Rumors of Light (ROL discussion thread)

[figmentfan423]

@figmentfan423 One of the possibilities of what was wrong with my husband this year was celiac. Thankfully, he is not at this time (his mother developed it recently), but I've done tons of research. There are plenty of places it seems:

http://www.csaceliacs.org/gluten_free_restaurants.jsp
http://www.gfinorlando.com/
http://www.orlandodatenightguide.com/2016/05/where-to-find-gluten-free-dining-in-orlando/
http://ambitious.com/the-11-best-gluten-free-restaurants-in-orlando/

Thank you so much!

 

[Rivergirl2005]

I read that it was great and people were cheering and clapping at the end like they used to for the original! I guess that is good news. I watched it on You Tube and wasn't impressed, but I'm sure it's way better in person.

Soarin was amazing!!! I really enjoyed the movie and I never saw the original.Everyone clapped in our theatre. A tip make sure you in section B line 1. Front and center!!!

Was also able to get to FEA with a dining ressie at Akershus. 6th in line can't beat it. The crowds are crazy for the ride but they have water stations and granola bars available.

 

[Cluelyss]

Soarin was amazing!!! I really enjoyed the movie and I never saw the original.Everyone clapped in our theatre. A tip make sure you in section B line 1. Front and center!!!

Was also able to get to FEA with a dining ressie at Akershus. 6th in line can't beat it. The crowds are crazy for the ride but they have water stations and granola bars available.

Awesome!!! What time was your ressie and what time did you leave the restaurant? Using this strategy next week for FEA!

 

[Rivergirl2005]

Awesome!!! What time was your ressie and what time did you leave the restaurant? Using this strategy next week for FEA!

We had an 8:05 but we were at the gate by 7:25. We were third in line to get into Epcot. They opened at 7:50. From there we speed walked past everyone. I don't have kids and I went with my bff. So we walked really fast. First to check in by a long shot, but we took some pictures as we came in so we did have time. Once we met Belle we were seated in the 1st room at 8:03. Food was delivered by 8:15 and we asked for the check. Princesses arrived by 8:20, we meet all four Cinderella, Aurora, Ariel and Snow White. and we were paid for and outside by 8:35ish. As we left they started the parade. We were sixth in line since some people didn't want to meet the princesses. The mob showed up and we all went to the door. Sadly that morning we did wait 20 mins since it was down but overall totally worth it

 

[Cluelyss]

We had an 8:05 but we were at the gate by 7:25. We were third in line to get into Epcot. They opened at 7:50. From there we speed walked past everyone. I don't have kids and I went with my bff. So we walked really fast. First to check in by a long shot, but we took some pictures as we came in so we did have time. Once we met Belle we were seated in the 1st room at 8:03. Food was delivered by 8:15 and we asked for the check. Princesses arrived by 8:20, we meet all four Cinderella, Aurora, Ariel and Snow White. and we were paid for and outside by 8:35ish. As we left they started the parade. We were sixth in line since some people didn't want to meet the princesses. The mob showed up and we all went to the door. Sadly that morning we did wait 20 mins since it was down but overall totally worth it

Thanks so much for this! So you are able to proceed directly to the ride from breakfast? Are you held outside the attraction until the "mob" arrives then? And when do the masses enter? Want to make sure we time this right!!

 

[dachsie]

I wonder how many more gray hairs we all will have befor ROL is ready.

 

[figmentfan423]

I wonder how many more gray hairs we all will have befor ROL is ready.

I won't have any, I don't even remember what my natural color was. My hair has always faded in the summer so now it just changes with my mood LOL

 

[figmentfan423]

I'm finally done switching around ADRs and my dh owes me big time! He wanted BOG dinner at 6:30 at under 100 days. I lucked out and got almost 9pm first try and now 4 changes later I got his time. Pick a pearl here I come!!!!! I also switched our Nine Dragons to Teppean Edo due to an allergy and ND didn't get good reviews for his new one. I need to think of something else to get LOL Have a great weekend

 

[HopperFan]

I wonder how many more gray hairs we all will have befor ROL is ready.

Maybe a full head ...... read this from CM Mr. Scupper -

1) They did resolve the "boats rubbing" problems.
2) As for "what is wrong", there is a shopping list.
3) Hopefully, the issues can be fixed somewhat quickly. *

* This is unlike Rivers of Light. MANY of the CM's working on the project are saying the think it will be running next year.

In fact, some are spreading the RUMOR that they are shooting for Earth Day, 2017 (April)!

 

[dachsie]

I just watched a video of FEA. Looks cute but the blogger waited 5 1/2 hours. Holy cow! Said the line was backed up to Africa outpost.

 

[MickeyMinnieMom]

I just watched a video of FEA. Looks cute but the blogger waited 5 1/2 hours. Holy cow! Said the line was backed up to Africa outpost.

I wonder if bloggers were the only ones in line!! I still can't figure out why someone would see 300min posted and get in line!! But I suppose if they had promised a blog post... ... Nope - I still wouldn't do it!!

 

[ArielSRL]

Maybe a full head ...... read this from CM Mr. Scupper -

So I wasn't far off when I said maybe for our June 2017 trip...lol.

 

[Debbie]

Maybe a full head ...... read this from CM Mr. Scupper -

Darn! I was hoping for January! (Well, to be honest, I was hoping for May, but that didn't happen, so...)

 

[HopperFan]

So I wasn't far off when I said maybe for our June 2017 trip...lol.

Darn! I was hoping for January! (Well, to be honest, I was hoping for May, but that didn't happen, so...)

Honestly I don't think anyone knows for sure. I still don't bite on this being all technical difficulties because if it is = major failure on Disney's part. Two other parks in Orlando use positioning systems and they do it well. To believe Disney can't pull one off .............

I think we'll be wearing Rumors of Light 2017 shirts and pins.

 

[ArielSRL]

Honestly I don't think anyone knows for sure. I still don't bite on this being all technical difficulties because if it is = major failure on Disney's part. Two other parks in Orlando use positioning systems and they do it well. To believe Disney can't pull one off .............

I think we'll be wearing Rumors of Light 2017 shirts and pins.

I'm definitely wearing my shirt next year...whether it's up and running or not!

 

[capegirl]

I wonder how many more gray hairs we all will have befor ROL is ready.

After reading Mr. Scupper's remarks, I will have a full head of white hair by the time RoL happens. Looks like the Jungle Book show will be around for a long time...unfortunately I' m not at all excited to see JB.

 

[HatboxHaint]

After reading Mr. Scupper's remarks, I will have a full head of white hair by the time RoL happens. Looks like the Jungle Book show will be around for a long time...unfortunately I' m not at all excited to see JB.

It's a flop but the movie was amazing seems like a lot potential improvements could be made to that stopgap show if ROL is that far off now.

 

[LBlovesM&WDW]

I really didn't think it wouldn't be working in Dec. when I'm there. I didn't buy a shirt because I really thought it would be silly then. This is just ridiculous and now we all know not to make plans counting on when something is supposed to open.

 

[disneymath]

I can't help but laugh at the fact that after all the crazy leadup and letdown around RoL, our AK plans have been the most stable of our trip.

Epcot and DHS however ...

Decided yesterday to give each park it's own day and so had to juggle ADRs and FPs for the 8 of us. Fortunately that all worked out.

We are also now planning on the Star Wars dessert party ... has anyone on this thread done it? (The reviews I've seen seem positive, and the fact that the dessert part will be inside Launch Bay starting July 10th could be a great thing in the summer heat.)

Hoping it's announced for August soon.

 

[figmentfan423]

I can't help but laugh at the fact that after all the crazy leadup and letdown around RoL, our AK plans have been the most stable of our trip.

Epcot and DHS however ...

Decided yesterday to give each park it's own day and so had to juggle ADRs and FPs for the 8 of us. Fortunately that all worked out.

We are also now planning on the Star Wars dessert party ... has anyone on this thread done it? (The reviews I've seen seem positive, and the fact that the dessert part will be inside Launch Bay starting July 10th could be a great thing in the summer heat.)

Hoping it's announced for August soon.

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