Coverage dated April 22, 2023 to April 23, 2023

Animatronic dragon bursts into flames during Disneyland show

Headline from The Buffalo News

Spectators at Disneyland's popular "Fantasmic" show got a shock this weekend when the feature's fire-breathing animatronic dragon suddenly burst into flames.

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ABC 7 San Francisco
Disneyland's animatronic dragon bursts into flames during 'Fantasmic' show; no injuries reported (opens ABC 7 San Francisco)
Published Apr 22, 2023
ABC 7 San Francisco's feed description
The animatronic dragon on Tom Sawyer island became engulfed in fire during an evening performance.
Breitbart News
Giant Disneyland Dragon Explodes into Flames During ‘Fantasmic!’ Show (opens Breitbart News)
Published Apr 22, 2023
Breitbart News's feed description
A 45-foot-tall animatronic dragon exploded into flames and sent parkgoers fleeing for the exits during a popular Disneyland performance.
NBC Los Angeles
Giant Dragon Catches Fire During ‘Fantasmic!' Show at Disneyland (opens NBC Los Angeles)
Published Apr 22, 2023
NBC Los Angeles's feed description
A prop dragon went up in flames during a performance of “Fantasmic!” at Disneyland Saturday night.
The Columbian
Dragon bursts into flames during popular Disneyland show (opens The Columbian)
Published Apr 22, 2023
The Columbian's feed description
ANAHEIM, Calif. — Spectators at Disneyland’s popular “Fantasmic!” show got a shock this weekend when the feature’s fire-breathing animatronic dragon suddenly burst into flames.
New York Post
Giant Disneyland dragon catches fire during ‘Fantasmic!’ performance (opens New York Post)
Published Apr 22, 2023
New York Post's feed description
The blaze started during the theme park’s “Fantasmic!” show at the Tom Sawyer Island attraction.
CNN
Dragon catches on fire during Disneyland's 'Fantasmic' show (opens CNN)
Published Apr 22, 2023
CNN's feed description
An animatronic dragon caught fire at California's Disneyland park on Saturday evening, according to Disney officials.
The Buffalo News
Animatronic dragon bursts into flames during Disneyland show (opens The Buffalo News)
Published Apr 23, 2023
The Buffalo News's feed description
Spectators at Disneyland's popular "Fantasmic" show got a shock this weekend when the feature's fire-breathing animatronic dragon suddenly burst into flames.
FOX Business
Massive Disney prop bursts into flames during live 'Fantasmic!' show (opens FOX Business)
Published Apr 22, 2023
FOX Business's feed description
The Maleficent Dragon became engulfed in flames during Disneyland's "Fantasmic!" show in California, prompting some cast members to evacuate Frontierland.
East Idaho News
Watch as dragon catches on fire during Disneyland's 'Fantasmic' show (opens East Idaho News)
Published Apr 22, 2023
East Idaho News's feed description
ORLANDO, Fl. (CNN) — An animatronic dragon caught fire at California’s Disneyland park on Saturday evening, according to Disney officials. “During the final showing of ‘Fantasmic’ at Disneyland park on Saturday evening, the dragon caught fire,” Disney officials told CNN in an email.
KYMA Yuma
Fire breaks out at Disneyland's "Fantasmic" show (opens KYMA Yuma)
Published Apr 22, 2023
KYMA Yuma's feed description
A prop dragon went up in flames during a performance of "Fantasmic!" at Disneyland Saturday.
Newsweek
Videos show dragon engulfed in flames as fire breaks out at Disneyland (opens Newsweek)
Published Apr 22, 2023
Newsweek's feed description
A fire reportedly broke out during the Fantasmic show at Disneyland in Anaheim, California.
NBC News
Large animatronic dragon catches fire at Disneyland during 'Fantasmic!' show (opens NBC News)
Published Apr 22, 2023
NBC News's feed description
Several Disneyland cast members were treated for potential smoke inhalation. The cause of the fire is under investigation, police said.
WKRN Nashville
Animatronic dragon goes up in flames at Disneyland (opens WKRN Nashville)
Published Apr 22, 2023
WKRN Nashville's feed description
A fire broke out at Disneyland Saturday night as packed crowds were enjoying the theme park.
Entertainment Weekly
Watch Disneyland's Fantasmic dragon catch fire in live performance (opens Entertainment Weekly)
Published Apr 22, 2023
Entertainment Weekly's feed description
See stunning footage of Disneyland's 45-foot-tall Maleficent dragon catching fire during a Fantasmic performance.
Los Angeles Times
Watch as fire-breathing dragon bursts into flames during Disneyland's Fantasmic show (opens Los Angeles Times)
Published Apr 22, 2023
Los Angeles Times's feed description
A fire erupted Saturday night during Disneyland's Fantasmic fireworks and light show, forcing throngs of stunned fans to evacuate the area.
New York Times
Dragon at Disneyland’s ‘Fantasmic!’ Performance Catches Fire (opens New York Times)
Published Apr 22, 2023
New York Times's feed description
At least six workers were treated for smoke inhalation after the fire on Saturday night at the California theme park, but no one was seriously hurt, officials said.
CBS News
Giant dragon catches fire during Disneyland's Fantasmic! show (opens CBS News)
Published Apr 22, 2023
CBS News's feed description
The 45-foot-tall animatronic dragon caught fire during the Fantasmic! nighttime water and fireworks show held on Tom Sawyer Island.
Washington Times
Disneyland dragon catches fire during nightly fireworks show (opens Washington Times)
Published Apr 22, 2023
Washington Times's feed description
Dragons at Disneyland may not actually breathe fire, but they do catch on fire.
NPR
A fire-breathing dragon bursts into flames during a popular Disneyland show (opens NPR)
Published Apr 23, 2023
NPR's feed description
No injuries were reported following the weekend blaze at Disneyland, officials said. One visitor said Mickey Mouse vanished from the stage as soon as the dragon's head became engulfed in flames.
Insider
A huge Disneyland prop burst into flames during a live show in California. 6 workers had to be treated for smoke inhalation, report says. (opens Insider)
Published Apr 23, 2023
Insider's feed description
Videos show how a 45-foot animatronic dragon set on fire during a show at Disneyland California on Saturday night.
FOX Business
Disneyland California animatronic dragon fire reportedly prompts park to suspend similar effects globally (opens FOX Business)
Published Apr 23, 2023
FOX Business's feed description
Disneyland and other parks are suspending fire effects worldwide after a 45-foot-tall Maleficent Dragon burst into flames during a live "Fantasmic!" show in Anaheim, California.
Entrepreneur
Disneyland's Fire-Breathing Dragon Bursts Into Flames (opens Entrepreneur)
Published Apr 23, 2023
Entrepreneur's feed description
Mickey Mouse was nearly cooked during a stage show blaze on Tom Sawyer Island.
CNN
Disney cancels some fire effects at shows worldwide after dragon incident at Disneyland (opens CNN)
Published Apr 23, 2023
CNN's feed description
Disney will pull certain fire effects from shows at their resorts worldwide after an animatronic dragon caught fire at Disneyland in Southern California on Saturday, company officials say.
AL.com
Watch Disneyland’s ‘Fantasmic’ show go awry as dragon catches fire (opens AL.com)
Published Apr 23, 2023
AL.com's feed description
An animatronic dragon caught fire at California’s Disneyland park on Saturday evening.
PJ Media
Disneyland Dragon Goes Up in Flames Just Before St. George’s Day (opens PJ Media)
Published Apr 23, 2023
PJ Media's feed description
The day before the traditional celebration of a saint famous for destroying a dragon, the Maleficent dragon in Disneyland’s “Fantasmic!” show went up in flames.

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