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DISNEY ON ICE CELEBRATES 

100 YEARS OF MAGIC

PRESENTED BY STONYFIELD YOKIDS ORGANIC YOGURT

HEADED FOR CHICAGO, JAN. 20 - FEB. 7

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Click HERE for loads of ChiIL Mama's photo filled original Disney on Ice features (28 in fact!) We've been thrilled to partner up with FELD and Disney on Ice for years, for giveaways for our readers and original photo features.

Join Anna, Elsa, Mickey, Minnie & an ensemble of more than 50 beloved characters as they celebrate 100 Years of Magic with award-winning figure skaters, high-energy choreography and a breathtaking set.   The celebration of the century comes alive in Disney On Ice celebrates 100 Years of Magic Presented by Stonyfield YoKids Organic Yogurt. This monumental ice skating spectacular is slated to open at the Allstate Arena in Rosemont, Ill., Jan. 20 - 24, then move to Chicago’s United Center, Jan. 27 - Feb. 7, 2016.

Audiences will be a part of the magic of Disney as Mouse-ter of Ceremonies Mickey Mouse leads a parade of more than 50 beloved characters starring Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck, Goofy and featuring an ensemble of Disney Princesses including Cinderella, Rapunzel, Ariel, Snow White and Tiana. The wintry wonderland of Disney’s Frozen also comes to life with Anna, Elsa, and the hilarious Olaf, as they discover that true love is the greatest magic of all. 

Exciting moments from Disney•Pixar’s Finding Nemo, Disney’s Aladdin and Beauty and the Beast will leave the whole family with memories to last a lifetime.

The legacy of Disney is displayed through 14 classic and modern stories in this epic production that features an international team of award-winning figure skaters, high-energy choreography and a breathtaking set.  With over 30 melodious masterpieces such as “Let It Go!,” “You’ve Got A Friend in Me” and “Hakuna Matata,” Disney On Ice celebrates 100 Years of Magic is the ultimate Disney fan experience.

Allstate Arena performances of Disney On Ice celebrates 100 Years of Magic are scheduled for:

7 p.m., Wednesday, Jan. 20, and Thursday, Jan. 21; 10:30 a.m. and 7 p.m., Friday, Jan. 22, and 11 a.m., 3 p.m. and 7 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 23, and Sunday, Jan. 24. United Center shows are 7 p.m., Wednesday, Jan. 27; 10:30 a.m. and 7 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 28, and Friday, Jan. 29; 11 a.m., 3 p.m. and 7 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 30; 11 a.m. and 3 p.m., Sunday, Jan. 31; 7 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 3; 10:30 a.m. and 7 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 4, and Friday, Feb. 5, and 11 a.m., 3 p.m. and 7 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 6, and Sunday, Feb. 7.

Tickets, starting at $20, are available at the Allstate Arena and United Center box offices, all Ticketmaster locations, on the web at www.ticketmaster.com, and by phone at (800) 745-3000. Parking for all performances is free with ticket purchase in all official Allstate Arena and United Center parking lots. Service charges, facility and handling fees may apply.

To learn more, visit Disney On Ice at DisneyOnIce.com, or on Facebook and YouTube.

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 Presented by Stonyfield YoKids Organic Yogurt, Disney Live! Presented by Stonyfield YoKids Organic Yogurt and Marvel Universe LIVE! More information about Feld Entertainment is available online at www.feldentertainment.com

REVIEW: Photo Recap Disney on Ice 100 Years of Magic #ChiDisneyOnIce #OriginalPhotos

It was a joy to catch opening night of Disney On Ice celebrates 100 Years of Magic.   Even though my kids have aged up at 10 & 12, they still haven't aged out of Disney's timeless magic.   The costumes, choreography, and pageantry take Disney's ice shows beyond just childhood entertainment and make them a treat for all ages.   

I think our all time fav full length ice show is Finding Nemo, for the stellar, visual under water numbers.   However, this show is one of our top picks.   Disney on Ice 100 Years of Magic is such a fun montage of old classics and new favorites.   The multicultural spectacle of It's a Small World was a particular favorite of ours, as were the clips from Nemo.

Join the celebration as 65 of Disney's unforgettable characters from 18 beloved stories come to life in Disney On Ice celebrates 100 Years of Magic! You'll be captivated by the one and only Mickey Mouse, the irresistible Minnie Mouse, Goofy, Donald Duck, Jiminy Cricket, Pinocchio and many Disney Princesses. Be thrilled by exciting moments fromThe Lion King; Mulan; and Disney/Pixar's Finding Nemo, The Incredibles, and Toy Story films; in a skating spectacular filled with magical Disney moments you'll remember forever as Disney On Ice celebrates 100 Years of Magic!

It's a true pleasure to be back as one of the Feld Bloggers again this season.    We've partnered with them for years now, to bring ChiIL Mama's readers great ticket giveaways, cool opportunities & photo filled recaps.   Thanks to Feld for the fun blogger goodie bags for all the kids.   We appreciate the private meet n greet/photo ops with Mickey & Minnie, programs, swords, popcorn & giant Mickey lollipops!  They were a huge hit with our tweens and their twin friend they brought along.



Check back with ChiIL Mama like we vote in Chi, IL... early and often.   We'll be partnering up with Feld for Ringling Bros. and Barnum and Bailey Circus, The Monster Jam Truck Rally, and more Disney live shows.   As always, we'll have free ticket giveaways, discount codes and photo filled recaps.   Book now for the best seat choices!    And chiIL out with ChiIL Mama.

OPENING TONIGHT: Countdown The Decades To Disney On Ice at United Center Chicago celebrates 100 Years of Magic #ChiDisneyOnIce

ChiIL out with ChiIL Mama as we count down the decades of Disney fun and get psyched for opening night of the ice show tonight.

Double click the printables pages below to enlarge.   Print them out for a fun activity book keepsake!

This was the era of my own parents' childhoods.   So much has changed but some things magically remain the same.

 This was the era of my childhood.  I have fond memories of going to Disney on Ice with my parents & grandparents throughout the 70's!

Remember, ChiIL Mama's readers qualify for a chiIL discount.

HELP LOCALLY: Sep. 11, 2013 Free Disney On Ice Tickets in Exchange for Donations to Marillac Food Pantry #ChiDisneyOnIce

Disney On Ice Invites Chicago-Area Fans to Help Feed Hungry Neighbors on

National Day of Service, 10:30 - 11:30 a.m., Sep. 11, 2013

Free Disney On Ice Tickets in Exchange for Donations to Marillac Food Pantry

In support of this year’s National Day of Service and Remembrance, Disney On Ice is inviting Chicago-area fans to help feed their hungry neighbors with donations to the city’s Marillac Food Pantry. 

Disney On Ice stars will be accepting non-perishable food donations from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Sep. 11, at the Marillac Social Center, 212 S. Francisco Ave., Chicago.

For each of the first 100 standard-size grocery bags of food received, up to a total of six bags per donor, Feld Entertainment will provide a free ticket to Disney On Ice celebrates 100 Years of Magic, appearing Sep. 11-15 at Chicago’s United Center.  Easy, pull-up donation drop-off will be available on the south side of Adams, just west of Francisco.

Among the highest-demand food pantries in Chicago, the Food Pantry at Marillac serves the city’s West Side “food desert” where, according to a Greater Chicago Food Depository study, more than 50,000 residents are food insecure. The poverty rate in the communities served by Marillac averages over 30 percent, and in East Garfield and North Lawndale, it’s closer to 45 percent. The Food Pantry at Marillac currently serves an average of more than 1,000 families every month, and demand continues to grow. For additional information, visit www.marillachouse.org.

Disney On Ice calls Chicago’s West Side home, twice each year, with a combined three weeks of performances at the United Center, and its producer, Feld Entertainment, maintains a year-round office in the city. For more information or to buy tickets to the Sep. 11-15 United Center performances of Disney On Ice celebrates 100 Years of Magic, log on to www.disneyonice.com or call (800) 745-3000. You can also visit Disney On Ice on Facebook or YouTube.

DISNEY ON ICE CELEBRATES 100 YEARS OF MAGIC in a

One-of-a-Kind Skating Spectacular

ChiIL Mama will be there opening night... will YOU?!   We'll have our usual photo filled recap up shortly.   We've been part of the FELD blogger community for years now and it's our pleasure to once again be partnering with them for the 2013-14 season.

Click here for our past coverage on DISNEY ON ICE CELEBRATES 100 YEARS OF MAGIC including a code for discount tickets.

More Than 60 Disney Characters Set to Glide into

Chicago’s United Center, Sep. 11-15

Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse and their friends from Disney’s Mulan, The Lion King and Pinocchio, and Disney/Pixar’s Finding Nemo, The Incredibles and Toy Story, will take to the ice for a grand celebration in Disney On Ice celebrates 100 Years of Magic, Sep. 11-15, at the United Center. Produced by Feld Entertainment, this fanfare production features more than 60 unforgettable Disney stars that span the decades, a sing-along score of award-winning Disney music, stunning choreography, elaborate sets and beautiful costumes.

With Mickey and Minnie leading the fun, audiences enjoy breathtaking production numbers choreographed by Emmy Award^®-winner Sarah Kawahara.  Kawahara previously worked with Michelle Kwan and choreographed the skating segment for the Opening Ceremonies of the 2002 Winter Olympics.

Complementing Kawahara’s fabulous skate sequences are the memorable tunes compiled by music directors Art Kempel and Stan Beard that bring the wonderful memories of Disney to life on ice. Scenic Designer David Potts and Lighting Designer LeRoy Bennett create the mood and settings that showcase extraordinary Disney moments.

Outfitting this cast of more than 60 characters was the challenge facing Costume Designer Scott Lane. His dazzling designs range from Mickey’s Marching Band, to the “It’s a Small World” dolls, to the stars of Mulan and Finding Nemo. The bright colors and minimal structure in the Nemo costumes allow the characters to move freely in order to mimic the natural movement in water.  Renowned designer Bob Mackie also lends his talents to a red sequined evening gown worn by Minnie.

Scenic Designer David Potts, who has worked on numerous Broadway productions, creates a theatrical atmosphere on ice. Skaters weave around and enliven the “It's a Small World” sequence amidst sparkling floats that turn into a radiant light parade; a blanket of snow and an avalanche fall as Mulan battles the Huns; and a giant present is opened to reveal Buzz Lightyear as he’s first introduced to that favorite toy cowboy, Woody and his pal Jessie.

United Center performances of Disney On Ice celebrates 100 Years of Magic are scheduled for 7 p.m., nightly, Wednesday, Sep. 11, through Sunday, Sep. 15. Additional performances will be held at 11:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. The Sunday 7 p.m. show will be performed in Spanish.

Tickets, starting at $13, are available at the United Center Box Office, 1901 W. Madison St., Chicago, all Ticketmaster locations, on the web at www.ticketmaster.com, and by phone at (800) 745-3000. Ticket prices are $13, $20 and $25, with a limited number of $40 (weeknight) and $50 (weekend) VIP, and $55 (weeknight) and $70 (weekend) Front Row seats available. Parking is FREE in all official United Center parking lots. Service charges, facility and handling fees may apply.

For additional information, go to www.disneyonice.com or visit Disney On Ice on Facebook and YouTube.

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 70 countries on six continents and include Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey^®, Feld Motor Sports, Disney On Ice and Disney Live!.

Printables Mickey & Minnie Ears #ChiDisneyLive

ChiIL out with ChiIL Mama and one of the chillist happenings in Chi, IL...   Disney On Ice celebrates 100 Years of Magic.   It's coming!

Double click on the ears below and print out either or both pages.  Enjoy!

Disney On Ice Printables

Disney on Ice & Justin Roberts Recess CD Winners Announced #giveaway #ChiDisneyLive

Big congrats to ChiIL Mama's winners this week:

Leasa N--you are going to Disney on Ice out of 230 entries!   Enjoy.

Nicole F and Chloe E--you've each won a copy of Justin Roberts rockin' new Recess release.

Disney on Ice Discount Code MOM:
All our readers are winners.   ChiIL out with ChiIL Mama and use this code for a cool discount for Disney on Ice.

WIN FREE Tickets To DISNEY ON ICE CELEBRATES 100 YEARS OF MAGIC in a One-of-a-Kind Skating Spectacular

More Than 60 Disney Characters Set to Glide into Chicago’s United Center, Sep. 11-15

*Disclaimer:   Thanks to Feld for providing tickets for our giveaways and our family. 

Guess who's turning triple digits?!  And you're invited to help celebrate!

ChiIL out with ChiIL Mama and a cool discount for our readers when you use the code MOM!   Save 40% on all weekday shows and Save 20% on all weekend shows.   Click here to order tickets.

Disclaimer:  Weekday is defined as any show Monday through Thursday or Friday matinee, not including holidays such as the day after Thanksgiving. Discount does not apply to Circus Celebrity, Front Row, or VIP seats. No double discounts. Service charges, handling, and facility fees may apply.

We've partnered up with Feld for years, to cover Disney on Ice, Monster Jam, Ringling Brothers Barnum and Bailey Circus and more, and we are excited to again be back for the 2013-14 season!   

First up... Chi, IL can ChiIL out with the coolest characters on ICE.

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Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse and their friends from Disney’s Mulan, The Lion King and Pinocchio, and Disney/Pixar’s Finding Nemo, The Incredibles and Toy Story, will take to the ice for a grand celebration in Disney On Ice celebrates 100 Years of Magic, Sep. 11-15, at the United Center. 

Produced by Feld Entertainment, this fanfare production features more than 60 unforgettable Disney stars that span the decades, a sing-along score of award-winning Disney music, stunning choreography, elaborate sets and beautiful costumes.

With Mickey and Minnie leading the fun, audiences enjoy breathtaking production numbers choreographed by Emmy Award^®-winner Sarah Kawahara.  Kawahara previously worked with Michelle Kwan and choreographed the skating segment for the Opening Ceremonies of the 2002 Winter Olympics.

Complementing Kawahara’s fabulous skate sequences are the memorable tunes compiled by music directors Art Kempel and Stan Beard that bring the wonderful memories of Disney to life on ice. Scenic Designer David Potts and Lighting Designer LeRoy Bennett create the mood and settings that showcase extraordinary Disney moments.

Outfitting this cast of more than 60 characters was the challenge facing Costume Designer Scott Lane. His dazzling designs range from Mickey’s Marching Band, to the “It’s a Small World” dolls, to the stars of Mulan and Finding Nemo. The bright colors and minimal structure in the Nemo costumes allow the characters to move freely in order to mimic the natural movement in water.  Renowned designer Bob Mackie also lends his talents to a red sequined evening gown worn by Minnie.

Scenic Designer David Potts, who has worked on numerous Broadway productions, creates a theatrical atmosphere on ice. Skaters weave around and enliven the “It's a Small World” sequence amidst sparkling floats that turn into a radiant light parade; a blanket of snow and an avalanche fall as Mulan battles the Huns; and a giant present is opened to reveal Buzz Lightyear as he’s first introduced to that f

Scenic Designer David Potts, who has worked on numerous Broadway productions, creates a theatrical atmosphere on ice. Skaters weave around and enliven the “It's a Small World” sequence amidst sparkling floats that turn into a radiant light parade; a blanket of snow and an avalanche fall as Mulan battles the Huns; and a giant present is opened to reveal Buzz Lightyear as he’s first introduced to that favorite toy cowboy, Woody and his pal Jessie.

United Center performances of Disney On Ice celebrates 100 Years of Magic are scheduled for 7 p.m., nightly, Wednesday, Sep. 11, through Sunday, Sep. 15. Additional performances will be held at 11:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. The Sunday 7 p.m. show will be performed in Spanish.

Tickets, starting at $13, are available at the United Center Box Office, 1901 W. Madison St., Chicago, all Ticketmaster locations, on the web at www.ticketmaster.com, and by phone at (800) 745-3000. 

Ticket prices are $13, $20 and $25, with a limited number of $40 (weeknight) and $50 (weekend) VIP, and $55 (weeknight) and $70 (weekend) Front Row seats available. 

Parking is FREE in all official United Center parking lots. Service charges, facility and handling fees may apply.

For additional information, go to www.disneyonice.com or visit Disney On Ice on Facebook and YouTube.

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 70 countries on six continents and include Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey^®, Feld Motor Sports, Disney On Ice and Disney Live!.

*Disclaimer:   Thanks again to Feld for providing tickets/swag for our giveaways and our family.   Check back like we vote in Chi, IL... early and often, for LOTS more great giveaways!