Disney on Ice came to the Bay Area and the HP Pavillion in San Jose, CA last weekend and we were lucky enough to attend.  Being our first on-ice performance, were were thrilled yet didn’t know what to expect.

Feld Entertainment’s new ice production, Disney On Ice, presents Let’s Celebrate! featuring a magical montage of Disney characters celebrating holidays and festivals from around the world.

Disney On Ice presents Let’s Celebrate! is the first time audiences see live on-ice Princess Tiana and Prince Naveen from Walt Disney Pictures’ The Princess and the Frog. Audiences join Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse as they celebrate Mardi Gras with Princess Tiana and Prince Naveen; a Royal Valentine’s Day Ball with the Disney Princesses; a Very Merry Unbirthday Party with Alice and the Mad Hatter; a Hawaiian luau with Lilo & Stitch; a winter wonderland with Woody, Jessie and Buzz Lightyear; a Halloween haunt with the Disney Villains.

My youngest had never seen Lilo and Stitch, but was fascinated by the fire/ice trick they did during the performance, she cried, “oh no the ice will melt!” It was sweet!

I have to admit, all the princesses in one place, many Disney characters so close, it was better than Disneyland and without the lines! I love that they included Buzz, Jessie, Woody, T-Rex, Hamm, and a few other characters from Toy Story, keeping it very up to date with the times. Though we missed seeing Rapunzel, having met her at Disneyland filled that void.

The show was exciting with fabulous ice skating tricks and moves considering the full costumes by most characters.  There were light tricks, so many props, brooms and garland coming from the ceiling, as well as fireworks and snow at the end of the performance! The music was sweet and we all had an amazing time.

Ticket prices started at $15 and went as high as $75 for front row. I could go to another show like this, and prefer to pay top price for great seats than beat the crowds at the theme park! Food, souvenirs, and Mickey ears are sold in the concession area and in the arena before the show and during intermission.

Check the Disney on Ice website for locations and dates near you! http://disney.go.com/disneyonice/#/search/?show=Let%27s%20Celebrate!

If you are a Disney fan, grab your kids and attend one of these shows.  Even if you don’t have kids, but still love the magic of Mickey Mouse, go for it, I was surprised at how many couples I saw in line without children.  I found myself smiling, laughing, and even tearing up at the show, I already look forward to our next time!