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Disney on Ice
Company typeSubsidiary of Walt Disney Theatrical
Founded1981
Key people
Thomas Schumacher, Chairman
OwnerThe Walt Disney Company

Disney On Ice is a touring ice show produced by Feld Entertainment under agreement with The Walt Disney Company. Aimed primarily at children, the shows feature figure skaters dressed as Disney cartoon characters in performances that each derive their music and plot from elements collected from various Disney films and properties; the "stars" of the show are credited as the Disney characters themselves, performing their parts in mock cameos, while the skaters performing themselves remain anonymous. The productions began in 1981, under the name "Walt Disney's World on Ice". The name was changed to "Disney on Ice" in 1998.

Disney on Ice runs over 8 productions and touring companies at any given time. The shows have played all over the world, including non-traditional skating regions like Americas, the Middle East, and Asia, Australia and Europe. New shows would usually play two legs in North America, for two years and then head on to Japan for its third year, and Australia, England, and other parts of the world for the fourth year. They would usually then come to the U.S. for another year, and then to any other places for its sixth year.

Shows

New Show (2012)

Opens on September 2, 2012.

Treasure Trove (2011)

Stories to represent in the show:

  • Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
  • Cinderella
  • Alice in Wonderland
  • Peter Pan
  • Sleeping Beauty
  • The Little Mermaid
  • Beauty and the Beast
  • Aladdin
  • The Lion King
  • Mulan
  • The Princess and the Frog
  • Tangled

Dare to Dream (2011)

The following stories to be represented in the show:

Disney•Pixar's Toy Story 3 (2010)

Opened on September 3, 2010, the show is based on the Disney movie of the same name, Toy Story 3. The first act features highlights from Toy Story and Toy Story 2 such as Buzz Lightyear defeating the Evil Emperor Zurg and Woody's Roundup from Toy Story 2 and The Claw game from Toy Story. The title film is presented in Act 2.

Let's Celebrate! (2009)

Opened on September 4, 2009, Let's Celebrate is a compilation show billed as "One big colossal party on ice!" The show consists of a winter wonderland with Mickey and Minnie, a Halloween haunt with Jack Skellington and several of the Disney Villains, a "Very Merry Unbirthday" with Alice and a royal ball with the Disney Princesses. This show also features Disney's newest princess, Princess Tiana as well as many other festivals from around the world. This is the first project to feature Mickey Mouse's new voice actor, Bret Iwan.

Characters from the following films are featured:

Worlds of Fantasy (2008)

Opened on August 21, 2008, the first act of the show features, the on-ice debut of Lightning McQueen, Mater and the crew of Disney•Pixar's Cars, along with Disney mainstays The Little Mermaid 's enchanting undersea kingdom and the magical world of the Pixie Hollow of Tinker Bell and the Disney Fairies. The second act features Toy Story 3 and the escapade of Woody, Buzz, Jessie and the rest of the toys from the Sunnyside Daycare.and has been rumored that tangled will be part of the show in 2012. This show also includes a first for the Disney On Ice franchises, with a one hour pre-show centered around various Disney Princesses and giving guests the chance to see various Princess' gowns and mementos. This was the final Disney on Ice show to feature Wayne Allwine, Mickey Mouse's longtime voice actor, as he died in May 2009.

The following stories to be represented in the show:

Princess Wishes: Princesses and Heroes (2006)

Princess Wishes performing in Lima, Peru

Opened on September 1, 2006, Princess Wishes shares abbreviated versions of the stories of popular Disney Princess and Heroic characters, including Snow White, The Prince, Belle, The Beast, Jasmine, Aladdin, Cinderella, Prince Charming, Princess Aurora, Prince Phillip, Ariel, Prince Eric, Rapunzel, Flynn Rider, Tiana and Prince Naveen with Tinker Bell serving as the presenter of the show.[1] During the number "Under the Sea", a few lucky members of the audiences are given the chance to ride in a boat, that travels on the ice, giving them a chance to participate in the show.[citation needed]

The following stories to be represented in the show:

100 Years of Magic (1999)

Opened on September 3, 1999, 100 Years of Magic, has also been known as The Magical World of Disney On Ice. There have been many overhauls of which the most recent was in 2005, where characters from Finding Nemo, Lilo & Stitch, and The Incredibles are also featured. Over 65 Disney Characters New characters from Alice in Wonderland, Sleeping Beauty, and Tangled are in this show.

The following stories that are represented in the show:

Mickey & Minnie's Magical Journey (1995)

Currently the longest-running show on tour after originally opening in St. Petersburg, Florida on October 12, 1995. It has been overhauled in 2001, 2003, 2007 & 2008 and will be overhauled again in 2013 for addition to Pluto and Chip 'n' Dale. Mickey & Minnie's Magical Journey tells the story of an adventure by Mickey and Minnie that lets them see parts of Under the Sea, Saudi Arabia, Hawaiʻ, the royal ball, and Africa.

The following stories that will be represented in the show:

Former shows

(List and dates incomplete)

  • World on Ice (1981)
  • Great Ice Odyssey (1982)
  • Magic Kingdom on Ice (1983)
  • Happy Birthday! Donald (1984)
  • Sports Goofy (1985)
  • Starring Snow White and Mickey Mouse (1986)
  • Pinocchio (1987–1992)
  • Celebrating Mickey Mouse (Mickey's Diamond Jubilee) (1988–1993)
  • Peter Pan (1989–1993)
  • World on Ice: 10th Anniversary (1990–1996)
  • Double Feature...Live! (1991–1997)
  • Beauty and the Beast (1992–1997, returned 2000-2004)
  • Aladdin (1993–1997)
  • Disney Adventures (1993-??)
  • Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (1994–1997, returned 2000-2001)
  • World on Ice: 3-D (1995-??)
  • Forever Love featuring Pocahontas (1996–1999)
  • Disney•Pixar's Toy Story (1996–2002)
  • Happily Ever After featuring Hercules (1997–2000)
  • The Little Mermaid (1998–2001)
  • Jungle Adventures (2000–2006)
  • Disney•Pixar's Toy Story 2 (2001–2005)
  • Disney•Pixar's Monsters, Inc. (2003–2007)
  • Disney•Pixar's Finding Nemo (2004–2010)
  • Disney's High School Musical: The Ice Tour (2007–2009)
  • Princess Classics (2002–2011)
  • Disneyland Adventure (2005-2011)

Longest Running Shows

  • Mickey & Minnie's Amazing Journey (16 years and counting)
  • 100 Years of Magic (12 years and counting)

In Nickelodeon/Klasky Csupo's Rugrats episode Reptar on Ice the babies go to an ice-skating show that is a parody of Disney on Ice.[citation needed]

In Family Guy episode Moving Out (Brian's Song) Jillian wants to take Brian to Disney On Ice but Brian gives his ticket to Peter.[citation needed]

References

  1. ^ http://www.pressconnects.com/article/20101230/ENT/12300316/1110/Disney-s--Princess--offers-skaters-performance-without-the-pressure
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