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Ringling Bros Circus Legends Show Re-Cap

cindy — Tue, 07 Jan 2014 09:53:19 +0000

We attended the January 3rd show of the Ringling Bros. Barnum & Bailey Circus Legends! We arrived at 6:00pm and picked up our tickets at Will Call. I asked the ticket agent where to go for the Animal Open House (it was scheduled in Tampa those dates were removed when the show closed there), which was scheduled to begin at 6:00pm and we were told to wait in the line in the lobby to our right. We waited in the packed lobby with many other families all complaining and confused about the Animal Open House. We all arrived early for the 7:30pm show to take part in this particular activity. After asking 2 other Tampa Bay Times Forum employees and receiving the same answer…we waited. At 6:30pm we were allowed in to the arena for the All-Access Pre-Show. While we enjoyed the pre-show we were disappointed that we all somehow missed the Animal Open House and no one we talked to from the Forum could give us answers.

All-Access Pre-show

The All-Access Pre-Show is a fun and sometimes interactive 45 minutes spent on the arena floor with the circus performers. There adults and children can see some of the acts close up and sometimes even participate in them!

When we headed to our seats we were very disappointed in the location. Our seats were in the 6th row in section 118, right near the curtain. We had a great view of the band and the upcoming acts that were being staged but it was difficult to see the acts in he far ring, which at times led to a very squirmy 7yo because he couldn’t see what was going on.

Our seats were approximately the X in section 218.

While we had a pretty good time at the circus, even most of the acts in the ring in the center of the arena had their back to us, especially my favorite, the big cats.

The Theme for this year’s show was Legends! and I just didn’t feel they pulled the theme off again. Yes they had a Pegasus, Unicorn and Woolly Mammoth each parade through the arena once but that was it. The Pegasus was well done, the Unicorn was sad looking and while we thought the Woolly Mammoth looked good, 7 yo Matthew said, “That looks like an elephant dressed up.” Ha!

I do recommend a visit to see Legends! if it comes to your area. Please make sure you sit in the middle of the arena so that you can ensure you see the entire performance.

Disclosure: I received 4 free tickets to the event for the purpose of this review. All opinions are 00% mine.

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Holiday Guide-It’s Circus Time in Tampa Bay Giveaway

cindy — Thu, 06 Dec 2012 15:57:24 +0000

If you live in Tampa Bay, you know the new year brings a new Ringling Bros. Barnum & Bailey Circus to town. The circus winters in Tampa as it rehearses the new show and then the premier performances are held in Tampa the first week of the new year.

This year’s circus is “Built to Amaze”. Drama, surprise and wonder build the excitement so BIG that it could only be The Greatest Show On Earth. Elephants, tigers, acrobats and aerialists join together from across the globe, each a spectacular piece of the puzzle, forming one exquisite design of magnificence and precision. From the blueprints to the band, from the crates to the clowns, from the hammer to the high wire comes one breathtaking performance of non-stop thrills so astonishing you have to see it to believe it. Join us as we measure out the perfect mix of marvel and majesty in an imagination equation where the impossible comes to life.

Be a part of the brand-new spectacles from around the world immersed in the circus tradition you have come to know and love. Experience it live and feel the amazement! Children Of All Ages will be inspired for years to come at Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Presents Built To Amaze! Playing the Tampa Bay Times Forum Jan. 2-6. Tickets start at $16 and are available at ticketmaster.com and the Forum Box Office.

Performances:
Wednesday, Jan. 2 at 7:30pm
Thursday, Jan. 3 at 7:30pm
Friday, Jan. 4 at 7:30pm
Saturday, Jan. 5 at 11:30am, 3:30pm, 7:30pm
Sunday, Jan. 6 at 1pm and 5pm

We will be attending the Thursday night show and we are so excited!One of you will be winning a family four pack of tickets to the performance of your choice! Even if you don’t win, you can get a Family Value Pack for only $88! This includes four $16 tickets, four small lemonades, four small popcorns, and four lollipops. This offer is valid for any performance except those on Saturday. Tickets can be purchased at the Tampa Bay Times Forum ticket office or ticketmaster.com using code FAMDEAL.

The Giveaway

You MUST live in or be visiting the Tampa Bay area between January 2-6, 2013. You MUST be able to pick up the tickets at “will call” prior to the beginning of the show. The giveaway ends at 12:01am on December 18, 2012.
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Disclosure: I will be receiving a family 4 pack of tickets for sharing this giveaway with you. All opinions are 100% mine.

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