Rumors of Light (ROL discussion thread)

[jeanico2000]

Random question:
What is your favorite park and no fair saying some parks are tied or you like each one for different reasons...I know how tough it can be for some people (I am one of those people) but just for today, there will be no hurt feelings and just say your favorite park, even if it's your favorite by only a hair!

EPCOT for me!

Magic Kingdom!

 

[gwynne]

New guest experience at AKL:
Connect with the Animals and Culture of Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge through the resort’s newest guest experience, Sense of Africa. Sense of Africa is a 3.5-hour long breakfast and tour that allows guests behind the scenes information about the design of the African-inspired resort, a unique twist on the dining experience at the Boma-Flavors of Africa restaurant, Following the meal, Guests board a special safari truck that takes them backstage, for a series of up-close encounters with some of the resort's most-beloved animals: giraffe, okapi, ostrich and red river hogs. Animal encounters are voluntary for each animal; therefore, experiences are unpredictable and unique each visit., all of which are inspired by the sensory experience this resort has to offer.
$249.99 per person plus tax guests must be at least 10 years old and older
Reservations are available by calling 407-WDW-TOUR. Reservations will open April 5, and the first tour will take place April 9. Passholders and Disney Vacation Club Members get a 15 percent discount on the tour

Thanks for keeping us in the know!

This new guest experience sounds very cool, but it's spendy. That's a lot more than the Wanyama, unless it's increased quite a bit lately. I love the part that says "Animal encounters are voluntary for each animal."

 

[ELSA711]

New guest experience at AKL:
Connect with the Animals and Culture of Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge through the resort’s newest guest experience, Sense of Africa. Sense of Africa is a 3.5-hour long breakfast and tour that allows guests behind the scenes information about the design of the African-inspired resort, a unique twist on the dining experience at the Boma-Flavors of Africa restaurant, Following the meal, Guests board a special safari truck that takes them backstage, for a series of up-close encounters with some of the resort's most-beloved animals: giraffe, okapi, ostrich and red river hogs. Animal encounters are voluntary for each animal; therefore, experiences are unpredictable and unique each visit., all of which are inspired by the sensory experience this resort has to offer.
$249.99 per person plus tax guests must be at least 10 years old and older
Reservations are available by calling 407-WDW-TOUR. Reservations will open April 5, and the first tour will take place April 9. Passholders and Disney Vacation Club Members get a 15 percent discount on the tour

Wow!
Wondering if I should cancel Wild Africa Trek for this?! Or find a way to do both.

 

[gwynne]

Random question:
What is your favorite park and no fair saying some parks are tied or you like each one for different reasons...I know how tough it can be for some people (I am one of those people) but just for today, there will be no hurt feelings and just say your favorite park, even if it's your favorite by only a hair!

EPCOT for me!

Epcot for me, too!

 

[Ydnameht]

Our family is planning on getting matching shirts made for one day during our trip.

Current front runners for the design:

• a river, a light bulb, a clock, and a question mark
• "I tried to make RoL plans and all I got was this lousy T-shirt"

Any suggestions?

 

[Clumsy_Chica]

When I can slip on to the DIS and see that this thread is only going up a page every now and then and not 20+ pages....it's a sure sign that people are giving up and or getting discouraged

Random question:
What is your favorite park and no fair saying some parks are tied or you like each one for different reasons...I know how tough it can be for some people (I am one of those people) but just for today, there will be no hurt feelings and just say your favorite park, even if it's your favorite by only a hair!

EPCOT for me!

EPCOT is my favorite, UNLESS it's time for the Halloween decorations at Magic Kingdom. I'm in love with all of those pumpkins and I get a little weepy when I see them.

 

[ELSA711]

When I can slip on to the DIS and see that this thread is only going up a page every now and then and not 20+ pages....it's a sure sign that people are giving up and or getting discouraged

Random question:
What is your favorite park and no fair saying some parks are tied or you like each one for different reasons...I know how tough it can be for some people (I am one of those people) but just for today, there will be no hurt feelings and just say your favorite park, even if it's your favorite by only a hair!

EPCOT for me!

** Animal Kingdom for me ** No question!

 

[dachsie]

Woo hoo! My DPB comment made it it through moderation today! Let's see how long it lasts...

What was the comment - I didn't see anything - was it removed?

 

[jlundeen]

New guest experience at AKL:
Connect with the Animals and Culture of Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge through the resort’s newest guest experience, Sense of Africa. Sense of Africa is a 3.5-hour long breakfast and tour that allows guests behind the scenes information about the design of the African-inspired resort, a unique twist on the dining experience at the Boma-Flavors of Africa restaurant, Following the meal, Guests board a special safari truck that takes them backstage, for a series of up-close encounters with some of the resort's most-beloved animals: giraffe, okapi, ostrich and red river hogs. Animal encounters are voluntary for each animal; therefore, experiences are unpredictable and unique each visit., all of which are inspired by the sensory experience this resort has to offer.
$249.99 per person plus tax guests must be at least 10 years old and older
Reservations are available by calling 407-WDW-TOUR. Reservations will open April 5, and the first tour will take place April 9. Passholders and Disney Vacation Club Members get a 15 percent discount on the tour

Sounds like a great tour...similar to Trek, but different enough that if you have done Trek, it would be a good one!

 

[Tiggerette]

My favourite park would be whichever one had us RoL loungers in swanky bowling shirts sipping delicious libations while coming up with comments for hypothetical blogs.

Blog: Thor Leaving Disneyland
Comment: By Odin's Beard! The Thunder God will be missed in Disneyland! Perhaps he is crossing the coastal bifrost to the Rivers of Light spectacular. Surely, Asgardian Gods know exactly the appointed time, and would not need to schedule a fastpass like Earthling mortals.

 

[dachsie]

Good work Keith! I am just catching up for the day. Hope they do announce something on Friday

 

[jeanico2000]

Blog: Thor Leaving Disneyland
Comment: By Odin's Beard! The Thunder God will be missed in Disneyland! Perhaps he is crossing the coastal bifrost to the Rivers of Light spectacular. Surely, Asgardian Gods know exactly the appointed time, and would not need to schedule a fastpass like Earthling mortals.

where is the 'love' option when you need it? You know, when 'like' just isn't strong enough?

 

[tinkerhon]

When I can slip on to the DIS and see that this thread is only going up a page every now and then and not 20+ pages....it's a sure sign that people are giving up and or getting discouraged

Random question:
What is your favorite park and no fair saying some parks are tied or you like each one for different reasons...I know how tough it can be for some people (I am one of those people) but just for today, there will be no hurt feelings and just say your favorite park, even if it's your favorite by only a hair!

EPCOT for me!

Us too !! I could love in the World Showcase !!!

 

[java]

Well I booked a dinner at yak in hopes that show will be on when we get there (April 30 or whenever Saturday is) I am off this week and have finally booked meals and fast passes for our short 2 day trip.

 

[gwynne]

Good work Keith! I am just catching up for the day. Hope they do announce something on Friday

Indeed! I'm scanning though the blog, making a mental note of when to stop by the Puffin Roost and what do I see? Another excellent inquiry about the AK schedule.
Well done @KMWoolley

 

[KMWoolley]

Indeed! I'm scanning though the blog, making a mental note of when to stop by the Puffin Roost and what do I see? Another excellent inquiry about the AK schedule.
Well done @KMWoolley

I think I'll keep working this subliminal approach into my reponses for a while, until they catch on.

 

[KateP85]

New guest experience at AKL:
Connect with the Animals and Culture of Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge through the resort’s newest guest experience, Sense of Africa. Sense of Africa is a 3.5-hour long breakfast and tour that allows guests behind the scenes information about the design of the African-inspired resort, a unique twist on the dining experience at the Boma-Flavors of Africa restaurant, Following the meal, Guests board a special safari truck that takes them backstage, for a series of up-close encounters with some of the resort's most-beloved animals: giraffe, okapi, ostrich and red river hogs. Animal encounters are voluntary for each animal; therefore, experiences are unpredictable and unique each visit., all of which are inspired by the sensory experience this resort has to offer.
$249.99 per person plus tax guests must be at least 10 years old and older
Reservations are available by calling 407-WDW-TOUR. Reservations will open April 5, and the first tour will take place April 9. Passholders and Disney Vacation Club Members get a 15 percent discount on the tour

I know what they mean by this part...but I have an image in my head of a Cast Member walking around the pens in the morning going "OK guys I need a volunteer to meet with the guests today. Come on, anyone?"

 

[mom4praise]

Random question:
What is your favorite park and no fair saying some parks are tied or you like each one for different reasons...I know how tough it can be for some people (I am one of those people) but just for today, there will be no hurt feelings and just say your favorite park, even if it's your favorite by only a hair!

EPCOT for me!

EPCOT for me too!!!

 

[TheFloatingBear]

Thanks for keeping us in the know!

This new guest experience sounds very cool, but it's spendy. That's a lot more than the Wanyama, unless it's increased quite a bit lately. I love the part that says "Animal encounters are voluntary for each animal."

Funny - that does sound cool - I think the Wanyama was $190 - I was looking into it for a date night.

 

[AngiTN]

New guest experience at AKL:
Connect with the Animals and Culture of Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge through the resort’s newest guest experience, Sense of Africa. Sense of Africa is a 3.5-hour long breakfast and tour that allows guests behind the scenes information about the design of the African-inspired resort, a unique twist on the dining experience at the Boma-Flavors of Africa restaurant, Following the meal, Guests board a special safari truck that takes them backstage, for a series of up-close encounters with some of the resort's most-beloved animals: giraffe, okapi, ostrich and red river hogs. Animal encounters are voluntary for each animal; therefore, experiences are unpredictable and unique each visit., all of which are inspired by the sensory experience this resort has to offer.
$249.99 per person plus tax guests must be at least 10 years old and older
Reservations are available by calling 407-WDW-TOUR. Reservations will open April 5, and the first tour will take place April 9. Passholders and Disney Vacation Club Members get a 15 percent discount on the tour

I guess this is sort of their replacement for the Sunrise Safari they used to offer to CL and DVC. Except for the up close encounters. Sounds fun though.

When I can slip on to the DIS and see that this thread is only going up a page every now and then and not 20+ pages....it's a sure sign that people are giving up and or getting discouraged

Random question:
What is your favorite park and no fair saying some parks are tied or you like each one for different reasons...I know how tough it can be for some people (I am one of those people) but just for today, there will be no hurt feelings and just say your favorite park, even if it's your favorite by only a hair!

EPCOT for me!

Mine is Animal Kingdom