Orlando: Medieval Times Dinner and Show Ticket

The sharpest part of this evening is the mix of dinner theater and real horsemanship. Six knights, each tied to a region of medieval Spain, compete beneath bright lights while you cheer for the color assigned to your section. The horses are not just scenery. Their training and movement are a major part of the show.

I like the four-course feast, served as the tournament begins, and the way the color system gives you an easy reason to pick a side. I also like the Hall of Arms and its coats of arms, weapons, and medieval displays, which give you something to do before the arena opens. The main caution is timing: admission can be disorganized, so arriving well before the listed show time is wise, and drinks at the bar cost extra.

Key points to know before you book

• Six color-coded sections: Your assigned color determines which knight you support during the tournament.
• A full two-hour show: Jousting, sword fights, horse work, falconry, costumes, music, and battle scenes fill the arena.
• Dinner comes without silverware: Expect garlic bread, tomato bisque, chicken, potato, corn, dessert, and two rounds of soft drinks.
• Arrive early: The Hall of Arms and medieval village are part of the experience, and early arrival can help avoid admission confusion.
• Good for families and groups: Children under 3 can attend free on an adult’s lap, while a separate child ticket provides their own meal and seat.
• Free parking, no transport: You’ll need to reach 4510 W Vine St in Kissimmee on your own.

Entering the Hall of Arms before the tournament

Medieval Times starts before you take your arena seat. At 4510 W Vine St in Kissimmee, you first enter the Hall of Arms, a display area filled with coats of arms and medieval weapons. It sets the tone without asking you to read through a long museum collection.

You can have a drink from one of the Hall of Arms bars while looking around, but remember that bar drinks are not part of the $82 ticket. One evening review specifically called the drinks expensive, so I would decide ahead of time if you want to spend more before dinner.

The hall is useful for families because it gives everyone a place to look around while the party gathers. You can also shop for medieval-themed items and see displays linked to the period’s daily life. This is not a full museum visit, but it adds more context than simply walking into a theater and sitting down.

The eight cottages and medieval village

The Medieval Life Village includes eight cottages designed around medieval arts, crafts, and everyday traditions. The village exists within the attraction rather than being a separate historic town, so you should treat it as a theatrical setting with displays, not as an archaeological site.

I like this part because it slows the pace before the loud arena show. You can walk through the cottages, look at the crafts, and get a sense of the world the production wants to create. If you arrive close to showtime, you may have less time here, which is one reason I would not plan to arrive at the last minute.

The village is also a better fit for younger children than a long museum label session. There are physical spaces to explore, visual details to spot, and a clear link between the setting and the performance that follows.

Six regions, six knights, one side to support

Royal trumpeters call you to the feast, then you enter the arena and sit in a section marked by color. Each color represents one of six regions of medieval Spain, and your knight becomes your team for the night.

This simple setup makes the show easy to follow. You do not need to learn a complicated plot or remember a long list of characters. Once you know your color, your job is clear: cheer when your knight rides out, wins a contest, or takes part in a fight.

The crowd energy is part of the ticket. You are not watching quietly from a distant theater seat. You are encouraged to shout for your knight along with the people around you. That can feel a little forced if you prefer a calm dinner, but it works well for birthdays, family outings, and groups of friends.

The seating layout also helps. One review described the view as good with no bad seat, while another warned that a back-row position can make leaving for the restroom difficult during the two-hour performance. Your exact experience will depend on your section and seat, but the practical point is clear: use the restroom before the show begins.

A four-course meal served without silverware

The meal arrives as the live production gets underway. You eat with your hands, medieval style, so this is not the setting for delicate table manners or a slow, quiet dinner.

The menu includes:

• Garlic bread
• Tomato bisque soup
• Oven-roasted chicken
• Herb-basted potato
• Sweet corn cobbet
• Dessert of the Castle
• A selected non-alcoholic beverage
• Two rounds of soft drinks

The menu is simple and filling rather than refined. The chicken received especially strong praise, and the garlic bread and corn were also singled out as tasty parts of the meal. I would view the food as solid fuel for a long show, not as a reason to choose this over a fine-dining restaurant.

Vegetarian meals are available on request, but the plant-based option may feel less satisfying than the chicken-based meal. If you do not eat meat, make the request in advance and keep your expectations practical. The available information does not give a detailed vegetarian menu.

Two rounds of soft drinks are included. Alcohol and other bar purchases are extra, and the bar prices may feel high compared with a normal meal. The $82 price makes more sense when you count the food, arena production, village, museum displays, and free parking together.

Jousting, swordplay, and trained horses

The tournament runs for about two hours and includes the classic elements you came to see: jousting, sword fights, horsemanship, and falconry. The newest production also uses lighting, choreography, battle scenes, costumes, a custom musical score, and new horse dressage elements.

The horses are one of the strongest reasons to book. The show requires precise movement in a noisy arena, alongside performers, props, music, and staged combat. A particularly enthusiastic assessment focused on how well trained the horses were, and that is easy to understand from the nature of the production.

The sword work gives the show its physical punch. You see armored knights move through choreographed fights while the audience reacts in real time. This is theatrical combat, not a historical reenactment or an unscripted contest, but the skill comes from making the action look immediate and dangerous while keeping the performance controlled.

Falconry adds a different rhythm. After the noise of weapons and cheering, the bird work gives the program another visual focus. It also helps keep the production from becoming one long sequence of sword fights.

The story centers on six Kings of the Realm, each named after a historic region of medieval Spain. You do not need background knowledge to follow the plot, and the color system keeps the basic contest easy to track.

How the atmosphere works for different ages

This show is built for participation. The audience cheers, reacts, and supports a knight rather than sitting silently. If you enjoy live sports, theme parks, or dinner theater, the format should feel natural.

For children, the combination of horses, armor, music, and competition is often the main attraction. A three-year-old was reported to have had a great time, and children under 3 can attend free if they sit on an adult’s lap and eat from that adult’s plate. If you want a young child to have a separate seat and meal, you need the child ticket instead.

The evening can also work well for adults. The scenery and costumes provide plenty to watch, and the physical production has enough variety to hold attention beyond the first joust. Still, if you dislike loud cheering, staged battles, or eating with your hands, this may not be your kind of dinner.

Birthdays are a natural match. One birthday outing praised the seating and the view, while several repeat visits suggest that the format works for people who enjoy returning with different friends or family members. The story may not change your life, but the group energy can make the night memorable.

Timing, arrival, and the practical details

The listed duration is three hours. That covers time in the Hall of Arms and village, the meal, and the roughly two-hour tournament. Starting times vary, so check the schedule when you choose your date.

I would arrive early, ideally with enough time to see the pre-show areas and get through admission without rushing. One booking problem involved a ticket holder arriving at 5:30 for a show they believed began at 6:00, only to learn that the performance had started at 5:00. Staff found another evening and upgraded the seating, but the better solution is to confirm the actual show time and allow a generous buffer.

Another account described a chaotic admission process, including people waiting outside in wet weather, followed by confusion over table assignments. That may not happen on your evening, but it is a reason to avoid cutting the arrival close. The experience is much more pleasant when you have time to orient yourself before the trumpets call you inside.

The attraction is wheelchair accessible. Transportation is not included, so you must arrange your own way to the Kissimmee address. Free parking helps if you are driving from another part of the Orlando area.

The activity is listed as a small group with a limit of 10 participants, and the host or greeter speaks English. The arena production itself is much larger than that booking group, so think of the small-group label as applying to the arranged activity rather than to the entire audience.

Is $82 a fair price?

At $82 per person, this is not a cheap meal. You are paying for a three-hour ticketed production, a four-course dinner, two rounds of soft drinks, access to the medieval village and museum, and free parking.

The value depends on what you want from an Orlando evening. If you only want dinner, the price is high. If you want a full night of entertainment with horses, costumes, music, swordplay, and audience participation, the number becomes easier to justify.

I especially like that the meal is built into the show instead of being a separate purchase before or after it. You are not paying for a short performance and then having to find another dinner. The tradeoff is that the food is fixed, the vegetarian choice may be less appealing, and drinks beyond the included soft drinks add to the bill.

The ticket also suits a group that wants one easy plan. You do not need to decide where to eat, which attraction to visit next, or how to keep children entertained between courses. The attraction handles the whole evening, though you still need to manage arrival time and transport.

Who should book this evening?

I would recommend it most strongly to families with children, first-time visitors looking for a theatrical Orlando night, and adults who enjoy a lively group setting. It is also a sensible birthday choice because the show supplies a built-in sense of occasion.

You should book if horses and live stunts matter more to you than historic accuracy. The setting is inspired by medieval Spain, but the production is designed as entertainment. You will see trained performers, staged battles, dramatic costumes, and a clear good-versus-good competition rather than a quiet lesson in medieval politics.

I would hesitate if you need a gourmet meal, a peaceful dining room, or a flexible schedule. The food is serviceable, the crowd can be loud, and the two-hour arena portion leaves little room to come and go. Anyone with mobility needs should find the attraction accessible, but a seat near the back may make restroom access awkward during the performance.

Final verdict: a strong pick for an active dinner show

Book Medieval Times if you want an evening that combines dinner, horses, sword work, and a reason for your whole group to cheer together. The strongest parts are the trained horses, the clear color-based team system, the full-length tournament, and the way the Hall of Arms and village extend the experience beyond the arena.

Just plan carefully. Confirm the start time, arrive early, request a vegetarian meal ahead of time if needed, use the restroom before the show, and budget for expensive bar drinks if you want them. At $82, it is best understood as a complete entertainment package rather than an ordinary meal with a short show attached.

FAQ

Where is Medieval Times located in Orlando?

It is located at 4510 W Vine St, Kissimmee, Florida 34746, United States.

How long does the experience last?

The total duration is about three hours. The live tournament itself lasts about two hours.

What does the ticket include?

The ticket includes admission to the Medieval Life Village and Museum, a four-course medieval feast, two rounds of soft drinks, the two-hour live tournament, and free parking.

Is transportation included?

No. Transportation is not included, so you must arrange your own way to the venue.

What food is served?

The menu includes garlic bread, tomato bisque soup, oven-roasted chicken, herb-basted potato, sweet corn cobbet, dessert of the Castle, and a selected non-alcoholic beverage.

Are vegetarian meals available?

Yes. Vegetarian meals are available upon request.

Do I need to bring utensils?

No. The meal is served without silverware as part of the medieval-style dinner.

Can children under 3 attend for free?

Yes. Children under 3 can attend free if they sit on an adult’s lap and eat from that adult’s plate. A child ticket is needed if the child requires their own seat and meal.

Is the venue wheelchair accessible?

Yes. The activity is listed as wheelchair accessible.

What language is used during the experience?

The host or greeter speaks English, and English is the listed language for the activity.