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Unfortunately Verna was unable to attend and decided to surrender the tickets due to that. So a new winner has been chosen. Congrats to Amy F.

Verna
Submitted on 2010/02/23 at 11:41am
I’m a huge Alice fan, I can’t wait to see the Very Merry UnBirthday Party!

Insert my best Mickey Mouse laugh imitation because you know how thrilled I am that Disney on Ice is on it’s way with another fabulous show, so “Let’s Celebrate!”; shall we?

MomCentral.com and Feld Entertainment have teamed up, once again, to offer you - St. Louis - discounted tickets to the Disney on Ice: Let’s Celebrate shows happening at Scottrade Center from March 10th thru March 14th!

It’s one colossal party on ice with all of your favorite Disney friends! Join Mickey Mouse & Minnie Mouse as they celebrate a Very Merry Unbirthday Party with Alice & the Mad Hatter; a Royal Valentine’s Day Ball with Disney Princesses including Cinderella, Ariel and Tiana; a Hawaiian Luau with Lilo & Stitch; a winter wonderland with Woody & Buzz Lightyear from Disney/Pixar’s Toy Story; a Halloween Haunt with the Disney Villains and more in a magical melody of holidays, celebrations and festivals from around the globe.

Scottrade Center
www.scottradecenter.net
1401 Clark Ave
St Louis, MO 63103
(314) 531-7887
Get directions

Show dates & times:

Wed, 03/10/10 at 7:30 PM
Thu, 03/11/10 at 7:30 PM
Fri, 03/12/10 at 10:30 AM
Fri, 03/12/10 at 7:30 PM
Sat, 03/13/10 at 11:30 AM
Sat, 03/13/10 at 3:30 PM
Sat, 03/13/10 at 7:00 PM
Sun, 03/14/10 at 1:00 PM
Sun, 03/14/10 at 5:00 PM

Discount Tickets:

Simply go to http://www.ticketmaster.com/promo/78vs1d and select the performance you are going to attend and use the code “MOM” in the MC Promotion box when purchasing tickets. You will get four (4) tickets for a total of $44.oo; this discount is good for ANY performance! A minimum of four (4) tickets must be purchased to use this discount. Additional tickets are $11.00 each. Offer not valid on Rinkside or VIP Seating. Cannot be combined with any other offers. Service charges, facility, and handling fee’s will apply.

CONTEST:

Feld Entertainment has graciously agreed to let one (1) reader of Unconditional Mom win a Family Four (4) pack of tickets to the Wednesday, March 10th, 7:30 PM performance. You have more than once chance to enter so be sure to utilize them and increase your odds. Enjoy and good luck to each of you!

I have always been in touch with my inner child, but what I’m not is easily impressed. I expect things to wow me, amaze me, leave my chin touching the ground. It’s a rare moment when something captivates me to no end and Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey’s “Zing Zang Zoom” achieved just that.

My Mom: Trying on the Performers Costumes

We arrived a little early, after finding the perfect place to park, and go inside to pick-up the tickets we already had waiting. We stood around for about 10 minutes and then the infamous metal gates were rolled up, and the crowd began to submerge the arena. Within a minutes time we were inside and the pre-show had begun. They had performers, clowns, animals and so much more awaiting to entertain the masses. It was a very nice welcome to allow us to step directly into their world, up-close, and experience the circus entertainment first-hand.

An hours time had passed and it was time to go back to our seats so they could prepare for the actual show. Just watching the crew get everything set-up was fun. They do it with such precision and ease. Suddenly, the music came on and the lights turned off. I felt myself take a deep breath in anticipation of what I was about to experience. Keep in mind that I haven’t seen a circus since I was a young child…

From beginning to end multiple performers, elephants, horses, zebras, tigers, dogs & clowns stole the show. It was a 3-ring circus, but not so chaotic that you couldn’t keep up with what all was going on as it all blended together so perfectly.

Endangered Species: Asian Elephants Show-Off Their Skills

The majestic Asian elephants impressed me with not only their size, but their ability to do such wonderful tricks. The tigers, albeit slightly intimidating, had me on the edge of my seat as I watched one man maintain control of each of them as he guided them through trick after trick. The horses were positively stunning. It wasn’t just their fabulous stunts that made me pay attention, but their appearance, alone, was amazing; so well cared for.

However, it wasn’t just the animals who stole the show, the clowns put on some very clever skits that had the entire audience in stitches. Just when you thought you knew what they were going to do next, they surprised you and resistance of laughter was futile.

One of my favorite moments is when husband & wife were sky-rocketed across the arena from a their rockets at 65 miles per hour! I distinctly remember sitting there thinking to myself, “Riiiiight, there’s no way. There’s some magic involved here.” So I had my camera ready and the picture I took was proof positive. My reaction was a simple, “Wow” as my chin dropped to the floor; figuratively speaking of course.

Husband & Wife Like to Sky-Rocket!

Zingmaster Alex was the perfect element added into the mix. He played narrator, magician and more. His charm on stage made you pay attention to every word spoken and curious as to what he would do next; including making an entire elephant disappear right before your very eyes!

My daughter; captivated!

This was, indeed, the greatest show on earth and left me wanting to see it again & again. From countless others I have spoken to, since last night, the general consensus stands… it was truly phenomenal from spell-bounding start to mass confetti finale.

Kudo’s to those responsible for making this an incredible experience for millions across the country, of all ages, and beyond. We’ll definitely see you next time!

For those who haven’t seen the show as of yet, don’t forget there are 3 days left to see it in St. Louis, before they head off to the next city!

St. Louis, you are one lucky city this month!

Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus: Zing Zang Zoom, aka The Greatest Show on Earth, is coming to Scottrade Center (1401 Clark Avenue, St Louis, MO 63103) October 15th - October 18th. Unconditional Mom was fortunate enough to be able to gain a family 4 pack of tickets to give away to one reader.

The tickets will be good for October 15th, 2009 show. The show begins at 7pm. The All Access Pre-show will begin at 6:00pm. It will give you a chance to head down to the circus floor to meet ‘n greet the performers, get autographs, try on costumes and clown around!

Don’t miss this opportunity as it promises to leave that infamous little sparkle in your child(rens) eyes.

Friend the show, on Facebook.com, at the following location:

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Ringling-Bros-and-Barnum-BaileyR-for-St-Louis-Area-Families/91380476843?ref=mf

How You Can Enter for Your Chance to Win (up to 5 entries!):

*Leave a comment telling me if you have ever been to a Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus before and how old you were; if applicable.
*You can gain a second entry by  Subscribing to Unconditional Mom by e-mail. Let me know that you did by leaving another comment.
*You can gain a third entry by adding my link (http://anunconditionalmom.blog.com) to your Blog or Myspace account OR by adding me as a friend on Facebook or on Twitter. Leave another comment telling me that you did.
*You can gain a fourth entry by posting this giveaway on your Blog, Myspace, Twitter, or Facebook account. Please be sure to post another comment with the link so I can verify.
*You can gain a fifth entry by e-mailing this giveaway to 5 friends! Just bcc me in at alexispaigesmom(AT)yahoo(DOT)com

Official Rules:

This contest will end on October 13th, at 9pm CST
Must be at least 18 years old, or older, to win.
Please be sure you leave a way for me to contact you (i.e. e-mail address)

What to Expect:

“Through the mystery of magic and the mastery of skill, audiences will be spellbound as Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Presents ZING ZANG ZOOMS, a thrill-filled, mind-blowing circus spectacular where family fun is no illusion. Magical Zingmaster Alex and his assistant, Levitytia, lead audience members through an extraordinary world of fantasy that celebrates the uplifting spirit of the circus and also wards off the cynical Mr. Gravity and his team of Heavies who try to bring everyone down.”

Good luck!