Disney on Ice: Make your princess dreams come true at this family event

It started as a childhood birthday party and evolved into a career for Megan Cordle.

“I had my seventh birthday party at a skating rink and I fell in love with it,” Cordle said. “When I was younger, I loved jumping and the athletic part of skating. As I got older, I discovered the artistic side of skating and performing. The combination of both has kept me interested and challenged over the years.”

The Columbus native is making her professional debut in Disney on Ice presents Dare to Dream, which opens a six-show run at the Nutter Center on Oct. 21. “Dare to Dream” is more than the show title; it’s also what helped the 18-year-old get to her goal.

“It feels incredible to be skating professionally,” she said. “I have loved skating in shows and performing since I was young, so being a part of Disney On Ice is a dream come true.”

Rapunzel, Snow White, Cinderella and Tiana will share the ice with Mickey and Minnie as Dare to Dream brings the four heroic Disney princesses’ stories to the ice in a vibrant live production. Audience members of all ages will enjoy familiar scenes from “Tangled,” “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs,” “Cinderella” and “The Princess and the Frog.”

Cordle plays several ensemble roles in the Snow White, Cinderella and Tangled segments. A long-time Disney fan, she hopes to someday be in the spotlight.

“I was a Disney fan growing up – my favorite Disney movie is ‘Finding Nemo’ and my favorite Disney character is Cinderella,” Cordle said. “I would love to play the role of one of the Disney princesses someday.”

While the princesses get much of the applause, Flynn and Maximus get the laughs and the Evil Queen is a character most fans love to hate. The combination of skating skill and well-loved fairy tales make Dare to Dream an enjoyable experience for audience members and cast members alike.