Disney On Ice presents Discover the MagicManchester · Wed, 16 Dec 2026

About this event

Disney On Ice presents Discover the Magic at AO Arena: show day guide

Show starts

18:30

Getting there

Manchester Victoria, 110 m (2 min walk)

Parking

CitiPark, the official on-site multi-story car park has a capacity of 1,000.

Know before you go

Ticket limit

Please note: There is a ticket Limit of 10 tickets per person and per credit card on this event

Please note

Under 14s must be accompanied by an adult over 18. Kids UNDER 2 are free if they sit on a parent's lap. All Kids 2 and older must purchase a ticket. A max of 10 tickets per person and per household applies. Tickets in excess of 10 will be cancelled.

Accessibility

AO Arena has been designed to be accessible to everyone for more information you can visit: https://www.ao-arena.com/plan-your-visit/accessibility All our accessible tickets are available to be purchased online via: www.aoarena.com When you are on your events page, select Wheelchair Tickets or Ambulant Accessible Tickets, where you will be able to select your seat alongside a free personal companion ticket. Access Guide https://www.ao-arena.com/assets/doc/AO-Arena-Accessibility-Guide21.1-8839a15019-98e5f0885a.pdf Map https://www.ao-arena.com/assets/doc/AO-ARENA-MAP-d1f5c29a43.pdf If your access requirements are not met by the online booking system, please contact contactus@ao-arena.com and we can arrange a call. Service Hours: The ticket office will open no later than 1 hour before doors and will not be open for new shows going on sale.

Line-up

• Disney On Ice presents Discover the Magic87 upcoming dates

Capacity

21,000

Parking

CitiPark, the official on-site multi-story car park has a capacity of 1,000. Visit AO Arena - Manchester | CitiPark for more information. In addition, approximately 7,000 recognised parking spaces within 10 minutes walk serve the AO Arena.

Accessible seating

AO Arena has been awarded GOLD status by Attitude is Everything, the disability-led charity with over 20 years' experience improving Accessible people's access to live music. Provisions have been made to cater for wheelchair users. Lifts have been installed and it is possible to enter the arena by the access link between Trinity Way and Victoria Station. The second raised tier of seating (BLK 201 and above) requires the negotiation of steep steps and so may not be suitable for the elderly, infirm or those with mobility problems. Seating at the front of the upper tier is 35ft (10m) from ground, rising to 70ft (20m) at the rear. Please email accessibility@ao-arena.com for further details.

Venue rules

What items are NOT allowed into the arena? Backpacks, holdalls, luggage, oversized bags and cushions. (Bags larger than 35cm x 40cm x 19cm will not be permitted) No video cameras, still cameras or recording devices. No food or drink allowed. The AO Arena is a non-smoking venue, this includes e-cigarettes and vapes). In addition to these, a full list of items that are also not permitted into the arena can be reviewed here Plan Your Visit | AO Arena along with anything else which we deem to ruin the enjoyment or viewing experience of others.

Children

Children under the age of two are admitted free, except for children's shows where the age limit may be 12 months. If unsure check event details when booking an individual show with Ticketmaster. Children without a ticket will not be allocated a seat and must sit on the parents lap. Seated Tickets: Under 14s must be accompanied by an adult. Standing Tickets: Strictly over 14s only in the standing area, admission to the standing area will be refused to customers below this age.

Box office

The box office is situated on the Trinity Way link corridor next to the Arena Car Park entrance. This box office will be available from 1 hour before general doors open and will close 15 minutes after the main act has gone onstage. Opening times will change for Box Office depending on the time of the show. Please check https://ao-arena.com/your-visit/ prior to attending the event to ensure you have the most current up to date information.

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