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Ice skating was always a part of my life growing up. My brother and I were too uncoordinated to be good at going to rinks ourselves and succeed at much other than garnering a wide collection of bruises, but my mother loved watching ice skating.
Any time a major competition aired, my mom would settle in to watch, and I would join her. As the years went by I developed an appreciation for the combination of artistry and athleticism that made up the sport. Our viewing also came with a healthy dose of awe for something we’d never be able to accomplish on our own.
So it’s no wonder that any time Disney on Ice came to town, we’d be there. My favorite movies combined with the only sport I could be compelled to watch? Sounded like an ideal night.
The whole family would get together and go to see the latest Disney on Ice show. My father and brother weren’t as fond of ice skating as me or especially my mother, but watching Disney stories told in a unique way, and with the ready availability of delicious sugary stadium food, made a fun night for all.
Disney’s never stopped bringing its magic to the medium. The newest Disney on Ice show: “Let’s Celebrate,” kicks off its nine-state (and one showing in Toronto, Canada) tour in March.
“Let’s Celebrate,” follows Disney’s recent trend of combining many of its favorite characters into one show (as opposed to the retellings of individual movies, like “Aladdin,” that were common when I was younger). This time around the theme is a party on ice, done up as only Disney can.
Mickey and Minnie join the Mad Hatter and Alice for a Very Merry Unbirthday, Lilo and Stitch hold a luau, the gang from Toy Story throws a Winter Wonderland extravaganza, and the Disney Princesses, including newest addition Tiana, organize a Valentine’s Day Ball. Even the Disney villains get in on the fun, hosting a Halloween Haunt.
Such a smorgasbord of Disney characters and stories would have sent a younger me into a tizzy, so this should make a great evening for any families with young children (or Disney and ice skating fanatics of any age).
Unfortunately the tour’s only traveling to a limited number of states. Perhaps if it’s popular enough, Disney will send the celebration to the rest of the country.
But those for whom the tour doesn’t reach shouldn’t be too disappointed. Disney has several other ice shows making the rounds at the moment, including “100 Years of Magic,” “Worlds of Fantasy,” and “Finding Nemo.”
Tours are currently scheduled through May. Details and tickets for all the ice tours are available at the Disney on Ice website.
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