We have been going to the Disney on Ice shows since the days my daughter was in diapers. Every show was a great time and it was always great to revisit some of our favorite movies by seeing the live performances of the ice skaters.

Feld Entertainment’s latest show, Disney on Ice presents Magic in the Stars is now playing in Chicago and we were lucky to catch the opening night show! Let me tell you friends, the show is a lot of fun and it’s fantastic how the digital backdrop helps enhance each performance.

The show starts with Mickey and friends talking about wishes and it breaks down into individual performances from different movies in the Disney line-up. While we see the usual suspects: Toy Story, Aladdin, Cinderella, we do get new characters on the ice. Lightning McQueen and Mater make an appearance and recreate their infamous tractor tipping scene. Seeing these cars on the ice was pretty cool and something we have never seen before.

Also new in this show was Raya and the Last Dragon, Frozen 2 (Sorry kids, Elsa is not singing Let it go in this show), Encanto and Wish. Seeing Asha from Wish is pretty cool since that movie was just in theaters. This might be one of the quickest transitions from movie to live action performance.

I will say that my favorite moment of the night was hearing the cheers for Encanto. Being that this movie was about a Hispanic family and there were many references in it that I could relate to, I really loved this movie. Once the backdrop transformed to the Casa Madrigal the entire audience went crazy and started cheering and clapping. It felt really good to see it accepted like that.

Friends, one of the great things about these Disney on Ice shows is reliving certain moments from your favorite Disney movie. It felt great seeing the Genie singing “Friend Like Me” and being taken back to the moment I first heard that song. My daughter, who is a teen and loved Tangled as a toddler, lit up when Rapunzel and Eugene came out and sang “I See the Light”. My wife had a huge smile on her face as Elsa sang “Into the Unknown” because that is her favorite song from Frozen 2. Finally, my son loved seeing all of the characters at the end with the digital and real fireworks.

That’s the real magic of these shows. For a few minutes parents are transported back to their childhoods while kids, no matter how old they are, get to be kids again!

Read below to learn more about the new show and where and when you can catch it in Chicago.

Chart a course through the night sky to Disney On Ice presents Magic in the Stars where every story begins with a wish! Witness the captivating on-ice debut of Asha from the epic Walt Disney Animation Studios’ animated musical adventure Wish, releasing in theaters on November 22. Asha and her friend Star will dazzle audiences as they skate to “This Wish,” written by Julia Michaels and Ben Rice and performed by Academy’s Award®- winning actress Ariana DeBose. This all-new production brings the brightest Disney stars to life through cutting-edge figure skating, high-flying acrobatics, unexpected stunts, innovative lighting, thrilling special effects, eye-catching costumes, and stunning set designs. Experience the dynamic moments that take place on the ice and in the air when Disney On Ice presents Magic in the Stars visits Allstate Arena, January 18-21, 2024, and February 1-4, 2024, and the United Center, January 25-28, 2024.

Join Disney On Ice for a magical journey with Mickey, Minnie, Goofy, Donald, and Daisy through timeless tales and today’s favorites. The adventure begins when the North Star shines brightly and descends upon Jiminy Cricket as he welcomes and reminds the audience that the most fantastic, magical things can happen, and it all starts with a wish.

Journey to Rosas, the kingdom of wishes, to meet optimistic and sharp-witted Asha, from Disney’s newest animated musical feature Wish. She makes an impassioned plea to the stars, which is answered by a cosmic force, a little ball of boundless energy named Star. Together they face the most formidable of foes to save her community and prove that when the will of one courageous human connects with the magic of the stars, wonderous things can happen.

Watch as Raya from Raya and the Last Dragon debuts live on ice and ascends into the air, lifting the show to higher heights as the strong warrior performs an aerial acro-pole routine. And for the first time on ice, escape “Into the Unknown” with Elsa and Anna from Frozen 2. 

Travel to the mountains of Colombia where the Madrigal family lives, unlock the magic in the family’s casita, and discover why “We Don’t Talk About Bruno.” Set sail with Moana on her canoe into the open ocean, to witness her encourage Te Kā to “Know Who You Are” and transform into Te Fiti. Prepare to hit the road with Disney and Pixar’s Lightning McQueen and Tow Mater as they cruise on the ice to “Life Is A Highway,” and reconnect with Toy Story’s Buzz Lightyear, Woody, Jessie, Rex, and Hamm.

Pursue your dreams with Tiana, from The Princess and the Frog, as she strives to make her wish of opening a restaurant come true. Discover the power of three wishes with Aladdin when he finds a magic lamp in the Cave of Wonders. Reminisce with Cinderella, Snow White, Belle, and Rapunzel as they remind us to never stop wishing and dreaming.

In the end, audiences will learn that everyone has dreams they want to come true, but the brightest light shines inside of YOU! Every one of you is a STAR! So, shine bright and let your stories light up the night sky!

Click HERE to preview the show teaser trailer

R O S E M O N T

WHEN:            

Thursday, January 18 – 7:00 PM                                       

Friday, January 19 – 10:30 AM & 7:00 PM                                       

Saturday, January 20 – 1:00 AM, 3:00 PM & 7:00 PM

Sunday, January 21 – 11:00 AM, 3:00 PM & 7:00 PM

Thursday, February 1 – 7:00 PM                                       

Friday, February 2 – 10:30AM & 7:00 PM                                       

Saturday, February 3 – 11:00 AM, 3:00 PM & 7:00 PM

Sunday, February 4 – 11:00 AM, 3:00 PM & 7:00 PM

WHERE:

Allstate Arena – 6920 North Mannheim Rd. Rosemont, IL 60018

C H I C A G O

WHEN:            

Thursday, January 25 – 7:00 PM                                       

Friday, January 26 – 10:30AM & 7:00 PM                                       

Saturday, January 27 – 11:00 AM, 3:00 PM & 7:00 PM

Sunday, January 28 – 11:00 AM, 3:00 PM & 7:00 PM

WHERE:

United Center – 1901 West Madison St. Chicago, IL 60612

TICKETS:          

Tickets now available for purchase online at Ticketmaster.com or visit the venue Box Office. It’s easier than ever to experience the Disney magic. With a variety of ticket options, choose what fits best for an enchanted experience. 

*Ticket prices subject to change – additional venue/ticketing fees may apply

“Family Fun with Elsa and Mirabel” Character Experience

Enhance your Disney On Ice presents Magic in the Stars show ticket with a preshow Character Experience. “Family Fun with Elsa and Mirabel” includes crafting and interactive time with Elsa and Mirabel, and great photo opportunities.

Please note: Each guest (ages 2 and up) must have both a Character Experience ticket and a Disney On Ice show ticket to attend; children must be accompanied by an adult.