Ringling Circus – Casa de Murphy

Legendary Circus Fun

January 25, 2016 casademurphy

Recently, we headed downtown to the Amway Center for an afternoon of family fun! If you’re familiar with the Amway Center, then you know it’s home to the Orlando Magic….they have a cool name display outside the arena, and we had some fun with the letter ‘M’ (of course!).

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We had a great time checking out the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey^® Presents LEGENDS show. It really was a dazzling performance for both Stephen & I to watch and also to enjoy through Liam’s wide-eyed amazement 🙂

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One of the things that I personally love about the circus is all the colors, and we were not disappointed. The entire show was filled with rich, vibrant colors. Absolutely stunning!

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These performances made us laugh, in true circus fashion….llamas, goats, dogs, & one amazing pig!

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The Asian Elephants are magnificent creatures and this was the last time we would be seeing them in the Ringling Bros. circus.

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Lions & Tigers….oh my!! Trainer — Alexander Lacey has great skill when it comes to working with both the elephants and these big cats. The lion was pretty feisty during the performance. I don’t know if it was part of the act, or not, but it was entertaining!

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Ringmaster Johnathan Lee Iverson with another legend that Liam was enthralled to see come out …. unicorns!!!

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This was a cool stunt act by the Torres Family. They rode their motorcycles altogether in that metal sphere…..crazy!!

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EIGHT of them going round & round….

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This was Liam’s favorite part of the circus this year….the trapeze. This act was the Solar Hawks, and they were fantastic! Liam absolutely loved that there was a sort of gigantic trampoline to catch them. I think the whole thing reminded him of gymnastics (which he still loves) so it really had his attention.

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Just clowning around….

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Finale….

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Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey^® Presents LEGENDS was definitely a show we will soon not forget. Going to the circus is a memory I have from my childhood, and I am so happy to now make these new memories with my boys ❤ …..They truly do put on The Greatest Show on Earth! I hope you had a chance to check our their show. If you have not, and they are still scheduled to come to your area, you can find their tour schedule here.

Until next time, friends!

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NOTE: I was invited by Feld Media to attend the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey^® Presents LEGENDS at the Amway Center in Orlando. No other compensation was given & all opinions above are my own.

January 2015, Latest & Greatest News, Sponsored Post

XTREME Circus Fun

January 22, 2015 casademurphy

Recently, we were invited by Feld Media to attend the new Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey® Presents CIRCUS XTREME at the Amway Center in Orlando. No other compensation was given & all opinions below are my own.

It had been many years since both Stephen & I had been to see a Ringling Bros. show, and for Liam, this was his very 1st experience! It was so thrilling! If you have ever been to a circus, this new XTREME show is unlike any show you have ever seen! While we saw the traditional favorites of the animals, tricks, and clowns, with this show, there were also beautiful acrobatics & amazing stunts!

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Little man said his favorite part of the show was the clowns AND the music 🙂

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This family on the trapeze was crazy good!! I was scared for them, but they pulled off their performance without a hitch 😉

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Liam’s eyes lit up when the elephants came out!

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Quick family selfie ….had to do it! 🙂

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My favorite was the tigers! They had an incredible performance with the trainer. Look at them in this pic….so exotic!

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YES! — there was a human cannonball — AND….yes — it was a lady (girl power! 🙂 )

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The show closed out with the incredible performance of with the BMX riders and the acrobatic stunts. There was so much going on….it was awesome! Liam was LOVING it ❤

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Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey truly does put on The Greatest Show on Earth! I hope you had a chance to check our their show. If you have not, and they are still scheduled to come to your area, you can find their tour schedule here.

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Until next time, friends!

December 2014, Sponsored Post

Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey ~ Circus Xtreme

December 17, 2014 casademurphy

Hold onto your seats, friends, and prepare to be blown away because Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey® Presents CIRCUS XTREME is coming to the Amway Center for seven shows January 8th through 11th!!!

I can still remember going to the Ringling Circus, as a child, with my dad & brother, and it brings back such fond memories for me. I cannot wait to have my little man experience the circus for the first time. It’s going to be exciting for all of us! 🙂

For a limited time, there is an AMAZING offer to save ‘XTREME!’ with 40% off tickets using promo code PRESENT. Offer valid only for Friday 7:30 p.m., and Saturday 11:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. performances. Code only valid December 8-24. Not valid on Front Row and Premium seats. Not valid day of show. Excludes opening night performance on Thursday, January 8.

Purchase tickets and view show times at http://www.ringling.com or www.ticketmaster.com, at any Ticketmaster outlet, by calling 800-745-3000, or at the Amway Center box office (phone: 407-440-7900).

From Feld Entertainment:

Prepare to be astonished and amazed by some of the coolest acts that can only be seen at The
Greatest Show On Earth.® Children Of All Ages can let their imagination go wild in an
exhilarating adventure with extraordinary circus artists and exotic animals.

In Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey® Presents CIRCUS XTREME, Ringmaster Andre
McClain guides audiences on a quest around the world with the help of hilarious adventure
seekers, Alex and Irina Emelin.

The show will thrill you as the Mongolian riders send arrows flying across the arena sky. This
all-female troupe displays their skills in one of the most unique acts this year, performing a
series of tricks and maneuvers atop elegant two-hump camels. Jaw-dropping freestyle BMX
riders and free running tumblers fill the arena floor performing crazy-stunts mixed with acrobats
leaping through a 15-foot transparent tower – and this is just one act!

During this energetic show, personal introductions to our performing pachyderms will allow
audiences to be on a first name basis with our magnificent animals. All this and more happens
during the most unexpected circus experience at Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey®
Presents CIRCUS XTREME

How cool will it be to see all the animals, the performers, and let’s not forget those clowns, right?!?! What’s the circus without clowns? Haha! I can’t wait to see little man’s reaction and, I am not going to lie, I am super excited, myself. It’s been years since I have been to the circus, so this will be a real treat.

If you are local, you should definitely take advantage of this fantastic promo deal for 40% off tickets. We hope to see you at Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey® Presents CIRCUS XTREME when it comes to the Amway Center January 8th through 11th. Definitely not a show to miss!

Until next time, friends!