Disney On Ice: Magic in the Stars

• Perth — RAC Arena (June 12-14)
• Adelaide — Adelaide Entertainment Centre (June 19-21)
• Brisbane — Brisbane Entertainment Centre (June 26-29)
• Melbourne — Rod Laver Arena (July 2-6)
• Newcastle — Newcastle Entertainment Centre (July 9-12)
• Sydney — Qudos Bank Arena (July 15-19)

This production features the most Disney characters ever assembled in a single Disney On Ice show. We're talking every era of Disney magic: classic princesses (Cinderella, Snow White, Belle, Rapunzel), modern heroines (Moana, Tiana, Mirabel from Encanto), Frozen favourites (Elsa and Anna), Pixar legends (Woody, Buzz, Lightning McQueen, Mater), and the on-ice debut of Raya from Raya and the Last Dragon performing an aerial acro-pole routine that takes the show to literal new heights.

The variety means every child in your family finds their favourite. Your Encanto-obsessed 5-year-old gets to see Mirabel unlock the magic of the casita and discover "We Don't Talk About Bruno." Your Toy Story-loving 7-year-old watches Buzz and Woody skate to life. Your Frozen fanatic (every household has one) escapes "Into the Unknown" with Elsa and Anna. And you? You get the nostalgia hit when Cinderella glides across the ice exactly like you remember from your own childhood.

Mickey, Minnie, Goofy, Donald, and Daisy guide audiences through a magical journey exploring the power of wishes and dreams. Jiminy Cricket opens the show reminding everyone that the most fantastic, magical things can happen — and it all starts with a wish. From there, families experience iconic Disney moments: Tiana pursuing her dream of opening a restaurant, Aladdin discovering the magic lamp in the Cave of Wonders, Moana setting sail into the open ocean to restore Te Fiti's heart, Lightning McQueen cruising to "Life Is A Highway," and princesses reminding us to never stop wishing and dreaming.

The show's message — that everyone has dreams they want to come true, but the brightest light shines inside of YOU — resonates beautifully for young audiences learning to believe in themselves. It's Disney magic at its core: inspiring, uplifting, genuinely moving.

There's something genuinely thrilling about watching characters your children know from screens transformed into real, three-dimensional performers skating across ice. The costumes are elaborate and screen-accurate, the skating is genuinely impressive (Olympic-level athletes perform these routines), and the production values — lighting, special effects, set pieces that transform the arena — create an immersive experience that makes kids genuinely believe they're watching the actual characters, not performers in costumes.

For toddlers and preschoolers (2-5), the spectacle alone captivates: bright colours, familiar songs, characters they love appearing in real life. For early primary kids (6-8), they're old enough to appreciate the athleticism and skill while still young enough to suspend disbelief and get swept up in the magic. And for parents? You're experiencing the nostalgia of your own childhood Disney On Ice memories while creating new ones with your children.

Here's what makes Disney On Ice special beyond the skating: it's designed for shared family experience. Grandparents who took you to Disney On Ice in the 1990s can now bring their grandchildren. Parents who remember seeing their first Disney princess on ice get to watch their daughters' faces light up when Elsa appears. Siblings with different Disney favourites all find something to cheer for in the same show.

The production recognizes this multi-generational appeal by including both classic Disney (Cinderella, Snow White) and contemporary favourites (Encanto, Raya and the Last Dragon). Everyone in your family — from the 2-year-old Moana fan to the 8-year-old Toy Story enthusiast to the grandparent who grew up with classic Disney — finds their moment.

Disney On Ice doesn't feel like "just another kids' show", it feels like a proper event. The arena setting, the professional production values, the elaborate costumes and sets, the genuinely skilled skating and acrobatics — it's a spectacle that commands attention and creates that "we're going to something SPECIAL" excitement. Kids dress up in their Disney costumes, families arrive early to soak in the atmosphere, and the shared experience of thousands of people watching together creates energy that smaller venues simply can't replicate. 

Dress Up (Or Don't)
Many kids wear Disney costumes to the show — it's part of the fun! But it's not required. Do what works for your family.

Arrive Early
Arena parking and entry can take time, especially with young kids. Arriving 30-45 minutes early means bathroom breaks, snack purchases, and settling into seats before showtime.

Bring Layers
Arenas are cold (it's an ice rink!). Bring jackets even in summer. Light blankets for toddlers on laps can help too.

Intermission Strategy
There's an intermission midway through. Line up for bathrooms immediately when it starts — the queues get long fast.

Merchandise Reality Check
There will be merchandise stands selling light-up toys, plushies, and Disney souvenirs. Set expectations with kids beforehand about what (if anything) you'll purchase.

Seating Wisdom
Lower bowl seats offer better views for small children (they can actually see the ice clearly). Upper bowl is more affordable but harder for toddlers to engage with. Aisle seats make bathroom runs easier.

Disney On Ice isn't just entertainment — it's a multi-generational tradition, a rite of passage, a shared experience that connects your childhood memories with your children's present wonder. There's something profoundly special about watching your daughter's face light up when Elsa appears on ice, knowing you felt that same magic when you saw your first Disney princess skate decades ago.

This production — with 56 characters, cutting-edge acrobatics, Raya's on-ice debut, and beloved stories from Encanto to Frozen to Toy Story — delivers the spectacle families expect from Disney On Ice elevated to new heights. It's the kind of experience that becomes a core childhood memory, the photo you'll frame, the "remember when we saw Disney On Ice?" story they'll tell for years.