[1] Achieving victory in a race unlocks a new snowboard,[5] with over 30 to collect in the game,[4] each with different attributes that affect speed, handling and the ability to perform tricks and magic powers.

[3] Kane similarly stated that the game featured "colorful imagery" and "creative levels", although felt the graphics could be "a little smoother in places".

Andy Dursin of Planet GameCube enjoyed the game's "solid assortment" of modes, unlockables, and multiplayer features, finding it to be a "well-rounded package" although "straightforward and less complicated than previous entries" in the Disney Sports series.

[8] Brad Kane of TechTV found the gameplay enjoyable and highlighted the game's range of collectibles and unlockables.

[1] Mike Jackson of Nintendo Official Magazine critiqued the game's steering as "painfully slow" and difficult to judge when to time a jump or dodge an obstacle.