It was indeed a splendid, magical afternoon when Team Hernandez (Baby Charley, Boss 'Ayat, and I) watched Disney on ICe: Magical Festival at the Araneta Coliseum for the very first time.
My roommate (my husband, btw) and I were one with the hundred of kids in excitement as we watched the Disney Magic revealed right before our very eyes. We're very happy that Baby Charley seemed to be amazed with the show as well. Like the many girls who were wearing their favourite Disney princess costumes, Baby Charley was dressed in a Minnie-Mouse inspired dress .
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| Cute little Minnie Mouse |
Before the Show
We arrived really early for our 1:30pm show, but the Ticketnet booths were already filled with lots of people. At first we were worried that Baby Charley would be bored waiting; however, we were glad the she was entertained with the many colourful and cute Disney merchandises outside and inside the Araneta Center. Mugs (Disney characters and princesses) toys, dolls, cotton candies, and blinking toys really added to the excitement of the kids and adults waiting for the gates to open.
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| Cotton candy + Crown/Pascal/Olaf hat = Php400 |
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| I wanted one of these for myself |
Baby Charley was fascinated with the blinking toys, so we bought this one for her. Guess, whose mommy is Php850 poorer now?
The Opening Act
As expected, the show started right on time. It was a beautiful dance performance of ice skaters in colourful costumes. Not long after that, the show's hosts: Mickie, Minnie, Donald, and Goofy thrilled the audience even more as they introduced the first act: The Little Mermaid.
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| The anticipation |
The Little Mermaid
This act was one of my favourites in the show. Sebastian and his lovely mermaids in their colourful costumes brought the audience under the sea. Ariel's death-defying performance as she transformed from a beautiful mermaid to a lovely maiden in search for Prince Eric's true love's kiss was the highlight of the act.
Guests were also thrilled with the beautiful colourful costumes of the underwater creatures and the many The Little Mermaid's songs we fell in-love with like Under the Sea, Kiss the Girl, Part of Your World among others.
Tangled
Rapunzel, Eugene, Maximus, Mother Grothel, and the Pub Thugs made the audience laughed (several times), danced, and be awed with their performance. A number of lucky young princesses (little girls in their princess costumes) got to be part of the the show, too!
Our favourite part of this act was the Festival of Lights as the Big Dome was put to darkness and the floating lights/lanterns illuminated the sky.
We also fell in-love with our favourite songs from the movie like, I've Got a Dream, Mother Knows Best, and I see the Light.
Beauty and the Beast
Araneta suddenly transformed from a dainty French village to a spooky Beast's castle as we watched the airheaded Gaston and the villagers, and Beast, Lumier, Cogsworth, Mrs. Potts, Chip, and the lovely Belle danced their hearts out.
The audience went crazy when after a flash of lightning, the horrible-looking Beast transformed to a dazzling prince. It was certainly Disney Magic!
Although Gaston, Be our Guest, The Mob Song were sung. it was just sad that Mrs. Potts didn't sing the full Beauty and the Beast theme song.
Frozen
Everyone went wild in excitement when the final act was introduced: our favourite characters from the hit Disney movie, Frozen! Elsa, Anna, Kristoff, Prince Hans, and that adorable snowman, Olaf thrilled the audience not only with their performances and songs, but also how they made Araneta like the Kingdom of Arendelle. To complete the magic Queen Elsa brought snow, yes snow, in Araneta!
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| Snow (!) in Araneta! :D |
We joined the characters in singing our favourite songs from the movie like, Reindeers are Better than People, In Summer, Love is an Open Door, First Time in forever, and of course, Let it go.
The End
Before the show ended, there was another performance from the hosts, the skaters, and the Disney Princesses. Plus, it was such a surprise that they danced with...LIGHT SABERS!
That Sunday afternoon was certainly filled with love and magic as we spent the day watching Disney on Ice: Magical Festival. It was our family's first time to watch it, and it certainly won't be the last as we're gonna be including it as one of our family Christmas traditions.
Read five things we love about the show here.
Mommies and Daddies, you still have time to catch Disney on Ice at the Araneta Center.
Hmn... this one's should also be in our list of to do's especially we have a little princess to entertain. =)
ReplyDeleteHmn... this one's should also be in our list of to do's especially we have a little princess to entertain. =)
ReplyDeleteLol! Yes. :) we saw a lot of little girls in princesses costumes. I bet your little girl would enjoy the show. :) Thanks for visiting. ;)
Deletewow looks like a great show. even disney moms like me would surely enjoy this event from disney. my kids and i are fans of these characters!
ReplyDeleteOh yes! Since Baby Charley was too young to understand the anticipation of the audience, it was I who was very excited for the show to start. :) Thanks for visiting my site. :)
DeleteWhat a great show! Hope I get to watch someday too!
ReplyDeleteIt is indeed a beautiful show. You and your kid/s will surely enjoy it. :)
DeleteI love Disney on Ice, unfortunately my boys are not big fans. I love the princesses... it reminds me of the time when i used to play pretend as a child.
ReplyDeleteLOL! I understand. We saw a lot of boys just playing with their phones waiting for the Frozen act. :) Thanks for visiting. :)
DeleteOh, I can't wait to see it on Jan 2! :)
ReplyDeleteIt's really something to look forward to. :) Thanks for visiting. :)
DeleteLooks fun!!(: I haven't experience Disney on Ice. Maybe next year when we have extra funds.
ReplyDeleteIt's our first time, and I was really excited. Sana you can watch next year. :) Thanks for visiting. :)
DeleteBenta yung P850 poorer haha! Hirap tanggihan ng bata. Merry Christmas little girl, I'm sure you had a blast!
ReplyDeleteShe did! Thank you very much. But yeah, sobrang hirap tanggihan. I was willing, but the Dad insisted we buy it na. :) Thanks for visiting. :)
DeleteGreat post. Looks fun. When my kiddos get a little older pa, we can attend na 😀 yey!
ReplyDeleteGreat post. Looks fun. When my kiddos get a little older pa, we can attend na 😀 yey!
ReplyDeleteYay! I agree. This show is for kids older than Baby Charley. She was only behaved until the end of the first half. After that, she wanted to play na. :) She loved the songs, tho. :) Thanks for visiting. :)
DeleteWas the place too cold for a toddler?
ReplyDeleteIt's still on my bucket list. I hope we get to watch it next year.
Ang galing naman mommy at nakapunta kayo, kami di nakapunta but its okay. Maybbe next time sana meron pa :)
ReplyDeleteWatching Disney on Ice is something we haven't done yet as a family . Do you think our 9-year-old boy will like it?
ReplyDeleteLooks super fun!Would definitely bring my little one when she's a bit older na.
ReplyDeleteThis one is good, we also enjoyed the show mas nag enjoy pa ata kay Little Kulit :-)
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