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Disney character performers improvised an impromptu dance number for Fantasmic after the boat used during the finale experienced a malfunction at Disney’s Hollywood Studios.
The return of Fantasmic! at the Walt Disney World Resort created a frenzy for the beloved show, sparking long lines of Guests each night waiting to enter the , and debates online about which version of the show across each Disney Park is “best.” Disney even recently added an exclusive showing for Annual Passholders to celebrate Fantasmic!’s triumphant return.
Interestingly, the newest version at Disney’s Hollywood Studios Park features new scenes and stylistic changes, but one performance included a significant variation that was completely unplanned!
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Fantasmic! opened at the Walt Disney World Resort in 1998, following a successful run of six years for its Anaheim counterpart at Disneyland. The show sees Sorcerer Mickey combat the evil forces of the Disney villains who attempt to take over Mickey Mouse’s dreams and turn the world into one of nightmares.
A full description of Fantasmic! on the Walt Disney World website is as follows:
Be there as the forces of good and evil battle it out in Mickey’s dream during this extravagant open-air nighttime musical. Featuring stunning effects, thrilling stunts, dazzling pyrotechnics and rousing music, this larger-than-life show is painted on a grand canvas of dancing water and light. Overflowing with silly and suspenseful surprises, it will leave your entire family smiling from ear-to-ear!
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The show culminates in a grand finale spectacular featuring Mickey and his friends, along with a host of other Disney characters from Peter Pan to new additions such as Moana and Tiana from the Princess and the Frog. Typically, the finale dance number, which features ribbons, occurs on a steamboat captained by Steamboat Willie Mickey Mouse himself.
However, as a TikTok posted by @__….jordan….__ during one of the show’s performances, the boat malfunctioned, leaving the characters stranded on the island where the rest of the show takes place:
@__….jordan….__ Missed this show so much ♥️ #disney #fantasmic #mickeymouse #fyp #disneyworld
Luckily, everyone seems to think quickly and recover well, with all the characters taking to the rocks in order to perform the final number with just as much magic as any other night! After years of being closed during the shutdown, it’s likely Disney Guests were elated to have Fantasmic! back in any form, boat or no.
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Have you seen the newest version of Fantasmic yet? Guests who wish to view the show can find showtimes and more on the Walt Disney World website.
