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A video from the July 9 performance of Fantasmic! appears to show a pyrotechnic effect traveling from the lagoon toward the audience at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. The most important detail is also the least certain: Disney has not publicly confirmed the incident, its cause, or whether it led to an internal review.
WDWNT reported that eyewitnesses said the show continued and they did not observe any injuries. That is reassuring, but it is not the same as an official incident report.
In This Article
- Video shows unusual pyrotechnic path
- No injuries reported by witnesses
- Disney has not commented publicly
- Fantasmic remains on the schedule
What the Video and Witnesses Reported
The short video shows a bright effect moving away from the lagoon and toward the seating area. WDWNT cited people who said they were at the performance and did not see anyone injured or hear a panic in the crowd. They also said the show continued.
Without a statement from Disney, it is not possible to confirm where the effect landed, why it traveled in that direction, or whether anyone received medical attention after the clip ended.
Fantasmic Is Still Listed at Hollywood Studios
Disney’s official Fantasmic page continues to list the 29-minute nighttime show and describes pyrotechnics as part of the production. Disney also tells guests to check the entertainment schedule or My Disney Experience for current showtimes, which can change.
Nothing in the public schedule currently points to a suspension. Guests planning a Hollywood Studios evening should still verify the day’s performance time, especially because outdoor shows can also change for weather or operational reasons.
Our Hollywood Studios planning guide can help families decide where Fantasmic fits into the rest of an evening at the park.
What Guests Should Watch Next
The next meaningful update would be a Disney statement, a confirmed operational change, or a change to the published performance schedule. Until then, the careful description is a reported incident captured on video, not a confirmed account of what caused it.
If you were planning to see Fantasmic this week, would this report change where you choose to sit? Let us know in the comments below; we would love to hear your plans.
Source credit: wdwnt.com
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