Since the 70's at the
Disney theme parks the company would put on a parade. But
on special occasions at night they would put on an "Electrical
Parade" with bright shiny lights all over the floats. In
1984 they made a Return to Oz float hoping it would go over
well.

According to
sources it was quite large and very beautiful. The Characters consisted of
a live girl playing Dorothy who carried a fake chicken, costumed versions of the
Scarecrow and Lion, and a life-sized marionette of The Tin Woodman, along with
Tik-Tok and Emerald City Dancers.

The float was set to look like the Throne Room
at the Emerald City and
was completely covered in mirrors.
It was these very mirrors that led to the floats destruction. Late in the
summer Return to Oz float caught on fire and was never replaced. It was only
available to view that one Summer.

There was however a survivor from this
tragedy...Its Tik-Tok! He is the only KNOWN piece from this show to
survive today. He is still in working condition and stays at the home of a
private collector.