Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament
Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament is North America’s longest running and most popular dinner attraction. Guests experience an evening of quality, family entertainment inspired by 11th century history; and witness live jousting, swordplay, horsemanship and falconry. Guests are taken back in time and encouraged to cheer for one of six “Knights of the Realm,” named after historic regions of medieval Spain, while feasting on a four-course banquet served in true medieval, pre-silverware fashion
In addition to the signature medieval jousting tournament and royal feast; the Kissimmee Castle also features an authentic eight-cottage medieval village
Journey back to the 11th century to meet King Alfonso and his daughter Princess Esperanza whose hand in marriage is at stake in the greatest contest in the kingdom. Only the finest warriors have been chosen to compete, and only one can be triumphant. Cheer your brave knight to victory as he competes in medieval tournament games, including a spectacular jousting tournament and sword fighting. From high above the king and princess, preside over your four-course feast which includes garlic bread and a steaming hot vegetable soup ladled into pewter bowls. Then enjoy roasted chicken, spare rib, a seasoned potato and pastry of the Castle. Select non-alcoholic beverages are also included with the feast.
The visitor experience begins as guests enter an entertainment complex inspired by an 11th century, European-style castle. In the Hall of Arms, guests admire the display of medieval artifacts. There are coats of arms of many prestigious families and a spectacular array of medieval weaponry on display. Guests can observe the arts, crafts and daily traditions of the medieval period when walking through each of the eight authentic cottages.
Royal trumpeters announce the call to the feast, summoning guests to take their seats in the arena. Once inside, guests are greeted by King Phillipe and Princess Leonore , who invite them to share in a regal banquet and cheer for their own Knight of the Realm – designated by six colour “zones” of seating (red, blue, yellow, black & white, red & yellow and green) representing six authentic regions of Medieval Spain.
In the arena, Serfs and Wenches attend to every need of the guests who feast on a four-course dinner, served sans silverware as the live show opens. In the new production, a brave Prince is captured via sneak attack, adding an element of drama and suspense to what otherwise would have been King Phillipe’s celebration feast to toast the new peace in the land. The arena next quickly fills with the thunder of hooves as the Lord Chancellor leads the cast through a spectacular display of equestrian skills and medieval pageantry, and through a flashback scene the Prince’s young bride, Princess Leonore , recalls with longing her last moments shared with King Phillipe’s heir to the throne.
The pace quickens as a Tournament of Games begins. The valiant Knights on horseback face their competition in games of skill, such as the ring pierce, flag toss and javelin throw. The pace quickens as word of the missing Prince finally reaches the King, and an evil villain is revealed to the crowd. As a battle ensues to maintain good over evil, guests cheer their own Knight to victory in authentic jousting matches and dangerous sword fights.
At the conclusion of the tournament, guests have an opportunity to receive autographs and mingle with cast members in the “Knight Club.”
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