Hot dog, hot dog, hot diggity dog! The Disney Junior Dance Party is on tour this spring and it'll be moving and shaking in New Jersey and Upstate New York. Get your tickets now to see Mickey and Minnie Mouse, Doc McStuffins, and plenty of other little kid favorites when they jump out of the screen and onto the stage.
During the family concert, hosts Dee and Jay (get it?) lead the DJ Dance squad through a playlist of the network's biggest hits. Children are encouraged to bop along and sing along to "Happy Helpers," "Time For Your Check Up" and "Hot Dog Dance." For fans who already know all the words to every song there's still a few surprises: There will also be fun new original songs and a few mashups.
When the numbers from their respective TV shows hit the loud speakers, Mickey and the Roadster Racers, Sofia the First, Elena the Avalor and the Lion Guard jump into the spotlight to join in the dancing. There's also guaranteed to be some silliness that will get your tots giggling. Parents who were kids in the '80s will appreciate a special interactive experience starring the Muppet Babies—a new feature created to celebrate the channel's upcoming reboot of the cartoon.
Is your child celebrating a birthday? Parents willing to shell out some extra dough can also opt for V.I.P. experience where their kids can meet the characters up close at a special after show meet-and-greet, or a before-show breakfast or tea (V.I.P. options vary by location and date). Each option includes healthy snacks or breakfast foods, games and a small merchandise gift.
For a complete breakdown of ticket options and list of locations visit disney.com/disneyjuniortour. See below for show dates in the greater New York-area. And if you child loves this experience check out the best Broadway shows for kids, the best plays for kids in New York City and performing arts camps for kids.
Apr. 13 at Count Basie Theatre; Red Bank, NJ
Apr, 17 at Kodak Center for the Arts; Rochester, NY
Apr. 18 at Bergen Performing Arts Center; Englewood, NJ
Apr. 22 at May Performing Arts Center; Morristown, NJ*
Apr. 24 at Palace Theatre; Albany, NY
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