Saturday, January 14, 2012

Disney on Ice Celebrations!

The magic of Disney is very much alive when we saw Disney on Ice Celebrations! last Dec 28. This was Jethro’s third Disney on Ice show, with High Scool Musical on Ice in 2008 and Disney on Ice Disneyland adventure last 2009. I bought the tickets late already but good thing I was still able to find 4 seats, including my niece, in the VIP side. Not the ideal view as you won’t be able to see much of the back draft and the projected screen at the top but since the proximity with the skaters is close, it is still enjoyable.

The show began with Lumiere of Beauty and the Beast inviting the kids to “Be our guest” song, and seconds after, a parade of famous Disney characters skate around from Pinochio to Alice in Wonderland, Mowgli and Baloo, Peter Pan and others. Then of course the gang with Donald, Daisy, Goofy and Pluto. The whole coliseum went in an uproar when Mickey and Minnie Mouse appeared hidden in the big gift box props at the middle of the rink. That show how much Mickey mouse had an appeal to young and adult audiences alike. The show continued on with the gang celebrating a “Merry Unbirthday Party” with Alice, Teedledum and Tweedledee plus of course the Mad hatter teasing Mickey that he doesn’t have a party hat. The next scene was a chase between Mickey trying to get Mad Hatter’s hat. After the mess, Mickey has to clean up so he magically put a spell on the brooms making them dance. This was done in a perfectly choreographed dancers dressed as broomsticks with glow in the dark features to make it more magical. Next celebration is Halloween hosted by Jack Skellington and a crew of Disney villains. A dream scene wherein the Disney Princesses and their Prince danced to their own music was just spectacular. It showcases the dancers moves and styles are different from each Princesses. After the break, they went to a Hawaiian vacation with Lilo and Stitch, then went around the world from China to Japan to New Orleans. Lastly, it’s Christmas and the Toys appeared led by Woody, Buzz, Jessie, Rex, Hamm, a toy soldier and troll joined in the holiday festivities. It was a fun night with everyone as kids get to see their favorite Disney characters come alive. I’m sure in a couple of years more, Jethro will not just happy seeing these characters but will be able to appreciate the dance moves of the skaters as well.

We got Jethro a souvenir toy and of course we got another mug to add to our collection. We first got Dash in Disney on Ice two years ago, Flubber last September when we saw Disney Live in Cebu. This time it’s Mickey Mouse.
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