Walt Disney World is permanently closing three attractions, two of which have already been closed for an extended period of time. According to a memo sent out to cast members, Stitch’s Great Escape at Magic Kingdom & Primeval Whirl and Rivers of Light at Animal Kingdom will no longer operate. Stitch’s Great Escape had been... Continue Reading →
New Videos Show Preview of “Rivers of Light: We Are One” & Other Summertime Offerings
Earlier this month we told you about a new version of "Rivers of Light" coming to Disney's Animal Kingdom for the summer and now we're getting a sneak peek before it debuts Memorial Day weekend. “Rivers of Light: We Are One” introduces additional, stunning imagery and familiar animal characters from Disneynature films, along with a... Continue Reading →
‘Rivers of Light: We Are One’ Debuts This Summer at Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Animal Kingdom's "Rivers of Light" is starting a new chapter this summer. "Rivers of Light: We Are One" will bring new imagery and familiar animal characters from Disneynature films and Disney animation to express human connection with animals. It will also highlight major milestones in life. The music of “Rivers of Light: We Are One”... Continue Reading →
Rivers of Light Dessert Party Coming to Animal Kingdom in August
Animal Kingdom is sweetening up their nighttime spectacular later this summer. A new "Rivers of Light" dessert party will allow guests to feasts on favorite treats before the show. There will be house-made desserts, snacks, specially alcoholic beverages, iced tea, lemonade and water. Guests can check in 60 minutes before the show to indulge on... Continue Reading →
The Day ‘Rivers of Light’ was Supposed to Debut
Earth Day.. Animal Kingdom's Birthday.. otherwise known as the first official date that Disney announced for "Rivers of Light," the highly anticipated nighttime spectacular to debut. Everyone at Animal Kingdom today was partying for the planet... except for construction crews. They were scrambling to get work done in the viewing area of the arena. With... Continue Reading →
Animal Kingdom to host Nighttime Offerings Despite Rivers of Light Delay
Select nighttime offerings will begin at Disney's Animal Kingdom April 27. The park has already changed their hours, and will remain open until 11 everyday for the foreseeable future (calendar marked through July 2).Starting Memorial Day Weekend, the party comes out as soon as the sun goes down. Guests will be able to enjoy: a NEW... Continue Reading →
Despites Rivers of Light’s Delay, Animal Kingdom Continues with Earth Day Festivities
Despite the delay of Animal Kingdom's highly anticipated nighttime attractions, the park is still looking to draw a crowd with their Earth Week offerings. As most of you know, Animal King opened on Earth Day in 1998, and every year since they've been making an effort to have it be their biggest day of the year.This... Continue Reading →
Picture Gallery: Animal Kingdom Construction
Disney is currently working on fulfilling the request many people have made evident by putting in an effort to make Animal Kingdom an "all day" park for guests of every demographic. With new attractions and showings like Rivers of Light, a night time Kilimanjaro Safaris, Carnivale, etc... seeing constructions walls around the park is inevitable. Here is... Continue Reading →