Just this alone would do wonders for the ability to plan. Has Disney officially announced that any of those are a definite?

 

[Stitch813]

It does - 8p is the normal summer closing time, RoL won't start until 9p (same as Fantasmic) so the new times would more likely be 10/11

ah makes sense now...thanks for the clarification!

 

[OhioStateBuckeye]

At this point, I'd like confirmation of the following, which, to my knowledge, are only "rumors" or "heard through other sources":

• Will there absolutely be FPs made available for RoL? If so, will there be any changes to FP tiering at AK as a result?
• Will there absolutely be an RoL dining package? If so, what restaurants would this be available for?
• Is it possible to watch RoL from places around AK that are not in the designated seating areas?

Just this alone would do wonders for the ability to plan. Has Disney officially announced that any of those are a definite?

Fast passes and dining plans for rivers were both confirmed in a Disney parks blog post in answers to the comments.