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The parade returned after a roughly two-year COVID-era suspension, running in a slimmed-down, modified form with fewer floats and performers.
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Ride history
the lifetime log- 2022
- 2019
The rebuilt Maleficent dragon float returned with refreshed coloring and non-flammable materials, restoring the fire-breathing finale roughly eight months after the 2018 fire.
- 2018
The fire-breathing Maleficent dragon float caught fire mid-parade in Liberty Square, destroying its head; no injuries were reported and the float was pulled from the lineup afterward.
- 2014
Disney Festival of Fantasy Parade debuted at Magic Kingdom — nine floats across seven units celebrating New Fantasyland stories, set to an original score by Mark Hammond.
Celebrate A Dream Come True Parade→Disney Festival of Fantasy ParadeTracked byTheme Park Patch Notes
That's every change on the record on Disney Festival of Fantasy Parade since 2014.
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Questions & answers
When did Disney Festival of Fantasy Parade open?
Per the documented record, Disney Festival of Fantasy Parade at Magic Kingdom opened on Mar 9, 2014.
What changed recently on Disney Festival of Fantasy Parade?
The latest documented change (documented Mar 9, 2022): The parade returned after a roughly two-year COVID-era suspension, running in a slimmed-down, modified form with fewer floats and performers.
How many changes are on record for Disney Festival of Fantasy Parade?
4 documented changes, dating back to 2014 — the fan-kept ride changelog nobody else keeps.
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