The latest “Disney on Ice” show allows guests to visit Radiator Springs from “Cars,” Arendelle from “Frozen” and Andy’s room from “Toy Story” without a passport, buying a Disneyland ticket or becoming a cartoon. “Worlds of Enchantment” opens at Honda Center in Anaheim tonight and remains through Sunday before moving on to the Long Beach Arena from Dec. 28 to Jan. 1 and Citizens Business Bank Arena in Ontario from Jan. 4 to 8.
Here are some things to know about the show:
Disney favorites
“Under the Sea” from “The Little Mermaid” may be ensemble skater Rebecca Neudorfer’s favorite number in “Enchantment,” but there will be something for all ages to take in – especially for fans of “Cars,” “Frozen,” “Toy Story” or Disney in general, she said.
“The show definitely has some great stories. Hearing the different songs and storylines definitely takes you back, and every detail you can think of is on the ice,” she said.
The spectacle
The show begins with “Toy Story” characters, including Woody, Buzz and Jessie, trying to make their way out of Sunnyside Daycare and back to the safety of Andy’s room. Then, Lightning McQueen and Mater take to the ice for a visit to Radiator Springs. Other segments include life under the sea à la “The Little Mermaid” and the snowy land of Arendelle from “Frozen.”
“You definitely have to come and see the show because of the fun characters,” said Neudorfer. “It has so much music and sound that people don’t want to sit down when they come see the show.”
Bonus fun
Audiences are not only encouraged to come dressed as their favorite characters, but they might want to come early for a preshow dance party starring Mickey Mouse and friends. Performers get a kick out of seeing enthusiastic audiences.
“It helps us put on a great show because you see how excited the kids are,” said ensemble skater Benita Williams. “It really is amazing, and it’s really cool to see how much stuff the kids are in now, especially the timeless classics that we get to bring to life.”
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