Dragon at Disneyland's Fantasmic! destroyed by massive fire

Apr 23, 2023 in "Disneyland Resort"

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.

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.

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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TP20006 hours ago

I also am confused on how they equate "5 courses" to anything offered at Disneyland aside from 22 Royal Street (do they even still do that after Covid?) To get 5 courses at Blue Bayou, you would need to include the dinner rolls as a course, and include the vegetables served with your steak or seafood as a separate course. Even if they really are doing a separate soup course before the salad? Regardless, some accompaniment like a roll or a serving of glazed carrots is being considered a separate "course" here. 🧐

CaptinEO6 hours ago

I'm hoping the original singing voice audio is brought back.

ProjectXBlog11 hours ago

Considering how cramped things will be for general viewing with all of the walls up in NOS/Critter Country, I’m curious how all of this shakes out. I plan on being there opening night but I wouldn’t recommend spending money on any dining package until the early show kinks are worked out.

Disney Analyst1 day ago

Hoping Hungry Bears option comes back, I'd swing for that for our June trip, but not $89.

Ismael Flores1 day ago

lol, I know someone that does these meal packages occasionally and always orders whatever chicken entry they offer. I always ask him, Why would you order chicken when you can have steak

chadwpalm1 day ago

Crap! I was in meetings all morning. I saw my phone alert me that regular Blue Bayou reservations started opening up. Probably from people cancelling those for the Dinner Package. They were all terrible times though. Not going to wait until 3:30 to eat lunch or 8:30 to eat dinner.

Touchdown1 day ago

Great deal, assuming you order the steak.

Purduevian1 day ago

Regular price is $89, fillet is $99. Total for the food was $94, I took the $10 upcharge for steak into account

Touchdown1 day ago

$15, the fillet has a $10 upcharge.

Purduevian1 day ago

I'm assuming 5 course is bread, soup, salad, entree desert (I know not all of this is listed as a choice) Ala Cart pricing Bread= Included Soup= Chicken Gump ($9) Salad= Heirloom Tomato & Watermelon Salad ($15) Entree= Oscar-style Filet Mignon ($58) Dessert=Crème Brûlée Tart ($12) Total= $94 So the seating is only costing an extra $5?

DCBaker1 day ago

Fantasmic! dining package details have been released and reservations are now open. Disney says additional dining packages will be announced at a future date. Details: Feast and Fantasmic! At lunch or dinner, treat yourself to a Premium Dining Package at Blue Bayou Restaurant. You’ll enjoy a 5-course culinary adventure with Louisiana-inspired cuisine. After your meal, delight in prime viewing of the magical splendor of Fantasmic! at a separate location. Participating Restaurant Blue Bayou Restaurant – Premium Package Enjoy a 5-course lunch or dinner and receive a voucher admitting you to a separate reserved viewing location for your choice of one of the 2 Fantasmic! performances that evening. For lunch and dinner, you can choose from a variety of delectable offerings, including: Surf and Turf Oscar-style Filet Mignon Blackened Ribeye and Bourbon Shrimp Gumbo Heirloom Tomato and Watermelon Salad Strawberry and Pistachio Salad And for dessert, enjoy a Fantasmic!-inspired chocolate decadence tart! Guests will receive a souvenir item for nonalcoholic beverages A wine pairing option is available for an additional charge. To book: Select “Check Availability” on this page to reserve this dining package. Availability is limited. Package Pricing Lunch: $89 per Guest (ages 10+); $35 per Guest (ages 3-9), tax and gratuity not included. Dinner: $89 per Guest (ages 10+); $35 per Guest (ages 3-9), tax and gratuity not included. There is a $10 upcharge for Guests ordering the Oscar-style Filet Mignon or Blackened Ribeye and Bourbon Shrimp. Times Starting at 11:00 AM for lunch and 4:00 PM for dinner. https://disneyland.disney.go.com/dining/disneyland/fantasmic-dinner-packages/

Disney-Universal Fanboy3 days ago

All 194 Countries: How many states do you have again? USA: 49. All 194 Countries: I thought you had 50. Wait a minute a don’t see Cali on there. USA: Darn dragon lit the whole thing one fire! Mickey: hey luxumbourg can I have your riches?

Squishy3 days ago

It could've burnt all of California to a crisp.

Starship8243 days ago

Well the water was already on fire so I don't think that was the problem.