Disney Christmas on Ice 1990 – A Magical Skating Spectacular
Airing on CBS on December 21, 1990, Disney Christmas on Ice delivered a sparkling mix of animation, holiday magic, and world-class skating. The special followed Roger Rabbit as he arrived at Mickey Mouse’s house for a holiday gathering. But this Christmas visit was anything but ordinary—Mickey revealed a magical surprise.
A Snow Globe of Holiday Wonders
With a gentle shake of his enchanted snow globe, Mickey transported everyone—Roger, viewers, and Disney fans alike—into a snowy fantasyland. That’s when the real magic began. Audiences were swept away into Disney’s Christmas on Ice, a full-scale ice skating show set in Squaw Valley.
The program, directed by Don Ohlmeyer and Steve Binder and written by Barbara Allyn, combined animated charm with live-action talent to create a unique holiday experience.
Iconic Skaters Join the Disney Magic
What made this special stand out was its remarkable cast of skating legends. Among the featured performers were:
- Peggy Fleming
- Tai Babilonia & Randy Gardner
- Gary Beacom
- Judy Blumberg & Michael Seibert
- Scott Hamilton
- Katarina Witt
- Robin Cousins, who delivered a dazzling performance to Zip-a-Dee-Doo-Dah and music from Pinocchio
- Plus, Disney’s own music group The Party
The show also included Blumberg and Seibert’s stunning routine to a Mary Poppins medley. Throughout the performance, Disney characters joined the fun on ice, blending theatrical storytelling with festive cheer.
