If there is one thing I can say my kids enjoy, it is going to shows or movies. They have grown up with a blogger mom so they have seen a number of shows and attended a ton of movie premieres but it is always a huge deal for them to go and they are always thrilled. We recently received some tickets to see Disney on Ice: Princesses and Heroes but the funny thing about it is that I didn’t even know about these tickets until the day before the show! The email came that I would be receiving the tickets and the show was just over 24 hours away!
So, what does this mom do? I don’t tell my kids.
You may wonder why. Well, let me tell you…. My kids, if they had known, would have made me crazy with questions about when we would go, who was going to be there, and “please can we get some popcorn?”. They always ask for popcorn at Disney on Ice shows and, despite the crazy vending prices, I always get them some. They are popcorn fanatics, what can I say?!?
I waited until they came home from school and used the “you need to do your homework if you want a big surprise” trick. Yes I did! I have no shame. That was all the encouragement they needed and homework was done in record time. We all hopped into the car and headed out. They still had no idea the fun that was awaiting them at the end of our 45 minute drive. We stopped for dinner and they were still unsure what was going on, but they knew it was a big deal because we rarely eat in the car. The guesses were coming from both Johnny and Joley but nothing was quite right… yet.
We pulled up to our exit and Joley made a little squeal and Jemma screamed a “yay” from the backseat. You can see the beautiful banner for the show right on the huge arena. The cat was out of the bag… we were going to Disney on Ice!
You would think that we gave the girls a million dollars with how excited they were. I was a superhero in their eyes! I could have wore a cape and and they wouldn’t have thought any higher of me. I was the “best mom ever”! I will be honest in that Johnny was, at this point, along for the ride. Not a huge fan of princesses anymore (he is a big 8 years old), he sucked it up and was excited for his sisters… and the popcorn.
So, what did we think of Disney on Ice: Princesses and Heroes? I have been to a bunch of these shows and this one is one of my all-time favorites. Why? Well, for one, they had the 7 dwarfs! I haven’t seen them on ice before and it was so neat! Jemma was a bit scared of them but soon got over her fear and enjoyed this part of the show.
Cinderella came out in her carriage. How these skaters “walk” on skates is beyond my comprehension but they really do amazing things on skates.
My favorite movie, The Little Mermaid, was represented well. You can’t have a Disney on Ice without Sebastian!
Beauty and the Beast was really a good time. The Beast did not make an appearance in our show and that is fine with me. He is not near as exciting as dancing silverware. Am I right?
Believe it or not, it gets better! This show was full of special effects. From fire going up in the air, to fire on the ice, we were wowed! The dragon was huge… like covering a large portion of the ice and was responsive to the backlights. That was neat all on its own, but then he spit out fire! Talk about surprising!
Tinker Bell guides you through the stories of Ariel, Belle, Cinderella, Rapunzel, Tiana, Jasmine, Aurora and Snow White as their wishes are being granted and their dreams come true. When I say she “guides you”, I mean that she comes out before each princess comes onto the ice and “sets the stage” for you. It was a fun addition to the show!
In the end, Johnny admits that it was a great show even though it was “girly”. The special effects and exciting skating moves made this show really fun for him.
Oh, and the popcorn? It was as good as ever! There is something special about eating popcorn out of a Disney on Ice themed bag.
If this Disney on Ice: Princesses and Heroes makes it’s way to your town, I encourage you to go! To buy tickets by phone, call Ticketmaster at 800-745-3000. To discover more about Disney on Ice, go to www.disneyonice.com,
*Thank you to the sponsor for these passes. This family fun will be remembered by our children and myself for years to come! I do apologize for picture quality. It is dark in the arena!

I was a kid last time I saw Disney on ice. I will have to look into scheduling a show for my son! You’re very lucky as I remember just how beautiful it was!
The Disney on Ice shows are spectacular, I think. You got great close-up shots of all the fun too.
Looks like the children had a wonderful time! Johnny is so cute 🙂 My little niece is a fan of Disney!
I love surprising my kids like that! Looks like fun!
Those are always the best surprises! We usually do that – don’t say anything until we get there, lol. It sounded fun though! My older daughter would love Cinderella!
We LOVE Disney On Ice shows. They are sooo awesome! I think I enjoy it as much as my daughter does! LOL
How fun! This looks like a great time 🙂 Your kids are so lucky!
I love taking my kids to things like this we always have an awesome time and the look of amazement in their eyes just makes my day.
Looks like you guys had a fun time. I went to a Disney on Ice show with my grandmother. I will never forget it…we saw Peter Pan. I love the picture of Cinderella in her carriage.
I really like that you didn’t tell the kids! Saves so much stress for you and they are just that more surprised 🙂
Disney On Ice is so much fun! I can’t wait for it to come to our city this month!
I would like to take my son to watch Disney on Ice one day. I know he’d be all “It’s girly” too. But love it in the end.
What a wonderful time! And the show looks AMAZING! I hope they come this way so I can try and catch them with my family!
aaaw what a wonderful time to spend with the children! they will never forget the experience and the manner of surprise for their lifetime!
I went to a Disney on Ice show when I was little and I still remember every moment. Great memories.
I like these shows too. I haven’t seen the dwarves on ice either, that would be exciting!
My daughter would love to see this.. i am not sure if i would last..lol
Our kids would LOVE that. Even I would love that!! 🙂
FUN! I Haven’t been to a Disney on Ice show in a few years, but Disney always knows how to do it up right!