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Disney on Ice 
Type Subsidiary of Walt Disney Theatrical Founded 1981 Key people Thomas Schumacher, Chairman Owner(s) The 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.
Treasure Trove (2011)
Discover endless riches when Disney On Ice presents Treasure Trove comes to your hometown! Disney On Ice sets the golden standard with its newest skating spectacular. Get tangled up in Disney's 50th animated feature with Rapunzel and Flynn and enter the worlds of your other favorite Disney princesses - Tiana, Cinderella, Jasmine, Ariel, Aurora, Belle, Mulan and of course, the one that started it all, Snow White. Ahoy, Mateys! Set sail with Peter Pan, the always sassy Tinker Bell and the cantankerous Captain Hook & his pirate pals on an adventure beyond Neverland! Trek the wilds of Africa with Simba, Nala, Pumbaa and Timon as they discover the true meaning of the 'Circle of Life. ' Tick-Tock! Tick-Tock! Don't be late for a very important date with Alice and the Madhatter as they march with the Queen of Hearts' Army Of Cards. Be sure to see this show full of memories guaranteed to last a lifetime.
Stories to represented 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)
Get tangled up in the newest thrilling show to hit the ice, Disney On Ice presents Dare to Dream. Experience Disney's hilarious hair-raising escapade, Tangled; as Rapunzel, her unlikely companion, Flynn, and Maximus, embark on an uproarious journey that takes adventure to new lengths! Boogie to the beat of the bayou with Princess Tiana and Prince Naveen in a magical, musical journey that all begins with a fateful kiss, And fanciful dreams become reality as Cinderella meets her Prince Charming, with a glass slipper fit for an unforgettable fantasy come true. All your favorite princesses take to the ice in a spectacular finale at the ultimate Disney Princess event of a lifetime! Experience the beauty, sparkle, and spirit when Disney On Ice presents Dare to Dream comes to your hometown!
The following stories to be represented in the show:
- The Princess and the Frog
- Cinderella
- Tangled
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. Featuring 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.
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:
- Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
- Pinocchio
- Cinderella
- Alice in Wonderland
- Peter Pan
- Sleeping Beauty
- 101 Dalmatians
- The Jungle Book
- The Little Mermaid
- Beauty and the Beast
- Aladdin
- The Nightmare Before Christmas
- Toy Story
- Mulan
- Toy Story 2
- Lilo & Stitch
- Enchanted
- The Princess and the Frog
Worlds of Fantasy (2008)
Opened on August 21, 2008, Worlds of Fantasy is a show that takes you into four Disney Fantasies. 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 scapade 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, up close and personal 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)
Opened on September 1, 2006, Princess Wishes shares abbreviated versions of the stories of popular Disney Princess characters, including Snow White, Belle, Jasmine, Cinderella, Aurora and Ariel, 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:
- Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
- Cinderella
- Sleeping Beauty
- The Little Mermaid
- Beauty and the Beast
- Aladdin
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 are in this show.
The following stories that are represented in the show:
- Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
- Pinocchio
- Cinderella
- The Little Mermaid
- Beauty and the Beast
- Aladdin
- The Lion King
- Pocahontas
- Toy Story
- Mulan
- Finding Nemo
- The Incredibles
- It's a Small World
Mickey & Minnie's Amazing 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. This is actually changed to Mickey and Minnie's Amazing Journey. Mickey & Minnie's Magical Journey tells the story of an adventure by Mickey and Minnie that lets them see parts of Under the Sea, Neverland, Hawaiʻ, and Africa.
Current 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)
- 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)
- 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 popular cultural
In Nickelodeon/Klasky Csupo's Rugrats episode Reptar on Ice the babies go to a 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
External links
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