Disneyland Fantasmic Dragon Engulfed in Flames

[TheCoasterNerd]

More prep for the Dragon install. Staff has been diverted to help build it and stage it for the install next week. Most of that should have been finished over the week and over last night, so hopefully by tonight things should be back to the semi-normal

 

[iMax]

More prep for the Dragon install. Staff has been diverted to help build it and stage it for the install next week. Most of that should have been finished over the week and over last night, so hopefully by tonight things should be back to the semi-normal

Wait I’m sorry run that back the W H A T ?

 

[Figments Friend]

I arrive in Anaheim this week.
Perhaps I will have a front row seat to the pre-install action…and maybe early next week install action?

Oooo….

( packs camera in carry on bag…)

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[TheCoasterNerd]

Wait I’m sorry run that back the W H A T ?

You heard me

 

[TheCoasterNerd]

I arrive in Anaheim this week.
Perhaps I will have a front row seat to the pre-install action…and maybe early next week install action?

Oooo….

( packs camera in carry on bag…)

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Not sure how much will be visible as it's mostly taking place after hours but... it will be good once it's in. Will take a while to do programming, restaging, rehearsals, etc, but it should debut this upcoming winter, be it late this year or early next.

 

[Starship824]

Not sure how much will be visible as it's mostly taking place after hours but... it will be good once it's in. Will take a while to do programming, restaging, rehearsals, etc, but it should debut this upcoming winter, be it late this year or early next.

Surprised they didn't announce it at d23 if true.

 

[TheCoasterNerd]

Surprised they didn't announce it at d23 if true.

They were supposed to, during the Villains segment at the end. There was a last minute change, probably because they had already gone several hours past the scheduled end time

 

[Starship824]

They were supposed to, during the Villains segment at the end. There was a last minute change, probably because they had already gone several hours past the scheduled end time

Honestly probably a good thing, it would have been completely overshadowed by villains land

 

[jrhwdw]

So......... F! Dragon could debut with Holidays 2024?????

Are there other reports on This????????

Any Reports on Pyro going back to 2024 normal?

 

[TheCoasterNerd]

Via NekoRyu on the /r/disneyland discord, the pyro is back - "the green flares, czernabog, finale." Not only that, the spinners in the finale are back!

And they've apparently moved some of the pyro from the barges onto the island. I don't have a video of this as there are no livestreamers watching the show tonight, but as it would seem the pyro is better than it's been for a while. Last night was a fluke.

If you check 9:25:05 PM on the Mattercam you'll see that almost all the pyro *seems* to have returned to the finale just based on the frequency of flashing lights on the far left corner

 

[TheCoasterNerd]

A stream of the second showing. Mickey pyro is back , both mines and fingers. Also flares pre-Jungle scene. Genie scene pyro is back, as is Columbia cannon. Mickey entering the Magic Mirror, and Old Witch pyro is back. night on bald mountain pyro is back. Same with all battle scene pyro. Best part is - FULL FINALE PYRO!!

 

[gerarar]

Finale (barge) pyro finally restored. Just took too dang long, but glad it's back...again lol.

But lots of tech issues seems like. At least during the 10:30pm show tonight (9/16), only 2 of the 6 barges were used in the finale.


Also the mimes in the finale seem "smaller" now. Less stars and oomph. They were the original cause to why the barges got pulled from the show months ago after some misfires, so maybe they changed the product to something smaller and safer..

 

[Disney Analyst]

Finale (barge) pyro finally restored. Just took too dang long, but glad it's back...again lol.

But lots of tech issues seems like. At least during the 10:30pm show tonight (9/16), only 2 of the 6 barges were used in the finale.


Also the mimes in the finale seem "smaller" now. Less stars and oomph. They were the original cause to why the barges got pulled from the show months ago after some misfires, so maybe they changed the product to something smaller and safer..

There’s still a bunch of pyro missing, although definitely improved. Doesn’t look like they are using all the pyro barges yet.

 

[Consumer]

So how does this alleged new dragon compare to the old one? Is it identical or is it a new design entirely? Will it still shoot fire? Anything less will be a downgrade in my eyes.

 

[TheCoasterNerd]

So how does this alleged new dragon compare to the old one? Is it identical or is it a new design entirely? Will it still shoot fire? Anything less will be a downgrade in my eyes.

I don't have a ton of info but it's supposedly bigger, more advanced, and yes still shooting fire.

 

[jrhwdw]

I don't have a ton of info but it's supposedly bigger, more advanced, and yes still shooting fire.

Hopefully DL will avoid another Summer 2009...............

 

[Figments Friend]

Very happy to hear there is progress happening with the installation of the new Dragon.
Looking forward to hearing more about her, and of course what she is going to look like in comparison to her last incarnation.

Do we have any leads on who the supplier is for the Dragon?
I am aware of it being built overseas in Europe, but does anyone have a company name?
My guess is it is being built by a supplier that deals primarily with European theme parks, as there are some amazing AA type props and figures used.

Very happy that Disneyland is doing the right thing and seeking a worthy replacement.
There were some doubts as to if they would bother, but I trusted that TDA would realize this is a major show element and selling point that could not be ignored.
But let us all wait and see what the final result is.
Garner Holt’s ‘Murphy’ is a going to be a tough act to follow.

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[Sneaky]

I don't have a ton of info but it's supposedly bigger, more advanced, and yes still shooting fire.

I wonder when they’ll announce it, or if it’ll be more reliable? Guessing it’s the big thing for the 70th. Wonder if anything else big is gonna happen for the anniversary. I do wonder if any other changes will come to FANT, like any new scenes, updated/classic style score, or the return of any other destoryed elements? And if Peter Pan is permanent?

 

[Starship824]

I wonder when they’ll announce it, or if it’ll be more reliable? Guessing it’s the big thing for the 70th. Wonder if anything else big is gonna happen for the anniversary. I do wonder if any other changes will come to FANT, like any new scenes, updated/classic style score, or the return of any other destoryed elements? And if Peter Pan is permanent?

They're not going to revert the score IMO, they probably spent a considerable amount to reorchestrate Peter Pan to fit the current soundtrack, Peter Pan is permanent. I don't see them changing up the show again aside from the dragon return, maybe they'll bring back Tick tock the croc? But like I said they just re did all that stuff I don't think they're going to do it again.

 

[gerarar]

They're not going to revert the score IMO, they probably spent a considerable amount to reorchestrate Peter Pan to fit the current soundtrack, Peter Pan is permanent. I don't see them changing up the show again aside from the dragon return, maybe they'll bring back Tick tock the croc? But like I said they just re did all that stuff I don't think they're going to do it again.

They need to fix the transition from Peter Pan to the Princess Segment/Aladdin. It’s so abrupt and bad imo.

Also probably in the minority, but the Peter Pan scene takes way too long. Wish they could speed it up or something. Like if you’re watching it from the right side, the entire scene feels like it drags too long imo.

And last, utilize the tech better. Lights, lasers, projections. They were all dialed back in 2.5 it’s just sad..