BouncingTiggers 98 Posted November 21, 2015 Report Share Posted November 21, 2015 This will be awesome! I can't wait to see it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted January 29, 2016 Report Share Posted January 29, 2016 A construction update with lots of photos has been posted by WDWMagic... http://www.wdwmagic.com/attractions/rivers-of-light/news/27jan2016-photos---rivers-of-light-construction-update-at-disneys-animal-kingdom.htm Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted February 13, 2016 Report Share Posted February 13, 2016 From Doctor Disney... Quote Beautiful New Concept Art Released For ‘Rivers Of Light” Nighttime Show Coming To Disney’s Animal Kingdom February 12, 2016 by Doctor Disney Leave a Comment Some brand new concept art has been revealed in this quarter’s “Mickey Monitor,” and it’s for the incredible Rivers of Light nighttime spectacular coming to Disney’s Animal Kingdom this Spring. Not everyone may receive the Mickey Monitor as it is only sent out to Disney Annual Passholders, but here is that Rivers of Light concept art for all to enjoy. Image via Disney The sheer detail and extravagance that will be coming and presented in Rivers of Light is looking more and more like it will be hard to believe. In this new concept art, you can see a number of floating sculptures floating around the center structure which stretches high up into the night sky. There are mist screens much like in Fantasmic! and water fountains, floating lanterns, and so much more. During Rivers of Light, the Tree of Life will undergo an “amazing awakening as the animal spirits of the tree are brought to ‘light’ by magical fireflies, revealing moments of wonder and enchantment.” Hopefully, there will be a more exact start date soon for Rivers of Light, but for now, we have to just be ready for when it makes its debut in Spring. http://www.doctordisney.com/2016/02/12/beautiful-new-concept-art-released-for-rivers-of-light-nighttime-show-coming-to-disneys-animal-kingdom/ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beckers 1,136 Posted February 13, 2016 Report Share Posted February 13, 2016 I can't wait for this Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cortezcapt (Derek) 156 Posted February 13, 2016 Report Share Posted February 13, 2016 I can't wait for this Neither can I Sent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beckers 1,136 Posted February 13, 2016 Report Share Posted February 13, 2016 As a parent I'm excited for a show that doesn't involve fireworks. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted February 13, 2016 Report Share Posted February 13, 2016 35 minutes ago, Beckers said: As a parent I'm excited for a show that doesn't involve fireworks. I hadn't thought of that, but it's a good point! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted February 17, 2016 Report Share Posted February 17, 2016 From WDWMagic... Quote PHOTOS - Rivers of Light choreographer posts a first look at the show logo and attraction poster 35 minutes ago Ulka Mohanty, one of the lead creatives on the upcoming Rivers of Light show at Disney's Animal Kingdom has posted a first look at the show's logo and artwork poster on Instagram. The poster shows two elephants along with the lotus flower, which appears to be the centerpiece of the show. Article Posted: Feb 17, 2016 / 2:16pm EST http://www.wdwmagic.com/attractions/rivers-of-light/news/17feb2016-photos---rivers-of-light-choreographer-posts-a-first-look-at-the-show-logo.htm Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted February 18, 2016 Report Share Posted February 18, 2016 Still no completion date announced, but we must be getting close... Quote Flame Tree Barbecue Maintenance Begins February 22 Thursday, February 18, 2016 | Posted by OTPN Administrator Work around the Flame Tree Barbecue restaurant (located on Discovery Island at Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park) is scheduled to begin after park close on Sunday, February 21. During that time, the pathway leading from Discovery Island to DinoLand U.S.A. will be temporarily reduced, causing minor changes in the flow of Guests. As a reminder, the Guest restrooms in the area (which can be found near the new open-air stage) will remain open during this work. As part of this plan, the following work will occur: A planter in front of the Discovery Island restrooms near Flame Tree Barbecue is being removed, and a walkway will take its place. This will prove to be very useful when Guests will be exiting the park after each showing of the new Rivers of Light nighttime show; A construction wall will go on the site of the existing restroom walkway; Isle of Java will be closed during the work due to sightline issues related to the construction wall. The completion date for this project has not been announced yet. We will continue to keep you updated. http://www.orlandoparksnews.com/2016/02/flame-tree-barbecue-maintenance-begins.html Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted February 18, 2016 Report Share Posted February 18, 2016 From Twitter... Braedon Godin @braedon_godin .@Attractions They're doing lighting tests for #RiversofLight tonight. 7:56 PM - 17 Feb 2016 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beckers 1,136 Posted February 19, 2016 Report Share Posted February 19, 2016 I really think this show is going to be phenomenal Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mouseketab.....Carol 1,261 Posted February 19, 2016 Report Share Posted February 19, 2016 I think I'll like the show, BUT I hope the seating is not Disneyland style Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted February 25, 2016 Report Share Posted February 25, 2016 OTPN posted this to FB... Quote Orlando Theme Parks News 12 hrs · Special events (probably not open to the general public, who knows...) including a preview of the new Rivers of Light nighttime show will take place on April 16 and 17, 2016. https://www.facebook.com/Orlando-Theme-Parks-News-139138469436695/?fref=ts Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted February 25, 2016 Report Share Posted February 25, 2016 From Disney Food Blog... Quote Rumor: Rivers of Light Dining Packages Possibly Coming to Animal Kingdom’s Tusker House By AJ Are Dining Packages for the Rivers of Light nighttime spectacular coming to Animal Kingdom’s Tusker House Restaurant? Learn About:Tusker House Restaurant Animal KingdomDisney World Restaurants It sure looks like it, if you have an Android device at least. Allow me to explain… Currently, menus for Advance Dining Reservations for Rivers of Light Dining Packages are appearing on the My Disney Experience app on Android devices, though the meals are not bookable at this time. (We assume these would operate the same as Dining Packages for Fantasmic! at Disney’s Hollywood Studios: guests make a specific package reservation for a restaurant that offers Dining Packages, where the set price for your package meal also reserves those in your dining party seats at a select showing of the event). Before the iFolks out there begin to worry, I want to stress again that these reservations are currently non-bookable. And, in fact, no official debut date has been announced for the new nighttime spectacular coming to Animal Kingdom. So these Dining Packages are, at this point, still speculation as well. But here are a few screenshots as they are displaying on android devices, so you can check it out… Rivers of Light Dining Package options screenshots You’ll notice that choices — at this time — come up as Breakfast, Lunch or Dinner for the first, second, or third viewing of the evening (which supports rumors that up to three showings of the spectacular per evening are possible). A few menu views are available as well under the package heading, like these options to learn more about dinner at Tusker House. Tusker House Dinner Menu screenshot Tusker House Dinner Menu screenshot Tusker House Dinner Beverages screenshot Likewise, breakfast options come up under a heading specific to a Rivers of Light Breakfast package. Rivers of Light Breakfast Package screenshot Rumors for the debut of the Rivers of Light Spectacular swirl anywhere from soft openings in late March to an official debut in mid-to-late April (though it remains true that no dates have been set forth from Disney officially). Rivers of Light Concept Art But if the Rivers of Light Dining Packages do indeed come to Tusker House, I can think of few better ways to kick off an evening enjoying the spectacular… Mickey in Safari Costume at Tusker House … than with THIS guy!!! Stay tuned to DFB and the DFB Newsletter for details as soon as we have them! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2016/02/25/rumor-rivers-of-light-dining-packages-possibly-coming-to-animal-kingdoms-tusker-house/ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted March 1, 2016 Report Share Posted March 1, 2016 Unconfirmed word on the street is that they'll be holding press previews for the new show April 18-20. And there's also this (again unconfirmed)... Quote All rumors and signs still point to Rivers of Light having a start date of sometime during the week of April 18, 2016. It has long been rumored that Disney was going to try and begin this new nighttime show around Earth Day which is April 22. http://www.doctordisney.com/2016/02/23/rivers-of-light-rumors-possible-dining-package-and-start-date-at-disneys-animal-kingdom/ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted March 1, 2016 Report Share Posted March 1, 2016 And also this... Quote Tusker House Rivers of Light Dining Package reservations are showing up for the week of April 18th on Android devices. You can’t book the Rivers of Light Dining package yet but it is displaying on Android devices. The Disney App is showing three different showings or sections for Rivers of Light. We can’t tell from the Disney App if there are three different show times a night or three different viewing sections, http://mousechat.net/river-of-light-star-wars-trattoria-al-forno-reviewed/ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted March 2, 2016 Report Share Posted March 2, 2016 It's official! Quote Wed, March 2, 2016 First Look: ‘Rivers of Light’ To Debut April 22 at Disney’s Animal Kingdom by Jennifer Fickley-Baker, Editorial Content Manager, Walt Disney World Resort Today we’re happy to share that Disney’s Animal Kingdom’s first-ever night-time show, “Rivers of Light,” will officially debut at the park on April 22. The show, set on Discovery River in the Asia section of the park, will depict an ancient lantern festival guided by two storytellers who call forth four animal Spirit Guides: an Asian Tiger, Tropical Turtle, African Elephant and Great Horned Owl. These Spirit Guides return at different points during the show to lead the audience through their journey through the Rivers of Light. Check out the video below to get the first look at some of the illuminated lanterns, water screens, moving fountains, light projections and other amazing elements that will be featured in “Rivers of Light.” We’ll have much more to share with you as work continues toward the show’s April 22 debut. Be sure to keep your eye on the Disney Parks Blog for more. https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2016/03/first-look-rivers-of-light-to-debut-april-22-at-disneys-animal-kingdom/ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted March 2, 2016 Report Share Posted March 2, 2016 I'm so excited that I'll get to see this WWW. It looks amazing!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Katman1356...Jason 1,140 Posted March 2, 2016 Report Share Posted March 2, 2016 I will have to try to get over there on my short trip in July. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
djsamuel 322 Posted March 2, 2016 Report Share Posted March 2, 2016 The cast main entrance passes are blocked out from Animal Kingdom April 19 - 30. No other parks are blocked during that time. This would explain why. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted March 3, 2016 Report Share Posted March 3, 2016 23 hours ago, djsamuel said: The cast main entrance passes are blocked out from Animal Kingdom April 19 - 30. No other parks are blocked during that time. This would explain why. That's a bummer! Do you think they'll do any kind of CM preview? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
djsamuel 322 Posted March 7, 2016 Report Share Posted March 7, 2016 On 3/3/2016 at 2:29 PM, BradyBzLyn...Mo said: That's a bummer! Do you think they'll do any kind of CM preview? Hard to say. The cast previews have been sporadic in recent years. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted March 17, 2016 Report Share Posted March 17, 2016 From the Disney Parks Blog... Quote Walt Disney World Resort More Walt Disney World Resort Stories Tue, March 15, 2016 All in the Details: Creating ‘Rivers of Light’ Costumes by Jennifer Fickley-Baker, Editorial Content Manager, Walt Disney World Resort If you tuned into our live chat with “Rivers of Light” creatives Michael Jung and Mark Renfrow earlier this month, then you got an exclusive first look at two storyteller characters – Aseema and Aditya – who will appear in the park’s amazing new nighttime show. I have to say, these storytellers and the amazing costumes they wore were even more exquisite in person than the video could show! The costumes were designed by Irina Kruzhilina, a New York-based costume designer working alongside Walt Disney Imagineering Creative Entertainment. The four human characters costumes in the show include: a pair of mystical storytellers and their acolytes (students). Each duo makes a ceremonial entrance at the top of the show in each of their respective village amphitheaters. They then make their way down to the water, where they set out on elaborate lantern vessels. The four costumes combined feature 81 different embroidery motifs, 180 different fabrics and more than 250 various bead designs. Because the two storyteller characters, Assema and Aditya, transcend time and location, inspiration for the costumes was drawn from Native American, European and Far Eastern cultures. If you look close enough, you’ll notice that some beading appears as if it was handcrafted from stone and metal centuries ago – but the same costumes also feature modern glass work, blending time and culture together. The costumes for Ambu and Ketu, the acolytes, reflect the clothing of their teachers, but is more conducive to that of an apprentice with pants and sashes. Will you see “Rivers of Light” when it opens at the park on April 22? Tell us in the comments section below. https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2016/03/all-in-the-details-creating-rivers-of-light-costumes/ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted March 31, 2016 Report Share Posted March 31, 2016 This comes from blogmickey.com... Rivers of Light preview schedule BY MIKE · MARCH 31, 2016 It’s almost here! Rivers of Light is set to open on April 22nd, but that’s not the first time the new show will be shown. Here’s a rundown of the Rivers of Light preview events for guests to see it during its testing schedule leading up to the official opening. April 6th, 9th, 12th, and 13th – Cast Previews April 15th – AP/DVC “Premium” Preview (2 showings at 8:30 pm and 10:15 pm) April 16th – AP/DVC Preview (2 showings at 8:30 pm and 9:45 pm) April 17th – AP/DVC Preview (2 showings at 8:30 pm and 9:45 pm) April 19th – Press event April 22nd – Opening night (2 showings at 8:30 pm and 9:45 pm) This information comes from an internal document and is subject to change until officially announced. Hopefully we’ll have an official announcement shortly on how Annual Passholders can get into the preview and the exact details of the “premium” preview. Sent from my SM-N910V using Tapatalk Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Travisma 1,317 Posted April 1, 2016 Report Share Posted April 1, 2016 18 hours ago, BradyBzLyn...Mo said: This comes from blogmickey.com... Rivers of Light preview schedule BY MIKE · MARCH 31, 2016 It’s almost here! Rivers of Light is set to open on April 22nd, but that’s not the first time the new show will be shown. Here’s a rundown of the Rivers of Light preview events for guests to see it during its testing schedule leading up to the official opening. April 6th, 9th, 12th, and 13th – Cast Previews April 15th – AP/DVC “Premium” Preview (2 showings at 8:30 pm and 10:15 pm) April 16th – AP/DVC Preview (2 showings at 8:30 pm and 9:45 pm) April 17th – AP/DVC Preview (2 showings at 8:30 pm and 9:45 pm) April 19th – Press event April 22nd – Opening night (2 showings at 8:30 pm and 9:45 pm) This information comes from an internal document and is subject to change until officially announced. Hopefully we’ll have an official announcement shortly on how Annual Passholders can get into the preview and the exact details of the “premium” preview. Sent from my SM-N910V using Tapatalk Thanks for the update. Wonder if the Disney Blog will be running a contest? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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