Source: @MartinMJ22 and @wesh on twitter and OrlandoSentinal.com
A reader of WDW Kingdom who was at the Magic Kingdom today sent us a note stating the Maleficent Dragon float caught fire during the Festival of Fantasy parade. We searched for some photos and came up with this from @MartinMJ22 and @wesh on Twitter. It sounds like thankfully no cast members or guest were hurt.
This float was one of the most exciting and dynamic floats Disney has ever created. Could it have seen its last day?
It’s all kicking off at the Magic Kingdom! The parade went past us and the mechanical Dragon was all good until it burst into flames! Parade closed and the fire was promptly put out. The dragon was not looking the best after as you can see. pic.twitter.com/6DsWL1NK5M
— Martin MJ (@MartinMJ22) May 11, 2018
Oh no! Maleficent’s Dragon Float caught fire today during Disney’s #FestivalofFantasyParade #WaltDisneyWorld #Disney https://t.co/Tn6McnFHWN pic.twitter.com/e3iIJfc1jy
— WESH 2 News (@WESH) May 11, 2018
“A Walt Disney World parade was more fiery than planned Friday afternoon. The fire-breathing dragon that’s part of Magic Kingdom’s daily Festival of Fantasy parade caught aflame, Disney officials confirmed.
The fire was quickly extinguished and the area promptly cleared, a Disney World spokeswoman said. There were no injuries to employees or visitors, she said.
In a video shot by a Disney visitor, the dragon — representing “Sleeping Beauty” character Maleficent — appears to be in the theme park’s Liberty Square area, with its head bobbing and flames growing.
Reedy Creek fire department responded to the incident, but the flame was already out.” Orlando Sentinal
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