ORLANDO, Fla. -- The Maleficent float is making its long-awaited return to Disney's Festival of Fantasy parade at Magic Kingdom. 

• Maleficent float returns to Festival of Fantasy parade
• New safety features have been added 
• The dragon caught fire last May during a performance

The fire-breathing dragon can once again be seen during the 3 p.m. parade starting Friday.

Maleficent's return comes eight months after it caught fire during a performance. No one was injured in the incident.

The float is keeping its signature steampunk style, but new safety features have been added to keep it in check during parades, according to Disney. Those features include a completely rebuilt head and neck, enhancements to the fuel system and additional stop buttons around the float that are easily accessible. 

Also returning with Maleficent are the ravens that fly around the float, Prince Phillip and the fairies Flora, Fauna and Merryweather.