Rumors of Light (ROL discussion thread)

[beesly]

I don't see any changes this morning - for ROL or the other "hootenannies."

 

[BeArilyn]

Nothing this morning. I don't even need an alarm clock anymore. Just wake up at 5:50 everyday!!

 

[elmoandzoey]

Nothing. Again.

 

[NY Pirate Princess]

I am starting to think that I should ban all Disney related media for these last 4 weeks. I'm certain I don't have the willpower.

 

[ArielSRL]

Some small businesses might close, and most public schools will be closed, but government offices and most businesses will generally be open for their normal business hours since neither day is considered a federal holiday. Those are listed here: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/snow-dismissal-procedures/federal-holidays/#url=2016

Sorry to hear that they made that mistake and are being non-responsive. I hope you hear back from them soon!

I teach public school (in GA) and we are not closed. My son's church preschool is.

 

[ArielSRL]

Yeah, Good Friday and Easter Monday. The name escaped me If it's not a national holiday, I'd assume this company is working then (outside rental company for WDW).

Easter is actually on Sunday.
I hope you get your money back! Hopefully it's just an easy fix.

 

[Kebby]

I am starting to worry a bit. The only reason at this point they haven't announced has to be due to them thinking they won't be ready. I'm starting to think the April 22 is not going to happen.

 

[beesly]

Off Topic:
Disney Early Morning Magic- Fantasyland

Guests Check-In beginning at 7:30am at the Main Entrance of Magic Kingdom, by the Far Left Hand Side Turnstiles. Guests will receive a sticker for identification.

At 7:45am Guests are allowed to enter Magic Kingdom. They will make their way to Fantasyland where they will be free to enjoy Peter Pan’s Flight, Seven Dwarfs Mine Train and The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh.
no dates or prices have been given out

In addition to what @yulilin3 posted yesterday, I just found this posted on the Dibb (posted by SMAX - source unknown but SMAX's info generally seems to be reliable). At $69 for adults, I think I'm out, but I am glad to see a slightly reduced child price for this one.

Disney Early Morning Magic - Fantasyland

Fantasyland Fun Before the Park Opens
Make your Walt Disney World mornings more magical than ever with a first-access experience in the park!

Rising with the sun on select mornings, Disney Early Morning Magic gives you the chance to be among the first to enter Magic Kingdom park and experience a trio of Fantasyland attractions: The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh, Seven Dwarfs Mine Train and Peter Pan’s Flight.

Plus, in addition to the early-morning fun, you can get your fill of a fantastic continental breakfast at Pinocchio Village Haus—featuring such scrumptious breakfast fare as:

• Chilled juices, coffee and teas
• Seasonal fruit and berries
• Freshly baked pastries
• Cheese and cured meats
• Scrambled eggs with assorted toppings
• Vegetable frittata
• Smoked bacon
• Pork and turkey sausages
• Fried potatoes with caramelized onions
• Mickey Waffles

Available with the purchase of a separate ticket, Disney Early Morning Magic takes place on select dates from 7:45 AM to 10:00 AM. However, admission is limited—be sure to buy your tickets before it’s too late!

Purchase Tickets Online or Buy Phone
Don’t miss this all-new special event at Magic Kingdom park. Purchase your tickets today! Admission to Disney Early Morning Magic is available $69 per adult and $49 per child (tax not included).

For tickets, please make your purchase online or call the Disney Reservation Center at (407) 934-7639 for assistance. Guests under 18 years of age must have parent or guardian permission to call.

Know Before You Go
Learn all you need to know about this special event—including where to check-in and when you can enter the park.

• Official check-in will take place near the far left turnstiles of the Main Entrance to Magic Kingdom park beginning at 7:30 AM. Ticketed Guests will receive an event sticker for identification.
• Starting at 7:45 AM, Guests will be admitted into the park and guided into Fantasyland.
• The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh, Seven Dwarfs Mine Train and Peter Pan’s Flight are the only attractions that will be operational during this special event.
• Beginning at 8:30 AM, breakfast will be available at Pinocchio Village Haus.
• At 9:00 AM, the theme park will open to Guests with standard theme park admission tickets and exclusive attraction access will end.
• Breakfast will conclude at 10:00 AM.
• Please note that standard theme park admission tickets are required for this event, in addition to a Disney Early Morning Admission ticket.
• The number of tickets available is limited. In addition, all tickets are non-refundable, non-transferrable and are only valid for admission during the special event date and hours.
• All attractions, entertainment and experiences are subject to change without notice.

 

[Karlius]

I am starting to worry a bit. The only reason at this point they haven't announced has to be due to them thinking they won't be ready. I'm starting to think the April 22 is not going to happen.

Don't have to worry about it being ready.

Both filmed yesterday.

And there is this:

 

[kcpinwdw]

among the first to enter Magic Kingdom park and experience a trio of Fantasyland attractions: The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh, Seven Dwarfs Mine Train and Peter Pan’s Flight.

So enter with the prepark breakfast crowd. So on those days there will be no advantage to 7DMT for those folks. I hope this is limited like the after hours one, and I hope it's a flop. That's a huge charge for three rides.

 

[ArielSRL]

In addition to what @yulilin3 posted yesterday, I just found this posted on the Dibb (posted by SMAX - source unknown). At $69 for adults, I think I'm out, but I am glad to see a slightly reduced child price for this one.

Disney Early Morning Magic - Fantasyland

Fantasyland Fun Before the Park Opens
Make your Walt Disney World mornings more magical than ever with a first-access experience in the park!

Rising with the sun on select mornings, Disney Early Morning Magic gives you the chance to be among the first to enter Magic Kingdom park and experience a trio of Fantasyland attractions: The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh, Seven Dwarfs Mine Train and Peter Pan’s Flight.

Plus, in addition to the early-morning fun, you can get your fill of a fantastic continental breakfast at Pinocchio Village Haus—featuring such scrumptious breakfast fare as:

• Chilled juices, coffee and teas
• Seasonal fruit and berries
• Freshly baked pastries
• Cheese and cured meats
• Scrambled eggs with assorted toppings
• Vegetable frittata
• Smoked bacon
• Pork and turkey sausages
• Fried potatoes with caramelized onions
• Mickey Waffles

Available with the purchase of a separate ticket, Disney Early Morning Magic takes place on select dates from 7:45 AM to 10:00 AM. However, admission is limited—be sure to buy your tickets before it’s too late!

Purchase Tickets Online or Buy Phone
Don’t miss this all-new special event at Magic Kingdom park. Purchase your tickets today! Admission to Disney Early Morning Magic is available $69 per adult and $49 per child (tax not included).

For tickets, please make your purchase online or call the Disney Reservation Center at (407) 934-7639 for assistance. Guests under 18 years of age must have parent or guardian permission to call.

Know Before You Go
Learn all you need to know about this special event—including where to check-in and when you can enter the park.

• Official check-in will take place near the far left turnstiles of the Main Entrance to Magic Kingdom park beginning at 7:30 AM. Ticketed Guests will receive an event sticker for identification.
• Starting at 7:45 AM, Guests will be admitted into the park and guided into Fantasyland.
• The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh, Seven Dwarfs Mine Train and Peter Pan’s Flight are the only attractions that will be operational during this special event.
• Beginning at 8:30 AM, breakfast will be available at Pinocchio Village Haus.
• At 9:00 AM, the theme park will open to Guests with standard theme park admission tickets and exclusive attraction access will end.
• Breakfast will conclude at 10:00 AM.
• Please note that standard theme park admission tickets are required for this event, in addition to a Disney Early Morning Admission ticket.
• The number of tickets available is limited. In addition, all tickets are non-refundable, non-transferrable and are only valid for admission during the special event date and hours.
• All attractions, entertainment and experiences are subject to change without notice.

Interesting. Did you notice the "Purchase Tickets Online or BUY phone". Freudian slip?? Lol

 

[sallytigger]

In addition to what @yulilin3 posted yesterday, I just found this posted on the Dibb (posted by SMAX - source unknown but SMAX's info generally seems to be reliable). At $69 for adults, I think I'm out, but I am glad to see a slightly reduced child price for this one.

Those prices! Crazy

 

[AngiTN]

Quicky question for the Americans - is tomorrow a holiday in the US or not? Just wondering if businesses (in Florida) would be open or not. Just wondering if I can expect to hear back from a certain vendor tomorrow or if I need to wait till next week. Oh, yeah, right, is Monday a holiday in the US or not? This is so aggrevating right now.... minus $500 on my CC because this stupid business double charged me for a reservation that wasn't supposed to be charged until May.

My company, a small business, is closed. While not a federal holiday, so DH works, it can be of the business wants.

 

[elmoandzoey]

In addition to what @yulilin3 posted yesterday, I just found this posted on the Dibb (posted by SMAX - source unknown but SMAX's info generally seems to be reliable). At $69 for adults, I think I'm out, but I am glad to see a slightly reduced child price for this one.

(snip)

• Please note that standard theme park admission tickets are required for this event, in addition to a Disney Early Morning Admission ticket.

Arey they serious???????? So it's not like you just JUST do early mornings like you can do after hours? Wow. Now I am really thinking that pre-park ADRs at BOG will NOT get into any attraction any faster any longer!

 

[AngiTN]

Those prices! Crazy

Why so crazy? CP is about that. You trade rides for characters

 

[Mambo Junkie]

So the early morning thing - is that just access to the park? I guess that will nullify my pre park ADR. If they designate the 5th of May there it goes. They already have the late night thing for the 5th. Disney is really starting to turn me off. $$$$$$$ not Magic.

 

[beesly]

So the early morning thing - is that just access to the park? I guess that will nullify my pre park ADR. If they designate the 5th of May there it goes. They already have the late night thing for the 5th. Disney is really starting to turn me off. $$$$$$$ not Magic.

It's early access to three rides plus breakfast. Personally, I have FPs for two of the three included rides, and I have a CP ADR but I will be able to get the TiW discount on that, so this price isn't worth it for me.

 

[Mambo Junkie]

I guess the positive about this early morning thing is that the money I will save in September by not staying onsite will help pay for the tickets, lol. Other than the parking (and I can book a throwaway room for that) there's no perk to staying onsite. I've been wanting to go back to my timeshare anyway, and this is the incentive to do it.

 

[Vernie822]

Honestly the early morning thing doesn't bother me in the least. I may get flamed for saying this but I think sharing one meal among 4 adults for $24 at BOG, and then dashing to get on to 7DMT, is wrong. This could be Disney's answer to all of this. You want to get on 7DMT 2 times before the rest of the crowds arrive? Fine, you'll pay for it.

 

[TheFloatingBear]

It's early access to three rides plus breakfast. Personally, I have FPs for two of the three included rides, and I have a CP ADR but I will be able to get the TiW discount on that, so this price isn't worth it for me.

Have they published the price? I can't believe that there would only be three rides?