'Frozen' and 'Encanto' come to Events Center with Disney on Ice

RIO RANCHO — Modern Disney classics come to life in a new way when Disney on Ice returns to the Rio Rancho Events Center in October.

“Disney on Ice presents Frozen & Encanto” is coming to town for six shows Oct. 3-5. The show invites families to sing along to their favorite songs while enjoying world-class ice skating, aerial acrobatics and more from two of Disney’s most popular films.

Audiences will see Anna, Elsa, Mirabel, and the Madrigal family live, as well as fan favorites Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Donald, Goofy and many more.

Narrating the captivating story of “Frozen” is Olaf, the lovable snowman who likes warm hugs and all things summer. Astounding ice skating transports families to Arendelle to be a part of Anna’s adventure to find Elsa, whose icy powers unleashed an eternal winter. Kristoff and Sven take fans along as they encounter wintry conditions in a race to bring back summer.

After a very “Frozen” adventure, audiences will journey to a vibrant town in the mountains of Colombia where they will meet the Madrigals, a family who live in a magical casita in a wondrous, charmed place called an Encanto. Mirabel tells the tale of her amazing family and her journey to save the casita, her enchanted family home, alongside her sisters: Isabela, whose perfection radiates with her ability to make plants grow and flowers bloom with every step, and Luisa, with the gift of super strength that she uses to help her village move buildings and reroute rivers. For the first time live, fans can witness Tia Pepa, who can control the weather with her emotions; her husband Felix; their daughter Dolores, with her gift to hear; and Bruno, the mysterious and misunderstood Madrigal family member whose visions foretold the future.

The show will also feature the Family Fun With Anna & Mirabel Character Experience, where attendees can glide and dance their way into the worlds of “Frozen” and “Encanto” alongside Anna and Mirabel. A preshow character experience, including games, storytelling, crafting and interactive time with Anna and Mirabel is also available; bring you own device for photo opportunities.

Showtimes are 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 3; 11 a.m., 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 4; and 10:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 5. Tickets are currently on sale and can be purchased at the RREC box office or ticketmaster.com.