Rumors of Light (ROL discussion thread)

[bemccar1]

So my checking in Bogotá this morning was unsuccessful...guess I'll be checking on the train to Machu Picchu tomorrow?

I think Disney needs to reward the dedication of everyone on this forum with early-access to the reservations

 

[Yarbogash]

On the plus side while we've been up with our baby this am I used this thread to show my wife how my Disney planning obsessions could be much worse.

 

[gwynne]

Oh sure! The fake rabbit that all the Greyhounds chase but somehow it always stays just ahead of them

And yet we keep jumping onto the track.
Oh well, I'll continue checking. I'd love to book a preview package.

 

[rsagusti]

Just called and the CM said that they JUST made the announcement like at 0800 EST that they will be available to book on March 15th.

 

[kgeary]

From a chat a few minutes ago

Ricky: Thank you for contacting Disney's Guest Services. How may I assist you?

Kevin: Do you know when FP+ or dining packages will be able to book for Rivers of Light

Ricky: Kevin, I will be happy to assist.

Ricky: Unfortunately, we have not announced this officially. Please can keep checking our website for future updates.

Kevin: like today....as a possible opening

Ricky: The Rivers of Light will be opening on April 22, 2016. Fast pass selections and other items related to it will be able to book real soon.

Kevin: ok

 

[DisneyDad2015]

Just called and the CM said that they JUST made the announcement like at 0800 EST that they will be available to book on March 15th.

Here we go again...again...

 

[jlundeen]

 

[rlk]

I called three times this morning. At 7 am, the first CM checked with a supervisor and said keep checking. The second time, at 7:30 am, the CM said the same thing. I just called again. This time the CM said he just got a memo that said booking will start on March 15. Who knows? Certainly not the phone CM..

 

[rsagusti]

When I called it was literally at 7:59:45 and she said wait hold on a second they are making an announcement, then at 0800 she was like oh they just announced it will open up on March 15th. Who knows I don't know what to think anymore. That also happens to be 60 days out for me so I'll be up anyway doing fastpasses.

 

[gwynne]

It's frustrating, but I appreciate everyone passing on what the phone CM's are saying. I'm keeping a tally. I'm curious to see when the answer is consistent. (If ever? )

 

[TheFloatingBear]

Just called and the CM said that they JUST made the announcement like at 0800 EST that they will be available to book on March 15th.

I called three times this morning. At 7 am, the first CM checked with a supervisor and said keep checking. The second time, at 7:30 am, the CM said the same thing. I just called again. This time the CM said he just got a memo that said booking will start on March 15. Who knows? Certainly not the phone CM..

Do you know, were they referring to FPs, dining packages, or preview parties? Ack! I too appreciate any info!

 

[figmentfan423]

I called three times this morning. At 7 am, the first CM checked with a supervisor and said keep checking. The second time, at 7:30 am, the CM said the same thing. I just called again. This time the CM said he just got a memo that said booking will start on March 15. Who knows? Certainly not the phone CM..

I just called back and was told the same thing At least I can go get a mani-pedi today without having a nervous breakdown

 

[dres40]

I'm going to need some serious Disney magic to wake up at 5:45am on a SATURDAY morning!!!!

My DH thought I was NUTS for getting up early "for nothing" (his words) today....
When I do it tomorrow, he's going to have me commited

I know! My husband is so tired of all my Disney talk.

 

[figmentfan423]

Do you know, were they referring to FPs, dining packages, or preview parties? Ack! I too appreciate any info!

Dining packages

 

[jlundeen]

It's frustrating, but I appreciate everyone passing on what the phone CM's are saying. I'm keeping a tally. I'm curious to see when the answer is consistent. (If ever? )

Or more importantly - correct....(again, if ever!!) Bait and switch. It would be different if they hadn't hyped the heck out of this with all the BLOG videos, COMING SOON announcements, etc.

Well, maybe we can get caught up on sleep over the weekend...

 

[Paigevon]

Okay, so check all day today through tomorrow, only once every hour or so for the 13th and 14th, and beginning at 12:00 am EST March 15th, continuously refresh until laptop/phone explodes. Sounds like a reasonable game plan.

 

[rlk]

Do you know, were they referring to FPs, dining packages, or preview parties? Ack! I too appreciate any info!

I called asking about the dining package.

 

[TheFloatingBear]

I know! My husband is so tired of all my Disney talk.

Mine just asked me walking out the door, "So, what's your plan today?"

Ummmm....

 

[Paigevon]

Mine just asked me walking out the door, "So, what's your plan today?"

Ummmm....

Not kidding--my husband and MIL have literally started groaning if I mention the word "Disney" or even vaguely refer to it.

 

[jlundeen]

This is probably why they try not to let the CM give out ANY information ahead of time. There are too many of us who take any shred of a rumor and cling to it, hoping it is true. Then when Disney can't deliver, we are all crushed, angered, and frustrated.

Hmmm...I wonder if I could go back to bed and stay there until the 15th.....