Maleficent dragon float that caught fire returns to Walt Disney World parade

The Maleficent dragon is back in the parade at Walt Disney World after catching fire nearly a year ago. (Photo: WFTV.com)

The Maleficent dragon is back in the parade at Walt Disney World after catching fire nearly a year ago. (Photo: WFTV.com)

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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