Disney On Ice assessment: The place to purchase tickets, schedule, dates

The time period “fun for the whole family” is a fable.

It’s an previous wives’ story, it a legend, it’s one thing you examine like Bigfoot or the Loch Ness Monster however deep down you realize “fun for the whole family” isn’t actually actual. It might’t be.

However possibly, simply possibly, “Disney on Ice” suits the invoice.

On Sunday, Jan. 5, my spouse, 2.5-year-old daughter and I attended an upbeat 4 p.m. matinee of ‘Disney On Ice: Frozen and Encanto’ at Newark, NJ’s Prudential Heart and in some way, sure, enjoyable was had by all.

At first, we have been skeptical. Our toddler just isn’t identified for being notably affected person or having an consideration span for something that isn’t “Baby Shark,” Elmo or “Ms. Rachel.” The three of us reluctantly took our seats for the 90-minute present because the lights went down.

“Frozen”

Earlier than we knew it, Mickey, Minnie, Goofy and Donald Duck took the ice and launched “Frozen.” Inside minutes, the three of us have been spellbound. This surprisingly high-concept present marries the magic of musical theater and ice skating to create a spectacle for the younger ones and an suave — generally mildly humorous — reimagining of contemporary Disney classics.

For the following 40-ish minutes, we have been handled to a Cliff Notes-like spotlight reel of “Frozen’s” biggest hits like “Let It Go” and “In Summer” together with story beats to maintain the present shifting alongside. Ana is duped by Hans, Elsa discovers herself and something and the whole lot else in between is summarized by Olaf. It’s concise, digestible and excellent for little children.

What makes the present actually particular by means of are the surprising bodily feats the skaters ship with relative ease. There are choreographed dances, trampoline jumps and reindeer operated by two skaters (the place the one within the rear can’t see). Plus, artificial snow falls from the rafters. That is eye sweet to the best diploma.

Round 35-40 minutes in, the present involves a halt. Mickey and Minnie introduce the gang to the idea of intermissions. Households spill out of aisles and are available again ten minutes later with festive cotton sweet and brightly-lit merch. As enjoyable as this present is, bear in mind that “Disney On Ice” can flip right into a reasonably costly endeavor when you have a savvy teenager that desires toys and sweets together with the present.

“Encanto”

Everybody settles after the break and Mickey and co. inform us to buckle up for “Encanto.” With that, Mirabel takes the ice and belts the all-timer “What Else Can I Do” whereas skating circles round her castmates.

It is a lot of enjoyable.

As nice as “Frozen” was — and it actually exceeded all expectations — “Encanto” surpassed the primary half of the present with its rousing songs (you actually can’t prime “We Don’t Talk About Bruno”), aerial acrobats the place the solid flies excessive above the rink and fireplace on the ice.

Sure, actually. That is no mere present for kids. It’s Cirque du Soleil lite and an entire lot of enjoyable.

To prime off the 90-minute bonanza, the solid of “Frozen” return to the ice together with Mickey, Minnie, Goofy and Donald. Then, Ariel from “The Little Mermaid” and Aladdin from, effectively, “Aladdin.” Was that Belle from “Beauty and the Beast?”

Disney actually does save one of the best for final. I cheered, my spouse cheered, my daughter cheered.

Heck, ‘Disney On Ice’ actually is ideal for the entire household.

Ultimate verdict

For our cash, ‘Disney On Ice: Frozen and Encanto’ captures the magic of the movies. Even probably the most impatient littles will marvel. Even probably the most cynical dad and mom will smile. Simply be sure that to maintain a watch out for merch and snacks or else your afternoon outing would possibly turn out to be a bit of pricier than anticipated.

‘Disney On Ice’ in New York

If you wish to catch ‘Frozen and Encanto’ dwell, now could be the time.

For the following couple weeks, the present is swooping into Belmont Park and Brooklyn. To be sure you’re within the loop, we’ve listed all dates, present begin occasions, venues and hyperlinks to the most cost effective tickets under.

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Different ‘Disney On Ice’ reveals in 2025

After ‘Disney On Ice’ leaves New York, ‘Frozen and ‘Encanto’ and 4 different touring ice reveals will hit arenas throughout North America.

Under, you’ll discover a fast description of every of the 4 ‘Disney On Ice’ reveals (apart from ‘Frozen and Encanto’) you may catch dwell these subsequent few months.

Get your dancing skates on.

Mickey and associates hit the turntable and remix Disney classics into “colorful worlds.” As an added bonus, characters from “Wish,” “Frozen 2,” “Moana,” “The Little Mermaid” and “The Lion King” all pop in for good enjoyable.

Time to hit the street — um, ice.

At this present, a number of “Frozen 2” characters like lsa, Anna, Olaf, and Kristoff will whip the rink right into a frenzy.

This enchanted present incorporates a hodgepodge of previous and new favorites prepared to please audiences of all ages. Only a few characters lacing up their skates for the present embrace Moana, Miguel from “Coco” and Rapunzel of “Tangled” fame.

Maintain onto your hat.

In Mickey’s crossover story, the enduring mouse and his gang search for clues utilizing Captain Hook’s map and find yourself encountering characters from “Frozen,” “Aladdin,” “Beauty and the Beast,” “The Little Mermaid,” “Toy Story,” “Moana” and “Coco.”

Different enjoyable reveals for the entire household

There’s nothing fairly like a healthful evening out with the entire gang (as exhausting as they’re to make occur).

Fortunately, there are a gaggle of reveals that may hopefully make your little ones smile.

Listed here are simply 5 of our favourite reveals for youths (and hopefully) dad and mom, grandparents and everybody in between.

• Paw Patrol Reside

• Blippi

• Sesame Road Reside

• Disney’s Descendants/Zombies

• “The Lion King”

Want one thing a bit extra grown up? Check out our record of the 95 largest live performance excursions in 2025 to search out one thing extra your velocity.

This text was written by Matt Levy, New York Submit dwell occasions reporter. Levy stays up-to-date on all the newest tour bulletins out of your favourite musical artists and comedians, in addition to Broadway openings, sporting occasions and extra dwell reveals – and finds nice ticket costs on-line. Since he began his tenure on the Submit in 2022, Levy has reviewed a Bruce Springsteen live performance and interviewed Melissa Villaseñor of SNL fame, to call just a few. Please word that offers can expire, and all costs are topic to alter