Disney On Ice

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Yesterday we were lucky enough to watch Disney on Ice at Newcastle's Metro radio arena. I love Disney on Ice, I use to take my eldest every year until a few years ago when she lost interest in princesses. However now my toddler Sophia is two she has taken an interest in Disney and adores the movies and characters, Minnie Mouse and Toy Story are firm favourites. 

So when we were given the chance to go and see the show I knew my toddler and three year old niece would love it. 

 We went to go to the 11am weekend performance as we thought this was best for the young children, we were not alone in thinking this as the arena was packed with excited toddlers and children many of whom were dressed up in costumes of their favourite princesses.

We quickly found our seats and settled down for the show with some popcorn and a buzz of excitement in the air from all the little audience members. The show kicked off as usual with everyone's all-time favourite Disney characters Mickey and Minnie Mouse who introduced the show. This year the show was split into four different stories which were Toy Story 3, The Little Mermaid, Cars and Frozen.

The first scene was set out like Andy's bedroom as he took to the stage and started off the show just as he does in the film packing for college and wondering what to do with his beloved toys. The crowd went crazy when Woody, Buzz, Jessie and friends took to the stage, Sophia's little face little up as she pointed out these much-loved characters. 

The star of the story had to be Barbie and Ken as they totally stole the show with amazing skating routines and fantastic costumes, they looked like actual plastic dolls. Sophia did not take her eyes off the stage as she was amazed that she was seeing her all-time favourite film being shown before her very eyes on the ice.

Next up we were taking on a tale "under the sea" with Ariel, The Little Mermaid is my favourite Disney film and I was so excited about this. Once again the costumes were amazing, I loved flounder's costume who skated around flapping his fins. The stage was set up all bright and colourful with the well-knowing songs from the film and some amazing skating by Ariel. 

A quick fifteen-minute break gave us time to grab some snacks and drinks for the girls before it was lights out and time for the second half of the show. Mickey, Minnie and friends kicked off the show again with a ride in their car which broke down and leads nicely to the introduction of the cast of Cars.

 The cars were amazing driving around the ice with ease and they were so like the film with moving faces and bouncing up and down, we were very impressed. Lighting McQueen and friends were only on for a short while before the grand finale Frozen. 

The rink was transformed into Arendale as Anna took the stage singing and the crowd went wild with all the children screaming with excitement. My nieces little face lit up as she watched the scenes before her unfold and the utter joy on her face as she spotted Elsa come to the stage was priceless. 

We watched on as Anna fell for prince Hans, Elsa turned the rink into a snowstorm and found refuge in the North Mountain before the instantly recognisable tune of " Let it go " filled the air. Every child was singing along at the top of their voice.

Olaf taking to the stage brought plenty of cheers as he skated his way around singing "summer" and the rest of the story unfolded before our eyes with truly amazing skating and stunning costumes. Frozen ended on a high with rounds of applause from the audience as thousands of happy children and adults left the arena in high spirits. 

We had a truly amazing afternoon watching Disney on Ice and all of us have agreed that Frozen was without a doubt amazing on ice.  

 The show was magical and amazing and I would recommend you go see it if you get the chance. You can see how much Sophia and Heidi enjoyed the show in the little video I made.