Rivers of Light

Rivers of Light
Disney's Animal Kingdom
Area Asia
Status Operating
Soft opening date February 10, 2017 (2017-02-10)[1][2][3]
Opening date February 17, 2017 (2017-02-17)[4]
Replaced The Jungle Book: Alive with Magic
General statistics
Attraction type Live hydrotechnic show
Designer Walt Disney Creative Entertainment
Theme Natural world
Audience capacity 5,000[5] per show
FastPass+ available
Wheelchair accessible

Rivers of Light is a nighttime show at Disney's Animal Kingdom in the Walt Disney World Resort. Rivers of Light is located in the park's Discovery River lagoon between Discovery Island and Expedition Everest.[6] The show features water fountains, mist screens, floating lanterns, fire effects, lasers, lights, fog, projection mapping and live performers.[7] and incorporates the park's Tree of Life into the show.

The show was first announced as part of the park's expansion plans, which includes Pandora–The World of Avatar and a nocturnal version of Kilimanjaro Safaris, in October 2013.[8][9] Construction began in 2014.[10] The show was originally set to premiere on April 22, 2016, Earth Day and the park's 18th anniversary.[11][12] However, on April 5, 2016, it was announced that the show had been delayed and would not be able to meet the April 22 premiere date.[13][14][15][16][17]

The show is able to seat 5,000 guests, giving it the smallest capacity of Walt Disney World's night-time shows.[5]

A portion of the show was previewed to media on April 19, 2016, when it was also announced that The Jungle Book: Alive with Magic, a limited-engagement show based on the 2016 live-action film, would fill the space of the delayed Rivers of Light night-time show.[18][19] The show ran until September 5th, 2016.[20]

On February 9, 2017, it was announced that the show would open on February 17, 2017.[4] The show began previews on February 10, 2017.[1][2][3]

Design

Walt Disney Imagineers and Walt Disney Creative Entertainment designed the show along with longtime collaborators Michael Curry, Don L. Harper and Mark Mancina.[21]

Show Barges

Rivers of Light consists of 11 show barges that are all computer controlled. Each barge consists of 4 thrusters in a square configuration with the exception of the two lantern sailboat barges, which carry the show's live cast, two pairs of Shaman storytellers and their apprentices, representing different elements. [22]

See also

References

  1. 1 2 "Soft Opening for Rivers of Light Happening Tonight!". 10 February 2017. Retrieved 11 February 2017.
  2. 1 2 "Rivers of Light News". www.wdwmagic.com. Retrieved 11 February 2017.
  3. 1 2 "Just In! Rivers of Light at Animal Kingdom, Soft Opening! See the Show Below! #RiversOfLight". The Main Street Mouse. 10 February 2017. Retrieved 11 February 2017.
  4. 1 2 Fickley-Baker, Jennifer. "'Rivers of Light' Officially Opens February 17 at Disney’s Animal Kingdom". Disney Parks Blog. Retrieved 9 February 2017.
  5. 1 2 Munarriz, Rick (12 March 2016). "Is Disney World Making a 5,000-Seat Mistake?". The Motley Fool.
  6. ↑ Mauney, Matt (August 16, 2015). "Not just Avatar taking shape behind walls of Animal Kingdom". Orlando Sentinel. Retrieved August 16, 2015.
  7. ↑ Fickley-Baker, Jennifer (August 16, 2015). "New Details Released on ‘Rivers of Light,’ Sunset Kilimanjaro Safaris at Disney’s Animal Kingdom". Disney Parks Blog. Retrieved August 16, 2015.
  8. ↑ Garcia, Jason; Dewayne Bevil (12 October 2013). "Disney details "Avatar" land for Animal Kingdom". Orlando Sentinel. Retrieved 12 October 2013.
  9. ↑ Slater, Shawn (2 May 2014). ""Rivers of Light" Nighttime Spectacular Coming to Disney’s Animal Kingdom". Retrieved 10 July 2014.
  10. ↑ Lowe, Kinsey (August 15, 2015). "Star Wars Land Coming To Disney Parks, 4 Star Wars Attractions Detailed, And More – D23". Deadline.com. Retrieved August 16, 2015.
  11. ↑ Fickley-Baker, Jennifer. "First Look: ‘Rivers of Light’ To Debut April 22 at Disney’s Animal Kingdom". Disney Parks Blog.
  12. ↑ Ferrell, Ian. "Source Confirms Rivers of Light Soft Opening & More Details - Ride Vine". Ride Vine.
  13. ↑ Smith, Thomas. "Update on Nighttime Experiences at Disney’s Animal Kingdom". Disney Parks Blog.
  14. ↑ Bevil, Dewayne. "Disney: 'Rivers of Light,' other Animal Kingdom attractions delayed". OrlandoSentinel.com. Retrieved 5 April 2016.
  15. ↑ "Rivers of Light and nighttime attractions delayed". Attractions Magazine. Retrieved 5 April 2016.
  16. ↑ Fernandez, Surya. "Opening date delayed for Rivers of Light, nighttime experiences at Disney's Animal Kingdom". Inside the Magic. Retrieved 5 April 2016.
  17. ↑ Busdeker, Jon. "Rivers of Light opening at Disney's Animal Kingdom postponed". WESH. Retrieved 5 April 2016.
  18. ↑ Bevil, Dewayne. "Disney previews 'Rivers of Light,' announces 'Jungle Book' show". OrlandoSentinel.com. Retrieved 20 April 2016.
  19. ↑ Fickley-Baker, Jennifer. "Disney’s Animal Kingdom Awakens at Night With New ‘Jungle Book’ Show, Parties & Attractions Starting Memorial Day Weekend". Disney Parks Blog. Retrieved 20 April 2016.
  20. ↑ Pedicini, Sandra (August 16, 2016). "Disney's Animal Kingdom nights get shorter as Rivers of Light faces delays". Orlando Sentinel. Retrieved August 17, 2016.
  21. ↑ "Rivers of Light debuts April 22 at Disney's Animal Kingdom". Attractions Magazine. Retrieved 9 April 2016.
  22. ↑ Mauney, Matt. "A look at the costumes of Disney's 'Rivers of Light' show". Orlando Sentinel. Retrieved February 19, 2017.
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