My Day With The Cast Of Disney On Ice
When I pitched the idea of me skating with the cast of Disney on Ice, I was only half joking. In my mind, there was no way they were going to take time out of their busy touring schedule to let me do this. As it turns out, the joke was on me when they gladly accepted my offer.
So, after a rigorous hunt for a videographer, I set out to Scotiabank Place at 6am on a Friday morning and had my opportunity in the Disney on Ice spotlight. After attending the amazing show with my family the night before, I was more nervous than I had been in a long time. Even as I left the arena that day, I still hadn’t processed how awesome the experience was. That was, until I saw the video that Algonquin College student and life saver, Troy Baker, had put together for me.
This was my first experience with live interviewing someone and also with creating my own video and I’m proud as heck at how everything turned out. I want to say a huge, huge thank you to everyone at Scotiabank Place and Feld Entertainment for helping facilitate my request. I also want to thank Whitney Thomas and the rest of the cast from Disney on Ice for being so friendly and welcoming, even though I made them wake up very early to watch me humiliate myself. Finally, thanks to Troy Baker for stepping in and shooting and editing all the footage, you saved the day, man! I realize that life changing sounds like an exaggeration but that’s exactly what it was in a lot of ways and I am very grateful to have had the experience.
Without further ado, here is a quick recap video of my day with the cast of Disney on Ice. The show was amazing as well and I highly recommend checking it out! Enjoy!
Great job!! Looks like it was a blast! Wish I was better at skating…I would spend the whole time on my butt LOL. Maybe it’s a future career choice Chris?? 😉
Haha, I submitted my application but stragely haven’t heard back yet…
I loved it
Such a fun opportunity! Good job Dad!
Disney meets Canadian dad! AWESOME experience!
And they got ALL of me, lol!
That is so awesome, you did a great job!
Thanks, Katie!
How exciting, you did a great job! We love Disney on Ice and the crew seems super friendly!
They were really nice, especially considering the time we had them up at.
that’s awesome! so glad that you got to do it!
Thanks, Ashley, me too!
Way too fun! You did a great job!
lol I can’t believe they didnt hire you on the spot!
I know, right?!
Fantastic! Loved your spin. Great opportunity, although, I still wish you would have done it in figure skates!!
I’m not made of money!! Figure skates are crazy expensive and I’m pretty sure I would have been falling all over the place, lol.
WHAT no video of you falling? Bad editing. Seriously though what a great experience and great job. We may have found your next career.
Yeah, I actually didn’t fall once! That was a victory in itself, lol. As for a new career…if you mean that I could tour with them and sharpen their skates, then, yes!
JUST AWESOME!!!! First interview, went perfect! You’re a natural at this.
FYI – jealous! Next time, I am making the 6 hour drive just to see that in person 😛
I’ll make sure to give you a week’s notice then, lol. If you’re going to come all that way, you may as well bring your skates too!
Congratulations – looks like you had a great time! What a neat experience.
Great job Chris! Your kids must envy you. I wanted to see more:)
Oh, there’s more! Maybe a blooper reel someday, lol.
Awesome!
How awesome is that! Way to go Chris!
I agree that there’s probably some “falling” footage that was omitted from the vid. That said, NICE JOB, Woody!
Thanks, James. Unfortunately, the falling footage got lost in the editing process…
Too cool! Awesome job!
Thanks, Chris!
It looks like you had so much fun! Thanks for sharing! P.S. You are WAY better on skates than I am!
Based on that comment and after rewatching the video, I would have to guess that you have never been on skates, lol.
This is so awesome.. what a great opportunity
And to think we knew you when. You are one funny guy. Nice costume by the way. Is that your own, Chris? I absolutely fully enjoyed this humiliating and adorable video. Those skaters amaze me. I could never flip and spin and twirl and all of that.
The costume is 100% mine, although it fit a little better 4 years ago when I got it….
Fabulous job Chris. Just the fact you got out there in the first place was awesome enough, but you really did a good job!!!!!!!!!
It was good to get the first time out of the way. Now the sky’s the limit!
So awesome Chris!!!!
Well done Chris — very impressive and hilarious
You were great — not sure about the guy dressed as Woody though — he was a little weak and needs some extra work…
When will you post this for our fellow Dad bloggers to chime in with their cheap comments 🙂
KYSOTI — Canada rules
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Jeff
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Haha, Jeff, I agree about the Woody character. I have no idea who that guy was but he ruined it for everybody!
Chris! You are so awesome! A fab blogger, friend, and obviously a fab Dad and husband! Love reading about you and your family. This Disney on Ice experience is so cool! Only more proof of what a cool guy you are! So happy to know you (even if we only met IRL once!) LOL!
Oh, stop it! Okay, continue… Thanks, Christine! I really appreciate your support and am also glad that we got the opportunity to meet and hang out a bit. It always makes the community a lot more fun when you can put a face and personality to the people you interact with daily.
LOL Chris this is awesome! Loved the twirling on ice 🙂 Great job as Woody!
Thanks, Janine! There was a better twirl earlier but not in the Woody costume, so it didn’t make the cut 😀
WOW Chris! What an awesome experience. That would be a dream come true for me. I think I’d want to be Ariel! Great job!
Well, I had the Woody costume already. If I had gotten to choose, I would have definitely gone with Gaston!
What a wonderful experience for you and yours. Looks like you are a natural, great job!
Haha, thanks! I love how you are all politely
lyingmentioning how good my figure skating skills are!What an amazing experience!!! Go you!!
Oh, I’m going!
Good for you for taking the plunge and putting yourself and the idea out there.
As for your abilities, quite impressive. I have to admit that I’m not up on my Disney characters but you made a mean Toy Story “person”.
If you ever get a chance to meet with the Senators, I’d gladly be your “Water Girl”. Not a high profile position but hydration is important.
P.S. My smile hurts.
Thanks, Sarah! This is just the tip of the iceberg for me as I hope to do many more fun things in my own city and beyond. As for my skating ability…thanks, I have a lot of work to put in, lol.
This was so awesome! Thank you for sharing. I am seriously impressed that you did so well in the Rock and Roll number!
Thank you; and, thank you for your complimentary lies about my perfomance, lol!
Hi Chris! i have been to Disney On Ice and I thought it wsa totally amazing! You are very good at skating and dancing on ice, I bet you could be in the show!
You have such a great blog and you know everything about having one. Maybe you can give some advice soon?
Hannah, although I’m guessing your parents know way more than I do about blogging, I would be happy to help anytime you need anything. You just have to ask 😀