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Blades, Buzz and Bibbidi-Bobbidi Brilliance as Disney on Ice Skates Back into South Florida
Be Our Guest, Then Hold On Tight as Disney on Ice Sends Pirates, Pixie Dust and Power Moves Flying Across the Ice at Watsco Center April 16th–19th.
April 10th, 2026
There’s a moment early in Mickey’s Search Party where things flip fast. It starts with smooth skating, the kind people expect when they hear Disney. Then someone’s airborne. Then another. Suddenly the ice feels like a launchpad, and you’re left wondering how that just happened in real time.
For Kelley Harding, one of the many performers stitching the show together, that mix of precision and unpredictability is the hook.
“We have such an amazing show,” Harding said. “It’s not just all fully ice skating. There are so many different acrobatic aspects to it, and it just makes it so much cooler.”
The story follows Mickey Mouse, Minnie, Donald, and Goofy on a mission to recover Tinker Bell’s stolen magic. The crowd has a role in it too, helping fill a “magic meter” that keeps the search moving. Kids catch on quick. Adults usually follow a beat later.
From there, the show keeps shifting scenes without slowing down.
Beauty and the Beast brings a little elegance, with performers floating above the ice during “Be Our Guest.” Then Toy Story rolls in with Woody, Buzz, and the crew, plus crowd interaction that feels more like organized chaos than choreography.
“You’re really able to see the story brought to life,” Harding said. “Even in those shorter segments, it doesn’t feel rushed.”
No long pauses. No dragging moments. Just one scene handing things off to the next.
Moana and Coco keep the tempo up, while the second act leans into spectacle. Pirates crash in, energy spikes, and Ariel and Eric take to the air in a straps sequence that trades the ocean for open space above the ice.
And just when it settles, something else pops.
Trampolines. Hoverboards. Quick bursts of acrobatics layered into the flow.
“There’s always something happening,” Harding said.
That constant motion carries into the crowd. The hesitation from adults usually fades early. One minute it’s “we’ll see,” the next it’s leaning forward, pointing things out, getting pulled in the same way the kids are.
“Once they’re there, they’re on the edge of their seats,” Harding said.
Harding moves through multiple roles as part of the ensemble, shifting from scene to scene throughout the show.
“Sometimes a seahorse, sometimes a napkin, sometimes in the Genie number,” she said. “You really get to be part of everything.”
It keeps the performers on their toes and the audience guessing what’s next.
Behind it all is a steady routine. Weeks of training before the tour, then constant run-throughs once it’s underway. Every lift and landing has to hit, because there’s no reset button out there.
“Anything can happen,” Harding said. “You rely on your training and your mindset.”
That edge is part of what makes it work. The show never sits still long enough to feel predictable.
Somewhere between the flips, the music, and the crowd reacting all at once, it clicks. You’re not thinking about how it’s done. You’re just watching it unfold.
Harding kept her pitch simple.
“Come on… it’s Mickey Mouse.”
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Between flying queens, strong pours, and a room full of Pride week energy, Palace turned Friday night into one of the hottest parties on Ocean Drive.
April 11, 2026
During Miami Beach Pride Week, plenty of venues try to capture the moment, but Palace Bar made Friday night feel like the place everyone wanted to be. The Haus of Gucci Ball brought together drag, fashion, nightlife, and the kind of high energy crowd that made the whole evening feel elevated from the start.
The atmosphere hit immediately. Palace was glowing, the music kept the room alive, and the crowd was fully locked in. It felt vibrant, glamorous, and very Miami Beach. More than just a dinner outing, the night unfolded like a full Pride experience on Ocean Drive.
The clear highlight was a queen whose acrobatic performance completely took over the room. She moved with an incredible mix of strength, control, and confidence, turning the floor into her stage and delivering a routine that felt both dazzling and deeply seductive. At one point, she was flipping around on a man with such effortless precision that the whole crowd seemed to stop at once. It was captivating, sexy, and easily one of the most memorable moments of the night.
The food and drinks absolutely kept up. We had the filet bites and tuna tostones, both perfect for sharing between performances, along with skinny margaritas and lemon drops that were dangerously easy to drink. And yes, Palace was pouring strong, which only added to the fun. The cocktails matched the mood of the night perfectly: bold, smooth, and hard to stop ordering.
What makes Palace Bar work so well during Miami Beach Pride is that the energy never drops. The performers are not just part of the background. They pull the whole room in. The crowd responds, the music keeps moving, and the night keeps building. That kind of momentum is exactly what makes an event feel worth showing up for.
The Haus of Gucci Ball was one part of Palace Bar’s larger Miami Beach Pride Week programming, which has helped make the venue one of the biggest draws on Ocean Drive this week. With events spanning multiple days, Palace has become a go to destination for people looking for drag performances, nightlife, rooftop energy, DJs, and a crowd that wants to celebrate Pride in full.
That is what makes Palace such a fixture during Miami Beach Pride Week. It is not just about location or history. It is about creating nights that actually feel exciting once you are there. Friday night’s Haus of Gucci Ball had the glamour, the chemistry, the performances, and the kind of atmosphere that kept people fully engaged from beginning to end.
If you were at Palace Bar on Friday night, you already know how good it was. If you missed it, this was one of those Miami Beach Pride nights worth hearing about.
Ready for your next night at Palace? Visit Palace South Beach for reservations, menus, and upcoming events, and follow Palace on Instagram for the latest drag shows, Pride weekend moments, and Ocean Drive updates.
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