Kids who read 5 or more books will receive one free ticket to see Disney On Ice or Monster Jam in September
Disney On Ice presents Frozen & Encanto and Monster Jam have partnered with Atlanta area public libraries on a reading program that is easy and fun for kids to participate in and gives them the opportunity to earn a free ticket to Disney On Ice presents Frozen & Encanto or Monster Jam, with the purchase of one adult ticket.
Children are encouraged to visit their nearest participating Atlanta Public Library to pick up a Disney On Ice presents Frozen& Encanto or Monster Jam Reward Club Card that includes program specifics.
Once five or more books have been read, the child and their parent/guardian can take the Reward Club Card to State Farm Arena’s box office for Disney On Ice presents Frozen& Encanto and redeem for the following performances: Wednesday, September 21 at 7:30 PM, Thursday, September 22 7:30 PM, or Friday, September 23 10:30 AM.
For Monster Jam, parents/guardians can take the Reward Club Card to Gas South Arena’s box office and redeem for the following event: Saturday, September 10 at 7:00 PM.
Monster Jam visits Gas South Arena from September 10 – 11 and tickets can be purchased online at AXS.com or in-person at the venue box office. Members of the media should visit here for hi-res photos and video.
Disney On Ice presents Frozen& Encanto visits State Farm Arena from September 21 – 25 and tickets can be purchased online at Ticketmaster.com or in-person at the venue box office.
Wow! This has been a day for Feld Entertainment! Here is another breaking "news" story from Feld!
Rev up for non-stop fun with four of your favorite Disney
stories when Disney On
Icepresents Worlds of Enchantment
comes to your hometown!
This one-of-a-kind production visits Infinite
Energy Arena in Duluth from April
23-26, 2020 for seven performances at Infinite Energy Arena. Tickets go on sale Tuesday, October
29,and
are available by calling 770.626.2464 or visiting InfiniteEnergyCenter.com.
Get ready to enter a dazzling world of
Disney magic, live on ice where Lightning McQueen, Mater, and the
crew of Disney and Pixar
Cars perform high-speed stunts and race across the ice like
you’ve never seen before! Be amazed and join Ariel as she dives into the
underwater kingdom of Disney’s The
Little Mermaid. Cheer on Buzz Lightyear, Woody, Jessie, and other
favorites from the Toy
Story gang as they try and escape from Sunnyside Daycare
in one of their most daring adventures ever from Disney and Pixar Toy Story 3 – proving
that the toys are back in town! Plus, enter the world of Arendelle with
sisters Anna and Elsa from the Academy Award®-winning and number one
animated feature film of all time, Disney’s Frozen. Join Anna as she embarks on an epic journey with the hilarious snowman Olaf and
rugged mountain-man Kristoff to find her sister, the magical Elsa, whose icy
powers have trapped the kingdom of Arendelle in eternal winter.
From wheels to waves, royal realms to infinity and beyond, see
some of your family’s favorite Disney moments come to life at Disney On IcepresentsWorlds of Enchantment.
Dates and Times of Performances:
April 23,
2020
7:30 p.m.
April 24,
2020
10:40 a.m., 7:30 p.m.
April 25,
2020
1:00 p.m., 5:00 p.m.
April 26,
2020
1:00 p.m., 5:00 p.m.
Tickets are affordably priced for the whole family with opening
night seats starting at just $15 each. All seats are reserved, and tickets are
available by calling770-626-2464
or visiting www.InfiniteEnergyCenter.com. For group rates and
information, 866-248-8740.To learn more about Disney
On Ice, produced by Feld Entertainment, log on to DisneyOnIce.com,
or visit us on Facebook and YouTube.
About Feld Entertainment, Inc.
Feld Entertainment® is the worldwide leader in producing and
presenting live family entertainment experiences that bring people together and
uplift the human spirit. Properties include Monster Jam®, Monster
Energy Supercross, Disney
On Ice, Disney Live!, Marvel Universe LIVE!, Sesame Street Live!,DreamWorks Trolls The Experience,
and Jurassic World Live
Tour. Across the brand portfolio, Feld Entertainment has
entertained millions of families in more than 75 countries and on six
continents. Visit feldentertainment.com for more information.
Feld Entertainment, Inc. has announced that Monster Energy AMA
Supercross, an FIM World Championship, will return to Mercedes-Benz Stadium
on Saturday, February 29, bringing action-packed, two-wheeled excitement back
to Atlanta. Tickets go on sale to the general public on Friday, October 25.
Monster Energy Supercross features the world's most elite
athletes chasing their dreams onto U.S. soil inside America's most well-known
stadiums. Three first-time champions, Cooper Webb (450SX Class), Dylan
Ferrandis (Western Regional 250SX Class), and Chase Sexton (Eastern Regional
250SX Class) will be eager to defend their titles.
Last season fans witnessed the closest finish in the sports
forty-six-year history between Team Honda HRC’s Ken Roczen and Red Bull KTM
Factory Racing’s Cooper Webb.
Anything can happen once the gate drops and
2020 promises to be an exceptional season as the deep field of Jason
Anderson, Marvin Musquin, Eli Tomac, Chad Reed, Justin Barcia, Justin Brayton, and incoming premiere class rookie, Adam Cianciarulo continue to make their
mark on the sport’s history.
You can check out the Supercross 2020 Season trailer video here.
The Western
Regional 250SX Class Championship will be contested at the
following rounds - Anaheim, CA on January 4; St. Louis, MO on January 11;
Anaheim, CA on January 18; Glendale, AZ on January 25; Oakland, CA on
February 1; San Diego, CA on February 8; Seattle, WA on March 28; and Las Vegas,
NV on April 25.
The Eastern
Regional 250SX Class Championship will be contested at the
following rounds – Tampa, FL on February 15; Arlington, TX on February 22;
Atlanta, GA on February 29; Daytona Beach, FL on March 7; Indianapolis, IN on
March 14; Detroit, MI on March 21; and Foxborough, MA on April 18.
The East/West
Showdown races will be held at Empower Field at Mile High in
Denver, CO on April 4 and Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City, UT on May 2.
East/West Showdown races became synonymous with the Las Vegas
finale and were the only time in the season where both the Eastern Regional
250SX Class and Western Regional 250SX Class athletes raced together in what
was originally combined non-points paying events. This changed in 2016 when
the series changed the format to points-paying races as the only Main Event
in the 250SX Class. 2020 will mark the first time in the sports history that
the East/West Showdown races will take place in two new cities, in-an-effort
to expose the younger 250SX Class athletes to new audiences.
While athletes begin to qualify inside the stadium, SupercrossFanFest will kick
off outside the stadium in the paddock where the expansive 14-acre footprint
will feature experiential activities for all ages - athlete autograph
signings, enhanced Monster Energy demos and musical acts (select markets),
lounging areas, charging stations, Kawasaki’s Z World (select markets),
Monster Energy Supercross, the Official Video Game 3 Experience, Supercross
Virtual Reality Experience, photo opportunity set ups, food and beverages,
plus authentic Supercross and racer merchandise. Fans can experience all of
this while also enjoying in-and-out access to the stadium and track to watch
practice and qualifying rounds.
WHEN: Saturday, February
29, 2020
Gates Open / Practice & Qualifying starts at 10 a.m.
FanFest hours: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Racing starts at 4:30 p.m.
WHERE: Mercedes-Benz
Stadium
1 AMB Drive NW
Atlanta, GA 30313
TICKETS:
Ticket prices start as low as $20!
FanFest passes are priced at just $20 (available
in advance or at the gate)
Tickets & FanFest Passes will be available for purchase
online at Ticketmaster.com or in-person at the venue Box Office week of
event.
**ticket prices
subject to change – venue/ticketing fees may apply.
Fans are encouraged to sign up for the official Monster Energy
Newsletter via the official website of Monster Energy Supercross, www.SupercrossLive.com,
for up to date ticket information and promotional offers.
ABOUT MONSTER ENERGY SUPERCROSS
Monster Energy AMA Supercross, an FIM World Championship, is the most
competitive and highest-profile off-road motorcycle racing championship on
the planet visiting 13 different states in 2020. Founded in America and
sanctioned by the American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) in 1974, Supercross
is currently co-sanctioned by the Federation Internationale de Motocyclisme
(FIM), the official global governing body for motorcycle racing, thus making
it a formal World Championship. Over 17 weeks and a million-dollar All-Star
Race, Supercross attracts some of the largest and most impressive crowds
inside the most recognizable and prestigious stadiums in North America to
race in front of nearly one million live fans and broadcast to millions more
worldwide. For more information, visit SupercrossLIVE.com.
ABOUT FELD ENTERTAINMENT, INC.
Feld Entertainment® is the worldwide leader in producing and
presenting live touring family entertainment experiences that bring people
together and uplift the human spirit. Properties include Monster Jam®,
Monster Energy Supercross, Disney
On Ice, Disney
Live!, Marvel Universe LIVE!, Sesame
Street Live!, Jurassic World Live Tour, and DreamWorks Trolls The
Experience. Across the brand portfolio, Feld Entertainment has entertained
millions of families in more than 75 countries and on six continents. Visit feldentertainment.com
for more information.
ABOUT THE AMERICAN MOTORCYCLIST ASSOCIATION
Founded in 1924, the AMA is a not-for-profit member-based association whose
mission is to promote the motorcycle lifestyle and protect the future of
motorcycling. As the world's largest motorcycling rights and event
sanctioning organization, the AMA advocates for riders' interests at all
levels of government and sanctions thousands of competition and recreational
events every year. The AMA also provides money-saving discounts on products
and services for its members. Through the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame in Pickerington,
Ohio, the AMA honors the heroes and heritage of motorcycling. For more
information, visit americanmotorcyclist.com.
The most action-packed motorsports experience for families in the world today returns to Atlanta for another high-octane weekend featuring the ultimate mix of high-flying action and four-wheel excitement at Mercedes-Benz Stadium from February 22-23. Tickets go on sale Friday, October 25.
Featuring skilled Monster Jam® athletes, Atlanta fans will witness a fierce battle for the championship with each competitor tearing up the dirt with gravity-defying feats in 12,000-pound Monster Jam trucks going head-to-head for points in Freestyle, the Skills Challenge, and Racing competitions. Plus, fans in every city can become part of the action by voting for the winner in the Skills Challenge and Freestyle competitions via real-time, in-stadium fan voting on their smartphones.
Monster Jam drivers are trained, world-class male and female athletes who have mastered not only the physical strength and mental stamina needed to compete but the vital dexterity to control 12,000-pound machines capable of doing back flips, vertical two-wheel skills, and racing at speeds up to 70 miles per hour to produce jaw-dropping, live motorsports action seen around the world.
At the Monster Jam Pit Party, fans can see the massive trucks up close, meet their favorite drivers, get autographs, take pictures, and enjoy other family-friendly activities. It is an unforgettable part of the Monster Jam experience where special connections are made and lifelong fans are born.
WHEN: Saturday, February 22, 2020
Pit Party open from 2:30 – 5:30 p.m. **Saturday 7 p.m. event ticket & Pit Party Pass required for entry Event time: 7 p.m.
Sunday, February 23, 2020
Pit Party open from 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. **Sunday 3 p.m. event ticket & Pit Party Pass required for entry Event time: 3 p.m.
WHERE: Mercedes-Benz Stadium
1 AMB Drive NW
Atlanta, GA 30313
TICKETS:
Tickets are affordably priced for the whole family with seats starting at just $20 each.* Pit Party Passes are also available to purchase for $20 each.
Tickets & Pit Party Passes will be available for purchase online at Ticketmaster.com or in-person at the venue Box Office week of show.
**ticket prices subject to change – venue/ticketing fees may apply.
For more info about a Monster Jam event near you, follow Monster Jam on our social media channels: Facebook, Twitter & Instagram
Feld Entertainment® is the worldwide leader in producing and presenting live family entertainment experiences that bring people together and uplift the human spirit. Properties include Monster Jam®, Monster Energy Supercross, Disney On Ice, Disney Live!, Marvel Universe LIVE!, Sesame Street Live!,DreamWorks Trolls The Experience, and Jurassic World Live Tour. Across the brand portfolio, Feld Entertainment has entertained millions of families in more than 75 countries and on six continents. Visit feldentertainment.com for more information.
You packed your bags, tidied the house, maybe boarded the pets, and planned out your itinerary...then you got in the car (or on the plane) and traveled to either a place you love and visit often or somewhere new and exciting you've always wanted to go.
That's how last night at State Farm Arena was for my family. I packed my bags (well, my Disney Lula Roe shirt and purple sequined ears), kissed the pets goodbye, and planned out my trip to Atlanta with my cell phone and Waze app.
We traveled to both a place that we love and also to somewhere new and exciting.
Thanks to Feld Entertainment's newest Disney On Ice show (called Road Trip Adventures), we were able to travel to some of the most magical places around the Globe - 17 Cherry Tree Lane, Agrabah, and even Polynesia.
It was magical.
Disney's newest Disney On Ice is a little under 90 min. long (including one intermission). Mickey-eared Cast Members warm up the audience preshow, but you still have a few minutes after start time to grab some popcorn, a drink, and find your seats.
The show starts in typical Disney On Ice style - Mickey, Minnie, and a few of their closest Fab 5 friends enter the arena and welcome us to the show. Since this new show is road trip-themed, they come out in their "car," which just so happens to have plenty of room for all of us. Yay!!! I was ready to jump in and go immediately.
From there, we road trip to many of Disney's most famous and magical locales - England to visit Mary and Bert; Hawaii to visit Moana, and of course Africa and Arendelle. (I have plenty of live video on my personal facebook page, as well as my travel facebook page, and blog page was well. Keep in mind, it's hard to film sometimes - these characters are so fast!)
The show really flew by quick for us. I wish it was a full two hours, and I definitely think that Disney could add to the show highlighting more of their wonderful musical history.
My favorite parts were Mary Poppins and Bert and the Aladdin sequence. (I love the new Jasmine solo from the newest live action film.) The screens Disney and Feld use both as a backdrop and also in center "stage" are amazing. They really help the show to pop and come to life. As usual, the audience was full of Disney fans of all ages - little ones in pirate costumes and Princess gowns, teenagers, and Moms and Dads. All of us singing out LOUD (yes, LOUD) to all the great musical hits we have known for decades.
If you will be traveling to see Road Trip Adventures at State Farm Arena this week and/or weekend, remember that there will be plenty of souvenirs to buy there. Keep in mind that Disney On Ice keepsakes don't come cheap, but if you can hold off until after the show, Disney usually offers a special combo package on the way out. (Our offer was a set of four different items, much cheaper than buying any one of them alone!) You can also buy great Mouse Ears for all your Disney adventures on Amazon. Here is a vendor that we have discovered and used several times in the past. (Disclaimer: This is an affiliate link.) The ears are a fraction of Disney's cost and lighter. I love them.
I will post more pictures as we get them, so check back often! I really enjoyed this show. It was definitely my most favorite Disney On Ice production so far. Great acrobatics, characters, and even a surprise BANG at the end!
Tickets for Disney On Icepresents Road Trip Adventures start at $15. All seats are reserved, and tickets are available online at ticketmaster.com. For group rates and information, please call 1-866-248-8740 or Felddirectgroup@feldinc.com. *Ticket pricing is subject to change based on market demand.
Disney On IcepresentsRoad Trip Adventureswill whisk families away on an immersive getaway chock-full of magical participatory moments.
Featuring new and classic tales, this multi-generational experience will visit State Farm Arena (formerly Philips Arena) from Wednesday, September 25 – Sunday, September 29 for nine performances. Tickets go on sale Tuesday, May 21, at www.ticketmaster.com.
Hit the road with Mickey Mouse and his pals for a high-octane ride in Disney On Ice presents Road Trip Adventures. Exciting twists and turns await as Mickey, Minnie, Goofy, and guests of all ages embark on an interactive and memory-rich adventure to iconic Disney destinations. See the world from the rooftops of London with Mary Poppins and Jack and his band of dancing lamplighters. Travel to the sun-soaked Motunui and help Moana restore the heart of Te Fiti. Set off on a safari and snap unforgettable photos of wild cheetahs and monkeys when guests traverse through the Pride Lands with Simba, Timon, and Pumbaa. Discover a whole new world and be swept up in Aladdin’s princely parade filled with spectacular stunts, magical moments with Genie, and a brand-new song from Jasmine that will render the audience “Speechless.” Mosey on over to a larger-than-life comedic carnival and team up with Woody and Bo Peep as they search for their new friend Forky. Fans will hit a high note with Mickey and pals during the Disney edition of Road Trip Karaoke as they introduce Rapunzel, Belle, Ariel, Mulan, and Tiana. Families should be prepared for a getaway jam-packed with unexpected hijinks and surprise, up-close character interaction as Disney On Ice presents Road Trip Adventures makes a pitstop right in Atlanta!
Tickets for Disney On Icepresents Road Trip Adventures start at $15. All seats are reserved, and tickets are available online at ticketmaster.com. For group rates and information, please call 1-866-248-8740 or Felddirectgroup@feldinc.com. *Ticket pricing is subject to change based on market demand.
Date and Time of Performances at State Farm Arena: Wednesday, September 25 – 7:30 p.m. Thursday, September 26 – 7:30 p.m. Friday, September 27 – 10:40 a.m. Friday, September 27 – 7:30 p.m. Saturday, September 28 – 11:00 a.m. Saturday, September 28 – 2:30 p.m. Saturday, September 28 – 6:30 p.m. Sunday, September 29 – 1 p.m. Sunday, September 29 – 5 p.m.
Disney
On Ice presents Road Trip Adventures
and Renee
Montgomery of the Atlanta Dream are hosting a “Read
Like a Pro” event on Wednesday,
September 25, at State
Farm Arena.
Kids from the Renee Montgomery Foundation –
a nonprofit established to make a positive impact on the lives of both
young and old through sports – will enjoy storybook reading from
Montgomery and Disney On Ice performers as they learn the importance of
education and reading. There will also be special guest appearances
from Disney characters and the Atlanta Dream mascot, Star. In addition,
the guests attending the event will be treated to tickets to Disney On Ice presents Road
Trip Adventures that evening!
WHAT:
Read Like a
Pro
Hosted by Disney
On Ice presents Road Trip Adventures and Atlanta Dream’s
Renee Montgomery
WHEN: Wednesday,
September 25
5:30 p.m.
WHERE:
State Farm
Arena - Suite Level event
space (Formerly “Center Club”)
1 State Farm Drive
Atlanta, GA 30303
Feld Entertainmenthas partnered with the Rally Foundation to raise awareness
for childhood cancer research during Disney
On Ice presents Road Trip Adventures, playing at State Farm
Arena (formerly Philips Arena) from September 25 - 29.
There will
be a special 46% discount offered on non-VIP tickets for the Thursday
night performance to bring awareness to the fact that 46 children are
diagnosed with cancer every day. People can purchase discounted
tickets using the code “RALLY” at this special link: ticketmaster.com/rally.
Also,
during this performance for each ticket sold using the code “RALLY,” Feld Entertainment will donate $1 back to Rally Foundation.
Rally Foundation for Childhood Cancer Research (Rally)
empowers volunteers across the country to raise awareness and funds for
childhood cancer research to find better treatments with fewer
long-term side effects and, ultimately, cures.
Since 2005, Rally has
awarded $16.7 million in childhood cancer research grants to 354 projects
worldwide.
Feld Entertainment will also host Rally families for the
Thursday night performance by donating 100 tickets and giving the
families a special pre-show Meet & Greet opportunity with Disney
characters.
“Every school day in America, 46 families will find out
that their child has cancer, and they all have the same question: ‘What
are you going to do to make my baby better?’” said Dean Crowe, founder
and CEO of Rally. “Rally exists to help answer that question. We are so
grateful for the support of Feld Entertainment through Disney On Ice. Together, we are one step closer to finding a cure.”
“As the global leader in family entertainment, we thrive
on bringing families together and uplifting their spirits,” stated Beth
Carter, Regional Communications Director, Feld Entertainment. “In
that effort, we’re honored to partner with Rally Foundation, an
extraordinary organization, to help join the fight against pediatric
cancer through cancer research.”
Disney On Ice presents Road Trip Adventures will
whisk families away on an immersive getaway chock-full of magical
participatory moments. Featuring new and classic tales, this
multi-generational experience will visit State Farm Arena (formerly
Philips Arena) from Wednesday, September 25 – Sunday,
September 29 for nine performances.
Date and Time of Performances at State Farm Arena:
Wednesday, September 25 – 7:30 p.m.
Thursday, September 26 – 7:30 p.m.
Friday, September 27 – 10:40 a.m.
Friday, September 27 – 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, September 28 – 11:00 a.m.
Saturday, September 28 – 2:30 p.m.
Saturday, September 28 – 6:30 p.m.
Sunday, September 29 – 1 p.m.
Sunday, September 29 – 5 p.m.
About the Rally Foundation for
Childhood Cancer Research
Childhood cancer is the number one disease killer of kids ages 0 to
15. Rally Foundation for Childhood Cancer Research (Rally), a
501(c)(3) non-profit organization, empowers volunteers across the
country to raise awareness and funds for childhood cancer
research to find better treatments with fewer long-term side effects
and, ultimately, cures. Rally received the Independent Charities
Seal of Excellence and GuideStar Valued Partner seal, and according to
independently audited financials, 93 cents of every dollar raised,
supports Rally’s mission. For more information, visit RallyFoundation.org.
About Feld Entertainment
Feld Entertainment® is the worldwide leader in producing and
presenting live family entertainment experiences that bring people
together and uplift the human spirit. Properties include Monster Jam®,
Monster Energy Supercross, Disney
On Ice, Disney Live!, Marvel Universe LIVE!, Sesame Street Live!,DreamWorks Trolls
The Experience, and Jurassic World Live Tour (coming Fall
2019). Across the brand portfolio, Feld Entertainment has entertained
millions of families in more than 75 countries and on six continents. Visit feldentertainment.com
for more information.
Don't forget! Disney's Disney on Ice returns to ATL on October 8 with their mega hit new show, "Frozen!"
Enter a fantastical
winter wonderland beyond all imagination at Disney On Ice presents
Frozen! The heartwarming, Academy Award®-winning tale
you love is now LIVE and skating into your town. You’ll be magically
whisked away into the wintery world of Arendelle, where you will be dazzled by
amazing special effects and astonishing skating. Sing and dance along to
inspiring songs, including “Let It Go.” Join royal sisters Elsa and
Anna, the hilarious snowman Olaf, Kristoff, his loyal reindeer Sven and the
mystical trolls as they journey to discover that true love is ultimately the
most magical power of all!
Hosted by Mickey Mouse
and Minnie Mouse, with special guest appearances by your most beloved Disney
Princesses and characters from favorites like Disney•Pixar’s Toy Story,
Finding Nemo and Disney’s The Lion King, don’t miss this
unforgettable celebration of love and friendship. Tickets are on sale now.
Because the demand for this show is SO high, new tickets are being released to the public tomorrow (Friday, September 12th) at 10AM!
You have two days left -- today and tomorrow -- to help Disney and Disney on Ice ("DOI") celebrate 100 Years of Magic.
...and you don't want to miss out on this celebration.
I have seen a lot of Disney on Ice shows over the years, and each one has been special. However, after you have seen quite a few of them, you start to see a number here or there that is repeated in different shows. Well -- let me tell you something -- Wednesday night, I had the privilege of previewing Feld Entertainment's newest Disney on Ice creation, "100 Years of Magic," and magic it was!
This is truly a show you will want to see. I know these shows come to our area a lot, but this one is a bit more special. It doesn't just focus on a specific area or cater to the girls (as a lot of Disney shows seem to do). It truly does focus on the company as a whole, highlighting some of their most glorious achievements - even bringing the Disney Parks and Disney's television history into the mix. (One piece of Disney history I did find missing, however, was Steamboat Willie. I would have loved to have seen Mickey in black and white skating around the area and kicking the celebration off. I mean, isn't that how Disney started off to begin with? ...Or maybe even a nod to Oswald...)
Oh well, let's get started. (I will have just a few basic pictures to share with you in this blog post. I took a photographer with me, and I am hoping to get those stills posted here soon!)
As usual, DOI started out with our favorite Fab 5 entering the rink and setting up the show for us -- Mickey, Minnie, Goofy, Donald, and Pluto (although I'm not sure Pluto is in the mix for this particular show opening).
From there, we are treated to a few highlights from the Disney and Pixar family treasure box -- Aladdin, Finding Nemo, the Disney family of Princesses (although this is a rather "classic" set; no newer Disney Princesses included in this show); and Toy Story (a much shorter version than what is presented in other DOI shows):
Up next was the final number to wrap up the first half of the show. This - to me - was the crowning jewel of this particular show.
I swear, being a Disney geek, I just about teared up when I saw what came out on the ice. At first, all we saw was a CLOCK FACE (see picture below), highlighted in the spotlight - nothing else. I immediately screamed, "IT'S A SMALL WORLD!" (Yes, I said screamed. Sorry, folks around me. I couldn't contain myself. It just happens sometimes...)
Next up in the 100 Years of Magic celebration was a tribute to the one ride that is iconic to all Disney parks around the world -- IT'S A SMALL WORLD ("IASW"). Yes, I said that -- they did a tribute to IT'S A SMALL WORLD!!
If you absolutely hate the song (as a lot of people do), then this would be a good time to start your intermission, but I'm telling you -- if you leave for this segment -- you are going to be missing out on one of the grandest presentations Disney on Ice has ever done. Flat out. Period.
Not only did Feld Entertainment replicate in it's entirety and in all its splendor the It's a Small World ride facade:
...but when those double doors at the bottom opened...the skaters emerged dressed as the dolls from the ride and singing the iconic tune. (Yes. THAT iconic tune...)
It's a lovely little piece with several of the countries getting their turn in the spotlight. I swear -- I almost cried. THEN...it got even better and Feld Entertainment pushed it UP a notch (in my little and humble opinion)...
Those same double doors opened AGAIN, and yes -- hang on -- the music from the MAIN STREET ELECTRICAL PARADE ("MSEP") begins. I swear (yes, I am swearing a lot during this post) - I jumped up from my seat, started yelling, and the Dad in front of me (holding his two-year old) turned around and gave me the oddest look....(Oh well, small price to pay for Disney geekdom...)
And do you know what came OUT of those doors while the music was playing? Nope. Not the MSEP floats, but floats of the IASW ride! Tying both events and iconic Disney Parks items into one beautiful scene! For instance, do you remember this scene from the IASW:
Feld Entertainment has beautifully recreated it in "float" form for this scene in DOI. (It's very hard to find good images of this on the internet, so you will just have to trust me on this one!)
To cap off the first half of DOI before intermission, Mickey comes down in the hot air balloon that graces us in the white room of the IASW ride inside the Disney Parks. What a glorious way to end the first half!
I could have just gone home after that first half, but Feld had more in store for us to help celebrate. Kicking off the second half of this show, we were treated to a nod to Disney's television past - the Mickey Mouse Club show from the 1950s! So great to see Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck "marching" and singing along with all of us in the audience. Again, I think I teared up a time or two during this number...
From here on out, it was back to the movies -- Jiminy Cricket, Pinocchio, Mulan (my favorite Princess), Pixar's The Incredibles, and The Lion King (the iconic Circle of Life moment).
To wrap up this fabulous show in a neat little bow, Feld and Disney bowed down to Disney's iconic musical number, "Circle of Life." While the song played, all the characters from the two-hour show reappeared and dance and sang together. ...and in true Disney on Ice tradition, Mickey and Minnie ended the show by taking their respective bows and thanking us for attending and helping them celebrate:
If you have the chance and live in or close to North Atlanta, I highly encourage you to go and see this Disney on Ice celebration. As I said above, I've seen a lot of these shows, but this one tops them all. I am quite sure it has to do with their nods to the Disney Parks and their television history. I wish more Disney on Ice productions would include nods like these. It pulls at all our heart strings, not just the children's, and it makes for so much more of an enjoyable experience.
I feel that if Feld Entertainment and Disney touched on these experiences and the vast array of material they have available to them (i.e., Tiki Tiki Tiki Room, Jungle Cruise; The Wonderful World of Disney tv show), their audience size could at least double. Disney and Feld Entertainment are missing out on a whole audience! So many adults (without children or with grown children) could easily be pulled into these shows if they encompassed so much more than just what is popular to children today. Tug on our heart strings Disney! You certainly possess the ability and knowledge of how to do it! I, for one, would welcome these additions to your Disney on Ice family!
If you'd like more information on how to see Disney on Ice while it is in town and save $5 on your tickets, click here. Under Promotions
& Special Offers, click "Buy Offer" and enter code M100. The code is good for the
following performance: Sunday at 5:00pm. Savings will apply to the $30 and $25
price levels.
Feld Entertainment's Disney on Ice plays through Sunday at the Arena at Gwinnett Center.
*Tickets for this event were provided to this website in lieu for promotion and review purposes only. All opinions are unbiased and strictly our own.
