Rumors of Light (ROL discussion thread)

[OhioStateBuckeye]

This is news to me...what's this about?

Me too. Can someone link?

 

[OhioStateBuckeye]

Just came out in several tweets about 10 min ago
All that is known right now are dates and price

To the rumors board! They always know stuff.

 

[AngiTN]

Disney's hours currently list the 3 nights in April (14, 21, 28) as 11 PM closings, with a 10 PM closing on the 28th. So my guess is 3 hours after that = 1 or 2 AM.

Who knows. They change hours all the time. Just this weekend switched EMH hours at Epcot and HS for some days in April.

 

[AngiTN]

To the rumors board! They always know stuff.

Actually, I went there first and didn't see it (in it's own post).
But it's not a rumor either.

 

[ssreward]

Just read about this. I'm so confused. Will this be different nights than MK EMH or are they just not having MK EMH during those months? We are there in June, so it doesn't directly affect us, but certainly could if they decide to extend it.

Once/if it hits the schedule, I'd expect it to be similar to the discontinued P&P parties or MNSSHP so most likely in addition to EMH nights.

 

[figmentfan423]

You bring the torches, I'll bring the pitchforks...anyone else want to bring shovels and rakes??

Me and I've got tar and feathers, again don't ask

 

[MindyC]

I really hope we hear something this week! I am down to 20 days and really want to have everything locked down by this weekend at least.

 

[FoundNemoLostDori]

Wow.....$150 for 3 hrs is steep! Hope they include some major items with this!

 

[gwynne]

Wow.....$150 for 3 hrs is steep! Hope they include some major items with this!

Not cheap. A new revenue stream for Shanhai Disney?

 

[jeanico2000]

Wow.....$150 for 3 hrs is steep! Hope they include some major items with this!

Yup, you get a preferred stall in the bathroom of your choice for a 5 minute period. Extra minutes will be charged at $49.99 per minute on your Magic Band (toilet paper not included).

 

[Karin Witherell]

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 loved that one!! Definitely what all of us are thinking for sure.

 

[gwynne]

I loved that one!! Definitely what all of us are thinking for sure.

It was just perfect, like they read our minds.

Haha, that one's mine!

@jollygreen is the poster that wrote it. Cool that is is someone from this thread.

 

[tinkerhon]

Yup, you get a preferred stall in the bathroom of your choice for a 5 minute period. Extra minutes will be charged at $49.99 per minute on your Magic Band (toilet paper not included).

Lmao !!! But is sanitizer included ?? That's an addl cost, for sure !!!

 

[ssreward]

So far it looks like folks here are not on board.
DH and I are. We are there for both April and May dates. The April dates won't work at all but we could do the one on 5/8. If it is, I'm sure we'll go. He was on board when I told him about it a few minutes ago. We are "those" people though. I love Disney's ticketed events. I know around these parts they are frowned upon as money grabs. We've always felt special when we do one. I believe the same will be said for this one

I've got a son whose goal is 17 trips on Space Mountain so if you do May - we may see ya, lol! Price is sorta horrid compared to MNSSHP but it'd be worth it to me if I could get that done w/o worrying about fireworks or M&Gs!

 

[nilla]

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

Was it? Here's what I saw. Am I looking in the wrong place?

"Hi Everyone!

I know you all are so excited that this incredible theme park will be transitioning to a day-to-night park! It’s going to be amazing and I’m just as excited as you! Park hours have not been posted yet but the nighttime entertainment and activation is planned for April 22. Specific hours will be determined very soon. Please, don’t stress out and stay tuned!

Rivers of Light will be shown two to three times nightly, so everyone should be able to get a chance to see it when they are visiting the park. And while the Harambe Wildlife Parti will have the flavor of Harambe Nights, it will be available to everyone with regular park admission. No extra ticket is needed.

I hope this helps to answer some of your questions. There will be so much more information coming out soon!""

https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2016/03/disneytweens-party-animals-at-disneys-animal-kingdom/

Edit: I did find confirmation that there will be FPs and dining packages, but no word on where the dining packages will be.

 

[OhioStateBuckeye]

So far it looks like folks here are not on board.
DH and I are. We are there for both April and May dates. The April dates won't work at all but we could do the one on 5/8. If it is, I'm sure we'll go. He was on board when I told him about it a few minutes ago. We are "those" people though. I love Disney's ticketed events. I know around these parts they are frowned upon as money grabs. We've always felt special when we do one. I believe the same will be said for this one

I'm already dreaming the ticketed event will have rare characters like they trotted out for the dvc parties. If that's the case I'm so there.

If there is nothing special or extra I most likely won't.

 

[figmentfan423]

Lmao !!! But is sanitizer included ?? That's an addl cost, for sure !!!

I'm sure they're also going to charge for TP. $10 a sheet

 

[OhioStateBuckeye]

Was it? Here's what I saw. Am I looking in the wrong place?

"Hi Everyone!

I know you all are so excited that this incredible theme park will be transitioning to a day-to-night park! It’s going to be amazing and I’m just as excited as you! Park hours have not been posted yet but the nighttime entertainment and activation is planned for April 22. Specific hours will be determined very soon. Please, don’t stress out and stay tuned!

Rivers of Light will be shown two to three times nightly, so everyone should be able to get a chance to see it when they are visiting the park. And while the Harambe Wildlife Parti will have the flavor of Harambe Nights, it will be available to everyone with regular park admission. No extra ticket is needed.

I hope this helps to answer some of your questions. There will be so much more information coming out soon!""

https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2016/03/disneytweens-party-animals-at-disneys-animal-kingdom/

No it was somewhere else. I'll look when I get home if no one else finds it first. It was an answer to a comment.

 

[gwynne]

So far it looks like folks here are not on board.
DH and I are. We are there for both April and May dates. The April dates won't work at all but we could do the one on 5/8. If it is, I'm sure we'll go. He was on board when I told him about it a few minutes ago. We are "those" people though. I love Disney's ticketed events. I know around these parts they are frowned upon as money grabs. We've always felt special when we do one. I believe the same will be said for this one

We love them too. I can't do this one in April though. This is an extra special year and if things work out we'll book two Party for the Senses in Oct. The budget only stretches so far.

 

[tinkerhon]

You bring the torches, I'll bring the pitchforks...anyone else want to bring shovels and rakes??