Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament

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Truly Old-Fashioned Dinner Theater

Return to the days of yore when chivalry reigned and knights roamed the earth! Too much? Well, go visit Medieval Times and you'll get a good dose of over-the-top entertainment. It's the kind of place that seems to take itself seriously, but you can't if you want to have a great time.

That said, there's much to enjoy and be amazed by - the choreography of the fights, the skill of the horses. It's a great night out with the family (particularly if you have knights and princesses of your own) or with a group of rowdy friends.

The Story

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Eating at the Times

Ok, this was the totally weird part when we went to the show ages ago. The food was good and all, but ... there's no silverware. Wasn't any back in medieval times, right? So come ready to eat with your fingers or sneak in a plastic set with you. When we went again recently with my nieces and nephews, I came prepared with wet-naps.

Guests feast on garlic bread, tomato bisque soup, roasted chicken, spare rib, herb-basted potatoes, pastry of the Castle, coffee and two rounds of select beverages. A full-service bar is also available for adult guests. Vegetarian meals are available upon request. Vegetarian meal includes tomato bisque soup, garlic bread, large portobello mushroom cap stuffed with whole grain, rice and bean blend, large skewer of roasted vegetables, hummus with pita chips, pastry of the castle and two rounds of select beverages.

Waging Battle

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The castle sets the tone before you even go inside. 

Locations

There are nine locations in North America where you can catch the show:
Kissimmee, FL
Buena Park, Calif.
Schaumburg, Ill.
Hanover, Md.
Lyndhurst, N.J.
Myrtle Beach, S.C.
Dallas, Texas
Atlanta, Ga.
Toronto, Canada

Castles open 90 minutes prior to show time, and there's a lot to see and do in the lobby, like the torture museum or photo ops. The show lasts approximately two hours. The schedule of show times varies by season and may be subject to change. Admission price includes the show, dinner and two rounds of select beverages. Ticket prices vary at each Castle. Here in Dallas, it's $52 for adults and $37 for children, but there are often coupons in the paper that can get the kids in for free.

Experience Medieval Times

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About the Actors

Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament employs more than 2,000 full- and part-time professionals in nine cities. Employment opportunities include knights/squires, show cast (speaking roles), food & beverage (servers and prep), merchandising/retail and photographers.

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Special effects are becoming an important part of the show. 

About the Horses

Nearly all of the horses used in the shows are raised from birth at the Chapel Creek Ranch in Sanger, Texas. Along with Quarter Horses, Friesians, and Menorcans, the company also raises purebred Spanish Andalusians, a gorgeous breed prized by Medieval royalty for its astonishing strength, agility, and even temperament.

Training begins early. As weanlings, the horses are introduced to lead ropes and halters, followed by saddles at age two. Long reigns and simple exercises like lunging follow. At age three, the horses go to their new homes at one of MT's North American castles, where they learn advanced-level dressage from a master horse trainer. Then life as a pampered performer begins. After several years in the spotlight, the magnificent steeds retire to live out their lives in comfort and serenity at Chapel Creek Ranch.

More of the Dancing Horses

Andalusian performing at Medieval Times
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Photos of the Medieval Action

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Don't Forget the Camera!

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More About Medieval Times

Official links and articles
Medieval Times
Official website for the company
Dallas Morning News
Great article with some behind the scenes info on the show.
Knight signs on to history
Story from Orange County about one of the knights there who is deaf.
Behind the Scenes
Reporter heads behind the scenes to check out the new show at the Maryland castle.
Training to be a knight
Recent article in the Dallas Morning News about the latest crop of guys training to be knights.

Have You Been to Medieval Times?

Did you enjoy yourself? What was your favorite part? Have something you want to share about the experience? Do it here!

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    seosmm Jan 13, 2012 @ 7:00 am | delete
    Went to the one in Kissimmee many years ago. Lots of fun and good food. Nice lens!
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    MedievalCostumeArmor Jan 11, 2011 @ 2:11 pm | delete
    Very enjoyable post! Medieval Times is the place to be! With all the armor, the action and the food! don't forget to wear your armor to the showcase as well!
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    silodog Aug 30, 2010 @ 8:33 pm | delete
    We attended the Myrtle Beach one 08/2010. We were told to arrive 1 hour early - but we were thrown into a photo (that could be sold to us for $20) then sent to a great hall full of things to buy for that hour! Lighted sword: $12, Manhattan: $9; Merlot $4 (can you tell we were with kids and grandparents?) Once we were finally seated we were able to tell the waiter we had a few vegetarians - and that we even brought our own food for someone in the group with food allergies. The waiter was cool with it. So the show was long but very well-rehearsed. Light on plot, but heavy on action! During show and dinner there were vendors hawking $5 flags (for your fav knight), glowing roses and glowing shots of vodka.... Food was excellent - I thoroughly enjoyed the portabella mushroom and roasted veggieson the veggie dinner! So in the end - avoid the money-traps, no need to arrive an hour early, order the merlot (not the mixed drink), enjoy the food and the theater - AND stay after the show for a chance to get your favorite sweaty knight's signature.
    My 2 cents!
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    ottoblotto May 1, 2009 @ 5:51 am | delete
    I went in Myrtle Beach, SC. Lots of fun, but a little intense for really young children.
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    seth Nov 21, 2008 @ 7:09 pm | delete
    I went to the one in LA, california. It was the best show ever saw.I want to go there again next year. I'm 14, I suggest that even if you don't like medieval times, you should definitley go to the one nearest you. It will be one of the mist memorable moments in your life.GO SEE IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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