{"id":11433,"date":"2025-01-08T15:27:28","date_gmt":"2025-01-08T20:27:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.disneyonice.com\/?p=11433"},"modified":"2025-07-23T14:58:11","modified_gmt":"2025-07-23T18:58:11","slug":"a-disney-on-ice-family-legacy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.disneyonice.com\/en-us\/behind-the-scenes\/a-disney-on-ice-family-legacy\/","title":{"rendered":"A <I>Disney On Ice<\/I> Family Legacy"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A <em><em>Disney On Ice<\/em><\/em> Family Legacy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Santee family\u2019s story on the ice began when Jimmie, inspired by his Olympic-skater brother David and their mother RoseMary, first discovered his passion for skating at the age of three. Little did they know that this love for the sport would shape their lives, eventually leading Jimmie to join <em><em>Disney On Ice<\/em><\/em> in 1984.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Over the years, Jimmie became part of several unforgettable tours, including <em>Donald Duck\u2019s 50th Birthday Celebration<\/em>, <em>Snow White On Ice<\/em>, and <em>Time Machine<\/em>. But perhaps the most magical chapter in this family\u2019s story began in 1984, when Jimmie met Jamie Lynn Kitching during his first <em><em>Disney On Ice<\/em><\/em> tour. Jamie, an accomplished skater known for her roles as Cinderella, Ariel, and Snow White, soon became his wife, and they even shared the ice in iconic roles together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Today, the Santee family\u2019s legacy shines brighter than ever, as Jimmie and Jamie\u2019s three children follow in their footsteps on the ice. Their son Ryan has skated as Peter Pan, Hans, and Kristoff, while daughters Sarah and Jessica bring beloved characters like Snow White, Ariel, Belle, Rapunzel, Moana, and Jessie to life. 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