News Dragon caught fire in today’s Festival of Fantasy parade

[marni1971]

Safety protocols are being revised, along with a new fire suppression system.

 

[Cesar R M]

Safety protocols should really be automated. There needs to be a computer controller and sensors inside her. Then, program her to feel pain so that she jumps in the nearest body of water next time it happens. And for the sake of the crowd, there should be an audible warning to get out of her way; so, give her some speakers to scream through.

How I imagine MisterPenguin Pitching that idea to Imagineers..

 

[Cesar R M]

My great granparents were forced to change it at Ellis Island. They were told it sounded too fishy.

And it does explain why Benedict Snapperlatch had so much trouble pronouncing it!!

Christ, have some respect for Bendidock Cucumbersnail!

 

[TOCPE82]

I'm just glad to see they intend on bringing it back. FoF is the only daytime parade I've ever really enjoyed and on my recent trip the dragon's absence was notable.

 

[geekza]

I'm just glad to see they intend on bringing it back. FoF is the only daytime parade I've ever really enjoyed and on my recent trip the dragon's absence was notable.

I've always felt like they should change the end of the parade where they dragon once appeared to the "sad trombones" sound.

 

[GhostHost1000]

I've always felt like they should change the end of the parade where they dragon once appeared to the "sad trombones" sound.

actually I think that could be used for the following:
- where the Yeti appears
- the end of Spaceship Earth
- when you round the corner and see the line for Flight of Passage
- when they announce price hikes
- some would say Toy Story Land or Rivers of Light but that's debatable
- when you stay at All Star Sports and realize hundreds of your favorite cheerleading and football groups are there as well
- sometimes as you board the monorail (assuming it's even running)
- and last but not least... when Disney makes an announcement on new attractions but then realizing they will take 3 years to complete it

 

[GabeP]

Any update as to when the dragon will return to the parade?

 

[Squishy]

Any update as to when the dragon will return to the parade?

for the 50th is my guess

 

[marni1971]

Any update as to when the dragon will return to the parade?

I’d hope within a month.

 

[Figments Friend]

She really is missed in this Parade.
It just does not how the 'wow' factor with her out of action.

Very much looking forward to her return.
The best unit in the entire Parade, hands down...
Such a cool design.

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[raymusiccity]

Safety protocols are being revised, along with a new fire suppression system.

The most cost effective fix would have been just to keep the flaming head effect !!

 

[habuma]

She really is missed in this Parade.
It just does not how the 'wow' factor with her out of action.
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Completely agreed. The dragon is my favorite part of that parade, but I didn't expect her absence to leave as big of a hole in the parade as it did. It's hard to explain why the parade feels wrong without her, other than to say that the only other thing I can think of that would feel just as wrong is if Mickey showed up missing an ear.

 

[pumpkin7]

Someone posted a video today on a Facebook group of the DLP dragon, and she's back to breathing fire.

 

[pumpkin7]

Sorry it's not a video, can't get it to upload.
Behold! A fire breathing, French Maleficent!

I love how all the people in front haven't even noticed it!

 

[Squishy]

Someone posted a video today on a Facebook group of the DLP dragon, and she's back to breathing fire.

She was back breathing fire about a month ago..

 

[iMax]

Any update as to when the dragon will return, almost 5 months since the incident.

 

[larryz]

Probably after they figure out why the parking lot trams are now catching fire...

 

[Squishy]

Still have my bet for the 50th

 

[eddie104]

Yes the dragon was really cool and hope it returns soon.

 

[TTA94]

Still have my bet for the 50th

Maybe they will string lights around it and switch it to the new nighttime parade lol. All joking asside that would be kinda cool