How to Make the Most of Disney on Ice
Adam M. Young
| March 1, 2023
Taking the young ones to their first Disney On Ice experience? Get ready for a whimsical adventure that certainly lives up to the hype. But before you solidify your plans, here are a few tips that will lead to an optimal experience you’re sure to never forget (for all the right reasons).
It’s an adorable tradition for children to dress as their favorite Disney characters. It adds to the excitement and atmosphere — and what kid doesn’t want an excuse to dress up as a Disney star. Just be sure to layer underneath with warm clothing. It will leave the children feeling festive, without feeling frosty if the arena has to keep the ice cool. This could mean buying Cinderella costumes a size or two larger than normal. And it’d likely be wise to trade in the glass slippers for a pair of toasty boots. In the midst of the show, you and the young ones will be thankful you made the right choice.
This might seem counterintuitive, but anyone with kids knows that sometimes a dash to the bathroom can take a good amount of time. Finding a spot near the exit to the bathroom is not only convenient, it’ll also help you and your family enjoy the most time possible taking in the Disney show.
Snacks purchased at the show can be expensive — and not exactly healthy. To avoid spending a hefty price on sugar-loaded treats, head out with the family before the show for a filling meal! Just be sure to make reservations and leave plenty of time to make it to the show before it’s set to begin.
There’s plenty to see and buy at Disney on Ice. And if your kids are like most, they’ll want it all. Setting expectations (whether it be one treat, one toy or none at all) before heading to the show could help alleviate the overwhelming experience.
Disney on Ice shows last roughly two hours, and some are scheduled later in the evening. Be prepared for sleepy kids with a bag that includes blankets, snacks and any other must-have item for kids to stay comfortable and content.
Interested in Disney On Ice? The link goes to our dedicated page for every Disney on Ice tour – have a great experience!
Dress for the occasion
It’s an adorable tradition for children to dress as their favorite Disney characters. It adds to the excitement and atmosphere — and what kid doesn’t want an excuse to dress up as a Disney star. Just be sure to layer underneath with warm clothing. It will leave the children feeling festive, without feeling frosty if the arena has to keep the ice cool. This could mean buying Cinderella costumes a size or two larger than normal. And it’d likely be wise to trade in the glass slippers for a pair of toasty boots. In the midst of the show, you and the young ones will be thankful you made the right choice.
Study the characters
Revisit ETC's guide to all the Disney on Ice characters you can expect to encounter and come prepared with all the knowledge and any answers to questions the kiddos might have.
Scope out the bathroom scene
This might seem counterintuitive, but anyone with kids knows that sometimes a dash to the bathroom can take a good amount of time. Finding a spot near the exit to the bathroom is not only convenient, it’ll also help you and your family enjoy the most time possible taking in the Disney show.
Plan a pre-show meal
Snacks purchased at the show can be expensive — and not exactly healthy. To avoid spending a hefty price on sugar-loaded treats, head out with the family before the show for a filling meal! Just be sure to make reservations and leave plenty of time to make it to the show before it’s set to begin.
Set expectations
There’s plenty to see and buy at Disney on Ice. And if your kids are like most, they’ll want it all. Setting expectations (whether it be one treat, one toy or none at all) before heading to the show could help alleviate the overwhelming experience.
Parents, pack a bag
Disney on Ice shows last roughly two hours, and some are scheduled later in the evening. Be prepared for sleepy kids with a bag that includes blankets, snacks and any other must-have item for kids to stay comfortable and content.
Interested in Disney On Ice? The link goes to our dedicated page for every Disney on Ice tour – have a great experience!
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Apr 2
6:00 PM
Disney On Ice: Mickey's Search Party
Enmarket Arena
Savannah, GA
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Thu • 7:00 PM
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Apr 2
7:00 PM
Disney On Ice: Jump In!
NRG Stadium
Houston, TX
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Apr 2
Thu • 7:00 PM
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Apr 2
7:00 PM
Disney On Ice: Let's Dance!
Heritage Bank Center
Cincinnati, OH
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Apr 2
Thu • 7:00 PM
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Apr 2
7:00 PM
Disney On Ice: Road Trip Adventures
Blue Federal Credit Union Arena
Loveland, CO
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Apr 3
Fri • 10:30 AM
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Apr 3
10:30 AM
Disney On Ice: Let's Dance!
Heritage Bank Center
Cincinnati, OH
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Apr 3
Fri • 11:00 AM
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Apr 3
11:00 AM
Disney On Ice: Jump In!
NRG Stadium
Houston, TX
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Apr 3
Fri • 11:00 AM
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Apr 3
11:00 AM
Disney On Ice: Mickey's Search Party
Enmarket Arena
Savannah, GA
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Apr 3
Fri • 2:30 PM
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Apr 3
2:30 PM
Disney On Ice: Let's Dance!
Heritage Bank Center
Cincinnati, OH
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Apr 3
Fri • 3:00 PM
Fri
Apr 3
3:00 PM
Disney On Ice: Jump In!
NRG Stadium
Houston, TX
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Apr 3
Fri • 3:00 PM
Fri
Apr 3
3:00 PM
Disney On Ice: Mickey's Search Party
Enmarket Arena
Savannah, GA
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Apr 3
Fri • 6:30 PM
Fri
Apr 3
6:30 PM
Disney On Ice: Let's Dance!
Heritage Bank Center
Cincinnati, OH
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Apr 3
Fri • 7:00 PM
Fri
Apr 3
7:00 PM
Disney On Ice: Jump In!
NRG Stadium
Houston, TX
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Apr 3
Fri • 7:00 PM
Fri
Apr 3
7:00 PM
Disney On Ice: Road Trip Adventures
Blue Federal Credit Union Arena
Loveland, CO
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Apr 4
Sat • 10:30 AM
Sat
Apr 4
10:30 AM
Disney On Ice: Let's Dance!
Heritage Bank Center
Cincinnati, OH
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Apr 4
Sat • 11:00 AM
Sat
Apr 4
11:00 AM
Disney On Ice: Jump In!
NRG Stadium
Houston, TX
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Apr 4
Sat • 11:00 AM
Sat
Apr 4
11:00 AM
Disney On Ice: Road Trip Adventures
Blue Federal Credit Union Arena
Loveland, CO
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Apr 4
Sat • 1:00 PM
Sat
Apr 4
1:00 PM
Disney On Ice: Mickey's Search Party
Enmarket Arena
Savannah, GA
3-97-168
Apr 4
Sat • 2:30 PM
Sat
Apr 4
2:30 PM
Disney On Ice: Let's Dance!
Heritage Bank Center
Cincinnati, OH
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Apr 4
Sat • 3:00 PM
Sat
Apr 4
3:00 PM
Disney On Ice: Jump In!
NRG Stadium
Houston, TX
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Apr 4
Sat • 3:00 PM
Sat
Apr 4
3:00 PM
Disney On Ice: Road Trip Adventures
Blue Federal Credit Union Arena
Loveland, CO
3-97-168
Apr 4
Sat • 5:00 PM
Sat
Apr 4
5:00 PM
Disney On Ice: Mickey's Search Party
Enmarket Arena
Savannah, GA
3-97-168
Apr 4
Sat • 6:30 PM
Sat
Apr 4
6:30 PM
Disney On Ice: Let's Dance!
Heritage Bank Center
Cincinnati, OH
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Apr 4
Sat • 7:00 PM
Sat
Apr 4
7:00 PM
Disney On Ice: Jump In!
NRG Stadium
Houston, TX
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Apr 4
Sat • 7:00 PM
Sat
Apr 4
7:00 PM
Disney On Ice: Road Trip Adventures
Blue Federal Credit Union Arena
Loveland, CO
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Apr 5
Sun • 2:00 PM
Sun
Apr 5
2:00 PM
Disney On Ice: Mickey's Search Party
Enmarket Arena
Savannah, GA
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Apr 5
Sun • 3:00 PM
Sun
Apr 5
3:00 PM
Disney On Ice: Jump In!
NRG Stadium
Houston, TX
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Apr 5
Sun • 3:00 PM
Sun
Apr 5
3:00 PM
Disney On Ice: Road Trip Adventures
Blue Federal Credit Union Arena
Loveland, CO
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Apr 9
Thu • 7:00 PM
Thu
Apr 9
7:00 PM
Disney On Ice: Jump In!
Alamodome
San Antonio, TX
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Apr 10
Fri • 7:00 PM
Fri
Apr 10
7:00 PM
Disney On Ice: Jump In!
Alamodome
San Antonio, TX
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Apr 10
Fri • 7:00 PM
Fri
Apr 10
7:00 PM
Disney On Ice: Mickey's Search Party
KFC Yum! Center
Louisville, KY
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Sat • 11:00 AM
Sat
Apr 11
11:00 AM
Disney On Ice: Jump In!
Alamodome
San Antonio, TX
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Apr 11
Sat • 11:00 AM
Sat
Apr 11
11:00 AM
Disney On Ice: Mickey's Search Party
KFC Yum! Center
Louisville, KY
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Apr 11
Sat • 3:00 PM
Sat
Apr 11
3:00 PM
Disney On Ice: Jump In!
Alamodome
San Antonio, TX
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Apr 11
Sat • 3:00 PM
Sat
Apr 11
3:00 PM
Disney On Ice: Mickey's Search Party
KFC Yum! Center
Louisville, KY
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Apr 11
Sat • 7:00 PM
Sat
Apr 11
7:00 PM
Disney On Ice: Jump In!
Alamodome
San Antonio, TX
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Sun • 11:00 AM
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Apr 12
11:00 AM
Disney On Ice: Jump In!
Alamodome
San Antonio, TX
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Apr 12
Sun • 11:00 AM
Sun
Apr 12
11:00 AM
Disney On Ice: Mickey's Search Party
KFC Yum! Center
Louisville, KY
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Apr 12
Sun • 3:00 PM
Sun
Apr 12
3:00 PM
Disney On Ice: Jump In!
Alamodome
San Antonio, TX
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Apr 12
Sun • 3:00 PM
Sun
Apr 12
3:00 PM
Disney On Ice: Mickey's Search Party
KFC Yum! Center
Louisville, KY
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Apr 16
Thu • 7:00 PM
Thu
Apr 16
7:00 PM
Disney On Ice: Jump In!
Bert Ogden Arena
Edinburg, TX
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Apr 16
Thu • 7:00 PM
Thu
Apr 16
7:00 PM
Disney On Ice: Road Trip Adventures
Desert Diamond Arena
Glendale, AZ
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Apr 17
Fri • 7:00 PM
Fri
Apr 17
7:00 PM
Disney On Ice: Jump In!
Bert Ogden Arena
Edinburg, TX
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Apr 17
Fri • 7:00 PM
Fri
Apr 17
7:00 PM
Disney On Ice: Road Trip Adventures
Desert Diamond Arena
Glendale, AZ
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Sat • 11:00 AM
Sat
Apr 18
11:00 AM
Disney On Ice: Jump In!
Bert Ogden Arena
Edinburg, TX
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Apr 18
Sat • 11:00 AM
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Apr 18
11:00 AM
Disney On Ice: Road Trip Adventures
Desert Diamond Arena
Glendale, AZ
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Sat • 3:00 PM
Sat
Apr 18
3:00 PM
Disney On Ice: Jump In!
Bert Ogden Arena
Edinburg, TX
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Sat • 3:00 PM
Sat
Apr 18
3:00 PM
Disney On Ice: Road Trip Adventures
Desert Diamond Arena
Glendale, AZ
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Sat • 6:30 PM
Sat
Apr 18
6:30 PM
Disney On Ice: Road Trip Adventures
Desert Diamond Arena
Glendale, AZ
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Sat • 7:00 PM
Sat
Apr 18
7:00 PM
Disney On Ice: Jump In!
Bert Ogden Arena
Edinburg, TX
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Sun • 11:00 AM
Sun
Apr 19
11:00 AM
Disney On Ice: Road Trip Adventures
Desert Diamond Arena
Glendale, AZ
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Sun • 1:00 PM
Sun
Apr 19
1:00 PM
Disney On Ice: Jump In!
Bert Ogden Arena
Edinburg, TX
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Sun • 3:00 PM
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Apr 19
3:00 PM
Disney On Ice: Road Trip Adventures
Desert Diamond Arena
Glendale, AZ
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Sun • 5:00 PM
Sun
Apr 19
5:00 PM
Disney On Ice: Jump In!
Bert Ogden Arena
Edinburg, TX
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Thu • 7:00 PM
Thu
Apr 23
7:00 PM
Disney On Ice: Jump In!
HEB Center at Cedar Park
Cedar Park, TX
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Fri • 7:00 PM
Fri
Apr 24
7:00 PM
Disney On Ice: Jump In!
HEB Center at Cedar Park
Cedar Park, TX
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Sat • 10:30 AM
Sat
Apr 25
10:30 AM
Disney On Ice: Jump In!
HEB Center at Cedar Park
Cedar Park, TX
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Sat • 2:30 PM
Sat
Apr 25
2:30 PM
Disney On Ice: Jump In!
HEB Center at Cedar Park
Cedar Park, TX
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Apr 25
Sat • 6:30 PM
Sat
Apr 25
6:30 PM
Disney On Ice: Jump In!
HEB Center at Cedar Park
Cedar Park, TX
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Sun • 10:30 AM
Sun
Apr 26
10:30 AM
Disney On Ice: Jump In!
HEB Center at Cedar Park
Cedar Park, TX
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Sun • 2:30 PM
Sun
Apr 26
2:30 PM
Disney On Ice: Jump In!
HEB Center at Cedar Park
Cedar Park, TX
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Apr 26
Sun • 6:30 PM
Sun
Apr 26
6:30 PM
Disney On Ice: Jump In!
HEB Center at Cedar Park
Cedar Park, TX
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Fri • 10:30 AM
Fri
May 1
10:30 AM
Disney On Ice: Jump In!
Rupp Arena At Central Bank Center
Lexington, KY
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Fri • 7:00 PM
Fri
May 1
7:00 PM
Disney On Ice: Jump In!
Rupp Arena At Central Bank Center
Lexington, KY
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Sat • 11:00 AM
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May 2
11:00 AM
Disney On Ice: Jump In!
Rupp Arena At Central Bank Center
Lexington, KY
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Sat • 3:00 PM
Sat
May 2
3:00 PM
Disney On Ice: Jump In!
Rupp Arena At Central Bank Center
Lexington, KY
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Sun • 11:00 AM
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May 3
11:00 AM
Disney On Ice: Jump In!
Rupp Arena At Central Bank Center
Lexington, KY
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Sun • 3:00 PM
Sun
May 3
3:00 PM
Disney On Ice: Jump In!
Rupp Arena At Central Bank Center
Lexington, KY
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May 6
Wed • 7:00 PM
Wed
May 6
7:00 PM
Disney On Ice: Road Trip Adventures
El Paso County Coliseum
El Paso, TX
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May 7
Thu • 7:00 PM
Thu
May 7
7:00 PM
Disney On Ice: Road Trip Adventures
El Paso County Coliseum
El Paso, TX
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May 8
Fri • 7:00 PM
Fri
May 8
7:00 PM
Disney On Ice: Jump In!
Pensacola Bay Center
Pensacola, FL
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May 8
Fri • 7:00 PM
Fri
May 8
7:00 PM
Disney On Ice: Road Trip Adventures
El Paso County Coliseum
El Paso, TX
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May 9
Sat • 11:00 AM
Sat
May 9
11:00 AM
Disney On Ice: Jump In!
Pensacola Bay Center
Pensacola, FL
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May 9
Sat • 11:00 AM
Sat
May 9
11:00 AM
Disney On Ice: Road Trip Adventures
El Paso County Coliseum
El Paso, TX
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May 9
Sat • 3:00 PM
Sat
May 9
3:00 PM
Disney On Ice: Jump In!
Pensacola Bay Center
Pensacola, FL
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May 9
Sat • 3:00 PM
Sat
May 9
3:00 PM
Disney On Ice: Road Trip Adventures
El Paso County Coliseum
El Paso, TX
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May 9
Sat • 7:00 PM
Sat
May 9
7:00 PM
Disney On Ice: Jump In!
Pensacola Bay Center
Pensacola, FL
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May 9
Sat • 7:00 PM
Sat
May 9
7:00 PM
Disney On Ice: Road Trip Adventures
El Paso County Coliseum
El Paso, TX
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May 10
Sun • 11:00 AM
Sun
May 10
11:00 AM
Disney On Ice: Road Trip Adventures
El Paso County Coliseum
El Paso, TX
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May 10
Sun • 2:00 PM
Sun
May 10
2:00 PM
Disney On Ice: Jump In!
Pensacola Bay Center
Pensacola, FL
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May 10
Sun • 3:00 PM
Sun
May 10
3:00 PM
Disney On Ice: Road Trip Adventures
El Paso County Coliseum
El Paso, TX
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May 10
Sun • 7:00 PM
Sun
May 10
7:00 PM
Disney On Ice: Road Trip Adventures
El Paso County Coliseum
El Paso, TX
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Jan 24
Sun • 2:00 PM
Sun
Jan 24
2:00 PM
Disney On Ice: Mickey's Search Party
Gainbridge Fieldhouse
Indianapolis, IN
