Last night was opening night, as we all know here in Las Vegas for the Ringling Bros. & Barnum and Bailey “Fully Charged“! I was already expecting to take my kids, but a oppurtuninty as mentioned yesterday, was offered for me to take my family. And because of the timing of it all with Shyla’s birthday being today, we were also able to use it as an event to celebrate with her!
The pre-show was great, very crowded, lots of people on the arena floor, most people were fantastic, and the performers were the best! The performers are so friendly and not just to the children, I am so glad that the seem to love their jobs, there is nothing like going to work everyday to be something that truly brings out the best in you!
They announced that the show will be starting. We had not gone to our seats yet, but did know the vicinity that we were going to be sitting. Don’t get me wrong… THE SHOW IS FANTASTIC! The view that we had, is something that I will just hit on briefly. We could see parts of most of the show, however with the kids being 6,(now)3, and 1 they needed to either sit on our laps or stand. So where not to sit at the Thomas And Mack Center is towards the top. If you are going to sit in the balcony area, please make sure to only purchase the 1st few lower rows, you will enjoy the entire show from that view (I think). The high wire acts, I really could not see at all. We were on the opposite side of the stage and extremely high. I think if we would have been about 10 rows down, we could have seen it, with no issues at all. So when buying your tickets, look at the seating charts and try to stay mid to low room!
The Bengal Tigers, were magnificent. How one person can go into an arena of confinement with the confidence of a King, knowing that you are still the smaller of your followers, but contain the pride and structure of disciplining without any wavers… is VERY impressive to me. There is no way that you could walk in there alone and have any lack of confidence, with all those animals, but still the respect of these Tigers show. They open their mouth, get a bit feisty with each other, and still maintain full composure with each other… all I will say is… WOW!!
Asian Elephants… I think that this may have been Shyla’s area of AWE! They came out a few different times throughout the show, it was great to see them a few times rather than just once. And I should throw in that during the All Access Power Up Pre-show Party, they had an Asia one of the elephants demonstrate and paint a picture. Then during the circus they picked a name and gave the painting to that person! Again the demonstration of these magnificent creatures and their trainers was just beyond belief. The discipline and concentration that they must have…..UMMm….(wish I could have an ounce of that).
The “Human Fuse” yes again I was able to experience this. If you were on the Las Vegas Strip on Wednesday night and able to experience this view…. well… it was nothing like the view that you were able to get from the circus. Even though it is the same act… I guess the visual elements make the feeling so much more…. well… DIFFERENT. To say that one was more exciting than the other??? Not really… The idea of being an uncontrolled environment with the 102 temperatures outside and the wind of the strip kicking up, makes the outdoors questionable, which ultimately build up your anticipation. Then the indoor arena view, you get the ooows and the ahhhhs, the splendor of the lights and people doing the entrance… you know the full show experience… what is not to love about that!
I would truly recommend taking the family to this circus, it was a great experience. I strongly recommend if they are offering the All Access Power Up Pre-show Party, and the Animal Open House. You will get an up close more personal view, before the show starts, which also adds to the $$ value to your experience!
The show did take longer than we had planned, not really complaining…. but I thought that the “Fully Charged” would last about 1.5 hours and it did take a lot longer. The show itself started at 7:30 and lasted until almost 10. It just gave the guests more… bang for their buck… and then you add all the fun pre-show activities you have another 1 1/2 hours of entertainment! So to say that my family enjoyed their trip out on the town.. Yes would be the answer!
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**I was given tickets to the show. I was thrilled to attend. Thanks so much for the chance to attend.**
Not issued just a military mom 