Parade Float Fire Forces Major Change to Paint the Night at Disneyland

Last night, a float in the Paint the Night Parade caught fire during the first performance. The second performance was heavily altered.

Paint the Night Parade Fire at Disneyland

A fire broke out on Wednesday evening during the first performance of Paint the Night. The incident affected the Little Mermaid sequence, with the float itself malfunctioning and then catching on fire while making its way through the Hub.

It was taken backstage and tended to, and at the time it appeared no injuries were sustained to performers or guests.

Altered Second Performance of Paint the Night Parade After Disneyland Float Fire

Paint the Night Parade Fire at Disneyland causes second parade to be heavily altered.

With the second performance scheduled for 10:30 p.m. PT, our reporter stated that the parade was delayed until 11:00 p.m. PT.

A glowing car with a smiling face drives in Disneyland's Paint the Night Parade, surrounded by red and blue lights.

The Little Mermaid float was out of commission for obvious reasons, but half the floats and performers were also cut from the parade. Monsters, Inc. and the entire finale were not part of the performance, and the Frozen sequence was the show closer. Olaf was missing from the Frozen float, and the rope dancers followed up behind it.

A glowing blue Paint the Night Parade float with icy decorations and white trees at Disneyland, lighting up the night.

Most notably, the finale with Mickey and friends was not part of the parade at the second showing. All 8 pinwheel dancers, the 3 ball floats with Donald, Goofy, and Minnie were also cut.

A glowing Disneyland Paint the Night Parade float with a fairy and bright lights moves down the street, watched by a crowd.

Other cuts include Peter Pan, 3 of the 6 fiber fairies, and 3 of the 6 swan dancers for the princess float.

Nighttime Paint the Night Parade at Disneyland with glowing floats, fire effects, and crowds along brightly lit Main Street.

There were no crew dancers in the Cars sequence, but Lightning McQueen and Mac were present. 6 rodeo dancers for the Toy Story float were not present, which left Jessie solo and walking.

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