Real-Life Fire-Breathing Dragons

The Celebratory Disney Flying Dragon Enchants Night's Sky

In celebration of the opening of Disney World’s latest park expansion called Fantasyland comes the dramatic entrance of a majestic flying dragon that breathes fire.

Unfortunately for you crytozoologists out there, the flying dragon is not a real one. By taking advantage of the night’s sky and manipulating the lighting, the dream makers at Disney World were able to portray a very impressive and lifelike flying dragon. The included pictures will reveal that the flying dragon is actually a manned parachute with a fan propeller.

Originally, the flying dragon sighting was meant to be a one-time only event, but due to popular demand the creative director of Fantasyland has hinted at an encore -- c'mon Disney, do it for the children (and for the young at heart, of course).

Night Sky Manipulation
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70% Men30% Women
MARKETTop markets: North America, Europe
GENERATION
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  • Gen X
  • Gen Z (primary audience)
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Activity 82%
Freshness 8%

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