Open the door to reveal mesmerizing worlds of unforgettable Disney moments and grand illusions with Disney Live! Mickey and Minnie's Doorway to Magic! Join Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse and the comical duo of Donald and Goofy as 25 of your favorite characters surprise and captivate at every turn of the knob! See the Fairy Godmother transform Cinderella's rags into a beautiful ball gown in a split second; the Toy Story gang defy the dimensions of Andy's toy box with the help of the green army men; and the spectacular stage debut of Rapunzel and Flynn Rider as they rise into the sky amidst the floating lanterns. With special appearances by Snow White, Tinker Bell and Aladdin's Genie, you never know what to expect or who might join in the fun. In Disney Live! Mickey and Minnie's Doorway to Magic you hold the ultimate key to unlocking your imagination.
Disney Live! Mickey and Minnie's Doorway to Magic! will be at Amalie Arena in Tampa on Saturday, February 27th at 1PM, 4PM and 7PM. Tickets start as low as $16.00. For more information and to purchase your tickets, go HERE.
Audience members will be transported to unforgettable moments showcased in the animated features Disney’s Tangled, Aladdin, Cinderella, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, Fantasia and Disney•Pixar’s Toy Story. Orchestrating the creative collaboration for a production that fuses together these Disney stories and theatrical illusions is Feld Entertainment Executive Vice President and Disney Live! Producer Alana Feld. By bringing a team together that includes seasoned and emerging industry experts, Feld was able to build a dynamic, multi-layered experience that is sure to engage families around the world.
“This show is about bringing to life the magical places and moments that exists with the world of Disney in a very authentic and modern way,” says Feld. “By using magic and illusions, we’ve reimagined iconic scenes and enhanced them, creating a great connection to the characters and stories for our audiences.”
Mickey and Minnie’s Doorway to Magic opens with a burst of color, high-energy choreography and an original song titled “Magic is Here.” For Director and Choreographer Fred Tallaksen, everything from the pop and funk infused soundtrack to the diverse choreography was essential in capturing the vitality of the show and differentiating it from a traditional re-telling of classic tales. “What makes this show extraordinary are the adventures Mickey, Minnie, Donald and Goofy have every time they enter a different whimsical doorway and the amazing things they do in each world they visit,” says Tallaksen. “One moment Mickey and Minnie are jumping rope alongside the Toy Story gang in Andy’s room and the next they have traveled to Agrabah to unleash the power and comedic antics of Aladdin’s Genie.”
Scripting the journey are writers Adam Wilson and Melanie Wilson-LaBracio. Along with integrating memorable scenes, including Cinderella’s stunning gown transformation and Mickey’s command over a lively set of brooms, the brother-sister writing duo get the audience to interact with Disney characters using magic words given by Tinker Bell. When Mickey and friends encourage families to wiggle their fingers, stomp the ground and make some magic all around, the resulting fantastical feats assist in moving along the plot and immerse the theater in Disney magic.
Elevating the production to new heights are illusions designed by Magic Consultant Jim Steinmeyer. A pioneer and master in all things magic, his knowledge and talent for creating mesmerizing visuals have set the scene for the spectacular stage debut of Tangled’s Rapunzel and Flynn Ryder as they levitate in a starry sky amidst the floating lanterns. “When the Disney characters present the illusions rather than a magician, something special happens,” says Steinmeyer. “Not only is the audience experiencing this genuine moment within the Disney stories, but the characters add to it with their presence and unique personalities.”
“What’s exciting about this show for me personally is that it’s the first Disney Live! I have produced since becoming a mom,” says Alana Feld. “Now when I’m deciding on content, I automatically think how my daughter will respond to it and how everything created by our amazing team of professionals is geared toward making Mickey and Minnie’s Doorway to Magic a way for families to fall in love with Disney all over again.”
