It’s been a big day for Disney’s Animal Kingdom at Walt Disney World– besides the announcement of the official opening date of the park’s Pandora: The World of AVATAR expansion, Animal Kingdom also hosted a surprise preview performance of the long-delayed Rivers of Light water show on the Discovery River lagoon.
This was the first full exhibition of the show for an audience (this time made up mostly of select Social Media Mom bloggers, plus their friends and families) and with it came news that Rivers of Light has apparently been cut down to about fifteen minutes in total length. However, those who witnessed the new show certainly seemed to enjoy it!
Got a sneak peek of Rivers of Light tonight, coming soon to Disney’s Animal Kingdom. #DisneySMMC pic.twitter.com/dG2A7pgQdv
— Disney Moms (@DisneyMoms) February 8, 2017
Got to preview an amazing new show at #AnimalKingdom tonight-Rivers of Light. It was amazing! #DisneySMMC pic.twitter.com/nUsoMQUmV4 — Becca (@BeccaLudlum) February 8, 2017
First public presentation of Rivers of Light!!! #beautiful @AnimalKingdom #DisneySMMC pic.twitter.com/QgJhMmbD9U
— ckrusch (@ckrusch) February 8, 2017
Special sneak peek of Rivers of Light tonight at Animal Kingdom — BREATHING!!! #DisneySMMC pic.twitter.com/OxJnGMOtTr — Kami (@TheMommaDiaries) February 8, 2017
We were treated to the all new Rivers of Light show and it is AMAZING. Confession: I teared up. Beautiful ❤❤ #DisneySMMC @DisneyMoms pic.twitter.com/nHqyIovl8N
— Ashley Saunders (@IrishRed02) February 8, 2017
A wonderful finale to the new Rivers of Light celebration at @DisneyParks Snimal Kingdom #DisneySMMC pic.twitter.com/rFu948mzBH — Taty (@coolchillmom) February 8, 2017
Stunning & gorgeous new Rivers of Light show at Animal Kingdom – loved our preview of this new night show #disneysmmc pic.twitter.com/v7Wi7pJ9QR
— Colleen Padilla (@classymommy) February 8, 2017
Rivers of Light was so beautiful. Such a treat to see it tonight. The perfect ending to a magical night @DisneyMoms #DisneySMMC pic.twitter.com/10DDnK0TOL — Dawn Nieves (@ANewDawnnBlog) February 8, 2017
The new Rivers of Light show at Disney’s Animal Kingdom https://t.co/SNYikQ0i6f pic.twitter.com/6sFGLmED48
— Colleen Padilla (@classymommy) February 8, 2017
.@tarametblog on #Periscope: Animal Kingdom Rivers of Light show #DisneySMMChttps://t.co/1n6PE2cjVV — Brian Saeger (@SkywalkerBrian) February 8, 2017
Could this mean the show is nearing a state where it is ready for regular guest consumption? Could a soft opening be next? Only time will tell, so stay tuned to Inside the Magic for more information and further updates from Walt Disney World!
WATCH RIVERS OF LIGHT MEDIA PREVIEW FROM APRIL 2016: