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entertainment1 year ago

"Disneyland's 'Fantasmic!' Returns with New Magic and Effects"

Disneyland's "Fantasmic!" nighttime show returns after a hiatus due to a fire that engulfed its 45-foot dragon. The revamped show, which resumes without the dragon, still features a climactic battle between Mickey Mouse and Maleficent, enhanced with new pyrotechnics, projections, and lighting effects. The show also reintroduces an extended "Peter Pan" segment, replacing a previous "Pirates of the Caribbean" scene. Despite the absence of the dragon, Disney promises a spectacular experience with Maleficent's new portrayal.

entertainment2 years ago

Disney's Jollywood Nights: Festive Fun and Fantasmic! for Day Guests.

Disney has confirmed that "Fantasmic!" will still be performed for day guests on dates with Disney Jollywood Nights events at Disney's Hollywood Studios. Disney Jollywood Nights is a separately ticketed event that will take place from 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. on select nights between November 11 and December 20, 2023. The event will feature attractions open after hours, including Slinky Dog Dash, Rock N' Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith, The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror, and Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance. Different entertainment areas in the park will be inspired by different genres.

entertainment2 years ago

Disneyland's 'Fantasmic!' show suspended for summer after dragon prop fire.

Disneyland's "Fantasmic!" show will be on hiatus through at least Labor Day after a fire destroyed a large dragon prop during a performance on April 22. No one was injured, but about six cast members were treated for smoke inhalation. The cause of the fire is still under investigation. All previously scheduled show performances have been removed from the official Disneyland app.

entertainment2 years ago

Disneyland's 'Fantasmic!' show to remain on hiatus until Labor Day.

Disneyland's "Fantasmic!" show will remain on hiatus through at least Labor Day after a massive animatronic dragon featured in the show became engulfed in flames during a live performance last month. The theme park resort is actively exploring alternate entertainment offerings for guests this summer and looks forward to sharing more soon. No injuries were reported during the incident.

entertainment2 years ago

Disneyland's 'Fantasmic!' Show on Hiatus Until Labor Day with New Magic to Come.

Disneyland's nighttime spectacular "Fantasmic!" will be on hiatus through at least Labor Day as the park evaluates the show and adds new magic for guests. The iconic Maleficent dragon used in the show caught fire during a performance in April and was completely destroyed. When the show returns, it will likely be performed in "B-Mode" with the dragon projected on a mist screen. "Fantasmic!" first debuted in Disneyland in 1992 and features characters and music from Disney films, projections on screens of water, pyrotechnics, and both the Sailing Ship Columbia and Mark Twain Riverboat.

entertainment2 years ago

"Disneyland's 'Fantasmic!' on Hold After Fire Mishap"

Disneyland's popular nighttime show, Fantasmic!, has been put on hold until at least May 14 after a fire destroyed a large dragon prop during a performance last weekend. No one was injured, but six cast members were treated for smoke inhalation. Disneyland is temporarily suspending fire effects similar to those used at Fantasmic as a precautionary measure, and the cause of the fire is still under investigation.

entertainment2 years ago

Disneyland's Fantasmic! Returns with New Dragon Mode After Fire Scare.

Disneyland has removed this weekend's "Fantasmic!" performances from their calendar after the Maleficent dragon caught fire on April 22. The dragon was completely destroyed, and the cause of the fire is still under investigation. When "Fantasmic!" returns, the show will likely be performed in "B-Mode," with the dragon projected on a mist screen. Effects similar to Maleficent's dragon fire have been suspended at Disney Parks globally. "Fantasmic!" is a nighttime spectacular featuring characters and music from Disney films, and it first debuted in Disneyland in 1992.

entertainment2 years ago

Disneyland's Fantasmic! Returns with B-Mode Dragon and Safety Measures

"Fantasmic!" is reportedly returning to Disneyland this weekend after being removed from the schedule due to the Maleficent dragon fire. The dragon was destroyed, so the show will likely be performed in "B-Mode," with the dragon projected on a mist screen. The cause of the fire is still being investigated. The show features projections on screens of water, pyrotechnics, and both the Sailing Ship Columbia and Mark Twain Riverboat as they sail past guests on the Rivers of America.

entertainment2 years ago

Disney Suspends Fire Effects Globally After Fantasmic Dragon Mishap

The robotic dragon from Disneyland's nightly show Fantasmic! caught fire during its final showing on Saturday evening. The cause of the fire is yet to be determined, and all cast members were evacuated from Tom Sawyer Island. Disney Parks have temporarily suspended fire effects similar to the ones used in the show globally out of an abundance of caution. This is not the first time a Maleficent dragon has caught fire while on stage at a Disney park.

entertainment2 years ago

Disney Suspends Fire Effects Worldwide After Incidents at Disneyland

Disney has temporarily suspended fire effects similar to those used at Disneyland park’s Fantasmic! show globally after the dragon prop caught fire during the show on Saturday night. The suspension doesn't include the nightly fireworks. No injuries were reported, and the cause of the fire remains under investigation. The safety of cast and guests is of utmost importance, according to Disneyland officials. Fantasmic! originally opened in 1992 and features fireworks, characters, live actors, water effects, pyrotechnics, lasers, music, audio-animatronics, searchlights, decorated boat floats, and mist screen projections.

entertainment2 years ago

Disneyland's 'Fantasmic' Dragon Goes Up in Flames During Show

Disneyland's "Fantasmic" show has temporarily suspended fire effects after a pyrotechnic malfunction caused a major fire and the evacuation of the park. The Maleficent dragon prop was completely consumed during the fire, leaving only the charred skeleton behind. The park has paused future "Fantasmic" shows until April 28 and Tom Sawyer Island is temporarily closed. This is not the first fire incident in the park, and Disney has stated that they are suspending fire effects globally out of an abundance of caution.

entertainment2 years ago

Disneyland's Fiery Fantasmic Show: Dragon Prop Goes Up in Flames.

During Disneyland's Fantasmic show, the animatronic Maleficent dragon caught fire and was quickly extinguished by Anaheim Fire & Rescue. No injuries were reported, but Disneyland will temporarily stop using "fire effects similar to those used at Disneyland park's Fantasmic at select shows and entertainment experiences globally." This is not the first time the Maleficent dragon has caught fire at a Disney park. Future Fantasmic shows at Disneyland were removed from the schedule, but a similar show at Disney's Hollywood Studios in Orlando will still go on.

us2 years ago

Disneyland's 'Fantasmic!' Show Suffers Fire and Fight Incidents

A fire-breathing dragon prop caught fire during a performance of "Fantasmic!" at Disneyland in California, causing at least six workers to be treated for smoke inhalation. The cause of the fire is under investigation. The area around the fire was evacuated and closed, while the rest of the park remained open. Disneyland has temporarily suspended fire effects similar to those used in "Fantasmic!" at select shows and entertainment experiences globally out of an abundance of caution.

entertainment2 years ago

Disneyland's Fantasmic Show Goes Up in Flames as Dragon Prop Catches Fire

A large animatronic dragon caught fire during the "Fantasmic!" show at Disneyland, causing the evacuation of the area. No guests or firefighters were injured, but several Disneyland cast members were treated for potential smoke inhalation. Arson investigators are currently investigating the cause of the fire. "Fantasmic!" is a popular nighttime show featuring characters from several Disney movies, including a towering 40-foot-tall dragon.