Rumors of Light (ROL discussion thread)

[hiroMYhero]

Alright Loungers....should I change the title? Will that be too confusing if I do?

Ariel ~ you may want to put the link to the Lounge thread in your first post as well as the link to the "official" thread.

Here's the Lounge thread
http://www.disboards.com/threads/rol-lounge.3497979/

 

[lovethattink]

IS is a bad thing if I bookmarked this thread on my computer .... so no panic searching?

I wouldn't want to bet my life on it, but I think the re-direct only works for 24 hours. You might want to bookmark again.

 

[HopperFan]

I wouldn't want to bet my life on it, but I think the re-direct only works for 24 hours. You might want to bookmark again.

I bookmarked from it's current location but I suppose I'll find out soon enough if I click and ............ there is panic ............

 

[marchingstar]

Yesterday was the busiest--trip is right around the corner and all of a sudden there are a million things that have to happen before we leave! But I *love* sharing itineraries! I'm traveling with DP, we're both mid-20s and we've been to the World together a handful of times. Here's our plans:
4/18: arrive at MCO at 1:00 PM, take DME to CSR. We have FP+ booked for MK. No dinner booked yet--maybe Skipper Canteen?
4/19: Universal day. We'll likely stop at an outlet mall on the way back too
4/20: Epcot morning (mostly walking the WS), then hopping to HS for a 4:00 'dinner' at MM.
4/21: AK day. Lunch at Sanaa, and with a park closing of 6:30 we'll probably close it out and then head to DS for dinner
4/22: move from CSR to GF in the morning. We have afternoon tea booked, and otherwise we'll do a mix of enjoying the resort and popping in to MK
4/23: DPs birthday! Starting the day with breakfast at CRT, spending the day in MK, then hopping to HS for CV at 5:45
4/24: early morning flight home

This is by far our shortest trip--we usually stay about twice as long--but I think we have a pretty good mix of past favourite activities and interesting new things. It's also the fewest ADRs we've done for mix of reasons: means more park time, which seems important on a shorter trip, stretching the dollar a bit further to make up for Canadian dollar, and to fit CV and GF into our budget--both big splurges for us! (I missed the perpetual education convo yesterday, but DP and I are both halfway through PhDs. I tell my young cousins that I'm in grade 21 )

I can't wait to walk under the train station and onto Main Street, USA! It's almost time!

 

[dachsie]

I am fairly sure I have set my plans unless by some miracle ROL comes available for my trip, but not holding my breath. It's me and a coworker who has never been to Disney. Trying to have a good experience for her.

5/15 Arrival day - Sanaa for dinner and then DS for shopping
5/16 AK - lunch Y&Y and dinner at TH, after dinner may go to boardwalk or DS again
5/17 MK - BOG lunch, staying til park closes to see Kiss goodnight
5/18 MK - Kona breakfast and Hoop Dee Doo 4pm - not sure if will take advantage of EMH or not
5/19 EP - Akershus breakfast and Via Napoli dinner, snack at F&G in between
5/20 EP - check out, hold luggage, snack around F&G all day and head over to Rosen Shingle Creek for conference around 5-6

 

[princessekrus]

I would also suggest putting the link to the lounge buttons and shirts in the first post.

And I will jump on the itinerary bandwagon.

4/14 - Arrive late (9:30pm) Beach Club Villas
4/15 - HS rope drop, Jedi Training, afternoon break, and then back to HS in evening for Fireworks
4/16 - Star Wars Dark Side 10K, Then Epcot
4/17 - Star Wars Dark Side Half Marathon, Then Animal Kingdom, Then Epcot for dinner
4/18 - MK rope drop, resort rest, MK evening with FP+ for MSEP and Wishes (I think the last night for FP Wishes)
4/19 - MK morning, Epcot or HS evening
4/20 - Disney Springs morning, Open evening, probably Epcot, but maybe AK
4/21 - MK Morning, PP BOG ADR, Afternoon Epcot
4/22 - MK EMH, Epcot Evening
4/23 - Fort Wilderness Campground outing, MK afternoon/Evening
4/24 - Pool, possibly Epcot, Leave for Airport at 2:30p

My evening plans are all pretty flexible, depending on what the kiddos want to do. Since we can walk to Epcot, we have a tendency to end up there in the evening

 

[moobar25]

I don't think anyone else chimed in on this, so....

Click on the smiley face up top, then you should notice there are 4 tabs: Smilies, Classic DISboards, Disney, and WISH. Dancing banana is under Classic DISboards.

Thanks

 

[moobar25]

I would also suggest putting the link to the lounge buttons and shirts in the first post.

And I will jump on the itinerary bandwagon.

4/14 - Arrive late (9:30pm) Beach Club Villas
4/15 - HS rope drop, Jedi Training, afternoon break, and then back to HS in evening for Fireworks
4/16 - Star Wars Dark Side 10K, Then Epcot
4/17 - Star Wars Dark Side Half Marathon, Then Animal Kingdom, Then Epcot for dinner
4/18 - MK rope drop, resort rest, MK evening with FP+ for MSEP and Wishes (I think the last night for FP Wishes)
4/19 - MK morning, Epcot or HS evening
4/20 - Disney Springs morning, Open evening, probably Epcot, but maybe AK
4/21 - MK Morning, PP BOG ADR, Afternoon Epcot
4/22 - MK EMH, Epcot Evening
4/23 - Fort Wilderness Campground outing, MK afternoon/Evening
4/24 - Pool, possibly Epcot, Leave for Airport at 2:30p

My evening plans are all pretty flexible, depending on what the kiddos want to do. Since we can walk to Epcot, we have a tendency to end up there in the evening

Maybe I'll run into you at BCV - we can make a lounge at Hurricane Hannas

 

[moobar25]

Yesterday was the busiest--trip is right around the corner and all of a sudden there are a million things that have to happen before we leave! But I *love* sharing itineraries! I'm traveling with DP, we're both mid-20s and we've been to the World together a handful of times. Here's our plans:
4/18: arrive at MCO at 1:00 PM, take DME to CSR. We have FP+ booked for MK. No dinner booked yet--maybe Skipper Canteen?
4/19: Universal day. We'll likely stop at an outlet mall on the way back too
4/20: Epcot morning (mostly walking the WS), then hopping to HS for a 4:00 'dinner' at MM.
4/21: AK day. Lunch at Sanaa, and with a park closing of 6:30 we'll probably close it out and then head to DS for dinner
4/22: move from CSR to GF in the morning. We have afternoon tea booked, and otherwise we'll do a mix of enjoying the resort and popping in to MK
4/23: DPs birthday! Starting the day with breakfast at CRT, spending the day in MK, then hopping to HS for CV at 5:45
4/24: early morning flight home

This is by far our shortest trip--we usually stay about twice as long--but I think we have a pretty good mix of past favourite activities and interesting new things. It's also the fewest ADRs we've done for mix of reasons: means more park time, which seems important on a shorter trip, stretching the dollar a bit further to make up for Canadian dollar, and to fit CV and GF into our budget--both big splurges for us! (I missed the perpetual education convo yesterday, but DP and I are both halfway through PhDs. I tell my young cousins that I'm in grade 21 )

I can't wait to walk under the train station and onto Main Street, USA! It's almost time!

We overlap on 4/21 AK and 4/23 MK. Maybe our paths will cross. At AK I'll have the official Lounge shirt and at MK I'll have a Grumpy shirt and be surrounded by the other dwarves and Snow. Feel free to say hi.

 

[marchingstar]

We overlap on 4/21 AK and 4/23 MK. Maybe our paths will cross. At AK I'll have the official Lounge shirt and at MK I'll have a Grumpy shirt and be surrounded by the other dwarves and Snow. Feel free to say hi.

you're so on top of things! I haven't even started packing yet. but I'll definitely give a wave if I see you!

 

[10CJ]

Alright Loungers....should I change the title? Will that be too confusing if I do?

Rumors of Light seems like a good title.

 

[HopperFan]

SO had dinner last night with a group that included a WDW CM (not AK). No shop talk.

We were having a convo about something completely unrelated to Disney. We were trying to come up with a name for something.

I thought why not test the Lounger's motto and see what happens, so I threw out there "Rumors of Light."

She BUSTED out laughing. She totally got it. Nothing more needed to be said, I just smiled ... maybe smirked.

So I hope all those repping the Lounge get some good responses from CMs.

 

[yulilin3]

Wow had to actually go searching for the page...anyways for those that are still going to AK on Earth Day here are the special things they are doing, mostly for kids:

Party for the Planet presented by Disneynature will celebrate Earth Day at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park. Throughout the day, Guests can discover fun and engaging activities within every land of the park that encourages them to connect with nature and celebrate a park that’s alive with magic.

Special food and merchandise offerings will delight our Guests, engaging activities will help young Guests learn about the world around them and Jiminy Cricket will make special appearances at Rafiki’s Planet Watch throughout the week to commemorate the occasion.

The offerings around the park are a special way for Guests to connect with nature and gives them a chance to meet a Conservation Guide and see first-hand how Disney monitors wildlife and is working to reverse the decline of endangered species around the world.

Check out these events:

Oasis:

• The Jungle Book Matching GameUncover little known facts about select animals featured in Disney’s upcoming live action film, “The Jungle Book.”

• The Jungle Book sand sculptureIn celebration of the movie release, Guests can take photos of “The Jungle Book” sand sculpture through April 24.

Discovery Island:

• Measure Your FootprintDiscover the size of your environmental footprint and learn some new ways you can make it smaller to protect our planet.

• Book signing by Joe RohdeJoe will be at Discovery Trading Company from 1-2 p.m. signing original art and the new Disney Conservation Fund book. A wristband is required to meet Joe Rohde. A limited number of wristbands will be distributed at the time of art or book purchase at Discovery Trading Company on April 22. Wristbands available while supplies last.

• Specialty cupcakes at Isle of Java and Creature ComfortsEnjoy a cupcake filled with chocolate mousse and then topped with buttercream dipped in Oreo crumbs, a chocolate flowerpot and gummy worms

• Vendors outside Island MercantileBoiled Books (April 20-24) will be selling books made from pressed flowers/plants and the Fairy House Ladies (April 21-24) will sell fairy houses made from material found in nature.

Africa:

• Simba SaysUse your flippers, wings or paws and take a walk on the wild side, but only if Simba says!

• Special treatsEarth Day inspired pineapple treats at Zuri’s Sweets Shop

• Specialty cupcakes at Kusafiri Coffee Shop & BakeryEnjoy a cupcake filled with chocolate mousse and then topped with buttercream dipped in Oreo crumbs, a chocolate flowerpot and gummy worms

• Jorta Boutique (April 20-24)This vendor will be set up outside Mombasa Marketplace and will sell jewelry made from seeds/pods

Rafiki’s Planet Watch:

• Become a BirdSoar over to Rafiki’s Planet Watch and see how you would measure up to a bird your size.

• Character greetingsMeet Jiminy Cricket April 17-23.

Asia:

• Leap for WildlifeShow your enthusiasm for conservation and discover the lengths you can go to protect wildlife and wild places.

 

[beesly]

Wow had to actually go searching for the page...anyways for those that are still going to AK on Earth Day here are the special things they are doing, mostly for kids:

Party for the Planet presented by Disneynature will celebrate Earth Day at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park. Throughout the day, Guests can discover fun and engaging activities within every land of the park that encourages them to connect with nature and celebrate a park that’s alive with magic.

Special food and merchandise offerings will delight our Guests, engaging activities will help young Guests learn about the world around them and Jiminy Cricket will make special appearances at Rafiki’s Planet Watch throughout the week to commemorate the occasion.

The offerings around the park are a special way for Guests to connect with nature and gives them a chance to meet a Conservation Guide and see first-hand how Disney monitors wildlife and is working to reverse the decline of endangered species around the world.

Check out these events:

Oasis:

• The Jungle Book Matching GameUncover little known facts about select animals featured in Disney’s upcoming live action film, “The Jungle Book.”

• The Jungle Book sand sculptureIn celebration of the movie release, Guests can take photos of “The Jungle Book” sand sculpture through April 24.

Discovery Island:

• Measure Your FootprintDiscover the size of your environmental footprint and learn some new ways you can make it smaller to protect our planet.

• Book signing by Joe RohdeJoe will be at Discovery Trading Company from 1-2 p.m. signing original art and the new Disney Conservation Fund book. A wristband is required to meet Joe Rohde. A limited number of wristbands will be distributed at the time of art or book purchase at Discovery Trading Company on April 22. Wristbands available while supplies last.

• Specialty cupcakes at Isle of Java and Creature ComfortsEnjoy a cupcake filled with chocolate mousse and then topped with buttercream dipped in Oreo crumbs, a chocolate flowerpot and gummy worms

• Vendors outside Island MercantileBoiled Books (April 20-24) will be selling books made from pressed flowers/plants and the Fairy House Ladies (April 21-24) will sell fairy houses made from material found in nature.

Africa:

• Simba SaysUse your flippers, wings or paws and take a walk on the wild side, but only if Simba says!

• Special treatsEarth Day inspired pineapple treats at Zuri’s Sweets Shop

• Specialty cupcakes at Kusafiri Coffee Shop & BakeryEnjoy a cupcake filled with chocolate mousse and then topped with buttercream dipped in Oreo crumbs, a chocolate flowerpot and gummy worms

• Jorta Boutique (April 20-24)This vendor will be set up outside Mombasa Marketplace and will sell jewelry made from seeds/pods

Rafiki’s Planet Watch:

• Become a BirdSoar over to Rafiki’s Planet Watch and see how you would measure up to a bird your size.

• Character greetingsMeet Jiminy Cricket April 17-23.

Asia:

• Leap for WildlifeShow your enthusiasm for conservation and discover the lengths you can go to protect wildlife and wild places.

Darn - we will miss Jiminy by one day. I'm excited to see the sand sculpture and try some of those desserts, though!

 

[ArielSRL]

Ariel ~ you may want to put the link to the Lounge thread in your first post as well as the link to the "official" thread.

Here's the Lounge thread
http://www.disboards.com/threads/rol-lounge.3497979/

Absolutely. Can someone suggest a description for that link?

 

[Paigevon]

Wow had to actually go searching for the page...anyways for those that are still going to AK on Earth Day here are the special things they are doing, mostly for kids:

Party for the Planet presented by Disneynature will celebrate Earth Day at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park. Throughout the day, Guests can discover fun and engaging activities within every land of the park that encourages them to connect with nature and celebrate a park that’s alive with magic.

Special food and merchandise offerings will delight our Guests, engaging activities will help young Guests learn about the world around them and Jiminy Cricket will make special appearances at Rafiki’s Planet Watch throughout the week to commemorate the occasion.

The offerings around the park are a special way for Guests to connect with nature and gives them a chance to meet a Conservation Guide and see first-hand how Disney monitors wildlife and is working to reverse the decline of endangered species around the world.

Check out these events:

Oasis:

• The Jungle Book Matching GameUncover little known facts about select animals featured in Disney’s upcoming live action film, “The Jungle Book.”

• The Jungle Book sand sculptureIn celebration of the movie release, Guests can take photos of “The Jungle Book” sand sculpture through April 24.

Discovery Island:

• Measure Your FootprintDiscover the size of your environmental footprint and learn some new ways you can make it smaller to protect our planet.

• Book signing by Joe RohdeJoe will be at Discovery Trading Company from 1-2 p.m. signing original art and the new Disney Conservation Fund book. A wristband is required to meet Joe Rohde. A limited number of wristbands will be distributed at the time of art or book purchase at Discovery Trading Company on April 22. Wristbands available while supplies last.

• Specialty cupcakes at Isle of Java and Creature ComfortsEnjoy a cupcake filled with chocolate mousse and then topped with buttercream dipped in Oreo crumbs, a chocolate flowerpot and gummy worms

• Vendors outside Island MercantileBoiled Books (April 20-24) will be selling books made from pressed flowers/plants and the Fairy House Ladies (April 21-24) will sell fairy houses made from material found in nature.

Africa:

• Simba SaysUse your flippers, wings or paws and take a walk on the wild side, but only if Simba says!

• Special treatsEarth Day inspired pineapple treats at Zuri’s Sweets Shop

• Specialty cupcakes at Kusafiri Coffee Shop & BakeryEnjoy a cupcake filled with chocolate mousse and then topped with buttercream dipped in Oreo crumbs, a chocolate flowerpot and gummy worms

• Jorta Boutique (April 20-24)This vendor will be set up outside Mombasa Marketplace and will sell jewelry made from seeds/pods

Rafiki’s Planet Watch:

• Become a BirdSoar over to Rafiki’s Planet Watch and see how you would measure up to a bird your size.

• Character greetingsMeet Jiminy Cricket April 17-23.

Asia:

• Leap for WildlifeShow your enthusiasm for conservation and discover the lengths you can go to protect wildlife and wild places.

@OhioStateBuckeye thought'd I'd tag you just in case you want to add this information to the thread? Not sure, though, because it isn't directly "new AK night time activities."

 

[ArielSRL]

I would also suggest putting the link to the lounge buttons and shirts in the first post.

Good idea. @HopperFan can I get the link again?

 

[HopperFan]

Absolutely. Can someone suggest a description for that link?

Rumors of Light Lounge 2016 – Support Group for Obsessed Rivers of Light Watchers (and off-topic stuff too)

Good idea. @HopperFan can I get the link again?

http://www.cafepress.com/shirttalking

 

[ArielSRL]

Alright...changed the name. I will leave the "previously" part for awhile until everyone gets used to the new name and finds us here.

 

[ArielSRL]

Rumors of Light Lounge 2016 – Support Group for Obsessed Rivers of Light Watchers (and off-topic stuff too)



http://www.cafepress.com/shirttalking

That's for the other discussion group, right? Sorry to say, I haven't actually gotten over there yet....