And the whole thing was a fascinating sociological experience in how readily tribalism takes hold. From the website, I gathered that there's a pretty constant parade of special offers, such that one should try to avoid paying the rack rate. We paid for the "king's royalty" package, which seemed worth it because we got to sit in front. It would be nice if the performers weren't all dudes, and if the little girl in the audience they crowned the "Queen of Love and Beauty" could have been crowned the "Queen of Valor and Brains," or something, instead, you can't blame a medieval-themed establishment for being behind the times. The chicken was roasted rather than the greasy mass of fried one might expect, and the ribs weren't bad (and my husband tells me the vegetarian entrée was respectable). The food is nothing terribly special - you don't go to a place like this expecting cutting-edge cuisine - but it was better than I had feared. And the non-human performers nearly steal the show: the horses are stunning. I'm not quite sure where they assembled a cast of guys who are expert equestrians, well-trained in martial arts, and look - well, I think I mentioned Fabio. It's intentionally over the top, but when you strip away the hype, they're all excellent performers. Seriously, it's a lot of fun, especially for kids - my jaded 9 year old loved it. Medieval Times is exactly like a real medieval jousting tournament, if one accepts the premise that medieval knights rode dressage horses and all looked more or less like Fabio. Flat discount, kids go for free, whatever fits your party. Just pick the one that works best for you. Googling "Medieval Times coupons" brought up a wide selection of discount options.
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Also, it is extremely expensive, so do not be foolish and pay the full price. However, none of us, including the 6 year old, feel a strong desire to ever return. Overall it was moderately enjoyable and I am happy my son had a fun time for his birthday. We played outside for the last half hour of the show until everyone else finished and came out. My 4 year old daughter did not enjoy all the fighting and kept saying the knights needed to "learn to use their words." Eventually it got to be too much for her and she asked to leave. My 6 year old son was riveted and enjoyed every minute, especially the sparks flying off the swords.
Of course, they also didn't have potatoes or Diet Pepsi, but oh well.) The show itself was pretty entertaining. Forks and spoons haven't yet been invented in Medieval times. (Note: If you do not enjoy eating with your fingers, bring your own silverware. What he served was tomato soup, a surprisingly tender roasted half-chicken, an overcooked single spare rib and half of a baked potato. That worked about as well as calling zones for passengers to board an airplane! Our waiter was quite friendly and fun, so we enjoyed his service. Those assigned colors further away from the doors were to go in first. Far less crowded, the children enjoyed looking at the horses and there were fewer options to buy things! Once they open the doors it's a confused, mad rush to find seats. We arrived about 30 minutes before the show started and were happy it wasn't any earlier because the lobby is full of flashy, cheaply made, expensive toys that attract the eyes of young children! (Beware the constant upsets!) We walked around to see the horses.
We went as a family for my son's 6th birthday.
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