Dragon at Disneyland's Fantasmic! destroyed by massive fire

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Fire at Disneyland Fantasmic!

Posted: Sunday April 23, 2023 10:08am ET by WDWMAGIC Staff

A massive fire at Disneyland Fantasmic! last night resulted in the total loss of the Maleficent dragon that is featured in the finale of the show.

Fire at Disneyland Fantasmic!

During the second showing of Fantasmic! last night, the show appeared to be running as normal, with Melficent shooting fire out to ignite the water between the audience and the stage.

Just after the planned fireball, fuel could be seen leaking from the head of the dragon, which soon ignited. The fire continued uncontrolled and quickly accelerated, engulfing the entire dragon in flames.

The show was halted, and all cast and crew were safely removed from the area. Disneyland reports that there were no injuries to cast or guests.

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— jonathan (@jaysquivel) April 23, 2023

Performances of Fantasmic! have been halted, and the show is likely to be unavailable for the foreseeable future.

You can see the full sequence of events in the video below.

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Emmanuel14 minutes ago

I believe so. Hungry Bears was the cost friendly alternative to the Riverbelle and Blue Bayou and Rancho appears to be the same. Hungry Bears side which is by the rafts to the island is my preferred side. That and Hungry Bears On the Go was easily reservable. One time I made a last minute trip to Disneyland and was able to make a Hungry Bear reservation for the show that same night.

chadwpalm3 days ago

I'm wondering if the viewing area for Rancho will replace the one that was for the old Hungry Bear To-Go package.

Disney Analyst3 days ago

That was my plan also. Now I have the 2nd show dining package, so should be chill and easy! Interesting that they are doing Korean-Mexican fusion!

chadwpalm3 days ago

Me too! I had given up trying to get a dining package and was going to just try and squeeze myself into the 2nd show, but now I don't have to.

Disney Analyst3 days ago

Amazing! Booked the Rancho package just now! Yes!

DCBaker3 days ago

Disneyland Resort has added details for Fantasmic! Dining Packages at River Belle Terrace and Rancho del Zocalo Restaurante: You can also dine at River Belle Terrace for brunch or dinner. With a Standard Dining Package, enjoy a tasty 3-course meal with prime viewing of Fantasmic! at a separate location. With a Premium Dining Package, savor a delicious 3-course meal with prime viewing of Fantasmic! right from your seat on the terrace. Another option is to feast on Mexican-Korean fusion style cuisine at Rancho del Zocalo Restaurante for lunch or dinner. With a Standard Dining Package, enjoy a tasty 3-course meal with prime viewing of Fantasmic! at a separate location. Find full details and pricing at this link: https://disneyland.disney.go.com/dining/disneyland/fantasmic-dinner-packages/

gerarar6 days ago

Pretty sure they just grabbed that image from Google and overlayed it on top. Not indicative of anything.

Starship8246 days ago

Just realized May 24 is a big day for Disney nighttime entertainment, it's when both the Disney Springs drone show debuts and Fantasmic returns

MisterPenguin6 days ago

It'll be Fantamic!

Disney Vault6 days ago

I like that the dragon is still used in the fantasmic logo. Gives me hope they are working on something long term

gerarar6 days ago

Disney Analyst8 days ago

Ice Gator8 days ago

Was kind of hoping they would have found a way to recycle Tokyo's dragon animatronic since they no longer have F! It's just a head (water screens make up the "wings and hands") but it's like a merger of Murphy and the WDW dragon