# Real-Life Fire-Breathing Dragons The Celebratory Disney Flying Dragon Enchants Night's Sky By Kyle Towers | Published 2012-12-12 | Marketing Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flying-dragon References: [examiner](http://www.examiner.com/article/magic-kingdom-sees-flying-dragon-for-new-fantasyland-media-preview) & [geekologie](http://www.geekologie.com/2012/12/disney-creates-fire-breating-dragon-over.php) In celebration of the opening of [Disney World’s](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/avatar-the-way-of-water) latest park expansion called [Fantasyland](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fantasyland-hotel) 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). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.5/10 - Popularity: 44% | Activity: 82% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Marketing](https://www.trendhunter.com/marketing) > [Publicity Stunts](https://www.trendhunter.com/publicitystunts) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Night Sky Manipulation:** Opportunity for companies to use advanced lighting and projection technologies in creative and innovative ways. - **Augmented Reality Entertainment:** Using technology to create immersive experiences, such as AR headsets, to create virtual creatures and fantastical worlds. - **Drone Entertainment:** Developing new and exciting ways to showcase drone technology during live events or attractions. ### Who This Affects Most - **Theme Parks and Attractions:** Opportunity to create unique and immersive experiences for visitors using various technologies. - **Event Planning:** Opportunity to incorporate innovative and creative ways to entertain guests during events using technologies such as projection mapping and drones. - **Film and Entertainment:** Opportunity to develop new forms of entertainment that use unique technologies and special effects to create immersive experiences for audiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Fantastical Fast Food Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/how-to-train-your-dragon-menu.md) - [Dragon-Themed Bath Bombs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/how-to-train-your-dragon-x-lush.md) - [Virtual Fantasy-Themed Oceans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/avatar-the-way-of-water.md) - [Movie-Inspired Dragon Puzzle Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toothless-model.md) - [New Year-Themed Plush Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/year-of-the-dragon-plushies.md) - [Distinctive Dragon-Themed Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/distinctive-dragonthemed-books-dragonborn-features-illustrative-end-pages-a.md) - [Dragon-Shaped Popcorn Buckets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/figment-popcorn-bucket.md) - [Animation-Inspired Themed Hotels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pixar-place-hotel.md) - [Large-Scale Drone Lightshows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drone-lightshow.md)