Disneyland VoluntEARS to build ten-foot-tall Maleficent dragon made of cans for Orange County charity

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Maleficent dragon animatronic, with glowing green eyes and bursts of emerald fire, roars above the smoky nighttime sky during a Disneyland VoluntEARS event, channeling unforgettable Disney magic for fans.

“Now you will deal with me—and all the powers of my imagination!”

In celebration of the return of the popular nighttime extravaganza “Fantasmic!” to Walt’s original Magic Kingdom, the Disneyland Resort‘s VoluntEARS CANstruction team (made up of members from the Disneyland’s Design and Engineering team) will be erecting a ten-foot-tall sculpture of the one-and-only Maleficent— in dragon form, of course as part of this year’s “CANstruction Orange County” art show.

The dragon will be made entirely of canned goods and nonperishable items to benefit the OC Food Bank. Last year’s CANstruction event featured this gorgeous-looking Dory from “Finding Nemo,” plus Sadness from “Inside Out,” BB-8 from “Star Wars: The Force Awakens,” and the Mad Hatter from “Alice in Wonderland,” as seen in the images below.

A vibrant fish sculpture crafted from colorful cans stands in a shopping mall atrium, showcased as part of a Disneyland VoluntEARS-led Orange County charity event, blending Disney magic with community spirit.

This year marks the 10th Anniversary of CANstruction Orange County. The Maleficent dragon will be viewable from Sept. 2-24 at the South Coast Plaza shopping Mall in Costa Mesa, California. Be sure to visit the event’s official website for more information.

A whimsical sculpture of a sad blue cartoon face with glasses, crafted entirely from canned goods by the Disneyland VoluntEARS, rests on the floor as part of a creative charity initiative supporting Orange County. BB-8, built entirely from cans and pasta bags, stands proudly in a spacious, glass-walled area—an impressive Star Wars-inspired creation by Disneyland VoluntEARS for an Orange County charity event. Maleficent dragon-inspired sculpture featuring a vibrant face and whimsical, can-built hat, showcased within a bustling shopping mall for an Orange County charity event—reminiscent of the imaginative displays found in theme park festivals and seasonal entertainment experiences.

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