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Monday, January 26, 2015

ChiIL Mama's Adventures at Disney On Ice presents Frozen #DisneyOnIce #FrozenOnIce

EARWORM ALERT: Disney On Ice presents Frozen opened Wednesday, and it's playing at Allstate Arena then United Center through Feb 8th. Expect hoards of kids and parents in the whole Chicago region to be humming, whistling and singing Fro-tunes. Stuck with various Frozen medleys in your head already?! List your favorite Frozen earworm below and Let It Go. 






There are Show Tunes and Then There Are Fro-Tunes:

*(What's an earworm you ask? It's a song that gets stuck on auto play in your brain, and keeps popping up whenever you're not actively thinking of something else. It's like an audio screen saver. There is no cure. The only way to end one earworm is to replace it with another. Disney On Ice presents Frozen has some of the catchiest tunes around. You're sure to find at least one that'll stick.



Best. Photobomb. Ever.



Disclosure: Here at ChiIL Mama, it's been our pleasure to partner up with FELD for years now, to bring our readers ticket giveaways, discounts, and original photo filled features. We have been given 4 review tickets and programs through a local PR agency in exchange for our coverage. As always, all opinions are our own.



ChiIL Mama was elated to be there for the opening night of Disney On Ice presents Frozen with several thousand little Elsas and one extremely excited 7 year old, Briaunna. Yes, I borrowed a child (and her dad and his girlfriend, a long time friend of ours.) This time around my husband and daughter were out of town and my nearly 14 year old son took a pass. It was SO much fun for me to sit by Briaunna, since her enthusiasm was contagious and she belted out every song. This is her adventure at Disney On Ice presents Frozen as much as my own.








Check out our review & photo filled feature below. ALL of our photos are in the slide show right here and our favorites are embedded below.



ChiIL out with ChiIL Mama just north of Chi, IL, as we bring you our photo filled recap of opening night 1/21, of what may just be the hottest Disney on Ice Show EVER. We were thrilled to be out at Allstate Arena in Rosemont to catch all the chill excitement! Got your tickets yet? They're selling FAST! 

ChiIL Fun:
We bring you ChiIL fun in Chi, IL and beyond and we highly recommend Disney On Ice presents FrozenThe Frozen production values were top notch and the indoor snow was a fun touch.






And the Frozen story line is awesome. FINALLY, we have a princess who isn't lying around in a coma, and/or awaiting rescue by prince charming! Thank you Disney. Girls can do selfless acts and thaw their own hearts, rock their magical powers, and NOT marry the first guy they meet, who may be a power grubbing slime ball. 



This show's got it all--mighty girls, orphans, heroes, villians, giant snow beasts, magic, reindeer on skates, fire and ice... We particularly adored Sven--the goofy reindeer and his best bud, Kristoff and the trolls who raised him. 




We're fond of fixer uppers and Anna, Elsa and Kristoff are great role models.


Amusingly enough, nobody at Frozen on Ice exclaimed "Elsa" when they saw my braid (which is a daily occurrence now in the real world, ever since she made my favorite go to hair style infamous). Seems the thousands of costumed mini Elsa minions were a great camouflage! Though I fear "Elsa hair" will become the "Princess Leia" hair for the new millennium. thirty plus years later and girls STILL can not wear two side buns without being called Princess Leia!


ChiIL Mama ChiILin in Chi, IL at #‎FrozenOnIce #‎DisneyOnIceInsider Jan 21, 7pm

Really it would be Sven & Kristoff.... but that wasn't a dry erase option. Things got noticeably hotter on the ice when those two showed up! Mmmmmmmm. 

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Disclosure: Once again, here at ChiIL Mama, it's been our pleasure to partner up with FELD for years now, to bring our readers ticket giveaways, discounts, and original photo filled features. We have been given 4 review tickets and programs through a local PR agency in exchange for our coverage. As always, all opinions are our own.

We have mixed feelings about the lobby scene. It was quite commercialized and the charges for character photo ops were over the top, as were the aggressive and annoying people hawking vacation water park packages. They got in our faces at least 4 times as we made trips to the bathroom, etc. before the show and would not take no for an answer. 

We won a small pack of kleenex from Meijer, took a free selfie, and Bri got a tiara comb and temp tattoo which was fun. The rest of the commercialization of the lobby scene was annoying and a bit much on top of all the usual merch and concession sales tables every few feet. Thanks Stonyfield, YoKids for the pre-show dance that got all the kids standing up and moving in a fun and playful way. Kudos for that.



More Photo Favs:
It was fun to see all our Disney favorites before the story of Frozen began!










We also adored seeing Frozen on Ice begin the Frozen saga with the kids (and Sven the Reindeer and even Olaf) as young versions of themselves!




The fabulous sets, costumes and lighting added to the magic.



Kristoff and Sven are a couple of our favorite characters here at ChiIL Mama--eye candy for the parents and comic relief all in one dynamic duo.























Sunday, December 14, 2014

Feld Entertainment, Inc., Brings the #1 Animated Movie of All Time to Life with Disney On Ice presents Frozen in Chicago #DisneyOnIceInsider

Touring Skating Spectacular 
Featuring Dynamic Sisters Anna and Elsa, Appearing for the First Time in a Live Production


Here at ChiIL Mama, we've been covering Disney on Ice shows for years now. We're particularly excited about 2015 as they will bring the Academy Award® winning and number one animated feature film of all time, Disney’s Frozen, to life! Disney On Ice presents Frozen is slated to visit Chicago in early 2015, with performances at the Allstate Arena, Jan. 21 - 25, and the United Center, Jan. 28 - Feb. 8. Got your tickets yet? On sale NOW.


Signs of the coming Chicago shows are popping up already. We saw this one at the skating rink at Frozemont at the press opening of Polar Peak on Friday! 
Feld Entertainment, Inc., the worldwide leader in producing live touring family entertainment, is bringing its 34th Disney On Ice spectacular to Chicago in January! 

The Academy Award® winning tale will be told live for the first time in this production, capturing the dynamic between two royal sisters, Anna and Elsa.  Anna, a girl with an extraordinary heart, embarks on an epic journey to find her sister, the magical Elsa, who is determined to remain secluded as she finally feels free to test the limits of her powers. Rugged mountain man Kristoff, his loyal reindeer Sven, the lovable and hilarious snowman Olaf and the mystical trolls help Anna along the way in this story about love conquering fear.  Audiences will get to sing along with such musical masterpieces as “Let it Go,” “Do You Want to Build a Snowman?” and “Fixer Upper.”


“In our more than 30 years of producing Disney On Ice shows, Feld Entertainment has been waiting for a film like this,” says producer Nicole Feld.  “While it might seem obvious that Frozen is well suited for the ice, this Disney On Ice production will touch audiences emotionally through innovative show elements and world-class skating.”

Frozen directors Chris Buck and Jennifer Lee add, “Seeing audiences around the world embrace Frozen has been the experience of a lifetime.  And to now have the chance to consult with the talented team at Feld Entertainment and watch their creation come to life on ice, is thrilling.”


In Disney On Ice presents Frozen, Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse take the audience through the magical story based in Arendelle, with special appearances by beloved Disney princesses and favorite characters from Disney/Pixar’s Toy Story and Finding Nemo and Disney’s The Lion King, who come together to prove that true love is the greatest power of all.  Director Patty Vincent says, “Our goal is to showcase these heartwarming characters in a way that allows the audience to cheer and sing along throughout this emotional journey.”

To create a completely immersive experience for the audience, the set design will encompass the space from the ice surface up through the air, drawing everyone into the story and closer to the characters. Families will feel that they are trekking up to the North Mountains with Anna, Kristoff and Sven, and they will tangibly experience the storm inside Elsa.  Elsa’s magic will be enhanced by state-of-the art special effects while her emotions will be conveyed through powerful skating. 




ALLSTATE ARENA, 6920 N. Mannheim Rd., Rosemont, Ill.
Performance Dates:  Wednesday, Jan. 21 – Sunday, Jan. 25, 2015 (10 shows) 
Tickets start at: $20
To order tickets by phone: (800) 745-3000; (224) 324-3931
To order tickets online: www.ticketmaster.com

UNITED CENTER, 1901 W. Madison St., Chicago, Ill.
Performance Dates: Wednesday, Jan. 28 – Sunday, Feb. 8, 2015 (21 shows)
Tickets start at: $20
To order tickets by phone: (800) 745-3000; (312) 455-4500
To order tickets online: www.ticketmaster.com


For a complete list of tour dates, visit the Disney On Ice website (http://www.disneyonice.com) and stay current on the latest developments through social media! 

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About Feld Entertainment
Feld Entertainment is the worldwide leader in producing and presenting live touring family entertainment experiences that lift the human spirit and create indelible memories, with 30 million people in attendance at its shows each year. Feld Entertainment’s productions have appeared in more than 75 countries and on six continents to date and include Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey®, Monster Jam®, Monster Energy Supercross, Nuclear Cowboyz®, AMSOIL Arenacross, Disney On Ice, Disney Live! and Marvel Universe LIVE! More information on Feld Entertainment is available online at www.feldentertainment.com.

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