Disney on Ice Review: Road Trip Adventures
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Are you planning to attend a Disney on Ice performance?
There are multiple shows to choose from and they rotate through different performance destinations.
This is our Disney on Ice review of Road Trip Adventures, but the logistics (timing, snacks, souvenirs, etc.) will be similar to their other shows.
So you know a bit more about who this Disney on Ice review is coming from, I actually have a background in theater and am completely obsessed with live theater and Disney. I’m not so great at ice skating, but I love to ice skate and watch figure skating. My family and I have Magic Keys and go to Disneyland as often as we can. My husband and I love to take our girls to live theatrical shows and sporting events, but this was our first time seeing Disney on Ice.
Let’s go over everything I asked myself before buying tickets, including: how long is Disney on Ice, our tips for bringing young kids (babies and toddlers), important venue details, and how to get tickets for Disney on Ice near you.
Spoiler alert- it is totally worth the experience!
Disney on Ice Review
Let’s start out our review of Disney on Ice Road Trip Adventures with what you’ll actually get with the show. Then we’ll dive into what to wear, and other venue details.
Overall the performance was stunning, with amazing ice skating skills I was not even expecting. As a fan of live theater, I appreciated the dancing and acting within each scene.
Disney on Ice Road Trip Adventures Scenes
- Anna & Elsa
- Toy Story 4
- Lion King
- Marry Poppins Returns
- Incredibles
- Mickey & friends
Disney on Ice Review: Part 1
Disney on Ice begins with the hosts getting the audience up and dancing. They introduce the show and continue to narrate the storyline between scenes.
The first musical number is from Mary Poppins Returns. Then Mickey and friends drive their “road trip” car on the ice.
The Incredibles need to swoop in to save the runaway vehicle, and after that, we transition into a road trip destination featuring Moana.
The songs “How Far I’ll Go” and “You’re Welcome” get you into the spirit of adventure before Anna and Elsa take the stage.
Olaf sings “Summer” and then Elsa does an amazing routine to “Let it Go.”
My absolute favorite Disney song comes on next: the Lion King’s “I Just Can’t Wait to Be King.” The mood slows down with a beautiful rendition of “Can You Feel the Love Tonight” with Sima and Nala.
Right before intermission, you’re left spellbound with such a creative display of the animal kingdom for “The Circle of Life”
Disney on Ice Intermission
Intermission was about 15 minutes long.
There was no huge announcement of the show starting again, the narrators just jumped right into continuing the storyline.
It’s best to get your snacks and souvenirs before Disney on Ice begins.
The bathroom line got long very quickly. I suggest finding the closest bathroom before the show starts, then quickly walking to it as soon as intermission begins.
Stay standing at your seats to get in a good stretch, then settle back in for an amazing second act.
Disney on Ice Review: Part 2
Between each scene, Mickey and Friends take their Road Trip to the next destination so we can keep discovering our favorite stories and characters.
The second act of Disney on Ice Road Trip Adventures starts off with Toy Story 4. Woody, Buzz, and Jessie led us in a game of ring toss and meteor toss. Then there’s a fun bit where we need to help the characters find Forky.
Other than the road trip skits connecting the scenes, the Toy Story part is the most interactive.
Now that you’re fully engaged, we switch to the impactful “Silenced” song Jasmine sings in the live-action remake of Aladdin.
Then the tempo picks up as the amazing Genie makes an appearance. He starts out as a projection of the Will Smith version of Genie from the live-action movie before taking to the ice as a skating character.
We all danced and sang along to “You Ain’t Never Had a Friend Like Me” and “Prince Ali.”
The most impressive feat of the whole show was the ice skating version of “A Whole New World.” Honestly, if you take anything away from my Disney on Ice Review, it’s to see the show for this particular scene. Jasmine actually takes to the air which must be super difficult to do on ice skates, but she makes it look effortless.
As the show winds down, most of the Princesses come out for an appearance, dancing to “Girl Power.” It’s super fun, but I wish the princesses were on the ice all together for a little bit longer. I always love seeing the Disney Princesses whether it’s in the Disneyland parade or in Disney on Ice.
For the grand finale, everyone comes back out to dance to “Get Your Ears On.” It’s fun, upbeat, and makes me want to learn the choreography!
What to Wear to Disney on Ice
Make sure to wear layers for Disney on Ice.
If you’ve ever been to a hockey game, you know it can be chilly from the ice rink.
Since an ice rink was only temporarily placed in Pechanga, it really wasn’t too cold.
The adults wore either a long-sleeved base layer or a sweater with jeans. Our girls were comfortable with long-sleeved shirts and leggings under their princess dresses.
Many little kids were dressed up in princess dresses or character outfits. It was like a little slice of Disneyland outside of the parks.
Disney on Ice Venue Details & What to Bring
There are different requirements at each venue, so check the website of the arena near you for Disney on Ice details.
Overall, plan to pay for parking and a security check before entering.
San Diego Pechanga Arena
Pechanga Arena in San Diego has quite a bit of extra policies. We’ve been to quite a few events at this venue, and we still brush up on the current rules before attending.
Parking in early 2023 was $25 per car. Exact cash is very helpful, although they were able to run a credit card if needed.
Inside the Pechanga Arena, you can only use credit cards, no cash, for your purchases.
Pechanga Arena is a clear bag-only venue.
This means that you need to have a clear bag that fits the size requirements (12” x 6”).
No purse, no backpack. No purse inside a clear bag.
The only exceptions would be a small wallet or wallet-sized clutch (6.5” x 4.5”) and diaper bags.
If you don’t have a clear bag, you can just use a clear Ziploc bag or invest in a stadium-approved bag.
No outside food or drinks are allowed unless it is one unopened plastic water bottle per person.
What to Bring to Disney on Ice
Check venue requirements, but you will likely not be allowed to bring your own snacks.
Narrow everything down to just the necessities: a sweater, your wallet, car keys, and your cell phone.
If you have a baby or a toddler, just bring the basics for bottles, baby food, and diapers.
Noise-cancellation headphones are a good idea for babies or noise-sensitive children.
Disney on Ice: Snacks Review
The Disney on Ice snacks were themed for the occasion.
Mickey Mouse popcorn buckets, souvenir cups with snow cones, and cotton candy. My favorite was the souvenir Mickey cup with a yummy snack mix in it.
Beverages also came in souvenir cup options.
Typical stadium food was available in the normal Pechanga Arena snack stands such as hot dogs, nachos, and warm pretzels.
We went to the matinee show, so we just bought snacks and then went out to lunch afterward.
Disney on Ice: Souvenir Review
There were not any of your typical knick-knack souvenirs like magnets, pens, and keychains. In fact, it was mostly bigger ticket items altogether.
You could choose from toys of the characters, stuffed animals, t-shirts, and other similar Disney on Ice merchandise.
We ended up buying the girls Disney on Ice T-shirts and a reusable bag. The bag was perfect to help hold everything (snacks & sweaters).
If you have a limited shopping budget, skip the souvenir stand and go straight for a souvenir snack instead. They had better options for reusable items that had the Disney on Ice logo.
How to Find a Disney on Ice Location Near You
You can easily search the Disney on Ice website by location or show to find out what is showing when and where.
They usually have about 4 months’ worth of shows and destinations scheduled at a time.
Disney on Ice Shows
There are currently 5 different Disney on Ice shows on tour around the United States.
- Road Trip Adventures
- Let’s Celebrate
- Find Your Hero
- Into the Magic
- Frozen & Encanto
Road Trip Adventures just came through San Diego in January 2023.
Let’s Celebrate will be coming to multiple southern California locations, including San Diego, in April 2023.
Where to Buy Disney on Ice Tickets
Based on 2023 pricing, Disney on Ice tickets range in cost from $15 to $120 depending on the venue and where you sit.
You can access the tickets through Dinsey on Ice’s homepage and it will just relocate you to the ticket-selling site (AXS.com) once you click “buy tickets.”
At Pechanga Arena, there really aren’t any bad seats. The venue is not huge, so even the upper rows will not be as much of a “birds-eye-view” as most sporting centers.
According to 2023 pricing, the outer sections are between $15-$20 per ticket with the next section down being around $20-$35 and then $40 the next section down. The ground-level VIP seats are between $70-$110.
