The Orlando Magic will open the 2012-13 season in the Amway Center when they face the Denver Nuggets on Friday, November 2, tip off set for 7:00 p.m. Gates open at 6:00 p.m. and fans are encouraged to be in their seats by 7:00 p.m. for pregame festivities.
To celebrate a new season, the team will give away ‘WE WILL’ T-shirts and rally rackets to the first 5,000 fans. Cirque Du Soleil – La Nouba juggler will be the featured halftime act along with a special recognition of Magic Senior Vice President Pat Williams.
Other opening night highlights include:
§ National anthem performed by Cori Yarckin, featured on CW’s The Next
§ Recognition of the Magic’s 20+ year season ticket holders during the first quarter
§ Entertainment by Baby Grand’s Dueling Pianos at Gentleman Jack Terrace starting at 6 p.m.
§ Concourse entertainment includes face painting, balloon art, photo booth, Magicians and a caricature artist on promenade level
§ An exciting Fan Fest, free and open to the public (begins at 5:00 p.m.), on Church Street (between Hughey and Division) will feature:
o Live band, Run For Cover
o Inflatable games
o Face painting
o Balloon art
o Video game trailers
§ Postgame autograph session with Magic Dancers for any fans who purchase the “Guys Night Out” tickets