On Saturday, December 21, 2024, Lake Eola Park in downtown Orlando hosted a highly anticipated Holiday Drone Show. The event featured synchronized drones creating holiday-themed designs in the night sky, illuminating the park with colorful LED lights. During the 6:30 p.m. performance, technical difficulties arose, causing several drones to malfunction and descend unexpectedly into the lake and surrounding areas. One attendee sustained a minor injury and was transported to the hospital. In response to the incident, the City of Orlando canceled the subsequent 8:00 p.m. show, citing technical difficulties. The event quickly gained attention on social media, with users sharing videos and reactions using hashtags such as #LakeEolaDroneFail, #OrlandoHolidayMishap, and #DroneShowDisaster. For a visual account of the incident, you can watch the following video: