Kurt Browning's Final Tour with Stars on Ice Glided into Kitchener

As I mentioned months ago, Stars on Ice was coming to Kitchener and last night was the night!

Stars on Ice performed at the Kitchener Memorial Auditorium last night and the arena was full of emotion.  Whether it was a joyful synchronized skate with the performers, a skate with a soundtrack theme, or a heartfelt moment as Kurt Browning said goodbye to fans and fellow skaters, the feelings of each program were amplified by the spectators and their reactions to all skates gliding by them.

This year's show brought thousands to The Aud to see the skating icons. The attendees were thrilled to see their favorites from the skating world take to the ice for a performance filled with thrilling twirls, flips, and a little funky fun courtesy of Jason Browne's Boy Band skate.  Elvis Stojko had everyone ready to JUMP, Patrick Chan expressed the feelings of becoming a father and Piper Gilles and Paul Poirier skated an emotionally charged tribute to Evita. Movie soundtracks played a prominent role in this year's Stars on Ice productions.  Songs from 007, A Star is Born and the aforementioned Evita delighted fans, but for many, the highlights were the tributes to Kurt Browning throughout the show. Kurt Browning announced earlier this year that after 30 Years of performing with Stars on Ice that this would be his last Stars on Ice tour. Both the skaters and the audience conveyed their appreciation for his dedication to the sport of skating with thunderous applause and standing ovations.

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Founded in 1986 by skating icon and Olympic Gold Medalist Scott Hamilton, the Stars on Ice tour originated in the United States.  In 1991, Stars on Ice began to tour Canada and has now played more than 300 shows in the past 30+ years.  Past tour performers include Tessa Virtue & Scott Moir, Brian Orser, Jamie Salé & David Pelletier, and Joannie Rochette.

As a long-time figure skating fan, I was excited to see these legendary skaters perform in Kitchener and look forward to the next time Stars of Ice comes back to our region.  

To learn more about their Stars on Ice, visit https://www.starsonice.ca

Disney On Ice Dare To Dream Heads To London Ontario's Budweiser Gardens - Discount Code and Contest

 

Disney On Ice Returns To Ontario

Last year we had the opportunity to attend DISNEY ON ICE WORLDS OF FANTASY. As you can tell from our review we loved the ice show and all the Disney wonder that went along with it.  We're thrilled to tell you that Disney On Ice is returning this year to BUDWEISER GARDENS in London Ontario with their new show Dare To Dream.

 

 

Disney On Ice Discount Codes

We have TWO DIFFERENT Discount Codes to offer our readers!

The first promo code is for the THURSDAY NIGHT PERFORMANCE at Budweiser Gardens in London Ontario.
Opening Night tickets start at $15 and lower level seats are $10 off! *Restrictions and fees may apply.
Use Promo Code: OPEN at this link
http://ev13.evenue.net/cgi-bin/ncommerce3/SEGetEventList?groupCode=DOI&linkID=global-labatt&shopperContext=&caller=&appCode=

The second promo code is valid for Kids tickets on FRIDAY NIGHT AND SATURDAY NIGHT SHOWS at Budweiser Gardens in London Ontario.
Kids tickets start at $15 for the Friday and Saturday 7PM performances! *Restrictions and fees may apply.
Use Promo Code: KIDS
at this link
http://ev13.evenue.net/cgi-bin/ncommerce3/SEGetEventList?groupCode=DOI&linkID=global-labatt&shopperContext=&caller=&appCode=

Disney On Ice Dare To Dream In London Ontario Show Info

Show Times Schedule:

March 10, 2016	7:00 p.m.
March 11, 2016	10:30 a.m.	7:00 p.m.
March 12, 2016	11:00 a.m.	3:00 p.m.	7:00 p.m.
March 13, 2016	11:00 a.m.	3:00 p.m.

Remember to use the discount codes listed above!
http://ev13.evenue.net/cgi-bin/ncommerce3/SEGetEventList?groupCode=DOI&linkID=global-labatt&shopperContext=&caller=&appCode=

We think tickets to DISNEY ON ICE DARE TO DREAM would be a great way to spend time with the family! Speaking of great things one of our readers will get 4 tickets to the March 10, 2016 Disney On Ice Dare To Dream show at Budweiser Gardens in London Ontario. Be sure to enter our contest at the end of this post!

Enter To Win

The contest listed below (might take a minute to load the rafflecopter contest form. If the contest does not pop up, clear your cache and refresh) is for tickets only. Please only enter if you can attend the  March 10, 2016 Disney On Ice Dare To Dream show at Budweiser Gardens in London Ontario. You must provide your own transportation. Be sure to post you comment on this blog post to the question what is your choice for best Disney character?

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Disney On Ice Dare To Dream Recap #DisneyOnIce

What To Expect At Disney On Ice Dare To Dream

Many of our readers know that we were headed to Disney On Ice Dare To Dream and we have to say we enjoyed it just as much as when we went to Disney On Ice Worlds Of Fantasy!

It began with an upbeat musical number.....

 

..... which took place in a cafe called TIARAS! Can you believe it?  We felt like that number was just for us! Then the Princess story lines began.  The first was Snow White then it transitioned to Cinderella.



Then the story of Tangled began which included special effects, aerial acrobatics and of course ice skating!

All of these stories were introduced by Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Donald and Goofy.  When the show came to the big finale the characters featured through out the show were joined by special guest Disney Princesses too!

You can see our pics by clicking on the image below.

Posted by Lisa McDonald on Saturday, December 19, 2015

Get Your Tickets For Disney On Ice

It's not too late to get your tickets for Disney On Ice at the Rogers Center In Toronto!  We think this performance is a great way to spend the holidays and would make for a wonderful Christmas gift.

Show Times Schedule:

Date	Morning	Afternoon	Evening
Friday, Dec. 18			7:00 PM
Saturday, Dec. 19	12:00 PM	4:00 PM
Sunday, Dec 20	12:00 PM	4:00 PM
Monday, Dec. 21	12:00 PM	4:00 PM
Tuesday, Dec. 22	12:00 PM	4:00 PM
Wednesday, Dec. 23	12:00 PM	4:00 PM
Thursday, Dec. 24		4:00 PM
Friday, Dec. 25		4:00 PM
Saturday, Dec 26	12:00 PM	4:00 PM
Sunday, Dec. 27	12:00 PM	4:00 PM

Ticketing Information:

Price Level	Price
Rinkside	$95.00
VIP	$70.00
3rd	$45.00
4th	$28.00

*prices subject to change


Notes:

• If you've had you're second birthday, you MUST have a ticket.
• Service charges, faculty and handling fees may apply
• Tickets on sale through:
  • Ticketmaster at www.ticketmaster.ca
  • Heading to http://www.ticketmaster.ca/venueartist/131114/1599972?brand=DOI&camefrom=CFC_FELD_WEBSITE
  • By calling 855-985-5000 FREE
  • By visiting Air Canada Box Office

Be sure to follow the fun on the #disneyonice hashtag plus
Twitter : https://twitter.com/disneyonice
and
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/disneyonice/

Disney On Ice - Worlds Of Fantasy Review #DisneyOnIceInsider

I received something of value from Feld Entertainment as part of their Insider Program. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own.

Disney On Ice Worlds Of Fantasy

Last night we had the opportunity to attend  Disney On Ice  as #DisneyOnIceInsider (s) to see the
  Worlds of Fantasy show! We had a great time but we thought first we would share the thoughts of our contest winner!

"We've never been to Disney on Ice before, but WOW the skaters are so talented, they entertained us so well, we all had tons of laughs. It was nice to see them in person and we were fortunate to be close to the stage in the audience, We are huge Disney fans, and going to this event was one of the best memories we've ever had, and willing to go next time, the best part was leaving with smiles, thank you for the opportunity." - Seham

We felt the very same way! Here's our recap in pictures and videos!




It may be just a one second video, but it's enough to know how excited everyone was to see Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse kick off the show!



It was so cool to see the Disney Cars drive on the ice!



Just a sampling of the skating talent that went into the show, plus a big sing a long with Sebastian of The Little Mermaid that had us clapping along so we didn't have a chance to video it (but you can see some pics in our gallery)

After intermission the Toy Story 3 performance began





As you can see Disney On Ice Worlds Of Fantasty is a wonderful family friendly show!

Click the image below so you can see our whole album of pics from the performance

Post by Those2Girls - Six Degrees of Us!

Disney On Ice Worlds Of Fantasy is at London Ontario's Budweiser Gardens from January 29, 2015 to February 1,2015 so you still have time to see the show!
Click here to purchase tickets to a Disney On Ice show near you!

Where To Skate In The Kitchener Waterloo Area

 

Finding Family Friendly Activities

We're always looking to connect KW Families with activities and lot of fun things to do in the Kitchener Waterloo area, so when the question was posed on our group page of where to find indoor skating in KW I got right to work. After the research was compiled I decided to post a list of all places to skate near Kitchener Waterloo.  Whether it be public skating, figure skating, minor hockey, ringette, sledge hockey, shinny, speed skating, inline skating and skateboarding. Did we miss any other kind of skating?

Public Skating (Indoor) 

City of Kitchener's skating schedule (some are free, some are low cost) http://www.kitchener.ca/en/livinginkitchener/public_skating_schedule.asp


 City of Waterloo arena schedule http://www.waterloo.ca/skate
costs listed further down on the page

City of Cambridge you have to go to each individual link on this page http://www.cambridge.ca/community_services/recreation_facilities

Cambridge Centre arena times and fees http://www.cambridgeicecentre.com/public_skating.php

City of Guelph times and fees http://guelph.ca/living/recreation/recreation-programs/skating-and-shinny-hockey-schedule/
Township of Wilmot Rec Complex (Baden) http://www.wilmot.ca/departments-facilities-details.php?Public-Skate-Times-3

Township of Woolwich http://www.woolwich.ca/en/townshipservices/parks_arenas.asp

Most of these facilities offer public skates, family skates, shinny (pick up hockey), learn to skate and figure skating lessons, as well you can rent the ice to hold your own skating parties, hockey games and practices.

Other arenas that offer rentals (and some lessons) include

• The Zone Training Centre http://www.thezonetraining.ca/
• Columbia Icefields (UofW) http://www.varsity.uwaterloo.ca/sports/2010/7/22/CR_0722102947.aspx?tab=waterloofacilities
• Conestoga College Recreation Centre http://www.conestogac.on.ca/recreation/facilities/arena.jsp

In addition many areas in The Region Of Waterloo have their own Minor Hockey Associations

• Kitchener Minor Hockey http://kitchenerminorhockey.com/
• Waterloo Minor Hockey http://waterloominorhockey.com/
• Cambridge Minor Hockey http://cambridgeminorhockey.com/
• New Hamburg Minor Hockey http://newhamburghockey.com/
• Woolwich Minor Hockey http://www.woolwichminorhockey.ca/

and Ringette Associations

• Kitchener Ringette http://kitchenerringette.com/
• Waterloo Ringette http://www.waterlooringette.com/ringette/home
• Cambridge Ringette http://www.cambridgeringette.ca/
• Wilmot Ringette http://www.cochraneringette.com/default.aspx?p=arenalist&country=Canada&prov=ON&city=Baden
• Woolwich Ringette http://www.woolwichringette.com/

as well as Sledge Hockey

• Kitchener-Waterloo Sledge Hockey http://www.kwsidewinders.com/
• Woolwich Sledge Hockey http://www.woolwichsledgehockey.ca/

Plus KW has a Speed Skating Club http://www.kwspeedskating.com/ and a Figure Skating Club http://www.kwsc.org/ In addition the KW Skating Club offers a variety of family friendly learn to skate programs

Outdoor Skating Rinks

City Of Kitchener's Civic Square Skating Rink at City Hall http://www.kitchener.ca/en/livinginkitchener/public_skating_schedule.asp

Kitchener Outdoor Rinks http://www.kitchener.ca/en/livinginkitchener/OutdoorRinks.asp

Waterloo Public Square's Skating Rink http://www.waterloo.ca/en/gettingactive/rink.asp

Waterloo Outdoor Rinks http://www.waterloo.ca/en/gettingactive/outdoorrinks.asp

Cambridge Outdoor Rinks http://www.cambridge.ca/community_services/outdoor_ice_rinks

Guelph Outdoor Rinks http://guelph.ca/seasonal/20132014-natural-outdoor-ice-rinks/

Mannheim Outdoor Rink http://www.wilmot.ca/departments-facilities-recreation-details.php?Township-Parks-Mannheim-12

St. Jacob's  Outdoor Rink (on private land, but looks like it's for public use) http://woolwichhockeyville.com/images/ice_man_of_stjacobs.pdf

Other Types Of Skating

Inline Skating (rollerblading) and Skateboard Parks 

• Kitchener http://www.kitchener.ca/en/livinginkitchener/SkateboardParks.asp
• Waterloo http://www.waterloo.ca/en/gettingactive/skatepark.asp

Hopefully that helps when it comes to getting a little exercise while enjoying some family fun! If you know of other places to skate near Kitchener Waterloo please leave it in the comments! To keep up to date on all the things to do in Kitchener Waterloo make sure to join our group page Stuff To Do With Your Kids In Kitchener Waterloo

Need help finding something in the Kitchener Waterloo area? Leave a message on our group page and we'll crowdsource it for you! https://www.facebook.com/#!/groups/2369595749/

SUMMER 2017
Moses Springer Arena in Waterloo is offering ROLLERSKATING this summer! http://www.waterloo.ca/en/gettingactive/skating.asp