Originally Posted By dennis-in-ct I heard a while back that Animal Kingdom was developing a night time show. Is this still happening? I think I read it was for the 10th anniversay which is next year. Is this still true?
Originally Posted By halley123 I doubt it because of the animals they can't shoot off fireworks of any kind in the park. The most they could do is a light parade but that would mean extending the hours which isn't happening anytime soon.
Originally Posted By Spirit of 74 Yes, Dennis. When last I heard, Steven Davison was working on the project (always a great sign) and that it was supposed to debut in 2008 as part of the 'DAK AFTER DARK' campaign for the 10th. And this is NOT a pyro show.
Originally Posted By bobbelee9 Now you've picked up my spirits. Unless you say that won't happen until Fall '08. We'll be there next year to enjoy.
Originally Posted By MPierce >> When last I heard, Steven Davison was working on the project (always a great sign) and that it was supposed to debut in 2008 as part of the 'DAK AFTER DARK' campaign for the 10th. << Something like Tapestry of Nations would go over big. You definetly would need toned down outfits though to protect the well being of CM when a strong wind would kick up. Maybe some kind of floating lantern on boats parade to go in conjuncture with a land parade. They really need to somehow extend this fantastic Parks hours to get maximum use, and attendance out of it.
Originally Posted By planodisney My understanding is that Davidson is spending most of his time working on Wondeful World of Color for DCA, which is rumored to be a lagoon show to blow Fantasmic away. I havent heard any rumors about an AK night time show for quite a while now.
Originally Posted By leemac Rivers of Light is a "go". At the moment there is no 10th anniversary for DAK so Rivers will launch at some point in '08. It just isn't a dead cert on April. Steven also have WWC and the new TDL 25th parade (Treasures on Parade) underway. Plus finishing up the new Mickey's Waterworks for HKDL. He is very busy indeed. The current working title for the park's post-dusk transformation is Disney's Nighttime Kingdom too. It is a clever concept they have come up with.
Originally Posted By wahooskipper I'd like to see them use lasers in conjunction with the Tree of Life to actually bring the numerous animals to life. I think that would be a neat looking effect.
Originally Posted By TDLFAN It would be, but not too practical due to the foliage and tall trees that surround the area. In fact, I wonder how they will improve the area around the lake to make viewing this nighttime show less a chore and more a pleasure.
Originally Posted By wahooskipper Hmm...good point. Maybe they could bounce a laser show off of Everest. At least it would be visible from many areas of the park.
Originally Posted By leemac <<I wonder how they will improve the area around the lake to make viewing this nighttime show less a chore and more a pleasure.>> Rivers of Light is a parade so the issue of the lake is not relevant.
Originally Posted By MPierce >> Rivers of Light is a parade so the issue of the lake is not relevant. << A very misleading title isn't it? Does anyone have any ideas what the parade route would most likely be. AK does seem very limited in where it could actually have a parade where the guest, and performers wouldn't be on top of each other. I still would like to see something on the water there. I think that is an untapped resource since the boat rides departed.
Originally Posted By dennis-in-ct <<< Rivers of Light is a "go". At the moment there is no 10th anniversary for DAK so Rivers will launch at some point in '08. It just isn't a dead cert on April. Steven also have WWC and the new TDL 25th parade (Treasures on Parade) underway. Plus finishing up the new Mickey's Waterworks for HKDL. He is very busy indeed. >>> Thank you for the info Lee. My god man ... I hope they don't burn Steve out. It sounds like he is doing way too much. This Animal Kingdom parade sounds very cool. I LOVE and support these passionate works - I support the talent. Steve is a real artitst and his work is stunning. I look forward to this new beautiful night time show
Originally Posted By DouglasDubh <Does anyone have any ideas what the parade route would most likely be.> My guess would be the same route that "Mickey's Jungle Jam" (I could have the name wrong) has.
Originally Posted By MinnieSummer AK is my favorite park and this parade sounds like a wonderful addition, but I hope it is not at the loss of the current Jammin Jungle Parade which I love. Seeing AK at night would be wonderful as I've never quite managed it to date.
Originally Posted By ToonKirby During the holidays when the park is open later, they used to light up the Tree of Life in such a beautiful way. It really is something to see.
Originally Posted By Spirit of 74 <<Rivers of Light is a "go". At the moment there is no 10th anniversary for DAK so Rivers will launch at some point in '08. It just isn't a dead cert on April.>> Good to hear, Lee. I'm also not at all disappointed to hear they aren't making a big deal of DAK's 10th like they originally considered. If they can ignore REAL milestones like WDW's 30th and 35th ... and Epcot's 25th, I never understood the need to make a big deal out of DAK's 10th ... other than, of course, the obvious one of rebranding the park as a nighttime destination. <<Steven also have WWC and the new TDL 25th parade (Treasures on Parade) underway. Plus finishing up the new Mickey's Waterworks for HKDL. He is very busy indeed.>> He should be. He's a talent. And one who doesn't put his ego above the job. I think he is as good as it gets ... heck, I say give him more projects. <<The current working title for the park's post-dusk transformation is Disney's Nighttime Kingdom too. It is a clever concept they have come up with.>> I'm sure. Now, if Epcot's new VP can get rid of the idiot Kalogridis/Holz/Rex mindset of closing the park at 9 p.m. every night, I would be one very happy spirit!
Originally Posted By Spirit of 74 <<My god man ... I hope they don't burn Steve out. It sounds like he is doing way too much.>> No concerns here Dennis. Everything the man touches has been gold ... or at least silver. Much better than some of WDI's lesser talents getting project after project to screw up. <<This Animal Kingdom parade sounds very cool. I LOVE and support these passionate works - I support the talent. Steve is a real artitst and his work is stunning.>> Absolutely. <<I look forward to this new beautiful night time show.>> Me too!
