With the school holidays starting and finishing late, I wanted to take the kids to one last fun day out before it was back to the routine of school and we ended the holidays on a high with a visit to The O2 to see Disney on Ice presents Dream Big.
It was no ordinary trip, however, as we were invited along to see the show with Ocean Florida, who hosted us in their hospitality box where we got to enjoy afternoon tea before the show began.
Watching the show from a box is an experience everyone should do at least once. Not only do you get to enter through a VIP entrance with no queues, but the whole venue feels very different, with large, open corridors containing huge sofa’s and hundred’s of huge canvas pictures with images of bands that have performed at the O2.
The box itself had a small kitchen area with drinks, an entertaining area and 15 seats for friends and family to enjoy the show and we got to share the experience with two other lovely bloggers Lizzie Somerset and The Dadventurer.
We are seasoned veterans of Disney on Ice and have found that the shows have been quite samey in recent years, however ‘Dream Big’ has brought Disney on Ice back to its best.
We were most excited by the inclusion of Moana in this show, as it one of the kids favourite Disney movies, however, the show features many of the Disney heroes and heroines who have inspired generations to be braver, stronger and kinder.
Although the stories were based around a mostly female Princess cast with Jasmine, Ariel, Aurora, Belle, Rapunzel, Cinderella, Moana and Anna and Elsa, it was the men that took the limelight with most of the stories told from their perspective, which made the whole show feel fresh and new.
We particularly enjoyed the slaying of the dragon from Sleeping Beauty, Moana returning Te Kā back to Te Fiti (both had lots of fire effects), but the thing that drew the most gasps was Cinderella’s carriage as it glided around the rink.
In fact, none of the routines were ones we had seen before, even the Frozen ones.
Look out for the new show; The Wonderful World of Disney on Ice heading to arena’s from March 2018.
A massive thanks to Ocean Florida for making us feel like royalty for the day, we loved every second.
Wow – just wow -what an amazing venue and to be in a box too, wonderful! Happy New Year to you all from France.
My family loves Disney on ice. Even though the kids are older now, we still go when it’s in town. It’s just so much fun.
This looks like great fun! Happy New Year 🙂
Aww this looks just so magical – my daughters would absolutely love it! I dream of taking them one day 🙂
Oh my goodness, this looks so much fun! We’ve never seen Disney on ice. I bet T would love it and actually, I’m sure I’ll enjoy it too 🙂
This looks like tons of fun, I will definitely consider it and those cookies!!! I died!
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Oh wow this sounds like an amazing show. All my children would love to go see it I’m sure!
I have always wanted to go to this! Thank you for sharing
We love Disney on Ice, such a magical show! What a treat to have a box and afternoon tea sounds amazing.
Confession: I’ve never been to any ‘on ice’ shows … none. Ever. I’m missing out aren’t I …
OMG sooooo jealous you went!!! I want to take my boys so badly but I just don’t think they’d be into it, haha! Thanks for sharing your experience!
Love Disney on Ice! Our kids enjoy it every year!
We have been to one Disney on Ice show and my son loved it! This one looks amazing. I need to see if one is coming near us!
What a lovely show. I can see your daughter enjoyed it.
We love Disney on Ice! Our kids are still at the age where it’s just as enjoyable as the first time they went.
We love Disney on Ice – always so magical and this production looks nothing short of amazing as always.
We have seen this show when it was in Newcastle a few months ago and we loved it too, I must have seen about 10 DOI shows over the years and this was my favourite. What a fab experience watching from a box x
Oh wow this looks AMAZING! What an experience, love Disney on ice!
Dream Big is our favourite Disney on Ice show so far. We loved it. That afternoon tea looks absolutely lovely. What a treat.
The food looks really amazing and delicious.
this looks like a lot of fun for the whole family
First of all, all the cookies and bread looks so delicious and very tempting. About the show, it’s a great stuff they have for a theater plus it’s Disney what we’re talking about here.
We seriously love going to Disney on Ice shows! It looks like you had an incredible time too!
What an amazing experience and it certainly looks like it has upped its game to break free from being so samey!
We saw Dream Big in Manchester and loved it. Moana was amazing although Rapunzel and Flynn were my personal favourites.
Oh my, this absolutely needs to be added to my bucket list. I’m a huge fan of Disney but have never gone to a Disney on Ice show. Thanks for sharing your experience!
oh, my goodness! What a fun experience. I always enjoy the goodies the box area.
We are hoping to see Disney on ice soon and that afternoon tea looks amazing
Wow! Im sure this is a treat for both parents and kids. That’s for the review, definitely high up our list!