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- Disneyland had a simple explanation for a mysterious black ring that appeared above the resort
- The ring was made of smoke from pyrotechnic tests
- The park is preparing for its holiday program
Disneyland is explaining the mysterious black ring of smoke that nearby drivers saw rising over the popular theme park.
Lori Nayahalski photographed the unique event in Anaheim, California, at approximately 6:30 a.m. local time, according to KTLA.
“It didn’t disappear, and neither was a flock of birds,” Nayahalski told the news agency. “Real-life Matrix or just an orchestrated parody… I don’t know, but it was something.”
The park confirmed the ring was a result of testing before the park opened, according to KTLA. The ring formed was from the pyrotechnics resort employees use during Disneyland’s nighttime spectaculars.
Disneyland Resort has two nighttime spectacular experiences, The world of color at Disney California Adventure and Fantastic! in Disneyland Park. Both feature pyrotechnics, light shows and live performances.
Lori Nayehalski
World of Color was created in honor of the park’s 70th anniversary, according to the resort’s official website.
“Visit Disney California Adventure Park for a new nighttime spectacular, inspired by Walt Disney’s words from the opening of Disneyland seven decades ago: ‘To all who come to this happy place… welcome!'” the resort’s description of The world of color reading.
“Fast asleep, Mickey dreams that he is the sorcerer’s apprentice. With a wave of his hands, he directs scenes from Fantasy over vast screens of water while brilliant sparks burst above,” the official description for Fantastic! reading.
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The amusement park is rolling out again holiday programstarting Friday, November 14. The holiday program will feature Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse and more characters in holiday attire. Other attractions include Chip and Dale’s Ornament Trail, “It’s a Small World” holiday projections, Haunted Mansion Holiday, A Christmas Fantasy Parade and WinterTime Enchantment at Sleeping Beauty’s Winter Castle.
The new attractions will transform the park into a winter wonderland for visitors until January 7, 2026.
