Honest review of Disney on Ice: Road Trip Adventures at Birmingham's Utilita Arena

For us, Disney On Ice marks the start of the wintery, festive months. We go every year and without fail we leave with that magical glow that only our favourite characters spinning around on ice can bring.

Disney on Ice’s Roadtrip Adventures at Utilita Arena Birmingham brings the magic of Disney to life in an exhilarating and colourful show that’s perfect for families.

Birmingham hosts some amazing productions and Disney On Ice is just one of those extravaganzas. We’ve launched our #Loveyour campaign to celebrate everything brilliant about our city - and for me, having such amazing arenas and theatres is at the heart of Brum’s creativity.

This is what Disney On Ice does best. Yes, some of the tickets aren’t the cheapest - but if your like us we get organised, put a bit of money aside earlier on in the year and get it booked in as one of our must visit family outings.

The performance is a treat from start to finish, whisking audiences through beloved Disney classics with an imaginative "road trip" concept.

From “Aladdin” and “Toy Story” to “Frozen” and “The Lion King,” each scene is meticulously crafted, with skaters expertly embodying their characters while gliding through iconic Disney settings.

The lighting, sound, and intricate costumes truly elevate the experience, creating an immersive atmosphere that captivates both kids and adults alike. Each segment had its own unique charm, and the transitions between stories were smooth, keeping the energy high and the audience engaged.

For me, the pure joy is seeing my children’s wonder and amazement. “Mummy, look it’s Elsa!”, were the words of my three-year-old shouting and jumping on the spot as her absolute favourite characters span onto the ice.

There’s a roadtrip van, bikes on ice, air gymnastics, flying characters, fire, flips and much more.

There’s even a special clip from Will Smith, who pops up as the Genie in Aladdin.

A standout moment was Mickey and Minnie leading the journey, making frequent appearances throughout and keeping the crowd entertained with fun, interactive elements.

And of course, every child is dressed up - my two girls had their obligatory princess outfits on with glowing sticks and candy floss thrown in for good measure.

The arena setup allowed for great visibility from most seats, though closer seating does make a difference in capturing the performers’ expressions and details in the choreography.

But as I’ve mentioned, some of the tickets aren’t the cheapest - so if you want to sit closer, be prepared to pay more.

Overall, Disney on Ice: Roadtrip Adventures at the Utilita Arena Birmingham is a fantastic experience that brings classic Disney stories to life with a fresh, engaging twist.

Our show finished by 9pm too, so it wasn’t too much of a late night by the time we got home. But there are also morning and afternoon performances available.

Don’t worry guys there are some dates left. For us, Disney On Ice is that annual trip out that really does mark the start of the magical festive season.

Don’t do what we did though and turn up at Resorts World instead of the Utilita - 2023’s show for 100 years of Wonder was at Resorts World and *someone* may have forgotten to check the tickets before we set out. (Oops, yes that was me!)

Overall, my kids love it, embrace it and take in all its wonder and awe - and those precious childhood memories are priceless. I love the idea of our family embracing all things Disney together and I hope they look back at these times with joy and happiness.

Highly recommended for families or anyone looking to enjoy a touch of Disney magic.

When is Disney On Ice on at Birmingham’s Utilita Arena and how much does it cost?

Disney on Ice Presents Road Trip Adventures is coming to Birmingham's Utilita Arena in October and November 2024.

There will be 16 shows across eight days between Wednesday, October 30, and Sunday, November 10.

• Thursday, October 31 - 10.30am
• Thursday, October 31 - 2.30pm
• Friday, November 1 - 10.30am
• Friday, November 1 - 2.30pm
• Saturday, November 2 - 10.30am
• Saturday, November 2 - 2.30pm
• Saturday, November 2 - 6.30pm
• Sunday, November 3 - 10.30am
• Sunday, November 3 - 2.30pm
• Friday, November 8 - 6.30pm
• Saturday, November 9 - 10.30am
• Saturday, November 9 - 2.30pm
• Saturday, November 9 - 6.30pm
• Sunday, November 10 - 10.30am
• Sunday, November 10 - 2.30pm

For tickets try here AXS. Tickets start from £19.50 up to £75.90, including fees.

Ticketmaster is also showing some availability.

How to get to Utilita Arena Birmingham

The postcode for Utilita Arena is B1 2AA.

The Utilita Arena has multiple car parks and it is central so accesible by all city centre modes of public transport.

Other nearby car parks include Q-Park at Brindleyplace (B1 2JF) - this is the one we used.