Is this false advertising? Is it event subject to change without notice .  I don't know.  Disneywoes found out what happened, and sadly it all seems to be a cover up.  From a quick visit in July (after having witnessed Fantasmic with no Dragon) We heard from a cast member who was out of uniform saying, "The Dragon didn't want to come out of the cage, but we hope we can coax him out soon"  Disney talk for its not working yet.  I figured once I went back on my next visit I would see it.  Of course as you already know it didn't. 
     As another show went by with no Dragon and only 2 days left until the big event was over, I started asking questions of the Cast members. The first cast members I asked, "Where is the Dragon", they stated, "Oh it's only at DisneyWorld".  Hearing this made be want to call them out as liars.   Instead I simply stated to them, "I have already been told it is supposed to be at Disneyland and that the Dragon has been let out of its cage meaning it isn't working, is that true?"  They responded with quiet surprise with a "yes".  
    Was it all a publicity stunt? Was there really a new mechanical Dragon?  Who knows.  What I do know is this was a big cover up and I don't appreciate being lied to by Disney. 

Welcome to The Woes of Disneyland!

     From my recent trip to Disneyland in August of 2009, I was thrilled that Disney was updating their shows.  They made Dumbo fly again and Tinkerbell move across the sky during the fireworks.    This was a pleasant change since we haven't seen a flying Tinkerbell in a few years. 

     The true excitement came when I found out that the Fantasmic show on the Rivers of America was updated.  New High Definition Projection and a brand and a brand new "Dragon" which we know Malificent turns into in the final moments of the show.  Sadly however, The Dragon must be dead because all through the summer Disney advertised on TV and radio everywhere. 
    

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