Overview
- Disneyland Resort confirmed the ring was smoke produced during routine testing for its nighttime spectaculars before the park opened.
- KTLA first reported the sighting after Anaheim resident Lori Nayahalski submitted photos and video captured around 6:30 a.m.
- Video shared by Attractions 360° showed the precise World of Color flame effect that matches the ring’s formation.
- Theme-park observers noted that the effect can also occur during Fantasmic! rehearsals, though evidence pointed most closely to World of Color.
- The ring held its shape long enough for Interstate 5 commuters to notice, prompting online speculation including UFO jokes before the official clarification.