During the 3:00 p.m. Festival of Fantasy parade on March 23, the hot air balloon atop Mickey and Minnie’s parade float deflated.
The malfunction was shown in a video posted to X by @YaktheQuack, which has since been deleted. TikTok user @travelingwithmyminnie also shared a video of the deflated balloon:
Although deflated, the float remained a part of the parade. In the video, Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse continue their Festival of Fantasy choreography while waving at guests viewing the parade along Main Street U.S.A., as the balloon sags overhead.
It’s unclear what caused the deflation or if the float will be repaired in time for tomorrow’s performances.
To see the float operating normally, watch our video of the Festival of Fantasy Parade below.
Festival of Fantasy is the current daytime parade at the Magic Kingdom. It’s known for the Maleficent dragon float, which breathes fire (though that effect has suffered its own set of malfunctions over the years). The parade typically performs twice daily at 12:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m., though showtimes are subject to change.
The parade premiered in 2014 and features “Tangled,” “Frozen,” “Peter Pan,” “Brave,” and more. The hot air balloon, known as Mickey’s Airship, is the finale float.
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