Rumors of Light (ROL discussion thread)

[Cluelyss]

So is the rumor that it's just FP's being released tomorrow, or preview parties as well? My last day is the 20th so I have my eye on those parties!

Lol - I thought it was just the dining packages!

Who the heck knows at this point?!?!

Something, everything, nothing....time will tell!

 

[soniam]

You guys think this is bad. You should see my schedule for my July Podcast Anniversary trip. I have 2-4 reservations of each thing on different days and times. I have two hotel reservations; both for DH and myself I still need to make a hotel reservation for Universal, but I have to keep checking until the AP rates are released. I haven't even registered for the anniversary events yet, and they haven't even been announced. Plus, I leave for Disney tomorrow. So, I am trying to book ROL and podcast anniversary, probably while on vacation. My only saving graces are that the trip isn't until July and another DIS friend, who is going in July too, has my back while on vaca Also, the July trip was originally going to be solo, and I was keeping it a secret from DH until I could determine whether he could go or not. DS summer camp registration and this ROL thing led me to just spew the beans I have been going to bed after 11pm and waking up by 5am CST. I need sleep. I'll do that at Disney

 

[Marlyn]

Guys rivers of light is ruining my life.

For this past week my sleep schedule has been a mess. I am very jittery and have several internet pages I have to check constantly or I freak out.

Disney please release preview party reservations this instant or I will lose it!

I hear you.....this ROL better one heck of a show!!!!

 

[soniam]

I hear you.....this ROL better one heck of a show!!!!

Even if it's not, I think I will convince myself it is just to not explode

 

[TheFloatingBear]

I hear you.....this ROL better one heck of a show!!!!

Well, from what I hear, it's both "magical" AND "memorable!"

 

[jlundeen]

Well, from what I hear, it's both "magical" AND "memorable!"

And there is "light" and "water" and "music"

 

[AngiTN]

So is the rumor that it's just FP's being released tomorrow, or preview parties as well? My last day is the 20th so I have my eye on those parties!

No mention has been made about FP being released tomorrow.
Folks are just trying to be proactive in case they are

 

[marchingstar]

No mention has been made about FP being released tomorrow.
Folks are just trying to be proactive in case they are

I've been checking daily for FP+ releases because rumour is dining packages might not start until 1 May. I don't want to pour all my energies into searching for dining packages only to find out they won't be an option for my trip (instead I'll pour all my energies into both! hah). I don't have any logical grounding, but I really feel like FP+ will be released relatively soon. My thinking is that there would be an outcry from resort-stayers if Disney waited and released them within the 30 day window (and it's my hope too, so I'm not fighting all possible guests for my FPs, only the ones staying at a few dozen resorts. ). I could be way off base though, since Disney has said so little and there's nothing we officially know.

 

[figmentfan423]

Well, from what I hear, it's both "magical" AND "memorable!"

And there is "light" and "water" and "music"

Was there any mention of providing the ulcer medication we're all going to need?

 

[TheFloatingBear]

I've been checking daily for FP+ releases because rumour is dining packages might not start until 1 May. I don't want to pour all my energies into searching for dining packages only to find out they won't be an option for my trip (instead I'll pour all my energies into both! hah). I don't have any logical grounding, but I really feel like FP+ will be released relatively soon. My thinking is that there would be an outcry from resort-stayers if Disney waited and released them within the 30 day window (and it's my hope too, so I'm not fighting all possible guests for my FPs, only the ones staying at a few dozen resorts. ). I could be way off base though, since Disney has said so little and there's nothing we officially know.

That was my thought too - hence why I too am focusing my energies in multiple directions. Or, to mix metaphors, throwing everything at the wall and hoping something magical, memorable, with light, water and music sticks!! I feel like dining package is least likely for my timeframe...

 

[MickeyMinnieMom]

Well, from what I hear, it's both "magical" AND "memorable!"

And there is "light" and "water" and "music"

Umm... Excuse me... you're forgetting the two snazzy Shaman costumes. Seeing those in person will clearly be worth all of this trouble... ...

 

[MickeyMinnieMom]

Was there any mention of providing the ulcer medication we're all going to need?

Prescription will come with every package booking.

 

[TheFloatingBear]

Umm... Excuse me... you're forgetting the two snazzy Shaman costumes. Seeing those in person will clearly be worth all of this trouble... ...

How could I forget! Extra magical! I am hoping that I receive one of those fancy lanterns after all of this as a lovely parting gift...

 

[marchingstar]

That was my thought too - hence why I too am focusing my energies in multiple directions. Or, to mix metaphors, throwing everything at the wall and hoping something magical, memorable, with light, water and music sticks!! I feel like dining package is least likely for my timeframe...

I see what you did there!

My timeframe poses problems too: we arrive on the 18th (so just after previews, it seems) and leave on the 24th. DP's birthday is the 23rd, and we'll be celebrating at Club Villain. So it looks like opening night is our only chance. This might be our last Disney trip for a while, but we'll definitely be back, so it won't ruin the trip if we can't see ROL this time around. But that's not stopping me from watching the boards/the Disney site like a hawk!

 

[maryj11]

lol! I'm losing track of what I need to keep checking, and at this point my itinerary is a mess of multiple reservations, because I don't know what we're doing and I'm trying to keep options open for ROL! My DH is sick of listening to me, and no one else wants to hear it! Which, I totally get, of course!

Someone remind me to cancel the stuff I don't need once this is all set!

My dining reservations are a mess too. I cant make up my mind what day to do what. I have 3 or 4 reservations on each day. I have been racking my brain to figure out which day to do what and cancel some ressies ! I don't like being a dining hoarder

 

[ArielSRL]

My dining reservations are a mess too. I cant make up my mind what day to do what. I have 3 or 4 reservations on each day. I have been racking my brain to figure out which day to do what and cancel some ressies ! I don't like being a dining hoarder

I most def need to cancel some dining. For June, I have 5 H&V ressies (3 are F! Pkgs) and two at T-Rex! I need to get on the ADR cancellation board bc I have pretty much narrowed our plans down.

 

[WDWRook]

Do we know tomorrow is the day, or just rumor? If it is tomorrow, what is the typical / likely time for release? 12:00 AM? 6:00 AM? 1:00 PM? I assume we only expect Tusker and Tiffins to offer the package?

 

[jlundeen]

Do we know tomorrow is the day, or just rumor? If it is tomorrow, what is the typical / likely time for release? 12:00 AM? 6:00 AM? 1:00 PM? I assume we only expect Tusker and Tiffins to offer the package?

...And that's the $64 million question...we really don't KNOW anything...rumors...rumors....rumors

 

[ArielSRL]

Do we know tomorrow is the day, or just rumor? If it is tomorrow, what is the typical / likely time for release? 12:00 AM? 6:00 AM? 1:00 PM? I assume we only expect Tusker and Tiffins to offer the package?

Rumor. It has been mentioned by a few phone cast members. But they all give a different answer as to whether it's just the preview events or the dining pkgs, too.

 

[moobar25]

I see what you did there!

My timeframe poses problems too: we arrive on the 18th (so just after previews, it seems) and leave on the 24th. DP's birthday is the 23rd, and we'll be celebrating at Club Villain. So it looks like opening night is our only chance. This might be our last Disney trip for a while, but we'll definitely be back, so it won't ruin the trip if we can't see ROL this time around. But that's not stopping me from watching the boards/the Disney site like a hawk!

We arrive on the 19th and leave the 25th - kind of in the same boat as you. Opening day/night is our only option.

Which showing of villains are you going to? We'll be there for 9pm. Can't wait! Hopefully it's as good as when we saw it in January.

If nothing pans out with ROL at least we can drink ourselves into oblivion at Club Villain!