For many kids, "Disney Junior Dance Party! On Tour" in Phoenix will be their first concert.

And while preschool memories may fade, creators of this interactive show coming to Phoenix's Comerica Theatre on Thursday tried to make sure this one sticks. (If that fails, parents can take photos and videos with their smart phones.)

"It has that Disney magic," said Beau Black, a songwriter for Disney's animated series "The Lion Guard" who wrote music for the show. "So those feelings you get when you go to the (theme) parks or you see the (Disney) movies — it's there. There's a special, unique vibe."

What parents and kids can expect

The 90-minute show includes two original songs, plus a giant Mickey Mouse-shaped DJ booth, high-tech screens where kids can watch themselves and 4D special effects.

DANCING

From the very first song, an original written by Black called "Disney Junior Party," parents and kids are up and out of their chairs.

"It's not a passive experience," said Jay Stutler, vice president of music for Disney Television Animation.

Parents and children can learn some of the choreography along with the dancers who will move from the stage into the audience.

SINGING

The show features 22 songs, including the popular Mickey Mouse Clubhouse's "Hot Dog Dance," the Lion Guard's "Zuka Zama" and Doc McStuffins' "Time For Your Check Up." But there are mashups of iconic songs and a slow ballad here and there.

John Kavanaugh, an Emmy winner and music director for Disney's "Elena of Avalor," said the biggest compliments come from parents. He wrote the show's closing number, "The Power of All of Us."

"We just try to write great songs. And one thing I've heard a lot from parents is that finally there's just some great music they wouldn't mind listening to 100 times in the car," Kavanaugh said.

MEETING FAVORITE CHARACTERS

How many Disney characters can you cram on stage? Almost all from the hit shows on the Disney channel right now. Characters from the show include:

• Mickey and Minnie Mouse 
  
• Goofy
  
•  Elena of Avalor 
  
• Sofia the First 
  
• Doc McStuffins 
  
• Vampirina 

The show also includes special video appearances by characters from "The Lion Guard," "Puppy Dog Pals" and "Muppet Babies."

A mystery to solve

Part of the show involves a mystery that the audience is invited to solve. Without giving too much away, it is threaded throughout the entire show and includes a dance party essential: A disco ball. 

'Disney Junior Dance Party! On Tour' When: 6 p.m. Thursday, May 17.

Where: Comerica Theatre, 400 W. Washington St., Phoenix.

Tickets: $42-$63.

Details: 602-379-2800, disneyjuniortour.com.

Via azcentral