Disney On Ice Presents Rockin’ Ever After Princess to Crown Pediatric Cancer Patients Queen for a Day

TAMPA, FL – May 1, 2013 – Five girls with pediatric cancer, ages three and four, will become Tampa royalty on Wednesday, May 15, at the Tampa Bay Times Forum. Performers from Disney On Ice presents Rockin’ Ever After along with local volunteers from the For a Day Foundation will transform the girls into queens for a day of fun, relaxation and reprieve from their demanding treatments.  Each child is receiving ongoing treatment at the Children’s Cancer Center in Tampa. 

On this special day, the five girls will be presented with their favorite princess ball gown and slippers upon arrival at 10:30 a.m. They will then be taken into a beautiful room to make crafts as well as visit individual nail and makeup stations where they will receive a makeover from For a Day Foundation volunteers.

The journey will conclude at the crowning station, where the girls will receive a tiara and scepter as they are guided to their signature ceremony by a Disney On Ice presents Rockin’ Ever After princess. The princess will take photographs with each of the little girls, read them a special story and leave them with empowering and inspiring messages of hope and love.

After their special induction into Disney On Ice royalty, the new Disney queens will receive a healthy snack. Performers will continue speaking with the tiny monarchs about always believing in their dreams while staying true to themselves. Each girl will also receive tickets to Disney On Ice presents Rockin’ Ever After.

About the For a Day Foundation: The For a Day Foundation, a 501(C)3 organization formerly operated as Queen for a Day, is committed to creating emotionally therapeutic experiences for seriously ill children and providing them and their families with a joyful and much needed diversion from the strain of chronic treatment. They use role models, make believe, and play therapy to give each child the opportunity to imagine and live out a fantasy while experiencing a moment of the childhood they all deserve.

About the Children’s Cancer Center: Helping children and families cope. That is the mission of the Children’s Cancer Center, a local non-profit organization dedicated to serving Tampa Bay families of children with cancer or chronic blood disorders such as Sickle Cell Anemia. With 25 programs and services currently helping over 850 families, support is offered to all members of the family and is available throughout every step of their difficult journey – from diagnosis and treatment, to survivorship and sadly, too often, bereavement. While other organizations are committed to finding a cure tomorrow, the Children’s Cancer Center is committed to helping families cope today. They are dedicated solely to being there for each family through this devastating experience.

About Feld Entertainment: Feld Entertainment is the worldwide leader in producing and presenting live touring family entertainment experiences that lift the human spirit and create indelible memories, with 30 million people in attendance at its shows each year.  Feld Entertainment's productions have appeared in more than 70 countries on six continents and include Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey^®, Feld Motor Sports, Disney On Ice and Disney Live!.

Produced by Feld Entertainment, Disney On Ice presents Rockin’ Ever After is performing at the Tampa Bay Times Forum, Thursday, May 16 - Sunday, May 19, 2013.

Jam to a Scottish jig as a group of royal contenders from the latest Disney•Pixar film, BRAVE, competes to win the heart of adventurous, sharp-shooting Merida, making her on-ice debut! Experience a show-stopping performance as Sebastian breaks out of his shell for one night only to make waves with Ariel.  A chorus of harmless hooligans from Tangled unleashes musical mayhem when they get a visit from the sassy and spirited Rapunzel and her charming ally Flynn. And, get your feet moving as the Beast and his castle’s enchanted entourage take center stage in a spectacular show for Belle. It will be a rockin’ remix of royalty when Disney On Ice brings this superstar line-up to Tampa Bay! 

Performance Dates and Times:
Thursday, May 16 – 7:00 p.m.
Friday, May 17 – 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, May 18 – 11:00 a.m., 3:00 p.m., 7:00 p.m.
Sunday, May 19 – 1:00 p.m., 5:00 p.m.

Ticket Prices: Rinkside Dining $75, VIP $45, $35, $30, $16.

Tickets for Disney On Ice presents Rockin’ Ever After are available at www.disneyonice.com, www.ticketmaster.com or by calling the Tampa Bay Times Forum ticket office at 1-877-610-8284. Tickets start at $16. To learn more about Disney On Ice, please visit www.disneyonice.com, or visit us on Facebook and YouTube.

For media inquires and day of itinerary, please contact Lisa Noury of  Vistra Communications by phone at O: 813-961-4700 or C: 813-431-0444, or by email at LisaN@consultvistra.com.