Fantasmic! Monkeys and Disney Afternoon Top Full List of Characters Coming to Disneyland After Dark: 90s Nite

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Disneyland After Dark: 90s Nite will have a whole host of rare and nostalgic character meet and greets. Disneyland After Dark: 90s Nite Character Meet and Greets Here is the full list of 90s Nite character meet and greets: The “Fantasmic!” Monkeys are colorful neon monkeys from the show’s “The Jungle Book” sequence. Most of … Read more

Mark Twain Riverboat Missing, No Characters Appear in ‘Fantasmic!’ Finale at Disneyland

Steamboat Willie Mickey in Fantasmic! at Disneyland

The “Fantasmic!” finale at Disneyland was a bit empty yesterday, December 26, as the first performance of the night ended without its usual character-filled finale featuring the Mark Twain Riverboat. ‘Fantasmic!’ Finale “C” Mode at Disneyland As the nighttime spectacular nears its close, the Mark Twain Riverboat glides across the Rivers of America, packed with … Read more

Fantasmic Performances Reduced Again in Early 2025 at Disneyland

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Disneyland has cut back on performances of “Fantasmic!” scheduled in the new year. 2025 ‘Fantasmic!’ Schedule This fall, Disney reduced “Fantasmic!” performances to mostly weekends at Disneyland Park. This was the first time the show did not perform seven days a week for the full holiday season — though it will perform every day from … Read more

Full Pyrotechnics Restored to ‘Fantasmic!’ at Disneyland After 3 Months

A colorful fireworks display, reminiscent of Fantasmic at Disneyland, lights up the night sky over a body of water, with pyrotechnics casting sparks in enchanting green, red, and orange hues.

The full suite of pyrotechnics has been restored to “Fantasmic!” at Disneyland after multiple incidents required reduced effects. ‘Fantasmic!’ Pyrotechnics Return Beginning in late July, “Fantasmic!” was performed with limited pyrotechnics after weeks of issues including Mickey’s finger fireworks misfiring and rogue fireworks. The only pyrotechnics utilized since then were shot directly from Tom Sawyer Island and … Read more

Performances of ‘Fantasmic!’ Greatly Reduced for Disneyland Holiday Season

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Disneyland Resort has cut back “Fantasmic!” performances to weekends only moving into the holiday season, in a possible response to the unionization of performers. ‘Fantasmic!’ Performances Reduced at Disneyland The nighttime spectacular returned to Disneyland in May following a fire that destroyed the Maleficent dragon animatronic. The nighttime spectacular has been struggling to run smoothly … Read more

Fight Breaks Out During ‘Fantasmic!’ at Disneyland

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Another fight broke out during “Fantasmic!” at Disneyland Park. The nighttime spectacular returned this May, a year after the Maleficent dragon figure burst into flames. The tussle happened during the 10:30 p.m. showing of “Fantasmic!” on August 22, 2024. ‘Fantasmic!’ Fight The fight took place in the reserved seating area for guests who purchased the … Read more

Most Pyrotechnics Cut From ‘Fantasmic!’ at Disneyland as Issues Continue

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“Fantasmic!” returned to Disneyland in May, one year after a fire that destroyed the Maleficent dragon figure, but it has not been smooth sailing for the nighttime spectacular. The show was performed with limited pyrotechnics on Saturday, July 27, following weeks of issues that included Mickey’s finger fireworks misfiring and rogue fireworks. ‘Fantasmic!’ with Reduced … Read more

‘Fantasmic!’ Stage Still Blocked From Guests at Disneyland

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Over a month after “Fantasmic!” resumed performances at Disneyland, the show’s stage is still unavailable to guests during the day. ‘Fantasmic!’ Stage Prior to the fire that destroyed the Maleficent dragon, guests could explore the “Fantasmic!” stage on Tom Sawyer Island, which closes before sunset. At that time, there were safety nets and railings around … Read more

REVIEW: Rancho Del Zocalo ‘Fantasmic’ Dining Package Beats Blue Bayou

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“Fantasmic!” returned to Disneyland last week and guests can enjoy priority seating with a “Fantasmic!” dining package. Guests can book their dining package online, with premium packages available at Blue Bayou Restaurant and River Belle Terrace, and standard packages at River Belle Terrace and Rancho Del Zocalo Restaurante. We already reviewed the Blue Bayou package … Read more

FULL SHOW VIDEO: Fantasmic! Returns to Disneyland 1 Year After Dragon Fire With New Finale

A performance stage at night showcasing colorful lights and pyrotechnics. Mickey Mouse, seen in a wizard costume, commands the scene in Disney's Fantasmic. Multiple images capture different parts of the stage with fiery displays and special effects.

“Fantasmic!” resumed performances at Disneyland Park one year after a sudden pause due to a fire that destroyed the show’s Maleficent dragon figure. “Fantasmic!” Returns “Fantasmic!” is mostly the same as it was prior to the April 2023 fire but there are two major changes, which Disney previously announced. The “Peter Pan” sequence using the … Read more

Reservations Open for Return of Fantasmic Dining Package to Disneyland

Plates of salad, steak, bread, and a "Fantasmic"-inspired dessert

“Fantasmic!” will finally return to Disneyland Park on May 24 after a fire last spring destroyed the Maleficent dragon. A “Fantasmic!” dining package will return as well and reservations are now open. Fantasmic! Dining Package A dining package is $89 per adult, $35 per child. It includes reserved seating for viewing “Fantasmic!” and a multi-course … Read more

Fantasmic! Showtimes Announced for Return to Disneyland

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The Fantasmic! return date is now on the Disneyland Park calendar, with showtimes officially listed. Fantasmic! will officially return to Disneyland Park on May 24, and the showtimes have just been added to the official calendar. On May 24, there will be two showings, one at 9 p.m., and a second at 10:30 p.m. Disney … Read more