Well, this isn't a sign you see often when you're going out to eat, but it's exactly the one you'll see when you head over to Medieval Times in Orlando, Florida (there are other castles around the US and one in Canada as well) to have dinner and a show! Walk through the area to see relics from the past, and instantly feel transformed to another time. We did that after dinner, and it's free to go, and on-site, so you can just walk over after you eat. I recommend it highly. As for the dinner, well I recommend that too, especially if you have kids!
When you first come in, you'll be assigned to a team. That is the section you will sit in throughout the dinner and show, and your area will root for a certain contender! Before you get inside though, speakers and actors from the show will go to the top of this two-story platform and get patrons riled up for the big fight that will take place inside. When it's time for dinner, you will ascend the stairs seen on the right, and travel to your seat.
Even the walk along the way is entertaining, with big murals painted on the wall and suits of armor on display.
Once you are seated with the others on your team (or the color you are cheering on in the arena), the show will begin. A waitress/waiter will come around and take your order.
Announcements are made when royalty enters the room.
Dinner is served on Medieval Times solid dishware. You can get the vegetarian meal, served in a pot,
Or a piping hot chicken dinner with corn and herb roasted potatoes. Soup is served as an appetizer (a veggie plate with hummus is an appetizer for the vegetarian meal). Both meals come with select beverages.
The show itself is pretty spectacular, with competitive jousting, steel on steel fighting, and so much more. If you look into the background, you can see that everyone is also given a crown of their own to wear while they spectate.
Dessert is served on a plate, and coffee is optional. No silverware is given from start to finish, unless you get the vegetarian pot.
The crowd goes wild during the show, screaming and cheering for their team, and waving their flags. The players feed off of the support. All in all, it is a really fun show.
With only one victor left at the end to please the queen, the show is a real crowd pleaser.
You can buy the basic package, which is fun in and of itself, or you can upgrade to bigger packages. There are also opportunities to get your photo taken with the king. If you are looking for great vacation ideas, and a lot of us will be with summer break fast approaching, be sure to book the dinner and tournament at Medieval Times. It is a show the kids (and adults alike) will love.
Castle locations and physical addresses: https://www.medievaltimes.com/about-medieval-times/index.html#locations
Merchandise, beverages, knighting packages, and announcements (birthday, anniversary, etc.) are also available for purchase at the castle.
It sounds like fun.
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ReplyDeleteOmg I'd like to do your same experience! It looks like you had a different but amazing dinner. Next time, invite me hahaha
What was you favourite thing?
It's a lot of fun! Been to the one in Orlando and Myrtle Beach.
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun night! The meal looks pretty good too.
ReplyDeleteLooks like fun!
ReplyDeleteoh my goodness this place looks so fun! I wonder if my 5 year old would like it!
ReplyDeleteThis is something I would love to experience, it looks like great fun and good food, too!!!
ReplyDeletewow! the place looks fantastic! I am absolutely charmed but medieval culture so castles are my thing
ReplyDeleteThis looks like so much fun! This is something definitely on my want to do list!
ReplyDeleteI've always wanted to do this. What fun it would be.
ReplyDeleteHave a fabulous day and week, my friend. ♥
Looks like so much fun! I would have love to see that.
ReplyDeleteThis looks like a lot of fun! I've read bloggers talk about their experiences and it makes me want to go at least once.
ReplyDeleteHow fun! I have never been to a Medieval Times, but think it would be so great to do with kiddos! Once our daughter is a little older (she's only 4-weeks right now!) I'd love to take her to something like this!
ReplyDeleteI have heard about this place before. It looks like a really great time!
ReplyDeleteI wish we had something like that here. I did win tickets to go to a Renaissance Festival in a few weeks. Yay!
ReplyDeleteI had heard about the one in Orlando. It looks so very cool. We have one out here and we love it. It's such a lot of fun.
ReplyDeleteIt seems quite entertaining event. You had a nice time.
ReplyDeleteWow! That is really cool to watch. I would very much love to see this myself.
ReplyDeleteI have experienced this many years ago and found this very exciting. I just wish that someday my kids can experience it, too.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! the place looks fantastic! I am absolutely charmed but medieval culture. It really looks so fun and awesome.
ReplyDeleteI like this type of place with themes and culture shows. Having dinner around this entertainment is indeed beautiful night.
ReplyDeleteWe actually won a trip to Chicago Medieval Times right here on your blog, and don't you know, the girls still talk about the experience. It is one that is truly memorable, and I'd love to go back again some day.
ReplyDeleteWE LOVE MT!!!!
ReplyDeleteWe have gone several times and each time it is an unforgettable experience!