Rivers of Light will make its official debut at Disney's Animal Kingdom at Walt Disney World Resort

This show should have started almost a year ago, but early December they had some privates showings of this amazing show...so my hopes were high that the show would be released soon...so I could see it on my vacation (Jan. 26-Feb 3, 2017) but when they announced The World of Avatar will open at Disney's Animal Kingdom at Walt Disney World Resort on May 27, 2017, I thought they were holding off to open them both at the same time, so I wasn't so sad about it.

But Alas...Disney has announced today the start date for Rivers of Light at Disney’s Animal Kingdom and dining package information for the show.

Rivers of Light will begin performances on February 17th, 2017 with just one show per night (that one in particular being at 7:15PM). The show will be presented once nightly (according to the DisneyWorld.com calendar) only on Sundays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays until April 8th, when it then becomes a nightly offering. The February 17th show is the only Friday it is offered until April for some reason. April 9th was the first night on the schedule that I could find offering two shows. You can check for showtimes on the official page here (subject to change until any official announcement is made later today).

FastPass+ booking for the show is now open as well.

Rivers of Light Dining Packages are available at two participating restaurants, and their reservered spot is different from FastPass+ location.

Included in Each Rivers of Light Dining Package:

• A meal from one of 2 participating restaurants, plus a non-alcoholic beverage
• Premium seating for Rivers of Light show

Tusker House Restaurant

• Graze on a bountiful buffet brimming with African flavors at Tusker House Restaurant in Harambe. Please note: While this dining package is available for all meal periods, Guests must arrive to dine no later than 2 hours and thirty minutes prior to showtime.
• Rivers of Light Dining Package Prices (Dining Plan Eligible)
  Breakfast, starting at: (love their Breakfast)
  $39.00 adults
  $24.00 children ages 3 to 9
  Lunch/Dinner, starting at:
  $52.00 adults
  $32.00 children ages 3 to 9

Tiffins

• Trek to Tiffins where you’ll savor your choice of appetizer, entrée and dessert from a menu featuring mouthwatering delights from around the globe. Please note: While this dining package is available for both lunch and dinner periods, Guests must arrive to dine no later than 3 hours prior to showtime.
• Rivers of Light Dining Package Prices (Dining Plan Eligible)
  Lunch/Dinner starting at:
  $67.00 adults
  $26.00 children ages 3 to 9

Please Note: Listed dining package excludes tax, park admission, gratuity and alcohol. The preferred Rivers of Light seating area is separate from the dining location.

Advance reservations for the Rivers of Light Dining Package are highly recommended and can be made up to 180 days prior to your visit.

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New Details Unveiled on Disney’s Animal Kingdom’s ‘Rivers of Light’

When Walt Disney World's new nighttime experience “Rivers of Light” opens at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, it’ll be one of the most memorable and emotionally stirring shows in the park’s history. And today we’re sharing a sneak peek at some of the amazing sights the show will offer when it debuts in spring 2016.

The show will take place on Discovery River between Discovery Island and Expedition Everest – take a close look and you can you see the Tree of Life in the background. In “Rivers of Light,” a pair of mystical hosts come to the river bearing gifts of light. During the show, the hosts set out from the shore on elaborate lantern vessels for a dramatic dance of water and light to summon animal spirits. With the storytellers as your guides, the wonders of “Rivers of Light” builds to a stunning crescendo.

In addition to the show, you’ll also notice the park’s iconic 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.
To create “Rivers of Light,” Imagineers and Creative Entertainment partnered with the talents of master puppet designer Michael Curry, composer Mark Mancina and the filmmakers at Disneynature. According to Imagineer Joe Rohde, in an interview excerpt from the latest Disney Vacation Planning DVD, the addition of “Rivers of Light” to the park’s offerings will serve as that huge “wow” moment that ends a guest’s visit to the park.

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