Last week we ventured out to Disney on Ice presents Princess Classics. You know that princess gown that your daughter wants to wear everywhere? Tell her to put it on and pin her hair in an updo – this is one venue where little girls and tiaras are the norm!

As soon as we walked into the doors of the DCU Center we were surrounded by girls running around in their princess dresses, and why not? There’s no better way to meet your favorite princess than to be dressed exactly like her! Even the girls that did not have Disney-themed dresses made the effort to spruce up that night. At the end of the show the characters come up to the edge of the ice for the final song, and we just had to laugh when we realized that our son was surrounded by screaming girls jumping up and down. It was adorable to see their faces when they were merely a few feet away from the princesses.

As with any other themed event, there are vendors selling tons of Disney memorabilia, and none of it was cheap. Bring your wallet or, at the very least, be prepared to say “No” a lot! We packed toys and food in our bag, which was not checked at the door, so our son had plenty of supplies.

If you’ve been to Disney on Ice before, you can probably imagine the storyline, but to those of us that are young at heart it never gets old!

Spoiler Alert: Stop reading if you don’t want to know the plot.

Mickey and Minnie emcee the show, special guest Tinkerbell helps with the introductions, and a few other characters make appearances. The first half of the show consists of shortened versions of many Princess stories, such as Snow White, Sleeping Beauty, and Mulan. Every story is presented up to the point of the magical kiss, which is completed in grand style at the end of the first act. At that point each one of the princesses and her prince are brought out onto the ice for the magical kiss, so they all end up on the ice together.

The second half of the show focuses on the Cinderella storyline (a huge hit for her fans). When it’s time to try on the glass slipper, the servants even check the feet of some of the girls sitting in the front row around the ice. The end of the second act is their wedding, and all of the characters reappear dressed in white and gold and skate around on the ice. If you have good seats, remember to scoot down to the edge of the ice to get a close-up view.

Disney is known for their productions, and Princess Classics doesn’t disappoint. Children and adults alike will be smiling and singing along to all of the familiar songs. Even if you aren’t into the storylines, the ice skating is always spectacular to watch.

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