Orlando: Medieval Times Dinner and Show Ticket

The best part of Medieval Times is the combination of live horse action and old-fashioned theater. You are not simply watching a meal with a show in the background. You sit in a colored section, take sides with one of six knights, and cheer as jousting, swordplay, falconry, and horse work unfold around the arena.

I like the Hall of Arms and its display of coats of arms and medieval weapons. I also like the hearty meal, especially the garlic bread, corn on the cob, potatoes, and oven-roasted chicken. The main drawback is the price, $82 per person, plus the possibility of a disorganized admission process and expensive drinks at the bar.

Key points to know before booking

• The evening lasts about three hours: Allow time for the Hall of Arms, medieval village, meal, and roughly two-hour tournament.
• Your seating color chooses your champion: Six sections represent regions of medieval Spain, and you cheer for the knight assigned to your zone.
• The meal comes without silverware: Expect garlic bread, tomato bisque, chicken, potato, corn, dessert, and two rounds of soft drinks.
• The horses are a major attraction: The show includes trained horse work, dressage, falconry, jousting, and sword fights.
• Seating is generally easy for viewing: The arena is designed so you can follow the action, though a back-row seat may make a bathroom break difficult during the show.
• Plan your arrival carefully: The start of admission has sometimes been chaotic, so arriving early is sensible even though the exact recommended arrival time is not stated here.

Entering the Hall of Arms in Kissimmee

Medieval Times is at 4510 W Vine St in Kissimmee, a practical location for an Orlando-area evening out. Free parking is included, but transportation to the castle is not, so you will need to arrange your own ride.

Your evening begins in the Hall of Arms. This opening area sets the mood with coats of arms from prestigious families and an array of medieval weapons. You can look around while having a drink from one of the bars, though bar prices may feel high compared with the ticket price.

I like this first stop because it gives you something to do before the arena doors open. It also helps separate the experience from a standard dinner theater. You are given a bit of visual background before the trumpets call you to the feast.

There is also a medieval village made up of eight cottages. The displays focus on arts, crafts, and daily traditions connected with the medieval period. The village is included with admission, so it is worth allowing time for a walk through rather than heading straight for the food.

The word authentic needs a little care here. This is a purpose-built entertainment setting, not a preserved Spanish village. Still, the cottages, costumes, weapons, and heraldic displays provide useful atmosphere, especially for children who enjoy stories about knights and castles.

Six colored sections and one knight to support

Royal trumpeters announce the meal and send you into the arena. Your ticket assigns you to one of six colored sections, each linked to a historic region of medieval Spain. That color determines which knight you support for the evening.

This simple idea works well. You are not sitting passively through a sequence of stunts. You have a side from the start, and the people around you are cheering for the same champion. The section-based setup gives the show an easy structure, even if you know little about medieval Spain.

The six knights are described as the Kings of the Realm and are named after historic Spanish regions. The story is theatrical rather than a history lesson, so you should expect clear heroes, rivals, battles, and crowd participation instead of a detailed account of 11th-century politics.

The arena seating is arranged to give you a view of the action. One particularly useful point is that there is no advertised bad seat in the house, and the show’s design lets you follow the central events from the different sections. Even so, your exact position matters for comfort. If you are placed in the back row, getting to the toilet during the two-hour tournament may be awkward.

A four-course feast eaten medieval style

The food arrives as the live production begins. You eat without silverware, following the old-style feast theme. For many people, that is part of the fun, though it can be less tidy than an ordinary restaurant meal.

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 chicken receives the strongest praise in the available feedback, and I can see why it is a sensible centerpiece for this kind of meal. The garlic bread and corn are also likely to be crowd-pleasers. The menu is filling and familiar, which matters when the meal has to be served to a full arena while action continues around you.

The food is not the main reason to pay $82. Think of it as part of a package that combines theater, horses, costumes, music, and dinner. If you judge the ticket only against the cost of a restaurant meal, the value will look weak. If you want an evening of entertainment where the meal is built into the story, the price makes more sense.

Vegetarian meals are available on request. You should arrange that before the visit rather than expecting a broad choice on arrival. The vegetarian option has received a less favorable assessment than the regular meal, so diners with particular dietary needs should keep expectations modest.

Two rounds of soft drinks are included. Alcoholic drinks and other bar purchases are not included, and drinks from the Hall of Arms can be expensive. If you are watching your budget, stick with the included beverage allowance.

Jousting, sword work, and trained horses

Once the tournament begins, the pace comes from a mix of contests rather than one long joust. You can expect sword fights, mounted skill, falconry, battle scenes, and new horse dressage elements.

The horses are one of the strongest reasons to choose this show. Their training and control are easy to appreciate, even if you are not interested in medieval history. Horse work gives the performance a physical quality that recorded effects cannot match.

Jousting supplies the familiar image of knights charging with lances. Sword fights add close action, while the battle scenes bring more movement into the arena. Falconry changes the scale of the show for a moment, shifting attention from the armored riders to the control and flight of a bird.

The production also uses lighting, choreography, costumes, and a custom musical score. The music was recorded in Kyiv, Ukraine, and is designed specifically for Medieval Times. These elements help the show feel like a complete production rather than a series of unrelated stunts.

You should not expect a quiet meal with occasional entertainment. The arena can be lively, and the story depends on cheering, applause, and loyalty to your section’s knight. That is a plus for families and birthday groups, but it may not suit you if you prefer a calm dinner or subtle theater.

Why the two-hour tournament works for families

Children can follow the basic story quickly: choose a knight, cheer loudly, watch the contests, and wait to see who wins. The clear color system makes it easy for young children to understand their role in the performance.

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, the child rate applies. That rule is important when comparing the cost of a family visit.

The show has also worked well for birthday outings and mixed-age groups. A three-year-old has enjoyed the experience, while repeat adult visitors have returned several times with friends and spouses. That tells me the appeal is not limited to children, though repeat value depends on how much you enjoy theatrical spectacle.

For older children, the weapons, horses, costumes, and castle setting provide more to notice than the simple plot. The Hall of Arms and village are useful before the show because they give children time to look around rather than sitting immediately through a long performance.

Timing, admission, and the practical weak spots

The total duration is about three hours, with the tournament itself lasting roughly two hours. The exact starting time varies, so you need to check availability for the date you want.

I would arrive early. One past booking problem involved a person arriving thirty minutes before the printed show time and finding that the performance had already started because the actual start time was earlier than expected. The venue staff helped arrange another evening and provided an upgrade, but you should not count on that solution.

There has also been some criticism of the admission process, including confusion while people waited outside and wet weather causing discomfort. Seating assignments at the start have also felt disorderly at times. These problems appear to be concentrated around the opening period, with the event settling down once people are seated.

The safest approach is simple: confirm the show time, allow extra time for parking and entry, and do not plan to arrive just before the listed performance. If you have a mobility concern, the activity is wheelchair accessible, but it is still wise to give yourself time to manage entry and seating without a rush.

The booking information describes the group type as small, limited to 10 participants. The performance itself takes place in a large dinner theater, so do not interpret that label as meaning a private arena or an intimate show. It is best understood as a small booking group arrangement rather than the size of the full audience.

What the $82 ticket is really buying

At $82 per person, this is a costly dinner. The included meal is substantial, but it is not designed to compete with a fine restaurant. The real purchase is a three-hour package with a themed village, Hall of Arms, dinner, live horses, theatrical combat, music, and audience participation.

I think the price works best for a special evening. A birthday, family outing, or first visit to Orlando can justify it more easily than a casual meal. Free parking helps reduce the extra cost, but transportation is not included, and bar drinks can quickly add to the bill.

The value is also stronger if you enjoy shows that ask you to take part. Cheering for your colored section and knight is not a small detail. It is the hook that turns the performance into a group activity rather than something you watch from a distance.

If you dislike fixed menus, loud crowd scenes, or staged battles, you may find the ticket expensive. The vegetarian meal is available, but the limited menu means this is not a flexible dining experience. You are paying for a set evening with a set style.

Who will enjoy Medieval Times most

I would recommend this for families, birthday groups, first-time visitors seeking a classic Orlando attraction, and anyone who likes horses or live stunt theater. It also works for adults who can enjoy the theatrical silliness and cheer for a team without needing the story to be historically exact.

You may enjoy it less if you want a serious lesson about medieval Spain. The six regional names and period setting provide a frame for the show, but the focus is action, costumes, music, and crowd energy.

The experience can suit a mixed group because the appeal comes in layers. A child may focus on the knight and sword fights. An adult may pay more attention to the horses, falconry, choreography, or building displays. The meal keeps everyone occupied during the performance, though eating without utensils can take some getting used to.

Should you book this Kissimmee dinner show?

Book it if you want a full evening of staged action and a hearty meal, and if your group will enjoy choosing a knight and cheering together. The horse work, accessible story, and no-fuss family format make it an easy special-event choice.

Skip it if $82 feels too high for a fixed dinner, if you need a strong vegetarian menu, or if you prefer quiet theater. If you do book, confirm the start time, arrive early, request a vegetarian meal in advance if needed, and treat the bar as an optional extra. With those expectations, Medieval Times offers a memorable Orlando night rather than merely an expensive meal.

FAQ

Where is Medieval Times located?

The venue is at 4510 W Vine St, Kissimmee, Florida 34746, United States.

How long does the experience last?

The full experience lasts about three hours. The live tournament lasts approximately two hours.

What does the ticket include?

Admission includes 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 make your own way to the venue.

What food is served?

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

Are vegetarian meals available?

Yes. Vegetarian meals are available upon request.

Do I need silverware for the meal?

No. The feast is served in medieval style without silverware.

What does my seating color mean?

Your color represents one of six regions of medieval Spain and identifies the knight you support during the tournament.

Are children under three admitted free?

Yes, children under three are admitted free if they sit on an adult’s lap and eat from that adult’s plate. A separate seat and meal require the child rate.