Fun for the whole family: Disney on Ice: Treasure Trove
A Review by John Benton
Staff Writer
The weather is changing, and families are heading into the Holiday season. Halloween is right around the corner, which also means it’s time to put away the summer duds and bust out the sweaters. What a perfect time to go to an ice-show. Disney On Ice presents Treasure Trove at the newly renamed Power Balance Pavilion is just the right way to start off the 2011 Holiday season here in Sacramento. Photo: Snow White and the 7 Dwarfs, Treasure Trove
If you’ve never been to a Disney on Ice production, you are in for a treat. In Treasure Trove, many of Disney’s most cherished characters come to life on the ice as they sing and dance together. The musical numbers are spectacularly choreographed to showcase the independent strengths of the different characters, bringing them together with characters from other shows. It is always a delight to see famous villains and heroes interacting with one another, as well as famous couples singing together around a shared theme.
In its 30th year, Disney on Ice, produced by Feld Entertainment, has brought the newest of the beloved Disney Princesses to life with Rapunzel and Flynn from Disney’s 50th animated feature, Tangled. The show started off with two cast members welcoming us to the show and beginning a behind-the-scenes look at how the ice dancers prepare for each show. This dance number was interactive as they asked the audience to participate in some cheers and dance movements. This excited all of the children in the audience who were sitting in anticipation of the show. The crowd was now ready to welcome Disney’s most beloved characters, Goofy, Donald, Minnie, and of course Mickey, to the stage to start the show. Photo: Disney on Ice Treasure Trove dancer
Treasure Trove is a collection of favorite scenes and songs from many of Disney’s animated movies. Each of the “gems” in the chest brought on stage was representative of the major scenes to be portrayed throughout the show. The ticking clock started out our trip through the Disney archives by introducing the White Rabbit from Alice in Wonderland. After a fun unbirthday party with the Mad Hatter, Alice followed the White Rabbit down the rabbit hole and we all ended up watching the Red Queen and her cards as they chased Alice in hopes up removing her head to make the Red Queen happy. The ticking clock symbol is one with which we are all very familiar with because of another favorite. Captain Hook and Smee skated onto the ice after Alice left. Photo: tumblers at Treasure Trove
The crocodile who had swallowed the clock began chasing them as they searched for Peter Pan’s hideout. Eventually evading the crocodile, Smee and Hook stumbled upon the Lost Boys and their guests, Wendy, John, and Michael Darling, and took them all captive onto their ship. As Peter comes to save the day, the audience was treated to the cast performing “The Pirate’s Life.” From the sea of Neverland to the savannah of Africa, Treasure Trove transports the audience to watch as Scar orchestrates the downfall of his brother the king, Mufasa. This scene from The Lion King shows Simba running away, taking his Uncle Scar’s evil advice, and embarking on an adventure that has touched the hearts of children for years. Simba reunites with his love, Nala, and they dance to the famous song “Can You Feel the Love Tonight.” Photo: Peter Pan, Treasure Trove
We then move on to Disney’s fist animated film, Snow White. “Whistle While You Work” could be heard as the seven dwarves skated onto the stage and set the scene for our next “gem.” After eating the poisoned apple, Snow White goes into a death-like sleep. Her prince wakens her with a kiss and they live happily ever after. Although we don’t see them until near the middle of the show, Rapunzel and Flynn were a highlight. A little girl was brought up from the audience to release one of the beautiful floating lanterns for the ballad that they performed. This little girl, and the rest of the audience, was transported from the real world to the magical world of Disney. Photo by John Benton, Jaina and best friend at the show
As grown-ups, the stories are familiar, as are the songs. They are endearing to the hearts of us all and when we experience them again in a new way, it brings us back to those happy times when we first dreamed of having adventures like our favorite characters. For the kids, watching the characters in real life makes them feel as if their Disney friends are here to play. Disney always does an amazing job of making children feel like they are a big part of the action. Disney parks are one way to experience the world of Disney characters: Disney On Ice is another. By bringing Mickey and his friends to cities near our homes, we don’t have to travel so far to help our children be a part of the action.
For more information about upcoming shows at the Power Balance Pavilion, call the box office at (916) 928-6900, or visit them on the web at www.powerbalancepavilion.com To learn more about Disney on Ice Productions or upcoming shows, visit them on the web at www.disneyonice.com
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