Rumors of Light (ROL discussion thread)

[Robo]

3/15, huh?

Beware the Ides of March.

Yep, it will definitely be a stab in the heart if THIS one doesn't hold up!

Et tu, Mic - key?

 

[uccats97]

But he might have gotten it off The Dibb where I think we did!!

Who would know?
This was his post about it:
"Disney announced that the show will officially debut on Earth Day, April 22nd. There are private screening events on April 16th and 17th and one would assume that previews for Park guests would precede that as Disney tries to work out the kinks before those that are paid to give glowing reviews arrive. The show should be fully staffed by the end of the month. I would not expect to see the show on any given day between March 27th and April 15th, but it is certainly a distinct possibility. We should know more about the schedule and procedure in a couple of weeks."-easywdw

 

[Cluelyss]

I'm glad we had to push our vacation back two weeks lol, at least it gives me a little bit more wiggle room in planning. Between ROL, Frozen, and the new Star Wars Fireworks, plus Olaf M&G, and other new items, this is insane. We've never planned a trip around new events, or I guess because this is only our second trip with kids that we never cared that much before to try and plan it. I feel like they must be having some technical difficulties or something to just keep everyone in the dark and presumably keep pushing the date back. Then again, it may just be typical Disney.

Unfortunately, I've learned in the last few years that this is "typical Disney." While I love all the knowledge and insight I've gained in recent years through following sites like this one, sometimes I miss the old days when I didn't even know what I was missing! Lol!!

 

[nilla]

3/15, huh?

I think 3/15 is the day we all come here and say, "I heard they will open for ADRs on 3/19."

 

[bluezy]

Who would know?
This was his post about it:
"Disney announced that the show will officially debut on Earth Day, April 22nd. There are private screening events on April 16th and 17th and one would assume that previews for Park guests would precede that as Disney tries to work out the kinks before those that are paid to give glowing reviews arrive. The show should be fully staffed by the end of the month. I would not expect to see the show on any given day between March 27th and April 15th, but it is certainly a distinct possibility. We should know more about the schedule and procedure in a couple of weeks."-easywdw

I took that post to mean that the 4/16 & 17 shows are for members of the press, VIPs, etc. and that Disney would most likely be having some unannounced showings in the week or two before that in order to get in more practice and make sure everything is running smoothly before those 2 pre-view shows. Is it possible that those who were invited to those 2 shows have already had to RSVP and Disney is now going to be selling(?) tickets to the 4/16 & 17 shows to fill the stadium? Maybe that's exactly what they're doing and I'm just having a blonde moment and am the last one to figure out that scenario.

On a slightly off-top note, I read that those invitations to the Press/VIP's for the ROL preview show also indicated that they would be experiencing the new Frozen ride at Epcot as well. Anyone else hear this?

 

[figmentfan423]

He knows that I will give him the rundown every night whether he wants it or not - or at least what I feel he needs to know, lol - I say, "Today in Disney news..."

Same here! No one wants to hear my daily "This is what I learned about Disney today"

I'm somewhat lucky my dh is working crazy hours right now so we only have time to say hi and bye most days. At least I can't drive him crazy.

 

[MickeyMinnieMom]

I'm really hoping the preview dates are 4/15, 4/16 AND 4/17 (not just the first two). 4/17 is WAY better for us... after all the races that weekend...

 

[Brittney24]

So ready to delete this alarm

Thanks so much to those of you calling and sharing your info!! Hopefully tomorrow is the day!

 

[lugnut33]

Did anybody else notice a whole bunch of Tusker House dinner reservations times went away yesterday?

 

[KT0191]

I kept waking up through the night/morning and checking this thread. And I just had the most awful dream that it went up and I totally missed it!
Phew.

 

[uccats97]

On a slightly off-top note, I read that those invitations to the Press/VIP's for the ROL preview show also indicated that they would be experiencing the new Frozen ride at Epcot as well. Anyone else hear this?

No clue. It seems like inviting all of the press, etc. to preview events during an inaugural runDisney race weekend would be a bit overwhelming. But what do I know? I did hear that CM passes are blacked out beginning the 18th, so maybe press previews begin that day and event tickets for purchase will indeed be for the 15-17th. We can only wait and see.

 

[TheFloatingBear]

I'm really hoping the preview dates are 4/15, 4/16 AND 4/17 (not just the first two). 4/17 is WAY better for us... after all the races that weekend...

Same with us - there will be a lot of juggling if it's just 4/15 and 4/16 (and I'm lucky enough to score one!). Cue the circus music!

 

[yulilin3]

At this point is there even any further confirmation there will even be preview packages? Aside from that Dibb post

But he might have gotten it off The Dibb where I think we did!!

That said, preview events seem to make sense... why not collect a bunch of $$ while testing out your show for opening on 4/22?? Disney no-brainer!!

On the HUB it shows Premium Preview package (no date) and Preview packages for the 16th and 17th. No additional info other than to say that the Premium package will begin checking in at 7pm and Preview Packages at 5:30pm where they will be given an assigned show time...
That's all
I did speak to someone at AK that thinks the delay in announcement of these it's because they want to make sure the area will be finished by that time
Starting this coming week guests might be able to see some elements of the show on the lagoon during normal operation hours as they will be testing some things.

 

[Pixie Dust ✨]

I kept waking up through the night/morning and checking this thread. And I just had the most awful dream that it went up and I totally missed it!
Phew.

This thread is my new mobile homepage.

 

[MickeyMinnieMom]

Same with us - there will be a lot of juggling if it's just 4/15 and 4/16 (and I'm lucky enough to score one!). Cue the circus music!

Yup! Is it sad that I don't think Disney would even think about all of their half runners and therefore include a 4/17 preview out of consideration for them?? I'm in the camp of "Disney is a business -- running it like one makes sense", but it wouldn't HURT them to consider something like this... a MAJOR event that they are putting on and how this could dovetail?? Anyway... I'm still waiting and will book what I can get (sucker!)...

 

[MommyTaraLee]

On a slightly off-top note, I read that those invitations to the Press/VIP's for the ROL preview show also indicated that they would be experiencing the new Frozen ride at Epcot as well. Anyone else hear this?

I just read yesterday that construction is behind at the Frozen ride and they may be pushing that back until the fall.... It was on David's DVC Rentals facebook page....

 

[jlundeen]

On the HUB it shows Premium Preview package (no date) and Preview packages for the 16th and 17th. No additional info other than to say that the Premium package will begin checking in at 7pm and Preview Packages at 5:30pm where they will be given an assigned show time...
That's all
I did speak to someone at AK that thinks the delay in announcement of these it's because they want to make sure the area will be finished by that time
Starting this coming week guests might be able to see some elements of the show on the lagoon during normal operation hours as they will be testing some things.

THanks for posting....does HUB say anything about FP availability/dates?

 

[Pixie Dust ✨]

I just read yesterday that construction is behind at the Frozen ride and they may be pushing that back until the fall.... It was on David's DVC Rentals facebook page....

I'm shocked. I couldn't be more shocked if you told me water has been found to be wet.

 

[Dreamin192]

I just read yesterday that construction is behind at the Frozen ride and they may be pushing that back until the fall.... It was on David's DVC Rentals facebook page....

Figures lol. Oh well, we'll have to catch it next year.

 

[TheFloatingBear]

Yup! Is it sad that I don't think Disney would even think about all of their half runners and therefore include a 4/17 preview out of consideration for them?? I'm in the camp of "Disney is a business -- running it like one makes sense", but it wouldn't HURT them to consider something like this... a MAJOR event that they are putting on and how this could dovetail?? Anyway... I'm still waiting and will book what I can get (sucker!)...

That stinks! Like they could have some sense of the "big picture." I'm right there with you - I'm like the cartoon where the person has a giant sucker lollipop for a head. I was feeling discouraged and starting my grieving process and then @yulilin3 's post drew me right back in again, lol! I have to really think about the 15th - it's our arrival day and I really don't want to give up our CP reservation and Wishes FP. We've never done a Wishes FP, but figured we would since they are ending. But going to MK is our arrival day tradition, and CP for dinner has been too for the last couple of times, but if it's my only available option who knows.

I am feeling a bit *resentful* at this point, and I am giving Disney the stink eye. I think that they can feel my cold glare upon them.