VIDEO: Two Barges Crashed During a Performance of ‘Fantasmic!’
Friday night’s performance of Fantasmic! at Disney’s Hollywood Studios did not go exactly according to plan. Luckily, thanks to the performers’ skill and dedication, no one was injured, and the show continued.
A TikTok shared by @Disney.dinks2 of the October 25 Fantasmic! captured the moment that two barges crashed into one another.
One barge was carrying Belle and The Beast, while the other was toting Ariel and Prince Eric.
The Show Went On
Belle and Beast were dancing to “Beauty and the Beast” when the barges collided, knocking the princess down. Eventually, however, she was able to stand back up with a helpful hand from her partner.
Ariel and Prince Eric were not affected by the collision
As the performance continued, “Part of Your World” began to play. Both couples then froze in place as the boats maneuvered around each other. From there, the show continued as planned.
In the end, the collision was a minor mishap, and thankfully, no one was hurt.
As the barges sailed off, fans erupted in applause for the performers. It was a magical moment made out of a near-disaster.
Watch the Video
If you want to see the incident for yourself, you can check out @Disney.dinks2’s TikTok.
@disney.dinks2 Boats collide during Fantasmic at Disney World’s Hollywood studios. Dont think that is part of the show #fantasmic #disneyadults #hollywoodstudios #disneyfail ♬ original sound – Disney Dinks
The performers, especially Belle, should be lauded for how they handled the situation.