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6	[[caption-width-right:350:Wait, wasn't Elsa already on ice in [[WesternAnimation/Frozen2013 her movie]]?]]
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12	''Disney on Ice'' (formerly ''Walt Disney's World on Ice'' until 1996) is an ongoing series of touring ice-skating shows produced by Feld Entertainment, a company most famous as the producer of the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus tours. As with Ringling Bros., the shows perform in arenas; unlike Ringling Bros. the shows tour far beyond the United States.
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14	Launched in 1981, each show features a variety of classic and modern Disney (and, since the late 1990s, Creator/{{Pixar}}) characters played by costumed skaters who mime to a recorded soundtrack. Formats vary from show to show, but boil down to one of the following three:
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16	# A MassiveMultiplayerCrossover with Mickey Mouse and other WesternAnimation/ClassicDisneyShorts characters introducing (and often interacting with) other characters in a variety of segments grouped around a loose theme or storyline.
17	# A full retelling of a Franchise/DisneyAnimatedCanon or Creator/{{Pixar}} film (usually with cameos by other characters in {{Bookends}}).
18	# Condensed retellings of various films, with Mickey and Co. presenting linking material. This became the most popular format in TheNewTens due to being easily {{Retool}}ed to rotate different movies and characters in and out, to the point that actual ''all-new'' shows are relatively rare; retooled shows usually get a title change to reflect the altered focus.
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20	The Other Wiki's [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Disney_on_ice entry includes a list]] of most of the shows over the years, as well as more detailed info about the currently running productions. At the TurnOfTheMillennium Feld Entertainment launched a sister franchise, ''Disney Live!'', whose shows offer similar fare but tour proscenium theaters.
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23	[[folder:Franchises adapted into the shows]]
24	* ''WesternAnimation/MickeyMouse''
25	** ''WesternAnimation/MinnieMouse''
26	** ''WesternAnimation/DonaldDuck''
27	** ''WesternAnimation/DaisyDuck''
28	** ''WesternAnimation/{{Goofy}}''
29	** ''WesternAnimation/{{Pluto}}''
30	** ''WesternAnimation/ChipAndDale''
31	* ''WesternAnimation/SnowWhiteAndTheSevenDwarfs''
32	* ''WesternAnimation/{{Pinocchio}}''
33	* ''WesternAnimation/{{Fantasia}}''
34	* ''WesternAnimation/{{Cinderella}}''
35	* ''WesternAnimation/AliceInWonderland''
36	* ''WesternAnimation/PeterPan''
37	* ''WesternAnimation/SleepingBeauty''
38	* ''Film/MaryPoppins''
39	** ''Film/MaryPoppinsReturns''
40	* ''Ride/ItsASmallWorld''
41	* ''Ride/PiratesOfTheCaribbean''
42	* ''Ride/TheHauntedMansion''
43	* ''WesternAnimation/{{The Jungle Book\|1967}}''
44	* ''Franchise/WinnieThePooh''
45	* ''WesternAnimation/TheRescuers''
46	* ''Film/{{TRON}}''
47	* ''WesternAnimation/{{DuckTales\|1987}}''
48	* ''Film/WhoFramedRogerRabbit''
49	* ''WesternAnimation/ChipAndDaleRescueRangers''
50	* ''Franchise/TheLittleMermaid''
51	* ''WesternAnimation/TaleSpin''
52	* ''WesternAnimation/BeautyAndTheBeast''
53	* ''WesternAnimation/DarkwingDuck''
54	* ''WesternAnimation/GoofTroop''
55	* ''WesternAnimation/{{Aladdin}}''
56	** ''Film/Aladdin2019''
57	* ''WesternAnimation/{{Gargoyles}}''
58	* ''WesternAnimation/TheNightmareBeforeChristmas''
59	* ''Franchise/TheLionKing''
60	* ''WesternAnimation/{{Pocahontas}}''
61	* ''Franchise/ToyStory''
62	** ''WesternAnimation/ToyStory1''
63	** ''WesternAnimation/ToyStory2''
64	** ''WesternAnimation/ToyStory3''
65	** ''WesternAnimation/ToyStory4''
66	* ''WesternAnimation/{{Hercules}}''
67	* ''WesternAnimation/{{Mulan}}''
68	* ''WesternAnimation/ABugsLife''
69	* ''WesternAnimation/{{Tarzan}}''
70	* ''WesternAnimation/MonstersInc''
71	* ''WesternAnimation/LiloAndStitch''
72	* ''WesternAnimation/FindingNemo''
73	** ''WesternAnimation/FindingDory''
74	* ''Franchise/TheIncredibles''
75	** ''WesternAnimation/TheIncredibles1''
76	** ''WesternAnimation/Incredibles2''
77	* ''Franchise/{{Cars}}''
78	* ''Film/HighSchoolMusical''
79	** ''Film/HighSchoolMusical2''
80	* ''Franchise/DisneyFairies''
81	* ''WesternAnimation/ThePrincessAndTheFrog''
82	* ''WesternAnimation/{{Tangled}}''
83	* ''WesternAnimation/{{Brave}}''
84	* ''Franchise/{{Frozen}}''
85	** ''WesternAnimation/{{Frozen\|2013}}''
86	** ''WesternAnimation/FrozenII''
87	* ''WesternAnimation/InsideOut''
88	* ''WesternAnimation/{{Moana}}''
89	* ''WesternAnimation/{{Coco}}''
90	* ''WesternAnimation/RayaAndTheLastDragon''
91	* ''WesternAnimation/{{Encanto}}''
92	* ''WesternAnimation/{{Wish\|2023}}''
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95	!!''Disney on Ice'' provides examples of:
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97	* AdaptationExpansion: In TheEighties, the ''WesternAnimation/SnowWhiteAndTheSevenDwarfs'' show ran a full '''three hours''' with intermission, which is twice the length of the original film. Some of the added material was solely to work in specialty acts (three servants making like Film/TheThreeStooges while cleaning up in the Queen's lab/dungeon, etc.) but this version also had Snow White, a few years before the film's events begin, attempt to run away from home. She meets Doc in the forest, and after he convinces her to go back, he meets each of the other six dwarfs for the first time and they all become friends.
98	* AdaptedOut: Of the major ''Encanto'' characters (ironically given the film's "family is everything" theme), ''Frozen & Encanto'' leaves out Camilo, Antonio, Julieta, and Agustin, presumably due to time and lack of performers, with Antonio's gift ceremony changed to a generic celebration. Camilo’s segment of "We Don’t Talk About Bruno" is kept intact, though.
99	* AudienceParticipation: Varies from show to show. There's usually one or two segments where the audience is encouraged to clap along to the music. Some shows allow families (or at least the kids) in the front row to ride out onto the ice on "boats", "mine carts", etc. during one segment.
100	** In ''Dare to Dream'' and ''Treasure Trove'' a child is picked to help send up the first floating lantern for the "I See the Light" sequence in the ''WesternAnimation/{{Tangled}}'' retelling.
101	** Verges on FromBeyondTheFourthWall in the ''WesternAnimation/{{Aladdin}}'' show: Instead of Aladdin being magically exiled, Jafar traps him in chains... while the other characters are occupied, the hero quietly enlists some kids in the front row to free him.
102	** The ''WesternAnimation/{{Frozen\|2013}}'' show involves singing along to the songs, including a finale involving a short but epic remix of Let It Go with Demi Lovato's lyrics, but with Idina Menzel singing it instead. Given the ''insane'' popularity of the songs and the sing-along release, that's not surprising.
103	* ArtifactTitle: The ''100 Years of Magic'' tour was named in celebration of [[MilestoneCelebration Walt Disney's centennial anniversary back in 2001]] and the show would be referred to as such for nearly two decades, long after the anniversary celebration had ended. This is averted in some countries, which instead opt for more timeless titles such as ''Everyone's Story'' (in Asia) or ''All Stars Parade'' (in some European countries). The US version would eventually drop the name in 2021 in favor of ''Let's Celebrate''. That said, it continues to be referred to as ''100 years of Magic'' in some countries. [[invoked]]
104	* BigEntrance: The emcee rode out onto the ice on a flashy motorcycle at the start of the 10th anniversary show for no reason other than this trope. Also, during ''Let's Celebrate!'', Jessie emerges from a present and sneaks up on Mickey and the gang before letting out a "YEE-HAWWWWWWW!"
105	* TheCameo: Many shows open and/or close with a sequence that parades out characters from Disney/Pixar movies not otherwise represented in them. As an example, the "You Are the Magic" finale of ''Frozen & Encanto'' features cameos by Mulan, Jasmine, Ariel, Belle, and their respective beaus, plus Miguel and Moana.
106	* ChristmasEpisode: ''Let's Celebrate!'' wraps up with one of these, guest starring Woody and the gang.
107	* CompressedAdaptation: Most of the shows since the TurnOfTheMillennium feature condensed versions of several different films, to maximize the number of popular characters who can appear. (As one example, ''Dare to Dream'' presents condensed versions of ''WesternAnimation/{{Cinderella}}'', ''WesternAnimation/{{Tangled}}'', and ''WesternAnimation/ThePrincessAndTheFrog''.) The more movies represented, the more compressed the adaptations are.
108	* ConfettiDrop: "Flower petals" go flying during "What Else Can I Do?" in ''Frozen & Encanto''.
109	* CostumePorn: In order to live up to how the characters appear in the movies, the costumes are by necessity elaborate.
110	* EverythingsBetterWithSparkles: Especially on princesses and [[Franchise/DisneyFairies pixies]], but even Mickey and Minnie break out the sequined duds on occasion.
111	* HolidayEpisode: ''Let's Celebrate!'' has Mickey and the gang traveling around the world, encountering various characters during holidays such as Tiana and Naveen for Mardi Gras, Mulan and Shang for Chinese New Year and the Mad Hatter for an Unbirthday.
112	* IncredibleShrinkingMan: [[WesternAnimation/TaleSpin Don Karnage]] does this to Mickey and the gang in the ''Double Feature... Live!'' show.
113	* LongRunners: Via periodic updates, ''Mickey & Minnie's Magical Journey'' ran from 1995 to 2018 and ''100 Years of Magic'' ran from 1999 to 2023. The show ''Dream Big'' has similarly been running since 2006, while ''Mickey & Friends'', ''Into The Magic'', and ''Find Your Hero'' have been running since 2009, 2011, and 2012 respectively. The ''WesternAnimation/{{Frozen\|2013}}'' adaptation managed to run from 2014 to 2020, before getting repurposed into ''Frozen & Encanto'' in 2022.
114	* MassiveMultiplayerCrossover: As one of the wilder examples, the 10th anniversary show in 1990 brought Mickey and the gang, ''WesternAnimation/{{DuckTales\|1987}}'', ''WesternAnimation/ChipNDaleRescueRangers'', ''Film/WhoFramedRogerRabbit'', ''WesternAnimation/{{The Jungle Book\|1967}}'', and ''Franchise/TheLittleMermaid'' together in one time-and-space traveling plot.
115	* MickeyMousing: The Christmas segment of ''Let's Celebrate!'' has Mickey and the gang do this when trying to find who caused the loud roar. Justified as Mickey tells the gang that they'd better be real quiet as they never know who's sneaking around.
116	* NoFourthWall: Mickey and co. are emcees presenting the shows to the audience, and are thus well aware of it; other characters often acknowledge the audience as well (see AudienceParticipation above). In the ''WesternAnimation/{{Pinocchio}}'' adaptation from TheEighties, a frustrated Stromboli announced the intermission and even asked for the house lights to be brought up. One common way for the show to start is with the zamboni breaking down, prompting Mickey and friends to come out to check it. They find [[WesternAnimation/{{Aladdin}} the Genie's lamp]] inside, kicking off the first segment.
117	* OnIce: Famous Disney stories, scenes, and songs done to ice skating.
118	* OurFairiesAreDifferent: One segment in ''Worlds of Fantasy''. Tinker Bell always turns up in a show if ''WesternAnimation/PeterPan'' is represented.
119	* PantomimeAnimal: Maximus (''WesternAnimation/{{Tangled}}'') in ''Rockin' Ever After'' is a pantomime horse on ice. A pantomime camel turned up in ''Aladdin''. Bullseye from ''Franchise/ToyStory'' comes up as this when used in a segment or show that manages to feature both Woody and Jessie in some way.
120	* TheRival: The ''[[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ice_capades Ice Capades]]'', which started in 1940. Their revue format usually meant a segment or two based around a popular kid-friendly franchise (Disney characters appeared in the shows well into the 1960s); ''Disney On Ice'' came out on top when ''Ice Capades'' went bust in TheNineties.
121	* ScreenToStageAdaptation: The shows usually adapt the stories of some of Disney's more popular films for a compressed live retelling.
122	* SpectacularSpinning: The skaters' choreography always includes plenty of spins.
123	* TitleTheAdaptation: ''Disney's Film/HighSchoolMusical: The Ice Tour'', which actually adapted the first two films, one for each act.
124	* TwoForOneShow: The ''Double Feature... Live!'' show in 1991. The first half of the show focused on Mickey and friends visiting [[WesternAnimation/TaleSpin Cape Suzette]] and getting shrunk alongside an Franchise/IndianaJones {{Expy}}, and the second half had Roger Rabbit presenting short vignettes starring Chip 'n Dale and WesternAnimation/DarkwingDuck.
125	** The ''Frozen & Encanto'' show is ExactlyWhatItSaysOnTheTin. The first half features a retelling of ''WesternAnimation/{{Frozen\|2013}}'', while the second half features a retelling of ''WesternAnimation/{{Encanto}}''.

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