Rumors of Light (ROL discussion thread)

[jlundeen]

Apparently easywdw has also confirmed this now...seems a done deal. No advanced announcement on Disney's part...you would think that the BLOG would have mentioned this was COMING SOON....

Seems that they are taking it on faith that the IT system can handle both FP+ and ADRs at the same time...

 

[HopperFan]

Well, I tried to find the news on the WDW News Today site that Kenny mentions, and couldn't find anything....I posted a request for a link on Kenny's site.

WDW News Today ‏@WDWNT 17 hours ago
Starting tomorrow, FastPass+ availability windows will open at 7AM instead of the previous 12AM. The same 60/30/7 rules apply

It is a site I trust 50/50 but several others have said they it happened and several here on Dis said they were unable to book last night as planned.

http://disboards.com/threads/fastpass-booking-time-changes-7am-on-5-18.3511632/page-3#post-55784216

It makes sense for there to be one consistent time that folks can book instead of it changing with the nightly hours like it seemed to have been.

 

[HopperFan]

And add insult to AK injury .................. DINOSAUR is closing July 25th-Sept 29th for renovation ............ bummer!!

 

[Cluelyss]

It makes sense for there to be one consistent time that folks can book instead of it changing with the nightly hours like it seemed to have been.

They fixed the "booking window doesn't open until the last park closes" issue with the MK 24 hour event last year.

 

[MickeyMinnieMom]

To me, it makes complete sense to have ADRs and FP+ bookable along the same schedule. Less confusing. And it being a reasonable time on the east coast -- where the park is -- seems reasonable. There's no perfect time that would be ideal from California to the UK and beyond.

 

[ArielSRL]

Thanks. I am not a fan of his change. 7 am is a busy time in our house. Also not a fan of it changing and Disney not really mentioning it.

There's a thread under the Fastpass sub forum....I don't have the link though.

 

[MickeyMinnieMom]

There's a thread under the Fastpass sub forum....I don't have the link though.

http://www.disboards.com/threads/fastpass-booking-time-changes-7am-on-5-18.3511632/

 

[HopperFan]

They fixed the "booking window doesn't open until the last park closes" issue with the MK 24 hour event last year.

Got ya. I never book right on the dot. Call me dangerous.

 

[Cluelyss]

Got ya. I never book right on the dot. Call me dangerous.

 

[10CJ]

To me, it makes complete sense to have ADRs and FP+ bookable along the same schedule. Less confusing. And it being a reasonable time on the east coast -- where the park is -- seems reasonable. There's no perfect time that would be ideal from California to the UK and beyond.

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I would not consider it a reasonable time for those on the east coast. I realize not everyone going to WDW has kids but that is probably not an ideal time for most families.

I am also very skeptical of Disney IT being able to handle it in conjunction with people making ADRs.

 

[MickeyMinnieMom]

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I would not consider it a reasonable time for those on the east coast. I realize not everyone going to WDW has kids but that is probably not an ideal time for most families.

I am also very skeptical of Disney IT being able to handle it in conjunction with people making ADRs.

I have two young kids, and always need to make 7am work for ADRs. I can make it work for FP+ as well, and prefer that to staying up until midnight. Again, no one time will make everyone happy -- not possible.

Re: Disney IT, that's a horse of a different color... fingers crossed on that one.

 

[dachsie]

Hey all. At HDDR. Was so hungry when we got here. Hadn't eaten since breakfast. Going to try to post my pic in my ROL shirt. [GALLERY=][/GALLERY]

Ok. Not working. Will try later

 

[TheFloatingBear]

Hey all. At HDDR. Was so hungry when we got here. Hadn't eaten since breakfast. Going to try to post my pic in my ROL shirt. [GALLERY=][/GALLERY]

Ok. Not working. Will try later

A good place to be hungry! Can't wait to see pics!

 

[TheFloatingBear]

http://www.disboards.com/threads/fastpass-booking-time-changes-7am-on-5-18.3511632/

Wow! There's a big change!

Heard "Maggie May" on the radio today and thought of y'all!

 

[jlundeen]

Wow! There's a big change!

Heard "Maggie May" on the radio today and thought of y'all!

WAKE UP MAGGIE, I THINK I GOT SOMETHING TO SAY TO YOU...! MAGGIE? MAGGIE?

 

[TheFloatingBear]

WAKE UP MAGGIE, I THINK I GOT SOMETHING TO SAY TO YOU...! MAGGIE? MAGGIE?

Especially with our daily early morning calls!

 

[dachsie]

A good place to be hungry! Can't wait to see pics!

Obviously I need guidance on how to post. [GALLERY=][/GALLERY]

It worked!

 

[MickeyMinnieMom]

Obviously I need guidance on how to post. [GALLERY=][/GALLERY]

It worked!

Cool!!!!!!

 

[disfamz]

Being able to watch the fireworks from Pop was actually the only good part of our resort stay last month lol. DH discovered that two years ago and we took advantage of it this time around. You can also see it from the Boardwalk which is nice!

We did see fireworks go off one night around 3 AM once, we couldn't figure out where they were coming from. DH made a wrong turn going back to our hotel and we wound up back on I-4 and had to get back to the hotel after being there until 2 AM EMH at MK. I'm sure you can imagine how I felt that night

 

[HopperFan]

More AK party details ...............

Among the new entertainment experiences debuting Memorial Day weekend at Disney’s Animal Kingdom will be the Harambe Wildlife Parti. The village of Harambe in Africa, a popular destination throughout the day, becomes a true hot spot at night with sunset on Kilimanjaro Safaris and the evening “Wildlife Parti,” a time for wild animals to roam the open savanna and for party animals to take over the streets!

This safari after-party fills Harambe, from its stunningly beautiful theatre district to its bustling marketplace, with the sights and sounds of outstanding local street musicians and entertainers, inviting us to join them in dance and song, partake in exotic foods and libations and explore the diverse wares of village artisans and merchants. Beginning in late afternoon, the popular Burudika Band takes the stage in Harambe’s Old Square as hosts of the Wildlife Parti, performing original songs and Afro pop hits from across Africa. As you explore the town, street musicians and performers seem to be around every corner!

• The local soccer team, Harambe Meerkats, cut through the village rallying anyone in sight for the big game of the day, entertaining with comic meerkat-inspired soccer moves, skillful acrobatic teamwork and dancing feet.
• Kora Tinga Tinga strolls along, serenading visitors to the town with the traditional music of the kora, a hand crafted African harp.
• Look for Muziki in Harambe’s drum circle, where this delightful stilt-walking music man invites children to join him as he plays on his own instruments, dances and makes them official drummers of the day.
• The three Karibu Sisters add to the rhythm of the Harambe Marketplace, where they set up their wares and engage passersby through storytelling, elegant dance, a cappella songs and acoustic renditions of African party music.
• The Harambe Village Acrobats are a troupe of skilled performers who push the adrenaline of the Wildlife Parti to a high point with their drumming, dancing, tumbling and climbing into man-made pyramids and spinning, falling towers.
• With music, dance and an ever-changing landscape of things to see and do, the Harambe Wildlife Parti offers the excitement of an African village filled with non-stop, wildly fun surprises and delights!