Disney on Ice has traveled across the country for over 40 years. We had an opportunity to visit the Delta Center and watch a Disney on Ice performance, and this is must-do for real Disney fans. Not only is the show very entertaining, but it was fun and interactive, too. Disney on Ice is a great way to get a taste of Disney theme parks at a fraction of the cost, and no travel.
Admittedly, we have three difficult-to-please teenage boys. Though they like Disneyland and DisneyWorld, princesses and ice skating don’t top their list of priorities. So they were very hesitant about attending. Still, they really enjoyed Disney on Ice. Even for them, there was plenty of magic. They laughed and smiled the whole show and had an extra skip in their step on the way out the door.
The Disney on Ice show has different themes and performances.. When we attended in 2024, Mickey’s Search Party was the theme in SLC and there were two hosts that skated and spoke directly to the crowd. They helped the story move forward, along with Mickey Mouse, as we searched for the lost magic wand. Then, between their moments, different Disney shows took the stage.
We saw amazing partner dances by Aladdin and Jasmine and Eric and Ariel. This was really cool, and if you enjoy ice skating as an Olympic event, you’ll love this portion of the show.
There were also amazing colorful scenes that have become Disney’s signature look. Coco had fifteen foot tall skeletons on skates and dancers on flexible poles 20 feet above the ground. There were neon colors and coordinated ice dancing that everyone loved.
The sets that Disney on Ice can create in just a few minutes is truly amazing. The background showed clips of the movies, as well as other beautiful background scenes. The performers brought in different items to add to the sets, too.
The best part, though was seeing the parade of Disney characters entertain on ice skates. We saw characters from around ten of our favorite shows, mostly from the modern era, but Tinkerbell from Peter Pan was the main protagonist. The crowd cheered loudly every time someone new came out. It was truly a fun night!
Check for current Disney on Ice time and locations. This is a show that travels throughout the country, so hopefully it will come back to Utah soon, or show up near you.
