Disney on Ice celebrates 100 Years of Magic show review + photos

Before I tell you what I thought about the show, please read this weather related updated regarding Verizon Center shows for 2/13/14:

Disney On Ice Celebrates 100 Years of Magic weather updates

Ticket exchange available due to potential inclement weather; All shows will go on as scheduled at Verizon Center

WASHINGTON, D.C. (February 12, 2014) – All shows for Disney On Ice celebrates 100 Years of Magic at Verizon Center will go on as scheduled from February 12 – 17, 2014. Due to the potential for inclement weather on Thursday, Feb. 13, ticket exchanges will be made available for the two Thursday shows for the Sunday or Monday performances. To exchange tickets please visit the Verizon Center box office. Refunds will not be offered unless a performance is canceled.

For those looking to escape the snow with the kids, head to Verizon Center to join 65 of Disney’s most unforgettable characters from 18 beloved stories. Guests of all ages will be captivated by the one and only Mickey Mouse, the irresistible Minnie Mouse, Goofy, Donald Duck, the beloved Disney Princesses, and other favorites including Jiminy Cricket, Pinocchio, Buzz Lightyear, Woody and many more.

Disney On Ice celebrates 100 Years of Magic will be at Verizon Center through Monday, Feb. 17. Tickets are still available for all shows. Get tickets here.

Disney on Ice celebrates 100 Years of Magic show notes & review

The creators of the Disney on Ice shows understand what makes something good entertainment. Aside from the fact that they are starting with classic Disney stories as material, the arrangment of the segments is very savvy. Children of varied ages, interests, and attention spans remain entertained because the slower segments give a respite from the high energy ones, and anything reflective gives way to something attention grabbing.

My son’s favorite was the toy soldiers from Toy Story, but I personally preferred the “It’s a Small World” performance, complete with interpretations of traditional dance from around the world. I couldn’t decide where to look first during this action-packed celebration of culture and heritage. (And there were enough sparkles on those costumes to make even the most glitz-loving pageant queen smile!)

If you happen to enjoy ingenious set design, you’ll get a kick out of the “don’t peek behind the curtain!” style ingenuity. Thanks to some technical magic, the mood of the backdrop was changed to suit each part of the performance. I particularly enjoyed the times when just a change in lighting made it look like a completely different landscape. (The dark, foreboding version was my hands-down favorite! I hope that doesn’t say something profound about me…)

Event parking was $27. The garage is well managed and you’ll be directed to a spot, not left to fend for yourself while your kids shout about how parking the car is taking too long. (oh, that’s only mine? You’ll still be parked quickly and efficiently without having to hunt down your spot.)

Concessions are available at the show and anyone 2 & up needs a ticket. There is a security checkpoint, but it doesn’t turn into a bottleneck. If you need help managing your littlest children, I recommend a carrier or pack.

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