As a child, one of my fondest memories was attending a Disney on Ice show. It’s one of those events that you never really forget. Over the last 4 years, I’ve attended 3 Disney on Ice shows and last night really showed me why I’ll continue to attend.
Let me start off by saying my daughters had no clue where we were going or what we were doing until we got into Key Bank Arena last night. Though to be fair, my youngest at 17 months old, did know. I talked with her about it all day yesterday, but because she’s just learning how to talk, I knew she’d keep my secret from her big sisters.
Our daughters at first, were convinced we were attending a Buffalo Sabres game until…..they started seeing kids everywhere and then light up toys and then…..cotton candy and Disney cups filled with rainbow-colored snow cones. It was at that point, my oldest knew (mostly because she had memorized the radio commercial that said opening night was Thursday, December 24th at 7pm). She started screaming and jumping up and down. Her younger sister then caught on and gave my husband and I the biggest hugs.
Disney on Ice: Worlds of Enchantment Event
Having 3 kids, 2 parents that work full time and lots of activities that go on in our family, it’s not an everyday, week, month or year occurrence that we get down to the arena so I was very pleased when the usher helped us to our seats! As a family with a baby, end seats are a must!!! We had the perfect spot, the corner of the rink where I knew from past performances, many of the characters would come to.
We had 45 minutes to spare so we took care of the bathroom breaks, the “I’m hungry” moments and of course the Minnie Mouse light up ears ahead of the show starting. 
The lights went down, the curtain went up and out came everyone's favorites, Mickey and Minnie Mouse. Shortly after, Goofy and my personal favorite Donald Duck arrived. Within seconds, I looked over to see my 9 year old, 8 year old and 17 month old listening to every word and paying attention to every movement they made. It's Toy Story Time
First up were all of the characters from Toy Story including Andy. The soldiers were the first to arrive on the ice and it was amazing. They came from everywhere including a soldier coming down from a parachute. Then each character from the hit movie came on to the ice. You could hear the crowd roar as some of their favorites skated out like Rex, Slinky Dog, Barbie, Ken, Mr. & Mrs. Potato Head, Hamm, Jessie, Bullseye, Buzz Lightyear and of course, Woody. 
One of my favorite acts was Barbie & Ken. My 8 year old loves playing with her barbies and Ken is a must no matter what so when it was just them on the ice, I watched as she danced along with the music and waved to them as they skated by. This act was action-packed full of fun music, multiple dress changes in seconds (and when I say multiple, I'm not talking 2 or 3), amazing synchronized skating, and lifts that had my eyes half-closed (because that's what we do as parents when we're nervous).
When the remaining cast returned to the rink, it was synchronized skating and you could tell that everyone in the arena was having a blast. 
Under the Sea on Ice
They even chose a few children to ride on the ice. I wonder if parents could have volunteered because I would have jumped at the chance to be close to my childhood favorite - Flounder.
As this came to an end, the one thing I love about Disney on Ice is that they offer intermissions. They know they've got kids everywhere and don't want them to miss the show. Giving parents 20 minutes to handle bathroom breaks, refreshments or just standing up to stretch truly does make a world of difference.
From The Racetrack to The Ice Rink with Cars
Besides Toy Story, Cars was a new addition for me at this event. Lightning McQueen, Doc Hudson, Sally Carrera and Ramone were just a few of our favorites. If nothing else, cars on the ice is something you don't see everyday and worth attending Disney on Ice: Worlds of Enchantment for.
Frozen with Excitement
Plus, there was fountain that was shooting out actual water and I don't think you can ask for much more than snow coming from above....especially when you're from Buffalo.
One of our favorite parts was when Elsa came to our corner and magically changed outfits right in front of our eyes with just a puff of smoke. There were fireworks, snowflakes on the ice and did I mention snow falling down on us? Seeing my kids, along with everyone else in the arena singing the song that all parents across the world know.....Let it go, was so much fun.
Frozen always does an amazing job and it's the perfect way to end the show.
Surprise your kids with
Disney on Ice: Worlds of Enchantment
Each year I attend Disney on Ice, I walk out saying how this was the best show and end up talking about for the next week. Disney on Ice: Worlds of Enchantment was no different. This was truly an amazing show for my entire family. For those parents out there wondering how their young child will sit still for two hours, I promise this show does not disappoint and keeps your child's attention with beautiful colors, fun music and each child's favorite character. I cannot recommend Disney On Ice: Worlds of Enchantment enough. If you're looking for something fun to do with the entire family, this show is worth it. Let your kids dress up as their favorite character. Plus, you can have some fun and surprise your kids too.
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*Disclosure – We were gifted tickets to Disney on Ice World of Enchantment in exchange for this review. All thoughts and opinions are my own*
