Abu Dhabi, UAE, 19 October 2022 –Disney On Ice presents Mickey and Friends lit up Abu Dhabi’s Etihad Arena during the last week, and welcomed record breaking attendance at the all-new edition of this magical show.
Disney On Ice announced that a record-breaking number of guests enjoyed the sparkling spectacle. Etihad Arena welcomed more than 30,000 fans during the series of performances, breaking the record for the most number of guests attending the Disney On Ice show compared to the previous years. The strong performance also stood out as one of the highest for attendance at a family show in the capital.
The never seen before additions to the upbeat musical resonated with guests, with the highlights of the show being underwater scenes from Finding Nemo, magnificent emotional displays from the stars of Inside Out and inspirational numbers from Princess Power, which together surprised and delighted Disney fans. In addition, families enjoying the shows enjoyed stage appearances from classic Disney characters, including Mickey, Minnie, Goofy and Donald.
About Feld Entertainment
Feld Entertainment® is the worldwide leader in producing and presenting live touring family entertainment experiences that bring people together and uplift the human spirit. Properties include Monster Jam®, Monster Energy Supercross, Disney On Ice, Marvel Universe LIVE!, Sesame Street Live!, and Jurassic World Live Tour. Across the brand portfolio, Feld Entertainment has entertained millions of families in more than 75 countries and on six continents. Visit feldentertainment.com for more information.
About SES Live ME
Dubai based SES Live is revamping the Live Entertainment scene in the Middle East by promoting globally recognized family entertainment brands across the region. The agency, also known as Sportainment Entertainment and Sports, was established in 2005 and has since played a leading role in the sports events and sponsorship sector in the Middle East. In 2013, SES Live became the exclusive promoter of Disney On Ice and Disney Live! events in the Middle East, partnering with FELD Entertainment to bring quality, authenticity, and continuity to the family entertainment industry in the region. Having delivered other hugely successful concepts such as Les Miserable and CATS with many more set to follow, SES Live continue to work on bringing the best international entertainment to the Middle East.
About Yas Island
Yas Island is one of the world’s fastest growing leisure and entertainment destinations, located on the golden shores of Abu Dhabi – just 20 minutes from downtown Abu Dhabi and 50 minutes from Dubai. Yas Island offers holiday makers a diverse mix of award-winning leisure and entertainment experiences, from one-of-a-kind theme parks, world-class shopping and superb dining, to a links golf course, exciting water and motor sports, and spectacular musical, entertainment and family events… all within the 25 sq km Island. Today, Yas Island is home to the award-winning theme parks Ferrari World Abu Dhabi, Yas Waterworld Abu Dhabi, Warner Bros. World™ Abu Dhabi, the record-breaking CLYMB™ Abu Dhabi, Yas Marina Circuit (home to the FORMULA 1 ETIHAD AIRWAYS ABU DHABI GRAND PRIX™), Yas Marina, the award-winning Yas Links golf course, as well as Abu Dhabi’s largest mall, Yas Mall, Yas Bay Waterfront – Abu Dhabi’s vibrant day to night destination featuring Pier71, a three-kilometre Boardwalk, and a variety of world-class dining, leisure and entertainment brands. With ten hotels, including W Abu Dhabi – Yas Island, Hilton Abu Dhabi Yas Island, The WB™ Abu Dhabi, the World’s first Warner Bros. themed hotel, DoubleTree by Hilton Abu Dhabi Yas Island Residences, Crowne Plaza Yas Island Abu Dhabi, Yas Island Rotana, Centro Yas Island by Rotana, Radisson Blu Hotel Abu Dhabi Yas Island, Park Inn by Radisson Hotel Abu Dhabi Yas Island and Staybridge Suites Abu Dhabi Yas Island, plus more than 165 dining experiences, the destination also features indoor and outdoor concert venues including WHITE Abu Dhabi and Etihad Arena – all of which are complemented by a range of visitor services that connect all attractions to one another
About the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi:
The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) drives the sustainable growth of Abu Dhabi’s culture and tourism sectors and its creative industries, fuelling economic progress and helping to achieve Abu Dhabi’s wider global ambitions. By working in partnership with the organisations that define the DCT Abu Dhabi’s position as a leading international destination, DCT Abu Dhabi strives to unite the ecosystem around a shared vision of the DCT Abu Dhabi’s potential, coordinate effort and investment, deliver innovative solutions, and use the best tools, policies and systems to support the culture, tourism and creative industries.
DCT Abu Dhabi’s vision is defined by the emirate’s people, heritage and landscape. We work to enhance Abu Dhabi’s status as a place of authenticity, innovation, and unparalleled experiences, represented by its living traditions of hospitality, pioneering initiatives and creative thought.
