Originally Posted By AutoPost This topic is for Discussion of <a href="http://www.LaughingPlace.com/Lotion-View-938.asp" target="_blank"><b>LP Lotion: Disneyland's New Fantasmic! Dragon</b></a> Disneyland has released 2 publicity pictures and a video of Disneyland's new Fantasmic! Dragon which was thus far has not made its public debut. The dragon was supposed to be introduced earlier this summer as a part of Disneyland Summer Nightastic.
Originally Posted By FerretAfros I guess it will take some getting used to. The motions aren't as broad as I was expecting based on the claymation test that they released earlier, but that could be because of the structural problems. It certainly looks much more impressive than the original dragon, and I really like how it completely straightens out as it dies. The motions right now look very mechanical (as do those for the eels and croc), but hopefully they can work that out with time or it will just look better from across the river. I will miss the full on electrocution effects on the old dragon, but I think it's a fair trade for one that actually looks like the one in the movie (and is rediculously tall).
Originally Posted By believe Me three. The flame thrower effect is impressive. However, they need to do it more than just one time. 3 times would be perfect.
Originally Posted By BrianinSD I am actually impressed with it! True it does have a bit of less motion then expected, but it is soooo much better in presentation then the dragon on a stick. Plus the dragon segement is only like a minute, so crazy detail doesn't seem necessary me.
Originally Posted By Dave <a href="http://mb.laughingplace.com/MsgBoard-T-108291-P-1.asp" target="_blank">http://mb.laughingplace.com/Ms...-P-1.asp</a>
Originally Posted By Hans Reinhardt I think it's funny that the fan community refers to the dragon as a "he" when in fact it must be a "she" since the creature is Maleficent in the form of a dragon.
Originally Posted By FerretAfros The first video of it is up! It looks like the flame thrower effect didn't work (the river still lit though), and they seem to have added a smoke effect when Mickey zaps her. If nothing else, it's worth it for the crowd reaction alone! : ) <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=atx-f2Q8_88" target="_blank">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v...-f2Q8_88</a>
Originally Posted By DlandDug The crowd reaction along the River was amazing. It's very clear on the video I shot. (On its way to LP as we speak!) Here's hoping for a long and healthy run for Maleficent 2.0!
Originally Posted By BrianinSD hehe it's like being a concert and the star makes her grand entrance. Does anyone know if the flame-thrower worked the second show?
Originally Posted By FerretAfros I believe there was only one show last night, since the park closed relatively early (9pm?)
