Aladdin Christmas Pantomime Blackpool Circus
I don’t know anyone who doesn’t love a family trip to a pantomime around Christmas and if I did, well…. I would probably be questioning our relationship right now!
Pantomimes around Christmas are a tradition for most families, a tradition that has often been passed on from generation to generation. Pantomimes are often based around kid’s stories combining the perfect balance of magic, audience interaction and music peppered with witty humour creating an everlasting memory for all the family – whatever the age.
We reviewed the fantastic Mooky Doolitte Christmas pantomime this time last year and of course, we jumped at the chance when we got invited to this years “Aladdin Christmas Pantomime” at Blackpool Circus. I personally love the added edge that a circus panto brings above the usual pantomimes. Last year our son George was 18 months old and he really enjoyed the Mooky Doolittle Pantomime so I was really excited for us all to go again this Christmas.
You can read our Aladdin Christmas Pantomime, Blackpool Circus overall review below.
Parking
We parked in the Houndshill shopping centre car park in Blackpool, you can pay via card or cash when you return to your car. The walk from Houndshill shopping centre car park to Blackpool tower takes around 5 minutes. The postcode for the houndshill car park is FY1 4NY.
I would suggest leaving the pram in the car as they cannot be taken in to the circus and must be left in the buggy park downstairs.
Ticket Prices
The Blackpool Tower Winter Pantomime now! Season runs between 24/11/2018 – 20/01/2018
Save money if you can by booking online by clicking here
You can upgrade to VIP or second row seating by calling 0871 222 9929 or via the link above.
| Adult (15+) | £16.50 walk up price | £14.00 | Booked online |
| Child (3-14 years) | £13.50 walk up price | £11.50 | Booked online |
| Toddler (Under 3) | £5.95 walk up price | £5.95 | Booked online |
| Group of 4* | £54.00 walk up price | £46.00 | Booked online |
Safety
You will struggle to get telephone signal in the circus and it can get a little confusing when looking for your seat especially as it is dark during the show. I strongly suggest that you have a meeting point should anyone get lost.
Recommendations for babies and toddlers
2 hours is a long time to keep a baby or young toddler happy and interested – George can’t even colour in felt tips on our walls for that long so I knew he would probably get a little stressed sat in the same seat for 2 hours. I would suggest bringing milk and some snacks if you can. We brought a couple of emergency sweets that George could eat and we also treated him to an ice lolly and juice in the interval which kept him quiet.
The Refreshment kiosk had;
Alcohol (always handy if your child is giving you a hard time)
Crisps
Tea
Coffee
Fizzy drinks
Popcorn
Ben and Jerrys ice cream
Ice lollies
The Aladdin Pantomime, Blackpool Tower Circus 2018
The Aladdin Pantomine at Blackpool tower circus is the perfect combination of theatre, music, dance, jokes, audience participation, and mild yet hilarious innuendos. We laughed from start to finish. The first half displayed the most beautiful rendition of “A whole new world” and once the circus ring filled with water, Aladdin and Jasmin sat on the magic carpet and made their way around waving at the audience – a tear actually fell down my cheek (ok, ok I may have had a few too many vinos the night before but it really was a beautiful moment)
By the second half it was clear to see that Blackpool circus had really upped their game since last year, the jaw dropping acts that were totally different to last year which was refreshing and showed how dedicated and hardworking the performers must be.
If you are looking for a pantomime with an extra sprinkle of edge from daredevil performers to keep you gasping throughout then look no further Aladdin Pantomime at Blackpool Circus is for you.
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I could not help but notice how clean and well-kept the park was. It was really open so it was perfect for George to have a run around with his reigns on. It was beautifully decorated for Halloween with pumpkins and spooky skeletons scattered throughout the grounds. As it was October and term time the park was quiet which worked to our advantage. There were no queues and it was easy to get around with a pram.
There are plenty of places to eat from burger bars; a fish and chip restaurant to an “all you can eat” pizza and pasta. My husband, George and I absolutely love “all you can eats” and we also love Pizza too so it was a no-brainer for us and we headed to Adventure Point Pizza & Pasta which was located near the entrance of the park.
We grabbed a plate then off we went to the buffet. The restaurant had a wide range of pizzas, all of which were absolutely delicious. The Chefs were constantly cooking and adding new pizzas to the buffet which meant that the pizzas were always warm. There were many types of pizza to choose from including Hawaiian, Margarita, Meat Feast and Pepperoni. The salad and pasta buffet was lovely and fresh, the spaghetti bolognaise was a huge hit with George, he couldn’t get enough of it. They had a drink machine which was included in the price. The drinks were; Pepsi, 7up, Fanta, pure Apple juice, pure Orange juice and Oasis too. The great thing was it was all inclusive so we had lots of different drinks and even filled George’s juice cup up before we set off to enjoy the park.
I noticed that the restaurant was baby friendly with a baby feeding area with a microwave which is perfect if you need to heat any baby food up.
I am obviously extremely excited for Christmas this year too… the reason why I am thinking of Christmas so early this year is because last week we were invited to The Snowman Tour at The Tower Ballroom in Blackpool.
After George and I finished our lunch, Rocco came back and the three of us headed to the soft play area and ball pond. I saw it as a great opportunity to have some fun with the little guys so I got my shoes off and jumped in. After some fun in the ball pond we decided to climb in to the soft play area and play inside for a little while. We all slid down the slides and got back in to the ball pond for more fun. Rocco enjoyed throwing balls and George enjoyed eating them.
Now this is where the grandparents came in very handy. They looked after George whilst I made sure that Rocco was ok… being the caring auntie that I am of course and the only way that I can look after him properly is if I head in to the play area with him. So I did. We played for the remainder of the time in the brill play area, we climbed, rode the slides and chased each other for a good 30 minutes and then we headed back to my mum and dad for a drink… I felt about 5 again. The play area has a wonderful range of swinging, sliding and climbing facilities. It has a huge four lane Glide Slide.
We all had a lovely time and I was really happy with the cleanliness of the baby changing facilities, the annual pass allowing 20% off at the café and of course the wonderful play area. It is a shame that in busy periods they only allow an hour at a time but they did explain that this was due to safety and you can also leave and queue again to come back in with the next group. If you want your kids to have fun, tire them out and have a brew in peace then Jungle Jim’s Blackpool is the place to be. I will definitely be heading back there more often now I have my annual pass.
