Eight months after catching fire in the middle of a parade, the Maleficent fire-breathing dragon float has returned to the Magic Kingdom.

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The popular float caught fire during a parade in May while fans looked on.

After almost a year of refurbishment and redesign, the float is back in the parade with added safety enhancements, park officials said.

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Morning travelers make their way through Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport amid the ongoing government shutdown. Monday, Oct. 27, 2025 (Ben Hendren for the AJC)

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