Disneyland Fantasmic gets a NEW Dragon

mickeysgirlz · 08-31-2009

This thing is SO SCARY!!!

New High-resolution Disneyland Fantasmic dragon photos and video

Article and video here: New High-resolution Disneyland Fantasmic dragon photos and video - Orlando Attractions Magazine Blog

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anaheimboy · 08-31-2009

Yes!! It finally is working! It was installed back in May for the "Nighttastic" summer event but has had some major technical difficulties and it was finally all worked out and debuted early this morning (5am) for a special media and private viewing (the new version of Fantasmic!) Im glad its finally up and operating, its an amazing dragon! The Dragon should be operating for the public starting tonight, woot woot!

anaheimboy · 08-31-2009

I guess the media event this morning was canceled but the video and pictures were thankfully still taken and released, yay!

Peppertink · 08-31-2009

Very cool, can't believe it took them the whole summer to get it up and running though. Hope to see it in the Fall;)

keljen · 08-31-2009

Now that's what I call a Dragon

**WishUponAStar** · 08-31-2009

Very awesome! The old one was ferocious & exciting enough but the new version is so much more lifelike & amazing!

**Dana** · 08-31-2009

LOVE IT!

Fearthereaper · 09-01-2009

I hope it is ready by this Friday!!! My sis and I will be going.

anaheimboy · 09-01-2009

Disney sent out a Media Press Message, the Dragon is planned to debut in tonight's performances of Fantasmic!

mickeysgirlz · 09-01-2009

Fabulous Fantasmic! Facts About the New Maleficent Dragon at Disneyland; ‘Magical’ Fireworks Extended

Click for pics

A spectacular new dragon joins “Fantasmic!,” stretching as high as 45 feet tall and breathing great plumes of fire on the Rivers of America at Disneyland. Performances of the show have been extended nightly through Sept. 7, and will continue weekends – Friday, Saturday, Sunday – as well as during holiday periods through the end of 2009. Nighttime Disneyland guests can also enjoy the “Magical” fireworks show, which has been extended through Labor Day and weekends thereafter through Sept. 20. Both Tinker Bell and Dumbo the Flying Elephant make special appearances in “Magical.”

* The new dragon is a fully animated three-dimensional design that replicates the movements of the dragon in “Sleeping Beauty.”

* Maleficent, a classic Disney villain, transforms into a dragon during “Fantasmic!” – just as she does in the famous Walt Disney Pictures film.

* The “Fantasmic!” dragon is 32 feet wide and weighs approximately 18,000 pounds.

* When she stretches to full height, the dragon stands 45 feet tall.

* When she “lurks” beneath the “Fantasmic!” stage prior to appearing, the dragon contracts to 22 feet tall.

* During the spectacular finale, she rises to stage level in 35 seconds on a custom-built elevator.

* Tri-color LED lighting fixtures put the gleam in the dragon’s eyes.

* In her spectacular appearance, Maleficent breathes a plume of fire 35 feet long, lighting the Rivers of America on fire for 25 seconds during the show.

* During the show, the dragon is controlled and monitored by four computer systems.

* The dynamic and menacing animation of the dragon is achieved via 18 axes of motion which enable a wide rangeof movement in her eyes, ears, mouth, tongue, neck, wings and body.

anaheimboy · 09-02-2009

Thanks for the awesome info Mickey!

Fearthereaper · 09-05-2009

I was just at Disneyland and saw Murphy. I must say, it is quite the experience. If you have not seen him yet, you need to.

08-31-2009	#1 (permalink)
mickeysgirlz Substitute Birthday Fairy Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: 2.5 hours from the Magic! Posts: 6,314	Disneyland Fantasmic gets a NEW Dragon This thing is SO SCARY!!! New High-resolution Disneyland Fantasmic dragon photos and video Article and video here: New High-resolution Disneyland Fantasmic dragon photos and video - Orlando Attractions Magazine Blog __________________ -JEN 31 trips to the Happiest Place on Earth! Dec 17-20 AKL (FIRST TIME @ AKL ) Christmas trip! Yippee I met some members: Wishy, Val, Princess Alyssa, ddoll, vlogilvie and Rowdy! I tweet! Facebook Linkedin My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Another CHRISTMAS TRIP! Shhhh surprise for the DDs! 21 days 20 hours 58 minutes

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anaheimboy The Pastry Guy Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Fresno, CA - 4 Hrs. North of DLR Posts: 2,512	Re: Disneyland Fantasmic gets a NEW Dragon Yes!! It finally is working! It was installed back in May for the "Nighttastic" summer event but has had some major technical difficulties and it was finally all worked out and debuted early this morning (5am) for a special media and private viewing (the new version of Fantasmic!) Im glad its finally up and operating, its an amazing dragon! The Dragon should be operating for the public starting tonight, woot woot! __________________ Disney Cast Member, Class of 2007, 2008 & 2009 * Disneyland Resort/The Disney Store Me+Pastry Chef =

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anaheimboy The Pastry Guy Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Fresno, CA - 4 Hrs. North of DLR Posts: 2,512	Re: Disneyland Fantasmic gets a NEW Dragon I guess the media event this morning was canceled but the video and pictures were thankfully still taken and released, yay! __________________ Disney Cast Member, Class of 2007, 2008 & 2009 * Disneyland Resort/The Disney Store Me+Pastry Chef =

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Peppertink Disney Bride:) Join Date: May 2005 Location: With my Southern Gents.... Posts: 6,330	Re: Disneyland Fantasmic gets a NEW Dragon Very cool, can't believe it took them the whole summer to get it up and running though. Hope to see it in the Fall;) __________________ Thank you, thank you, thank you for the AVATAR R2G! YOU ROCK! YOU DA MAN!!! Trumpet players are the sexiest! He is not the BOSS of me! Pu is my favorite Mouse! Limsy is my bad influence Nutty is my favorite Voodoo Queen and co-captain of the annoypid police Dopey is my favorite cookie dealer That monkey took the cookie out of my Wacky Pack! My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Mickey here we come! Spending our first anniversary with Mickey

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WishUponAStar Waiting for BLT! Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: I'm right here! HI! Posts: 12,749	Re: Disneyland Fantasmic gets a NEW Dragon Very awesome! The old one was ferocious & exciting enough but the new version is so much more lifelike & amazing! __________________ Disneyland & College Program Moderator Upcoming Trips Dec. 16th - 20th '09: Bay Lake Tower June 2010: Alaska Cruise Oct 2010: Spooky Halloween in Disneyland "Life without a vacation countdown is like a cupcake with no frosting." Banner by Mickeysgirlz, she's a rockstar! My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Our first Bay Lake Tower stay 20 days 20 hours 58 minutes

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Fearthereaper Mouseketeer Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 71	Re: Disneyland Fantasmic gets a NEW Dragon I hope it is ready by this Friday!!! My sis and I will be going.

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anaheimboy The Pastry Guy Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Fresno, CA - 4 Hrs. North of DLR Posts: 2,512	Re: Disneyland Fantasmic gets a NEW Dragon Disney sent out a Media Press Message, the Dragon is planned to debut in tonight's performances of Fantasmic! __________________ Disney Cast Member, Class of 2007, 2008 & 2009 * Disneyland Resort/The Disney Store Me+Pastry Chef =

09-01-2009	#10 (permalink)
mickeysgirlz Substitute Birthday Fairy Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: 2.5 hours from the Magic! Posts: 6,314	Re: Disneyland Fantasmic gets a NEW Dragon Fabulous Fantasmic! Facts About the New Maleficent Dragon at Disneyland; ‘Magical’ Fireworks Extended Click for pics A spectacular new dragon joins “Fantasmic!,” stretching as high as 45 feet tall and breathing great plumes of fire on the Rivers of America at Disneyland. Performances of the show have been extended nightly through Sept. 7, and will continue weekends – Friday, Saturday, Sunday – as well as during holiday periods through the end of 2009. Nighttime Disneyland guests can also enjoy the “Magical” fireworks show, which has been extended through Labor Day and weekends thereafter through Sept. 20. Both Tinker Bell and Dumbo the Flying Elephant make special appearances in “Magical.” * The new dragon is a fully animated three-dimensional design that replicates the movements of the dragon in “Sleeping Beauty.” * Maleficent, a classic Disney villain, transforms into a dragon during “Fantasmic!” – just as she does in the famous Walt Disney Pictures film. * The “Fantasmic!” dragon is 32 feet wide and weighs approximately 18,000 pounds. * When she stretches to full height, the dragon stands 45 feet tall. * When she “lurks” beneath the “Fantasmic!” stage prior to appearing, the dragon contracts to 22 feet tall. * During the spectacular finale, she rises to stage level in 35 seconds on a custom-built elevator. * Tri-color LED lighting fixtures put the gleam in the dragon’s eyes. * In her spectacular appearance, Maleficent breathes a plume of fire 35 feet long, lighting the Rivers of America on fire for 25 seconds during the show. * During the show, the dragon is controlled and monitored by four computer systems. * The dynamic and menacing animation of the dragon is achieved via 18 axes of motion which enable a wide rangeof movement in her eyes, ears, mouth, tongue, neck, wings and body. __________________ -JEN 31 trips to the Happiest Place on Earth! Dec 17-20 AKL (FIRST TIME @ AKL ) Christmas trip! Yippee I met some members: Wishy, Val, Princess Alyssa, ddoll, vlogilvie and Rowdy! I tweet! Facebook Linkedin My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Another CHRISTMAS TRIP! Shhhh surprise for the DDs! 21 days 20 hours 58 minutes

09-02-2009	#11 (permalink)
anaheimboy The Pastry Guy Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Fresno, CA - 4 Hrs. North of DLR Posts: 2,512	Re: Disneyland Fantasmic gets a NEW Dragon Thanks for the awesome info Mickey! __________________ Disney Cast Member, Class of 2007, 2008 & 2009 * Disneyland Resort/The Disney Store Me+Pastry Chef =

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Fearthereaper Mouseketeer Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 71	Re: Disneyland Fantasmic gets a NEW Dragon I was just at Disneyland and saw Murphy. I must say, it is quite the experience. If you have not seen him yet, you need to.

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