Review: Disney on Ice - Dare to Dream

Cinderalla and the Prince. Photo / Supplied

I remember going to Disney on Ice when I was a little girl. I was spellbound and it remains a favourite memory from my childhood. Now that I have children of my own, I couldn't wait to re-live the wonder.

The excitement started long before we arrived at the stadium. My five-year-old spent ages deciding which outfit to wear - eventually settling on Rapunzel, the star of the show. My two-year-old chose the Tinkerbell tutu because it is green, her favourite colour.

Dare to Dream of course opens with Mickey, Minnie, Donald and Goofy - I am always amazed at the grace of the skaters in those bulky costumes. I was even more impressed later in the show when a figure skating horse, Maximus, entered the rink - now that is something to see.

This season's production features longer storytelling and fewer segments. I like this format as I found last year's show somewhat overwhelming with all the set changes.

This season's classics brought to life are Snow White, Cinderella, The Princess and the Frog and the breathtaking cast from Tangled.

Magnificent ice-skating with twirls, lifts, choruses of synchronised skating and impressive solos combined with Disney's famous and magical costumes and sets makes this a show that will not disappoint.

My daughters were mesmerised - the older one giggling, dancing and shouting along with the audience to warn Snow White not to bite into the apple. There were some slightly scary parts - my two-year-old kept talking about the realistic magic mirror from Snow White - but these are perfectly off-set by the humour from Cinderella's wicked step-sisters and, of course, Maximus the figure-skating horse.

The act everyone will be talking about is the impressive acrobatic aerial work by Rapunzel and Flynn from Tangled. Stunning, magnificent and magical. This show is one to see - the whole family will enjoy it.

- nzherald.co.nz