Get ready for a thrilling summer as the Venardos Circus pitches its little big top in Orlando for an eight-week run, promising an unforgettable experience for the whole family.

From June 23 to August 17, 2024, the red and white striped big top of Venardos Circus will be set up at the Westgate Vacation Villas Resort in Kissimmee. As you approach the tent, you'll be transported back to the golden days of the traveling circus, where an array of aerialists, acrobats, jugglers, hand-balancers, comedians, daredevils, magicians, and more are ready to dazzle you with an intimate and delightful entertainment experience.

A Unique Collaboration

Westgate Resorts has partnered with Venardos Circus to bring you a limited-run summertime circus spectacular right outside the gates of Westgate Town Center, Westgate Vacation Villas, and Westgate Towers Resorts, located off Highway 192 in Kissimmee. This unique collaboration promises a magical experience that transcends generations, offering a perfect blend of nostalgia and contemporary circus art.

Show Schedule and Highlights

Opening on June 23, Venardos Circus will present dazzling, 90-minute Broadway-style performances. Showtimes are scheduled as follows:

Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday at 8 PM
Saturday and Sunday at 5 PM and 8 PM

This animal-free circus will treat audiences to an array of theatrical comedy, aerial and hand balancing acts, juggling, acrobatics, and other world-class, death-defying performances by elite artists from around the globe.

Exclusive Opportunities for Westgate Owners

Westgate owners will enjoy exclusive opportunities, including special benefits tailored to enhance their ownership experience. This partnership between Westgate Resorts and Venardos Circus underscores a commitment to providing innovative and engaging experiences that create lasting memories for all guests.

"We are delighted to welcome Venardos Circus and its extraordinary adventure into a world of joy, creativity, and family fun to Westgate Resorts," said Tim Gissy, Executive Vice President of Marketing of Westgate Resorts. "This partnership reflects our dedication to provide our owners and guests with innovative and engaging experiences that create lasting memories for all."

A Dream Realized

Kevin Venardos, Producer of Venardos Circus, shares the excitement: "To have the affirmation of a tremendous company like Westgate Resorts and be invited to entertain members of one of its amazing communities is a dream realized. The true goal of The Little Circus That Could has always been to build community and share a message of hope and inspiration. Being able to do that in a destination city like Orlando that draws visitors from all over the world is something we could have only hoped for ten years ago."

Ticket Information

Entry to performances will be ticketed, with general admission pricing starting at $39.95. Attendees are encouraged to reserve tickets early, as showtimes are expected to sell out quickly.

For more information on the event, to purchase tickets, or to book a weekend package, please visit the Westgate Resorts website or VenardosCircus.com.

About Venardos Circus

The Venardos Circus held its first performance in 2014 at the LA County Fair. Created by former Ringling Bros. Ringmaster Kevin Venardos, the show initially featured a cast of six artists in a unique blend of Broadway and circus musical styles. It started as a small circus with big dreams, and over the years, Venardos Circus has reinvented the American circus tradition for a new generation, bringing joy to people all over the country.

Venardos Circus Pitching its Little Big Top in Orlando