ringling brothers and barnum & bailey's FUNUNDRUM (reviews)

Last night I took the girls to Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey circus' Funundrum show, now playing at the Wachovia Center in Philadelphia! We had so much fun!!

Now one of the coolest features of the circus is the all-access preshow that is included with every ticket. You can see clowns and magic tricks, meet performers and get autographs and get up close with some of the animals. The kids had so much fun -- they were sad when we had to go back to our seats so the show could start! (They had no idea that things had only just begun!)

The show began and the kids were riveted - I don't think they even blinked! Between the elephants and horses and acrobats and trapeze artists and motorcycles and music and clowns... it was everything a circus is supposed to be!

My kids both are crazy about animals, so they loved any act that involved animals in any way (the tigers! the elephants!). They were absolutely hysterical at their antics and Ellie was hiding her face when the tiger tamer was working his magic! But they were SO impressed with the motorcycle cage -- Gracie was seriously worried about them! It was so cute.

We hadn't even pulled out of the parking lot when they were asking when we could go again! If you're in Philly, go check this show out! Thanks to Mom Central, you can purchase a 4 pack of tickets for only $44 on a weekday (or $4 off weekend tickets) by logging onto http://www.comcasttix.com and entering the coupon code: MOM. (Seriously, for the cost of a MOVIE you can go see the circus!! SUCH a bargain!!) And - just so you know - this is an AMAZING deal, so take advantage!

If you do go, a few pointers:

GET THERE EARLY.Philadelphia traffic aside, there is a ton to do before the show. You do not wantto miss the animal meet-and-greet and the preshow. Its all included with your ticket, so go and get your money's worth!
Be prepared to buy a hat or a program or something. I know, I know, they cost a small fortune. But all the performers will give autographs at the preshow, which our kids thought was so much fun!
Go to the dollar store beforehand and buy some of those glow-in-the-dark necklaces and stuff. I meant to do that and forgot, but some other families did and - not only were my kids were totally jealous - but they looked so cool! (We are meanies who refused to buy $15 flashlight-thingys.)