Disney Imagineering Testing Dragon

[td1129]

But but but it makes noise and has lights!

 

[TalkingHead]

Why's the dude in the video carrying a stuffed animal of Stuff the Orlando Magic mascot?

P.S. I'm not really looking for an answer, just wanted an opportunity to mention how sweet it was to see Dwight Howard lose to the Magic the other night. Talk about a magical moment!

 

[ExtinctJenn]

Now if that is the way it will look, then there is no way to call that a fail... That looks pretty cool on video and probably better in person... Again, this is the risks I want to see them taking...

I couldn't agree more. I think this was actually a really smart idea someone had to take the whole opening of NFL to a new level. I'm willing to bet some folks in TDO originally poo-poo'd it because of how unusual of an idea it was. Seeing it from that perspective coupled with the cute storyline they are giving it between the actual "story" and Gary's blog stuff... well done Disney!

 

[HenryMystic]

RT @InsideTheMagic I asked about Disney's flying dragon and was told it is a "surprise" spectacle for tonight's media party only. WDW is doing it, not WDI.

 

[skelm]

Nope id say thats the real thing folks! I think it looks pretty good.

Certainly looks like the real thing. Pause the video on higher quality and you can make out the landing wheels..

 

[Atomicmickey]

RT @InsideTheMagic I asked about Disney's flying dragon and was told it is a "surprise" spectacle for tonight's media party only. WDW is doing it, not WDI.

OK, so, weird.

I don't think we have the whole story, here.

If it was a one time thing, for the press, why have the whole tumblr thing?
It's not like the actual, accredited press is out there hitting 'refresh, refresh, refresh'.
They're out covering shopping mall openings and such and probably haven't even
looked at their day planner "where am I going tomorrow, again? Oh, crap, Disney World?"
(unlike the oft-mentioned social media bloggers who are invited and get in for free
and can hardly wait to see the thing they already saw months ago!)

I wouldn't put it past them to have this be a one-time thing, but that
doesn't add up.

If they DO get a lot of publicity about it, and it gets out so far that clueless families
planning their once-in-a-lifetime magical vacations get a whiff of it, well, there will
be a lot of people asking CM's "say, isn't there supposed to be some sort of dragon ride/show/thing?
I thought I saw it in USA Today/Morning Show X".

Well, I guess we'll see.

 

[jdmdisney99]

Maybe at the newly named "Around the World" presentation they'll announce a dragon ride.

 

[Lee]

Could be that the only "fail" involved will be if they only use the thing once.
It should be a nightly thing, year-round.

 

[elbushman]

The "viral" video with the little kid is one of the worst-done videos I've ever seen. So fake.

I hate when my intelligence is being insulted. Disney can do better than that.

That being said, the dragon looks really cool.

 

[The Empress Lilly]

New video, this one appears to be an edited "viral" video. But, still fun...

The video is a bit silly. But that dragon is just AWESOME!!

Bring it out every night indeed!

Dragons over FL! The Wright Brothers over Main Street! And why isn't there a pterodactyl flying over DAK!?

 

[GLaDOS]

The video is a bit silly. But that dragon is just AWESOME!!

Bring it out every night indeed!

Dragons over FL! The Wright Brothers over Main Street! And why isn't there a pterodactyl flying over DAK!?

You do realize that was heavily editted and CGI'ed, right?

 

[The Empress Lilly]

You do realize that was heavily editted and CGI'ed, right?

No, I'm pretty gullible and naive.

 

[ExtinctJenn]

RT @InsideTheMagic I asked about Disney's flying dragon and was told it is a "surprise" spectacle for tonight's media party only. WDW is doing it, not WDI.

If it was a one time thing, for the press, why have the whole tumblr thing?

I'd have to agree.. I think Inside the Magic is incorrect. I can't see them putting all the effort into the blog, the fake videos and photos etc. for a one-night media only thing. There'd be no need in posting anything to a guest-centric blog.

 

[GLaDOS]

I'd have to agree.. I think Inside the Magic is incorrect. I can't see them putting all the effort into the blog, the fake videos and photos etc. for a one-night media only thing. There'd be no need in posting anything to a guest-centric blog.

You guys, Ricky Brigante is getting this straight from the horse's mouth.

 

[WDWFREAK53]

Could be that the only "fail" involved will be if they only use the thing once.
It should be a nightly thing, year-round.

Just like Tink. Definitely should be something...it would be a weinie to get people into Fantasyland after dark.

 

[asianway]

I'd have to agree.. I think Inside the Magic is incorrect. I can't see them putting all the effort into the blog, the fake videos and photos etc. for a one-night media only thing. There'd be no need in posting anything to a guest-centric blog.

Youve just noticed now that the bloggers get Disney experiences above and beyond the regular park guests?

Wait for it - Ricky is usually spot on...

 

[Gtovryslf]

I'm going to agree with the comment that Ricky is usually VERY accurate in his postings. Nonetheless, it's a HUGE slap in the face and a FAIL of epic proportions if this is indeed just for the "press." Press as in anyone who has the name Disney, Mickey, etc. in their blogspot or wordpress blog. Shame.

 

[lilclerk]

New video. Dragon appears towards the end, you get a much clearer look at it:



Unless it's edited. Can't really tell.

So that dragon looks pretty cool, but I really feel bad for this guy in the videos. And not because he can't see the dragon.

 

[td1129]

Could be that the only "fail" involved will be if they only use the thing once.
It should be a nightly thing, year-round.

Lee, any chance whatsoever that the dragon is a teaser for a new attraction?

 

[td1129]

I'm going to agree with the comment that Ricky is usually VERY accurate in his postings. Nonetheless, it's a HUGE slap in the face and a FAIL of epic proportions if this is indeed just for the "press." Press as in anyone who has the name Disney, Mickey, etc. in their blogspot or wordpress blog. Shame.

Slap in the face? Really? What is it exactly that you feel entitled to?