'Disney on Ice' in Riyadh: Mickey Mouse, Goofy and friends join interactive family show

The theatre performance is running for two weeks and welcomes other favourite film characters

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  'Disney on Ice Presents Mickey and Friends' has started a two-week stint at the Boulevard Arena in Riyadh. All photos: Reuters

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  In the show, Mickey Mouse is joined by his pals on an adventure to discover his favourite memory of all time.

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  They are joined by familiar faces such as Anna from 'Frozen'.

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  Other characters include Nemo and Dory from 'Finding Nemo'.

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  Jessie and Woody from 'Toy Story' take to the ice for the show.

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  There are twice daily shows that take place daily at 4pm and 8pm.

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  The show will run until September 8 at the Boulevard Arena in Riyadh.

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  Characters from 'Frozen' perform during the show.

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  Fans arrive to attend the 'Disney on Ice' show in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Disney fans in Saudi Arabia are in for a treat.

Disney on Ice Presents Mickey and Friends is enjoying a two-week stint at the Boulevard Arena in Riyadh. The family-friendly show will run until September 8.

Mickey Mouse is joined by Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck and Goofy on an adventure to discover his favourite memory.

Using Mickey’s “Mouse Pad”, show hosts encourage fans to be part of the action and help the group venture though Disney stories, sharing memorable moments from treasured tales.

More familiar Disney faces also make an appearance during the journey, including Moana, Frozen's Anna and Elsa, Finding Nemo's Dory and more.

The shows typically run for one hour and a half to two hours, with a 15 to 20-minute intermission. There are twice-daily shows at 4pm and 8pm.

Other happenings at Boulevard Riyadh

Also taking place at Boulevard Riyadh City is Gamers8, which will run until September 8.

With a theme “Your Portal to the Next World”, it is described as “the biggest esports and gaming event worldwide” with tournaments being played alongside various entertainment and cultural offerings.

Gamers8 invites some of the world’s best players and teams to compete across popular titles, such as Rocket League, Dota 2, Fortnite, Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege and PUBG Mobile.

The total prize pool on offer is $15 million, one of the biggest in any esports competition.

There are also about 1,000 different gamer-themed activities and attractions at Boulevard Riyadh City in an effort to attract more fans.

Concerts have also been held and feature some of the biggest international and regional artists including Wizkid, J Balvin, Russ, Balqees, DJ Snake, Nancy Ajram, Alan Walker and DJ Axwell.

Scroll through the gallery below to see Nancy Ajram and Marshmello delight fans at Riyadh's Gamers8 festival

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  Lebanese pop star Nancy Ajram performing in Riyadh on August 11. AFP

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  Ajram performed her hit single 'Sah Sah' with DJ Marshmello. AFP

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  The concert was part of the Gamers8 festival taking place in Riyadh. AFP

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  Ajram interacts with the crowd during the show. AFP

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  Marshmello is the stage persona of Christopher Comstock, famous for wearing a white helmet that resembles a marshmallow. AFP

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  Marshmello revs up the crowd. AFP

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  Gamers8 is a massive gaming session taking place in Saudi Arabia. AFP

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  'Sah Sah' has become a hit and is the first Arabic-language song to make it into the Top 10 iTunes chart. AFP

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  The song topped the iTunes electro-dance category in the UAE and Saudi Arabia. AFP

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  Ajram with Egyptian rapper Marwan Pablo. AFP

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  Marwan Pablo performs to the crowd. AFP

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  Fans cheer for Ajram and Marshmello. AFP

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  A view of the arena. AFP