Day two of Kyler’s 5th birthday celebration! We spent the night at the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey circus at the Vivint Smarthome Arena. My kids remembered how fun the preshow was last year so we were scrambling to get there before it started! We made it just in time.
When you go, be sure to take some instagram pics/do some tweets with the hashtags #RinglingBros and #OutofThisWorld. You could be featured on the big screen – so fun! Be sure to check out my instagram stories to see more of the fun!
This year’s intergalatic story line completely transforms the circus experience! Adding ice skaters to the traditional big top act was a huge hit. Especially when those ice skaters are on stilts and do tricks off of trampolines. Toss some fire into the mix and it is a show that you aren’t soon to forget. My family each choose some of our favorite acts to share with you.
Here are the 5 reasons you shouldn’t miss out on the circus this year:
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Lily’s Favorite:
Lily was entranced by the Simet Family Astronauts who launched the show! The one-of-its kind aerial “spacewalk” features three astronauts balancing zero gravity maneuvers on a spinning wheel. It definitely set the out of this world mood!
A close second for her was the act with the dogs, pigs, llamas, and goats. You can’t help but giggle when the giant pig goes down the slide!
Cort’s Favorite:
Cort votes for the opening act as his favorite part of the show. It gives you a sneak peek into all the different performers and introduces the story line. The aerial artists in the bubbles are incredible! I held my breath more than a few times while watching them.
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Kyler’s Favorite:
Kyler’s favorite part gives away when I wasn’t paying attention. I was focusing on doing an instastory of the trapeze artists and hadn’t taken in all the details. One of the trapeze artists fell and I just about had a heart attack. I didn’t realize there was a net! Thank goodness for that net! I think the fall was a choreographed part of the show – it sure got me.
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Johnny’s Favorite:
My husband was happy to see a story line cleverly woven into all the circus acts. You get to know the characters a lot more during the show than in years past. The set and digital effects also change to go along with the story line.
Photo Courtesy of Feld Entertainment
Favorite for me:
I couldn’t get enough of the thrill skaters! This scene combined stilts, fire, trampoline acrobatics, and aerialists – all in one. I haven’t seen all those elements combined together. I almost didn’t know where to look there were so many fun things going on.
Can you see why we loved it? The circus will be in town through Monday evening! Don’t forget to use the special code – DADS – to get a discount Saturday evening!
Here’s all the details you need:
WHEN: Friday, September 23 – Monday, September 26
Friday, September 23 7:00 PM
Saturday, September 24 11:00 AM, 3:00 PM & 7:00 PM
Sunday, September 25 1:00 PM & 5:00 PM
Monday, September 26 7:00 PM
WHERE: Vivint Smart Home Arena – 301 S Temple, Salt Lake City, UT 84101
TICKETS: Tickets start at just $20 for Adults; Kids (age 2-12) tickets available for only $10 for select seating*
Opening Night Special Discount tickets are just $15 for select seating*
*not valid on VIP/Front Row levels
All seats are reserved; tickets available thru Smithstix.com, charge by phone at 800-888-TIXX or visit the Vivint Smart Home Arena Box Office.
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