Orlando: Medieval Times Dinner and Show Ticket

Knights on horseback, flashing swords, falconry, and a meal eaten without silverware: Medieval Times turns dinner into a full-scale arena show. Your seat color assigns you a knight to cheer for, so the crowd becomes part of the evening rather than a quiet audience.

I like two things in particular: the horse work and swordplay give the show real physical excitement, and the meal is served as the action unfolds, making the three-hour outing feel like one joined-up event. The Hall of Arms and its medieval village also give you something to see before the tournament begins.

One point to weigh is the price: $82 per person buys the meal, soft drinks, museum and village admission, and a two-hour show, but drinks at the bar cost extra and the food is part of the entertainment, not a fine-dining event. Check your show time and arrival instructions carefully, since timing confusion has caused problems for some bookings.

At a glance

• The tournament runs for two hours: Expect jousting, sword fights, horsemanship, falconry, and staged battle scenes.
• Your seat color picks your side: Six kings represent historic regions of medieval Spain, and you cheer for the one assigned to your section.
• The four-course meal is hands-on: Garlic bread, tomato bisque, chicken, potato, corn, dessert, and two rounds of soft drinks arrive without silverware.
• The Hall of Arms and village come first: Browse medieval weapons, family coats of arms, and eight cottages with displays of arts, crafts, and daily traditions.
• The ticket includes parking: Transportation to the Kissimmee venue is not included, so you need to make your own way there.
• The show suits families and groups: Children under three may enter free if they sit on an adult’s lap and share that adult’s meal.

Start in the Hall of Arms

The evening begins in the Hall of Arms, a fitting prelude to a show built around knights and combat. You can look over medieval weapons and coats of arms associated with prominent families, and stop at one of the bars for a drink. Bar drinks cost extra, so factor that in if you are keeping a close eye on the evening’s total.

The displays set a theatrical tone, but it helps to understand the distinction: this is a staged entertainment experience, not a detailed history lesson. You get medieval imagery and traditions arranged to support the story, rather than a museum visit designed for close study.

Before taking your arena seat, you can also walk through the medieval village. Its eight cottages show crafts and everyday traditions from the period. That adds variety before the main event, especially for children who like moving through rooms and looking at objects rather than sitting still. If the village is a priority, leave yourself time to see it instead of arriving at the last minute.

Find your color, then pick a side

Royal trumpeters call the audience to the feast, and the seating sections are marked by colors tied to six regions of medieval Spain. Your color indicates which knight you will support. This simple idea gives the room a shared game: you are not just watching the contest, you have a side.

The six kings are named after historic Spanish regions, lending the tournament a loose geographic frame. The story is theatrical, with costumes, lighting, choreography, battle scenes, and a musical score made for the production. Expect pageantry and clear dramatic cues, not a historically exact account of an 11th-century contest.

The venue is wheelchair accessible, and the show is presented in English. A booking is described as a small group limited to 10 participants, though the tournament itself takes place in an arena with assigned color sections. If you have a particular seating or access need, check what arrangements are available when booking rather than assuming the group limit determines the arena layout.

Dinner arrives as the action begins

The meal is served in the arena while the live show gets underway. Serfs and wenches attend the tables, and the food comes without silverware, a deliberate part of the medieval theme. This can be fun and memorable, though it is less convenient if you prefer a tidy meal or need utensils.

The four-course menu includes garlic bread, tomato bisque soup, oven-roasted chicken, an herb-basted potato, sweet corn cobbette, and dessert of the castle. Two rounds of soft drinks are included. The chicken, garlic bread, and corn have drawn particular praise, while the overall meal is best approached as hearty dinner-theater fare rather than a reason to book on culinary grounds alone.

Vegetarian meals are available on request. The vegetarian option may not satisfy every diner as much as the standard meal, so ask about it ahead of time if food is a central concern. The supplied information does not give details about other dietary needs, so contact the venue directly if you need to check ingredients or accommodations.

The meal and show are tightly linked: you eat as performers ride, fight, and play out the story. That makes the evening lively, but it also means you may need to divide your attention. If you want to follow every moment, take a bite during quieter stretches and look up when the action builds.

Jousting, swordplay, and remarkably skilled horses

The tournament is the heart of the outing. Expect jousting, sword fights, horsemanship, and falconry, alongside staged battles and choreographed scenes. The expert sword work provides the sharpest visual action, while the horse routines bring a different kind of suspense: you can see the animals respond closely to their handlers and move through carefully arranged patterns.

The trained horses are a major part of the appeal. Their movement is not a decorative backdrop; it is central to the show’s action and spectacle. New horse-dressage elements add another layer to the riding, and the production’s lighting, costumes, music, and choreography keep the arena feeling like a performance rather than a simple meal with occasional entertainment.

Falconry also gives the program a change of pace from the clashes between knights. The mix matters: two hours of one kind of action could feel repetitive, but the show moves among riding, combat, and dramatic staging. You are encouraged to cheer for your assigned knight, and the color sections make that easy even if you arrive without knowing the story.

The production is designed for broad appeal, especially families and anyone who enjoys live spectacle. It is loud, theatrical, and deliberately larger than life. If you are looking for a quiet dinner, a historically rigorous account, or an intimate performance, this is not the right fit. If you want a playful contest with a clear story and plenty to watch, the format works well.

What $82 buys you

At $82 per person, the ticket includes admission to the Medieval Life Village and Museum, the four-course feast, two rounds of soft drinks, the two-hour tournament, and free parking. With the Hall of Arms, village, meal, and show bundled together, the price covers a substantial evening rather than just a seat in the arena.

Value depends on what you want from the night. For a family or group looking for an all-in-one outing, the mix of food, displays, and live action can justify the cost. You are paying for a staged event and a memorable setting as much as for the meal. For a couple mainly seeking a good dinner, or for someone who would rather spend the evening in a conventional restaurant, the ticket may feel expensive.

The included soft drinks help keep the basic package clear, but drinks purchased at the Hall of Arms bar are extra, and one attendee found them costly. Tips are another practical detail: a diner described the server as grateful for a tip and noted that, in their Orlando experience, 18 percent was usually expected. That is personal guidance, not a stated service charge, so check your bill and decide accordingly.

Free parking is useful if you are driving to 4510 W Vine St in Kissimmee. Transportation is not included, so the ticket does not solve the trip to the venue. The advertised duration is three hours, including the pre-show portion and the two-hour tournament. Starting times vary, so check availability for your date and confirm when you should arrive.

Timing and small practical details

Plan your arrival around the confirmed show schedule, not just the time you think the meal begins. A booking mix-up once left a party arriving after the performance had already started, despite their understanding of the time. Staff helped them arrange another evening and upgraded their seats, but that was a helpful recovery, not something to count on. If any timing information seems unclear, contact the venue and booking provider before setting out.

Some arena logistics can feel less smooth at the start, particularly during admission and table allocation. One useful consideration is the long performance: a person seated in the back row noted that reaching the toilet during the two-hour show was difficult. If you know you may need to leave during the performance, ask about seating and access before the show begins.

Children under three are admitted free if they sit on an adult’s lap and eat from that adult’s plate. If you want a separate seat and meal for a child under three, the child rate applies. Families should consider the practical side of lap seating during a long show, not only the ticket savings.

Cancellation is non-refundable, so be sure of your date before booking. The host or greeter language is English, and the venue is wheelchair accessible. For any specific access question, confirm the details in advance.

Who will enjoy this most?

I would choose this for a family evening, a birthday, or a group that wants a shared activity with a clear beginning, middle, and end. The cheering gives everyone an easy way to join in, and the combination of horses, fights, costumes, and food can hold the attention of children who might not sit through a standard stage show. One family took a three-year-old and found the experience enjoyable for the child, though every child’s tolerance for a long performance will differ.

It also suits adults who like campy spectacle and do not mind joining the crowd. You need not know anything about medieval Spain to follow the contest. The color-coded sections and obvious rivalries make the story easy to grasp, while the horses and sword work provide the main visual rewards.

It is a weaker choice if your priority is gourmet food, historical depth, or a quiet conversation over dinner. The meal is part of the show, and the room is built around cheering and staged action. I would also think twice if $82 feels steep for dinner theater, especially if you expect to buy extra drinks.

Should you book it?

Book Medieval Times if you want a lively, family-friendly evening where the meal, medieval displays, and arena show all come together. The trained horses, swordplay, crowd participation, and included parking give the price a clear purpose, particularly for a special occasion.

Skip it if you want a refined meal or a serious history presentation. If you do book, confirm the show time and arrival instructions, request a vegetarian meal in advance if needed, and treat the bar as an extra expense. That small bit of planning lets you focus on the contest once the trumpets sound.

FAQ

How long does the Medieval Times experience last?

The advertised duration is three hours. The live tournament itself lasts two hours.

What food and drinks are included?

The four-course meal includes garlic bread, tomato bisque soup, oven-roasted chicken, an herb-basted potato, sweet corn cobbette, and dessert of the castle. Two rounds of soft drinks are included.

Is a vegetarian meal available?

Yes. Vegetarian meals are available upon request.

Is parking included?

Yes. Free parking is included. Transportation to the venue is not.

Can a child under three attend for free?

Yes, if the child sits on an adult’s lap and eats from the adult’s plate. A child who needs a separate seat and meal is charged the child rate.

Is the venue wheelchair accessible?

Yes, the activity is listed as wheelchair accessible.