Why has it taken me all this time to experience a Medieval Times dinner show? Well, for one I only know of 2, one in L.A. and one in Orlando and in fact there are actually 7 more locations around the US. Two, I thought this may be an event that is more of interest to males, you know with the whole jousting thing. Los Angeles is obviously closer, but of course due to the most random life I lead my first chance to see the dinner and tournament ended up on a recent trip across the U.S. in Florida! And guess what, it’s a fun show from start to finish and women can have a blast too!
We arrived just outside the drawbridge of the castle and were led to tour the Medieval Life Village adjacent to the castle. The village is the only one existing in the United States with eight cottages of items and objects from villages in Spain and Mallorca depicting where lords, ladies, and peasants lived 1000 years ago. 
We strolled through the house of an architect, the stables, the winery/kitchen, and dungeon. We saw the works of basketry, pottery, carpentry, the metalsmith, and a 275 year old loom. The dungeon was creepy and we were of course most fascinated by it, this section is for adults only on the tour. Intrigued and inspired, it was time to head to the castle for the pre-show festivities.
Donned with a crown proclaiming my love for the black and white knight, the girls and I took standard photos (available for purchase after the show) then bellied up to the bar. Our eyes sparkled at the grand goblets in blue and in order to enjoy one, you commit to two normal glasses of your favorite potion to just fill the thing! I didn’t hesitate with my medieval wine, when in…Rome, err, medieval Spain! 
Then we had some photo opportunities with some of the characters and my whole mood started changing, this was going to be fun (maybe it was the goblet of wine and hey is that Dumbledore?…)!
We entered the ceremonial arena and got settled in with our program and our flag ready to cheer. As the lights dimmed and the narrator began, I thought this is really cool. Act 1 spoke of the bond between Knight and horse. 
Act II we meet the 6 Knights and the Royal Court and their beautiful Andalusian Stallions. I get my flag ready to greet Don lofre Santa Creu, he’s known in prayer to be humble, in service he is loyal, and in battle he is invicible!
The action is exciting, the costumes are fabulous and both the strength and poise of the gallant horses is a sight to see. I was mesmorized unlike I expected to be. All the while our meal came. I had a low expectation and it was happily exceeded. Tomato bisque is one of my favorite soups and in it’s metal dish, I searched for a place setting to enjoy it. 
Then I was reminded that you enjoy your meal utensil free, something definitely I’m not used to doing in public short from a tent campground. It was delicious as was the rest of the meal consisting of: garlic bread, oven-roasted chicken, herb-basted potato, spare rib, and for dessert apple turnover. I was thankful for the hot meal as the arena was very cold. Between my goblet of wine, I sipped the warmth from the coffee that wasn’t being refilled fast enough.
Before we knew it, the Royal Falconer presents his bird for flight and the fighting begins in Act III! Here’s where the excitement builds. I can’t keep my eyes of the black and white Knight and I forget to photograph his valiant acts with sword and shield. The lights, the cheering, the rumble of hooves all had us captivated. 
Ultimately our Knight did not make it to the final round, 3 cheers for the Yellow Knight! Whether you are going with a group of ladies (or men) for girl’s night out or with your family, there is excitement, fun, great food and drinks, and definitely a memorable experience with reasonable prices for a night out!
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Our tickets were part of our media tour. Beverages and gratuity my own.
I have always wanted to go to one of these. Are they as fun as they look.
I have always wanted to go to one of the medievil times places. It looks like so much fun,
We sometimes vacation at Myrtle Beach and they have a Medieval Times location there. I’ve always wanted to go!! I teach social studies and we study the Middle Ages — wish I could take my students to this show.
I have always been a huge fan of Medieval Times. I can’t wait until the boys are old enough to go.
it looks like a lot of fun and the meal looks delicious
Love Medieval Times! We haven’t been in awhile, must schedule a trip sometime soon.
Wow, I had seen fliers for that place when we went to FL, but never considered it. Looks like a place the whole family could enjoy
I have been to Medieval Times, once last year. It was a lot of fun. This is a different show then they were doing then, I didn’t realize they changed them up often.
my grown son is so into this medevil stuff,he would have a blast at something like this,probably dress the part too
We love Medieval times. We had such a great time when we went!
Looks like you girls had an awesome time! We have a Medieval Times in So Cal and it’s a lot of fun – especially when your team wins!
I have been to the one in LA, and I loved it a lot. I went with my son, boyfriend and it was so much fun eating the meal and watching the jousting and all the excitement. I want to go to the one in Florida! It looks like you had a blast!
This is so cool. My hubby and I are going to Orlando in a few weeks. I would love to check this out.
I have never been, but would love to go
How fun, what a great idea for a nite out, so different too!
WOW–I’ve never been to a show like that–it certainly looks like you guys had an awesome time! thanks for sharing 🙂
I’ve always wanted to go to one of these. They look so fun, and the food looks so rustic and comforting.