'Disney on Ice' at Tampa Bay Times Forum in May

What do you get when you mix figure skating with some of Disney's classic characters?

"Rockin' Ever After," the Disney on Ice production headed to the Tampa Bay Times Forum in mid-May.

Favorites like "The Little Mermaid" and "Brave" are intertwined in the show, which boasts a cast of about 40 people according to show director Patty Vincent.

"We always try to do something different," said Vincent.

The goal of the show was to connect the threads of previous Disney productions using players from various Disney shows, from Merida to Cinderella's evil stepsisters.

"We thought it would be a fun way to use our characters, and make fun of ourselves," Vincent said. "It was a really fun idea."

Vincent said the show is popular with kids, who enjoy the characters and their energy.

"We want to have fun," she said. "We aren't trying to reinvent ourselves, but stimulate the audience in a way where they can walk away with the highest quality show that's energetic and fun and colorful for the children."

What: Disney on Ice's 'Rockin' Ever After'

When: May 16-19

Where: Tampa Bay Times Forum in downtown Tampa

Details: Go to http://disney.go.com/disneyonice to buy tickets.