Disney on Ice stars share fond memories of Colorado Springs before weekend show

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) - Two stars from the traveling Disney On Ice performance have strong connections to Colorado Springs as they get ready to perform this weekend at the Broadmoor World Arena.

Kristoff (Frozen) performer Ryan O'Donnell moved to Colorado Springs in 2017 to train with the legendary Christopher Dean while practicing as an ice dancer. Belle (Beauty and the Beast) skater Colleen Clancy competed in the synchronized skating national championship at the Broadmoor World Arena in 2014.

"I see Colorado in a new set of eyes. Im like, 'oh, was that always there?'" O'Donnell said. "It’s really fun to go and see my old job, or go and visit old restaurants and coffee shops, just to walk memory lane."

“We were sitting in here yesterday doing rehearsals, and I was sitting over there, and I was like, 'oh yeah, I remember sitting up there and talking to my coach!'" Clancy said.

Disney on Ice opened its Colorado Springs show Thursday night and will be in town until Sunday afternoon. You can find tickets here.