Rumors of Light (ROL discussion thread)

[figmentfan423]

I called. The CM seemed to think they'll have some info by Monday

 

[Tiggerette]

Hmmmm…. thinking about other special tickets Disney can allow (paying) guests to grandly experience…

- For only $499, your family of four can ride the Rivers of Light Elephant flotilla. Be immersed in the light and spectacle during the show!
- For only $299, your family of six can inhabit the flora and tell the story by being in the corps de fern fronds.
- Just $99 per person, enjoy aquatic wonder as a lily pad, opening to the splendor told by the Rivers of Light. Best seat in the house. Act now, very limited availability.

****All of the above is satire and not meant to be taken as information…. unless it actually happens… then it's information and the prices are probably too low.

 

[Jfine]

I agree with the thoughts on BOG, but I think an easier solution for Disney would be to treat it like CRT. Prepay and pay by person.
But, we get pre park ADR at BOG on most trips and enjoy the meal there, so maybe I'm biased because we like it.
For three rides, this would need to be a very limited event. Especially since most people would probably want to ride 7DMT a couple times. Just to get each ride done once before park opening, the wait would need to be less than 20 minutes on each ride.

 

[dachsie]

I wish the dibb had some dates attached. I fear that it's going to be on one of my MK days and I won't get to ride PP which is where we were going to go first

 

[Indybill]

I called too. Robert said no dining packages until Summer due to Tiffins and said no preview parties. I asked if this was new info and he said "Fairly new." Based on what others are being told this morning, I don't know that I believe him but thought I would report it.

 

[TheFloatingBear]

Us too. We love CP, and we like the early morning stroll down Main Street.

We've never planned a trip early enough to score a pre-park CP, we would love that! But we have a BOG one. We're more about the early morning stroll down Main Street than anything else - and we eat breakfast...I know, crazy - last year it was like $5 cheaper! This year, we're doing a 2/6 split stay, so we're just doing the DDP on the front end for 2 days and front loading our buffets and BOG. Wondering if this will impact things...

Last year we were the very first family to enter the park - it was so cool! I have a picture on my phone...we're wearing matching monorail shirts, lol!

 

[TheFloatingBear]

I wish the dibb had some dates attached. I fear that it's going to be on one of my MK days and I won't get to ride PP which is where we were going to go first

Me too! Seriously, throw us a bone!

 

[jimim]

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.

Ok I read this as by by extra magic morning hours and hello paid extra magic hours.

If that's the case what the h&ll or did I read into something?

Only way I would ever pay for something like that is if I was only ever going to take my kids once in a lifetime.

For most of the people here I would assume it's a stupid cash grab.

We r at the point in our trips where if we don't do it that trip we will on the next. Why pay for something.

Unless it's something new then I would consider like the river of lights but I'm still even on the fence if it's only tusker house.

 

[TheFloatingBear]

Hmmmm…. thinking about other special tickets Disney can allow (paying) guests to grandly experience…

- For only $499, your family of four can ride the Rivers of Light Elephant flotilla. Be immersed in the light and spectacle during the show!
- For only $299, your family of six can inhabit the flora and tell the story by being in the corps de fern fronds.
- Just $99 per person, enjoy aquatic wonder as a lily pad, opening to the splendor told by the Rivers of Light. Best seat in the house. Act now, very limited availability.

****All of the above is satire and not meant to be taken as information…. unless it actually happens… then it's information and the prices are probably too low.

But watch out for alligators!

I want the elephant! Or maybe the lily pad...it all sounds so wonderful...

 

[ELSA711]

I called too. Robert said no dining packages until Summer due to Tiffins and said no preview parties. I asked if this was new info and he said "Fairly new." Based on what others are being told this morning, I don't know that I believe him but thought I would report it.

If this is true then they just need to open FP+ for it and be done with it.
It opens in like 4 weeks

 

[TheFloatingBear]

Well, when I looked yesterday on WDW dining I saw the EMH Fantasyland Breakfast placeholder. This morning, I can't find it. As promised a few (hundred?) posts back, I went and did a few reps with hand weights (first time in a looong time) in honor of the "mysteriously disappearing" information and of course the Morning Hootenanny*!


Disclaimer: Morning Hootenanny, phrase courtesy of TheFloatingBear. Shenanigans caused by the Morning Hootenanny are not necessarily reflections of the DIS, DISers, or people with generally adequate amounts of sleep.

At least there's food - without food and with only 3 rides, we might have to change the name, as it might not be quite Hootenanny worthy...

 

[gwynne]

I called. The CM seemed to think they'll have some info by Monday

And as long as they don't specify which Monday, they will be correct at some point.

At least there's food - without food and with only 3 rides, we might have to change the name, as it might not be quite Hootenanny worthy...

It's good to know there are Hootenanny standards.

 

[KateP85]

I'm actually thinking of booking the early morning thing, depending on available dates. DS is right at 38 inches and he's excited to ride SDMT for the first time. We could kind of make a big thing out of this for him; go early, ride with (hopefully) a shorter wait, get breakfast, maybe ride again or do one of the other rides, then head out once it gets busy. Kind of make it a memorable experience for him. I just need to see some dates!

Oh, and still no baby.

 

[TheFloatingBear]

Again, y'all may have already discussed this...but it's really only an hour of "protected" time, then breakfast.

Without them defining "limited", which of course they don't, it's tough to judge the value...just from rope drop 7DMT develops a wait very quickly...

 

[Vernie822]

I'm about this close to just saying screw it with the whole ROL thing. Preview packages are like a mythical creature at this point and I think I'd prefer dinner at Ohana anyways. After all this waiting we're gonna need the Lapu Lapus.

 

[Mambo Junkie]

I totally agree. Like others have said some of us (probably most) are booking prepark reservations to eat before the park opens, and to maybe get in while it's still quiet and walk leisurely to the restaurant, maybe taking some pics along the way.

I am looking forward to getting a picture of my family in front of the castle without 200 people in the background. Just to be able to walk around at a leisurely pace - that would be so wonderful! Paying $300.00+ a day to stay on property I will not pay an extra $370.00 to ride 3 rides. It may be more appealing in September when I am only paying $750.00 for a 2 bedroom condo for a whole week, though.

 

[dachsie]

I'm actually thinking of booking the early morning thing, depending on available dates. DS is right at 38 inches and he's excited to ride SDMT for the first time. We could kind of make a big thing out of this for him; go early, ride with (hopefully) a shorter wait, get breakfast, maybe ride again or do one of the other rides, then head out once it gets busy. Kind of make it a memorable experience for him. I just need to see some dates!

Oh, and still no baby.

You were quiet yesterday so we were wondering if you had gone into labor. When is your due date?

 

[jlundeen]

People can flame me then, too, because this is *exactly* my thoughts as well. I partially blame Disney for this though since they opened the rides for those people but you should not take it for granted that any of these ADRs come with free access to rides before opening. Nowhere does it state officially "if you dine at BOG before park opening, you get to ride X before everyone else does". I think that was never the intention with these early ADRs. I always saw that as a way to actually get a nice breakfast that doesn't actually cut into your park hours. Disney has created a monster by opening certain rides earlier - and of course if they do this, then people will take advantage of it. And people will find a way to work the system to their advantage.

Hopefully there is no flaming here...we're just not that kind of thread....

I also have an early BOG, and I have to say that I made it to be able to MAYBE be in line for 7DMT before the RD crowd gets there, but from what I have heard, there is not that big of an advantage as the CMs keep you back quite a distance. I don't know for sure, as I've never done it before. But the four of us will be using 4 dining credits, so I don't feel like I'm working the system...just was lucky enough to get that early reservation.

 

[TheFloatingBear]

I'm about this close to just saying screw it with the whole ROL thing. Preview packages are like a mythical creature at this point and I think I'd prefer dinner at Ohana anyways. After all this waiting we're gonna need the Lapu Lapus.

Agreed! Well, at least I scored another night! Remember when I was so excited about that...ah, good times..

Also I agree this morning thing is to close the loophole - I think it was you that said that upthread!

 

[jlundeen]

I called. The CM seemed to think they'll have some info by Monday

Gosh, we NEVER heard that before, have we....