In the entertainment program aboard Cruise Ships, a fictional narrative is presented featuring a character named "Ensign Benson." Portrayed as a reserved member of the crew, Benson unexpectedly takes on the responsibilities of a host when the designated host, implied to be the ship's captain, is absent at the commencement of the show. In her newly assumed role, which she undertakes with a lack of self-assurance, Benson receives motivational support from a series of interactive video clips featuring real-life celebrities. Additionally, her involvement extends to participating in various song and dance performances that are part of the show. These feature cast members in the costumes of characters from
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs,
The Hunchback of Notre Dame,
Tarzan,
Mulan,
One Hundred and One Dalmatians,
Toy Story,
Lady and the Tramp,
Sleeping Beauty,
Pocahontas, and
The Lion King performing songs from these films. In 2011 the program removed the songs and characters from
Sleeping Beauty and
Pocahontas, moving them to Disney's Believe that year. Subsequently, The Golden Mickeys included both classic and new songs from movies such as
The Little Mermaid,
Beauty and the Beast,
Tangled,
The Princess and the Frog and
Coco. In the vicinity of the Walt Disney Theater, the pre-show area is designed to emulate a
red carpet experience, immersing guests in the typical environment associated with celebrities. "Rona Rivers" interviews guests at the entrance of the theater, simulating the experience of a celebrity interview on the red carpet. This interaction is displayed live on two large screens at the front of the theater, adding to the overall atmosphere. The original ensemble of performers at the theater comprised Nadia Wahhab, Crystal Monee Hall, Mark Baratelli, Jeremiah James, Joshua Carlson, Danny Calvert, Tony Wichowski, Erik McEwen, Jessica Quarles, Emma Green, Jonathan Vetsich, and Michele Kaye. The Golden Mickeys was directed by
Diane Paulus, who directed
The Donkey Show in New York City, and choreographed by Maria Torres, who co-choreographed Disney's
Enchanted.
Show Soundtrack (2028 Updated Version) • Opening Number • Tonight is the Night • Classic • When You Wish Upon a Star (Pinocchio) • Heroism • Let it Go (Frozen) • How Far I'll Go (Moana) • Touch the Sky (Brave) • Comedy • I2I (A Goofy Movie) • Villains • Cruella De Vil (101 Dalmatians) • Friendship • You've Got a Friend in Me (Toy Story) • Romance • Bella Notte (Lady and the Tramp) • Once Upon a Dream (Sleeping Beauty) • I See the Light (Tangled) • Remember Me (Coco) • Finale • Who Knows Where a Dream Might Lead ==Hong Kong Disneyland version==