Fantasmic had a big technical mishap last night! The steamboat didn't come out AND no characters came out on stage.
Usually if they know that the steamboat's down for whatever reason, they prepare for the B-mode finale where all the characters come out on stage to perform the ribbon dance.
But that didn't happen last night. My best guess is that all the CMs were already on the steamboat, but the steamboat failed last second and didn't move, hence no characters at all on stage. Instead guests got some pretty lights, fountains, and eventually pyro. Do note that the pinwheels on the barges didn't activate either, so that's another miss for the night.
Here's a video from last night's show:
The only time I ever saw something similar happen was when the dragon got stuck on stage, and the steamboat was down for refurbishment. It's a rare sight!
Found another clip on Twitter. Even the boat lighting got activated, but quickly shut off lol
Interesting Finale for sure!!!!!! Although, DHS may get a point for not canceling the show at the start of the Finale?