Road Trippin' With My Favorite Disney Characters

Do you remember the last time you traveled?

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 by 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 Ice presents 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

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.

 

Tomorrow Night! Disney On Ice Takes Us on a ROAD TRIP to Iconic Disney Destinations!

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.  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 Ice presents 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 Partners with the Atlanta Dream!

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

Don't Forget - Disney's Frozen Comes to Atlanta Next Month!

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!

Visit this informational webpage for more information and details.

Need some help getting geared up for this fun, new show?  Here are a few Trivia Questions to see if you're ready for the big night:

• Who likes warm hugs?
• In which Kingdom do Anna and Elsa live?
• Fill in the blank:  "Some people are worth _______ for."

Leave us a comment if you think you know the answers!

See you in October!

Disney On Ice Returns in a BIG Way to ATL and Celebrates 100 Years of Magic!

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):

Credit:  Internet David Oppenheimer

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.

Win Tickets to See Disney On Ice in Atlanta!

Here we go again!

Time for another Feld Entertainment Disney On Ice contest celebration!  Are you ready to enter?

Entering is easy and this contest will be short, so make sure you enter quick if you want to win a set of FOUR tickets to see Disney On Ice this October at Philips Arena in Atlanta!

"It’s one colossal party on ice, with all your favorite Disney friends! Join Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse as they celebrate a Halloween haunt with the Disney Villains, a Very Merry Unbirthday Party with Alice and the Mad Hatter; Mardi Gras with Princess Tiana and Prince Naveen; a Royal Valentine’s Day Ball with the Disney Princesses; a Hawaiian luau with Lilo & Stitch; a winter wonderland with Woody, Jessie and Buzz Lightyear; and more in a magical medley of holidays, celebrations and festivals from around the globe.  Come join the party when this spectacular ice show visits your hometown."

(The winning tickets will be for the 7:30PM performance on Thursday, October 10th.  Please do not enter if you cannot use the tickets!)

*If you'd rather not enter our contest or Lady Luck does not side with you, readers of our blog can still receive a 20% discount courtesy of Gas South!  Visit the Ticketmaster website and use the code GASSOUTH when checking out.

Click on the rafflecopter box below to get started and get clicking!  GOOD LUCK and don't let these Disney Villains deter you!

Visit our sister blog, Day Late Dollar Short, to enter now!

Disney On Ice - Let's Celebrate Returns to Atlanta!

Well, it's time, and we've been waiting patiently since last Winter!

Disney on Ice is finally returning to the Atlanta area for another fantastic performance.  This time, we will see Disney on Ice's, "Let's Celebrate" production:

"It's one colossal party on ice, with all your favorite Disney friends!  Join Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse as they celebrate a Halloween haunt with the Disney Villains; a Very Merry UNbirthday party with Alice and the Mad Hatter; Mardi Gras with Princess Tiana and Prince Naveen; a Royal Valentine's Day Ball with the Disney Princesses; a Hawaiian luau with Lilo & Stitch; a winter wonderland with Woody, Jessie, and Buzz; and more in this magical medley of holidays, celebrations, and festivals from around the globe!"

Disney On Ice's, "Let's Celebrate" will play Philips Arena October 9 through the 13th.  Performance times will be as follows:

• Wed., Oct. 9 - 7:30PM
• Thursday, Oct. 10 - 7:30PM
• Friday, Oct. 11 - 10:30AM; 7:30PM
• Saturday, Oct. 12 - 11:00AM; 2:30PM; 6:30PM
• Sunday, Oct. 13 - 1:00PM; 5:00PM

Ticket prices range from $15 to $75.  However...you can receive a 20% discount as one of our readers!  Just use the code GASSOUTH when checking out!  (Visit the Ticketmaster website to purchase your tickets.)

You can also visit and "Like" Disney on Ice on facebook and twitter (#DOIAtlanta).  They have some fabulous information and pictures there.

I am so excited about this production!  I love the Disney villains and Alice in Wonderland.

Stay tuned for exciting contest information where you can win up to four (4) tickets to see this fabulous production.  You may also follow us and our coverage of this event through our other two accounts and websites:  The Coffee Blog and Day Late Dollar Short!