by Clarence W. Thomas, Jr.
MGI Contributor
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Grab your seatbelts Macon and Middle Georgia, strap in, and hold on to something as Disney On Ice rolls into our town November 1 & 2 at the Macon Coliseum.
With an immersive getaway theme titled Road Trip Adventure as the show’s anchor, the plan is for audiences to be whisked away by family friendly new and classic tales designed to appeal to all ages according to Feld Entertainment, the show’s producer.
Join Mickey Mouse and his friends Minnie, Goofy and attendees for a high-octane ride full of twists and turns. Ticket holders will also see the world from the rooftops of London with Mary Poppins and Jack and his lamplighters, and also help Moana restore the heart of Te Fiti.
Other famous Disney characters like Simba, Timon, and Pumbaa along with Aladdin will be featured. Show presenters say you don’t want to miss a chance to sing along to beloved Disney tunes sung by Merida, Belle, Mulan, Tiana, and Belle as they take to the ice.
Macon is the first stop for Disney On Ice Road Trip Adventure. It joins 26 other cities throughout the United States and Canada for 6 months as locations where the show will appear.
Luis Alejandro Garcia Gomez is a Principle Performer with Disney On Ice and will appear in Macon. The Monterrey, Mexico native has been ice skating since age 13 and has extensive experience as a competitor and coach. Gomez says he was hooked after seeing his first Disney On Ice show as a youngster. “I really fell in love with the sport and theatrical production. I said then I was going to do that one day.”
This is his second time in Macon and Gomez says he’s excited about returning. He feels lucky he says to be on his side of the stage and to connect with audiences. “We’re all here to have a great time. It is so amazing to see the young and young at heart singing with their favorite characters and to their favorite songs.We love the Macon loud crowd,” he shared.
Gomez added that skating and being a part of Disney On Ice is his dream job, and that everyone is excited about seeing lots of audience interaction, photo taking, dancing and singing. “Expect an amazing show. It’s one for every member of the family,” he said enthusiastically. “Get your tickets!”
Disney On Ice Road Trip Adventure will take place at 11am, 3pm, and 7pm on November 1 and 1pm and 5pm on November 2. Tickets can be purchased online at www.ticketmaster.com or in-person at the Macon Coliseum box office during business hours.
