Rumors of Light (ROL discussion thread)

[mrzrich]

How would the Dining Package work for Flame Tree BBQ? How do you reserve Counter Service?

BOG has taken ADRs for counter service for a long time.

 

[Robo]

Maybe the first show is at 7pm or 8pm? They are probably going to extend park hours

In late April, it's not dark until about 8:30pm.

The show can't run until it's dark.

 

[yulilin3]

In April, it's not dark until about 8:30pm.

Dinner starts at 4pm so people can book from 4pm on making sure that their booking time is at least 2.5 hours before the show.

 

[Vickie1016]

Is the rumor only a dinner offering at this point or is lunch still part of the rumor - in regards to Tusker House? Thank you.

 

[Robo]

Dinner starts at 4pm so people can book from 4pm on making sure that their booking time is at least 2.5 hours before the show.

I don't doubt that, but 4 PM is far earlier than 8:30PM.

What I'm saying is that I don't understand why the 4PM start of ADRs is an obvious direct connection to the show.

 

[yulilin3]

I don't doubt that, but 4 PM is far earlier than 8:30PM.

What I'm saying is that I don't understand why the 4PM start of ADRs is an obvious direct connection to the show.

copy/paste from what I'm looking at:

Hours: 4:00PM-6:30PM Operating

Prices: Adult: $44.73, Child: $26.63 $$$ ($30 to $59.99 per adult)

Payment Methods Accepted: Travelers Checks, Key to the World, Cash, Visa, Disney Dollars, American Express, Disney Rewards Card, Master Card, Diners Club Card, Gift Card, Disney's Visa Credit Card, Discover, JCB, Disney Gift Card, KTTW Package Entitlements, Dreams Reward Card

Price Includes Tax but not Gratuity



The Rivers of Light Dining Package provides Guests with a choice of dining experiences at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park and reserved seating to the new nighttime show Rivers of Light. After enjoying a mouthwatering meal, experience the beauty of the nighttime show that celebrates the relationship between animals and nature through live performers, grand theatrical imagery, a soaring musical score and innovative special effects.

Package includes one (1) buffet meal, reserved seating for Rivers of Light show and a lanyard.
Guests must dine 2.5 hours prior to show start as they will receive their show credential at the dining location.



Home of the very best food in Harambe - Visit us for Dinner

• All-you-care-to-enjoy spit-roasted carved meats, unique salads, creative vegetarian offerings, hearty stews, and delicious desserts - all with an African touch!
• Special kids' buffet sized for the little travelers

Includes non-specialty, non-alcoholic drinks such as sodas, coffee, tea, juices, iced tea, milk, etc.

Prices are subject to change without notice.

Character appearances:

• Donald Duck & Friends

 

[ArielSRL]

copy/paste from what I'm looking at:

Hours: 4:00PM-6:30PM Operating

Prices: Adult: $44.73, Child: $26.63 $$$ ($30 to $59.99 per adult)

Payment Methods Accepted: Travelers Checks, Key to the World, Cash, Visa, Disney Dollars, American Express, Disney Rewards Card, Master Card, Diners Club Card, Gift Card, Disney's Visa Credit Card, Discover, JCB, Disney Gift Card, KTTW Package Entitlements, Dreams Reward Card

Price Includes Tax but not Gratuity



The Rivers of Light Dining Package provides Guests with a choice of dining experiences at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park and reserved seating to the new nighttime show Rivers of Light. After enjoying a mouthwatering meal, experience the beauty of the nighttime show that celebrates the relationship between animals and nature through live performers, grand theatrical imagery, a soaring musical score and innovative special effects.

Package includes one (1) buffet meal, reserved seating for Rivers of Light show and a lanyard.
Guests must dine 2.5 hours prior to show start as they will receive their show credential at the dining location.



Home of the very best food in Harambe - Visit us for Dinner

• All-you-care-to-enjoy spit-roasted carved meats, unique salads, creative vegetarian offerings, hearty stews, and delicious desserts - all with an African touch!
• Special kids' buffet sized for the little travelers

Includes non-specialty, non-alcoholic drinks such as sodas, coffee, tea, juices, iced tea, milk, etc.

Prices are subject to change without notice.

Character appearances:

• Donald Duck & Friends

This looks a lot like what was posted on another thread except it listed all 3 meals and Flame Tree. Much of the wording is the same, which makes me think they either modified or are starting with a "testing" phase. The part that says "The Rivers of Light Dining Package provides Guests with a choice of dining experiences at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park and reserved seating to the new nighttime show Rivers of Light" is interesting bc with what you are posting, there is no choice. So I'm leaning toward this is testing with more options in the future. Could also be a result of a full slate of filled ADRs for the time being at the other meals.

 

[lugnut33]

If they are going to take reservations tomorrow wouldn't they have to extend park hours beyond 5 PM for May? I'm there first weekend and park closes every night 6:30 or 6.

 

[Jcon]

I have ADRs for Tusker House for a dinner in May, I wonder if I'll be able to convert those to the ROL Dining Package? Assuming it's rolled out. That's probably a phone call after the program rolls out.

 

[ArielSRL]

If they are going to take reservations tomorrow wouldn't they have to extend park hours beyond 5 PM for May? I'm there first weekend and park closes every night between 5 & 6.

My TA thinks they could just do it all at once...announce ROL, extended hours, and the dining pkg...bc that's how Disney seems to do things. But who really knows, except those in charge?

 

[yulilin3]

This looks a lot like what was posted on another thread except it listed all 3 meals and Flame Tree. Much of the wording is the same, which makes me think they either modified or are starting with a "testing" phase. The part that says "The Rivers of Light Dining Package provides Guests with a choice of dining experiences at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park and reserved seating to the new nighttime show Rivers of Light" is interesting bc with what you are posting, there is no choice. So I'm leaning toward this is testing with more options in the future. Could also be a result of a full slate of filled ADRs for the time being at the other meals.

I haven't been following anything else but when you mentioned Flame Tree I just checked and it's the same thing, again copy/paste straight from the page

Hours: 2:30PM-7:00PM Operating

Prices: Adult: $23.42, Child: $12.77 $$ ($15 to $29.99 per adult)

Price Includes Tax. Gratuity not included or required.



The Rivers of Light Dining Package provides Guests with a choice of dining experiences at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park and reserved seating to the new nighttime show Rivers of Light. After enjoying a mouthwatering meal, experience the beauty of the nighttime show that celebrates the relationship between animals and nature through live performers, grand theatrical imagery, a soaring musical score and innovative special effects.

Package includes choice of one (1) entrée with three sides, dessert and non-alcoholic beverage, reserved seating for Rivers of Light show and a lanyard.



Guests will book a dining time, but this is a QSR (Quick Service) experience - there is no table service provided.

Guests should arrive at their reserved time and they will select their meal and pay at the location.



Reservations available starting at 2:30pm until 1 hour 15 minutes prior to the show time. Guests will receive their show credential at the location.

 

[HopperFan]

Exactly. Maybe that's why they're not including RoL packages...

I totally understand that it is not Disney owned but it does accept DDP and TiW. So if they are willing to negotiate that, and see potential loss of income for folks wanting RoL Packages, I don't think it's far fetched to think they may negotiate the package.

If Y&Y had the package, I would book it. I will not book TH and probably not Tiffins.

 

[yulilin3]

first date available for booth Tusker House and Flame Tree seems to be April 22nd. which is Earth Day. There seems to be a special preview event on the 16th and 17th. no dinning opportunities are associated with the preview and I have no clue who will be able to attend that

 

[Robo]

On the HUB it looks like the first available day for the dinner package is April 22nd...
Maybe they are just trying to fill the early dinner void by having you dine 2.5 hours before the 1st show? The first time available looks to be 4 pm

Again, I don't doubt any of this.
The reason I ASKED about the above is that automatically drawing a conclusion from a 4PM dinner start-tme would not necessarily lead
directly to assuming it was for a show that starts at 8PM, or later.

That's all I'm asking about.

 

[yulilin3]

Again, I don't doubt any of this.
The reason I ASKED about the above is that automatically drawing a conclusion from a 4PM dinner start-tme would not necessarily lead
directly to assuming it was for a show that starts at 8PM, or later.

That's all I'm asking about.

that's just the starting time for Dinner at Tusker house. No other meals have any indication that they will be linked to RoL, only Dinner at TH and Flame Tree...I guess we're going to have to wait for DPB to announce

 

[Robo]

that's just the starting time for Dinner at Tusker house. No other meals have any indication that they will be linked to RoL, only Dinner at TH and Flame Tree...I guess we're going to have to wait for DPB to announce

Sounds right.

 

[ArielSRL]

first date available for booth Tusker House and Flame Tree seems to be April 22nd. which is Earth Day. There seems to be a special preview event on the 16th and 17th. no dinning opportunities are associated with the preview and I have no clue who will be able to attend that

Thank you so much for all this info!!

 

[gometros]

first date available for booth Tusker House and Flame Tree seems to be April 22nd. which is Earth Day. There seems to be a special preview event on the 16th and 17th. no dinning opportunities are associated with the preview and I have no clue who will be able to attend that

It's also the anniversary of the park opening.

 

[figmentfan423]

On other words should I plan on being online at 6am tomorrow morning?

 

[KT0191]

So booking starts tomorrow?