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Maleficent was engulfed in flames last night. Now, we have an update for showtimes.
Fantasmic!
Fantasmic! is a nighttime show performed at Disneyland Park in Disneyland and Hollywood Studios in Disney World. The premise of the show is that Mickey is transported into a dream where he dances along with music, lighting effects, and pyrotechnics. Various characters and scenes from popular Disney movies are part of the sequence as well.
The show takes a bad turn as Mickey is asked to enter the darker realms of his imagination. Maleficent turns out to be the mastermind behind the trap as she wishes to take over Mickey’s dream. Various villains are part of this sequence as he fights the evil dragon.
The overall story is the same for both Disneyland and Disney World, with a only a few minor differences involving the show scenes. Overall, the show is so amazingly done. The storyline has plenty of excitement and drama, and the visual features will keep your attention.
You can read more about the difference between the two shows HERE and my review of the Fantasmic! dining package at Disneyland HERE.
Fire at Disneyland
A fire broke out unexpectedly during Saturday night’s showing of Fantasmic! in Disneyland. Fire is used each night during the show, and it is usually a well-controlled special effect.
However, during Saturday night’s performance, during Mickey’s fight with the dragon, something unexpected occurred. The Maleficent dragon caught fire, and flames eventually engulfed it.
Disneyland Park Cast Members acted to evacuate the show as well as the surrounding areas. The Anaheim Fire Department responded to the scene as well. It looks as if substantial damage has occurred.
Showtimes Canceled
With such a large fire, it is expected that the show may not run as Disney investigates what happens. Typically, Fantasmic! only runs Friday, Saturday, and Sunday at Disneyland unless it is peak season. Then, it will run nightly.
According to the Disneyland website, Fantasmic! is canceled tonight, April 23. At this time, showtimes are on the schedule for next weekend as normal. We will keep you updated if Disney cancels them.
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