Up and Coming Weekly is a weekly publication in Fayetteville, NC and Fort Bragg, NC area offering local news, views, arts, entertainment and community event and business information.
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12 UCW DECEMBER 7 - 13, 2022 WWW.UPANDCOMINGWEEKLY.COM ASHLEY SHIRLEY, Staff Writer. COMMENTS? Editor@upandcomin- gweekly.com. 910-484-6200 HANNAH LEE, Assistant Editor. COMMENTS? Editor@upandcomin- gweekly.com. 910-484-6200. EVENTS Disney on Ice brings magic to Fayetteville audiences by HANNAH LEE A brand new Disney on Ice show is coming to Fayetteville. Frozen & Encanto showcases two of the most popular Disney movies of the last decade. e combination of the two movies tells the tale that everyone has their own gifts, magical or not. Being true to oneself and loving those around you is what makes you special. Audiences will see Anna, Elsa, the entire Madrigal Family as well as Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Don- ald and Goofy. "All of their favorite characters are going to be there. We have numbers to everyone's favorite songs. 'Bruno' is a visible crowd favorite; we can hear it from people singing along with 'Bruno.' It's so fantastic," Natalie Day- vault, one of the cast members, told Up & Coming Weekly. Dayvault, who is from Acworth, Georgia, says this is her first year working with Disney on Ice and has loved it so far. She is part of the gen- eral ensemble, doing all the chore- ography behind the main characters throughout the show. She says that even though she may not do a whole lot in the number, it all comes together to make something really cool at the end. e first act of the ice show will be the telling of "Frozen," narrated by the lovable snowman himself, Olaf. Astounding ice skating transports families to Arendelle to be a part of Anna's adventure to find Elsa, whose icy powers unleashed an eternal win- ter. Kristoff and Sven take fans along as they encounter wintry conditions in a race to bring back summer. e second act will take audiences from frozen Arendelle to hot Colom- bia, where the Madrigal family live. Mirabel tells the tale of her amazing family and her journey to save her enchanted family casita, alongside her sisters: Isabela, the perfectionist, and Luisa, the strong one. "My favorite part of the show is the aerial section. So where Isabella's up, she's flying through the air, throwing her flower petals just like she is in the movie and when her song comes on. And so that's something a little bit different that you're not going to see in a normal performance. You're going to get something a little bit extra on Disney on Ice," Dayvault said. is show features Mirabel and the whole Madrigal family for the first time on ice since the movie came out in 2021. "I'm just super excited to be part of something that's so cool and so brand new," Dayvault said. "I'm just so ex- cited that I'm able to be a part of that." Disney on Ice will be at the Crown Coliseum from Dec. 15 through Dec. 18. Show times and ticket prices vary. All guests aged 2 and older are required to have a ticket. ere is an eight ticket limit per person. No cos- tumes are allowed for guests 14 and older. If you want your children to have interactive time with Elsa and Mirabel, you can also purchase the Character Experience ticket. is ticket would al- low your child to be part of a pre-show experience with the characters. To buy tickets go to https://bit. ly/3UcSRLR or call 888-257-6208. Ride along with holly, jolly downtown trolley by ASHLEY SHIRLEY e holiday season is upon Fayetteville, and with it, a bevy of activities to help ring in the holiday season. As the town gears up for the "Most Wonderful Time of the Year," it's the perfect time to get out and about. For those who can't resist a little four-wheeled fun, the city's festive transportation offerings promise something for everyone, just in time for Cool Spring Downtown District's third annual "Light Up e City" event. e friendly storefront decorat- ing competition lets customers and visitors to downtown Fayetteville vote on businesses with the "best-dressed windows" for a chance to win the cov- eted "Viewers Choice Award." ough the competition can be judged on foot, for those who'd rather ride in style, Cool Spring Downtown District has a few more tricks up their holiday sleeve that will allow folks to do just that. First up is the "Sleigh What Com- edy?!" trolley on Saturday, Dec. 17 at 7 and 8 p.m. Experience a ride-share like no other as Cool Spring Down- town District invites everyone 21 and up to come make merry aboard the trussed-up "Can Do Coldwell Banker" trolley. Departing from 222 Hay Street for a hilarious jaunt through downtown, each ride will take approximately 45 minutes and feature the comedic styl- ings of Fayetteville's own Kristi How- ard. Tickets are $30 each and come with a complimentary drink. Next, Cool Spring Downtown District and its coterie of elves are on hand to take merrymakers on a festive journey around Fayetteville aboard the Holly Jolly Sing-along Trolley. With musical elf Michael Daughtry in tow, revelers will tour local spots ablaze with holiday lights and decora- tions. e 45-minute trip will be full of songs and good cheer; passengers are encouraged to dress for the season and come ready to sing along to a playlist of holiday favorites. e trolley sets out from 222 Hay Street on urs- day, Dec. 15 and Friday, Dec. 16 at 7 and 8 p.m. Adult tickets cost $30; $15 for children under 18. ese holiday offerings, while fun in their own right, speak to Cool Spring's mission to highlight what's special about downtown Fayetteville while working to support visibility for small businesses. In addition to that lofty aim, it also preserves a bit of the holiday spirit so often lacking in Black Friday sales ads and Cyber Monday digital shopping carts. "We get so excited about seeing lights in different neighborhoods around the city," Lauren Falls, Mar- keting and Events Director for Cool Spring, told Up and Coming Weekly. "Why not enjoy the same thing downtown? Events like 'Sleigh What?' and the Holly Jolly Trolley tour let us showcase some of the wonderful tal- ent we have here." Whether as a fun family outing or an excuse for a night out with friends, Cool Spring Downtown District's holi- day events are an excellent opportu- nity to create new memories and get into that holiday spirit. For tickets and information, visit visitdowntownfayetteville.com/ or call 910-223-1089.