5 Fun Facts About the 2012 London Olympics Opening Ceremony and Closing Ceremony

There are just days to go until the 2012 London Olympics, and it will kick off with what’s expected to be a spectacular opening ceremony on July 27. (Australians will need to set their alarms early on Saturday, July 28, to watch the ceremony live at 5:30 a.m. on Channel Nine.) Recently we’ve been hearing more about what’s gone into preparing the opening and closing ceremonies, from themes to budget to talent — hello, possible Spice Girls performance — and we’ve compiled all the fun facts here for you to peruse ahead of the Games.