Ironically I got out on the wrong side of the arena and ended up spending twice as much time finding my car than anybody else who stayed til the end. ![]() It was late and my 6-year old was nodding off. I would have stayed til the last note but I was afraid of crowds exiting the parking and lines were already forming in the stairs. The grand finale rounded up all characters on ice plus the Mickey Mouse club in a last cheerful note. It reminded me of Legally Blonde and the Barbie DVDs (yes, we’ve got those) where Barbie always rescues the guys who are worthless anyways. Hey, that’s got to count in the show’s favor, right? That Barbie isn’t all about workout and fashion but can drive the action forward with some cunning – you go girl. As a Toy Story newbie, I was surprised to find out that Ken was a villain (might I add, badly dressed) and Barbie a not-so-dumb blonde. “Mom, is he really carrying her on his arms?” wondered the 6-year old. The Barbie and Ken duo really shined on ice and we felt they were the strongest skating couple of the evening. A friend of mine complained about “too much pre-recorded bad singing” and “too much waiting.” Yup, the second act could use some tightening.ĭespite its flaws, the second act still had some great moments. Since most people arrive in the parking lot around 5pm anyways, a 6pm showtime would be easier on the little ones. Admittedly, a 7.30pm show start for an audience comprised mostly of preschool-age kids is kinda late. However the novelty of the 1980s revival score wore out in the second act and the plot felt more contrived, leading to a few yawns and some people leaving early. ![]() My girls were thrilled by the round up/hoe down group dance, a magistral number led with pizzazz by Sheriff Woody and Jessie the Cowgirl. I also loved that the musical score included some familiar tunes. When Buzz Lightyear made his grand entrance flying down from the ceiling with fire, smoke and action, my girls burst into clapping and the arena roared with kids’ cheering. Joes led by Sarge march and perform drills on the ice was one of my favorites. The show was entertaining and the first act definitely grabbed my attention. ![]() After all, if the parent takes the kids out, the parent might as well get something out of it. I’ll write this from the combined perspective of my girls who have more Toy Story experience than I, and I, without any Toy Story experience.
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