Orlando: Medieval Times Dinner and Show Ticket

Six knights, roaring crowds, trained horses, flashing swords, and a four-course meal eaten without silverware: Medieval Times is Orlando’s answer to dinner theater with a full-contact medieval twist. At the Kissimmee castle, your color assigns you to one of six regions of medieval Spain, so you have a knight to cheer for from the opening trumpet call to the final contest.

I like the horse work and falconry, which give the show more life than a simple staged sword fight. I also like the all-in-one evening format: the Hall of Arms, medieval village, meal, and two-hour tournament are covered in the roughly three-hour visit.

The main drawback is timing at the entrance. The start can feel disorganized, and you need to allow plenty of time before the listed show hour to get inside and find your place. Drinks from the bar cost extra, and the vegetarian meal may feel less satisfying than the chicken dinner.

Key points to know before you book

• Your team is chosen by color: You sit in a section representing one of six historic regions of medieval Spain and cheer for its knight.
• The main show lasts two hours: Jousting, sword fights, horsemanship, falconry, music, costumes, and battle scenes fill the arena program.
• Dinner is served without utensils: Expect garlic bread, tomato bisque, roast chicken, an herb-basted potato, corn on the cob, dessert, and two rounds of soft drinks.
• Arrive early for the best start: Admission and seating can be hectic, and one party was told to arrive an hour before showtime.
• The horses are a major attraction: Their training and dressage work are among the evening’s most impressive features.
• The $82 price covers the whole production: Admission, dinner, the village, the museum, the tournament, soft drinks, and parking are included, but transportation and extra bar drinks are not.

A castle evening in Kissimmee, not central Orlando

Medieval Times is at 4510 W Vine St in Kissimmee, south of the main Orlando attractions. You get free parking, but transportation is not part of the ticket, so you need to arrange your own ride.

The experience is sold as a three-hour evening. That includes time before the arena show, a two-hour live tournament, and the meal. Check the available start times carefully, then plan to reach the castle well before the listed performance. Arriving only a few minutes early could leave you dealing with the admission rush instead of calmly looking around.

The timing matters because this is not simply a two-hour show with dinner served at your seat. The building has several parts, and the Hall of Arms and village are worth allowing time for. The admission process has been described as chaotic at the beginning, with people waiting outside and some getting wet. I would treat the published start time as the time you should already be ready for the show, not the time to arrive at the property.

Start in the Hall of Arms

Your first stop is the Hall of Arms, a museum-like area filled with medieval weapons, coats of arms, and other artifacts. It gives you a quick visual introduction to the world the show is trying to create.

This part is useful because it slows the evening down before the noise of the arena. You can look at the weapons and family symbols, have a drink from one of the Hall of Arms bars, or browse the medieval-themed shopping area. Bar purchases cost extra, so the $82 ticket should not be mistaken for an all-inclusive tab.

The displays are not a substitute for a major museum, but they help set the scene. If you arrive early with children, this is also a handy way to keep them occupied before the trumpets summon everyone to the feast.

Walk through eight medieval cottages

The property includes a medieval village made up of eight cottages. Each one presents arts, crafts, or daily traditions associated with the period.

The village adds more than decoration. It gives you a look at ordinary life around the arena, while the show itself focuses on nobles, champions, horses, and battle. You can wander through the cottages before taking your seat and get a better sense of the setting than you would from entering the theater at the last minute.

I would not rush this section. It is one of the quieter parts of the evening, and it works best when you have enough time to browse rather than squeeze through on the way to your table. The village and Hall of Arms are included in the ticket, so arriving early lets you get more value from the price.

Find your color and choose your knight

Royal trumpeters announce the call to the feast. You then enter the arena and sit in a color-coded section. Each color represents one of six regions of medieval Spain, and the knight connected to your section becomes your champion.

That simple setup gives the show its main social hook. You are not just watching a contest from a dark theater. You are encouraged to cheer for one side, and the people around you are doing the same. Even if you know nothing about medieval Spain, you understand the basic assignment quickly: watch your knight, applaud your team, and hope your side wins.

The assigned colors also make the room feel organized once you are seated. At the entrance, the process can be confusing, particularly when many groups arrive at once. Pay attention to staff directions and your section color. One practical warning from the seating arrangement: if you are in a back row, getting up for the restroom during the two-hour performance may be difficult.

Dinner arrives without forks or knives

The feast starts as the live action begins. You receive four courses and eat without silverware, which fits the medieval theme but can be awkward for some people.

The menu includes:

• Garlic bread
• Tomato bisque soup
• Oven-roasted chicken
• Herb-basted potato
• Sweet corn cobbett
• Dessert of the Castle
• Two rounds of a selected non-alcoholic drink

The chicken is the safest bet if you want the meal to feel hearty. It has received especially strong praise, while the corn and garlic bread are also reliable highlights. The food is part of the fun rather than a fine-dining event, and the combination of meal and entertainment helps explain the ticket price.

Vegetarian meals are available if you request one. I would make that request in advance and keep expectations measured. The vegetarian option has been judged only fair, while the standard chicken dinner seems to be the stronger choice.

The two rounds of soft drinks are included, but drinks from the bar are separate. If you are watching your spending, skip the extra purchases and focus on the food included with admission.

Two hours of jousting, swordplay, and horses

The arena production combines a story with live action. You can expect jousting, sword fights, battle scenes, horseback riding, falconry, and horse dressage. Lighting, choreography, costumes, music, and recorded sound help carry the action across the large room.

The sword work is the obvious draw. Blades flash, opponents face off, and the contest gives the evening a clear rhythm. The show is theatrical, so you should not expect a quiet historical lecture or a museum-style lesson. The goal is action, spectacle, and crowd participation.

The horses may be the best reason to choose this show over a standard dinner theater. Their training is easy to appreciate, especially during the riding and dressage sections. Falconry adds another change of pace and keeps the production from becoming a string of identical sword fights.

A custom musical score, recorded in Kyiv, Ukraine, supports the production. You may notice the music most during the entrances, battle scenes, and more dramatic moments. It helps connect the separate elements, from the royal trumpeters to the final competition.

Seating, sightlines, and the arena experience

The arena is arranged so that each color section faces the action. One useful feature is that there are no widely reported bad seats in the house, and people have found the view strong from their assigned areas. Still, your exact position matters for comfort.

The rear rows may make it harder to leave during the performance. If you are attending with a small child or anyone who may need frequent restroom breaks, take care of that before the trumpets call you inside.

The show lasts two hours, so this is a long sit with dinner and continuous action. The format suits people who enjoy a loud, communal event. It is less suitable if you want a quiet meal, a short theater performance, or the freedom to come and go.

The production is in English, and the host or greeter service is also listed as English. The visual action does much of the work, so you do not need specialist knowledge to follow the basic contest.

What the $82 ticket is really buying

At $82 per person, this is not a cheap dinner. It can still be fair value if you would otherwise pay for a meal and a separate evening attraction.

Your ticket includes admission to the Hall of Arms and medieval village, the four-course feast, two rounds of soft drinks, the two-hour tournament, and free parking. That is a substantial package, especially for families who want one planned evening rather than several smaller activities.

The value is weaker if you are mainly interested in food. The meal is part of a theatrical experience, not a stand-alone restaurant meal. The vegetarian plate may not match the standard dinner, and bar drinks add to the bill.

I also would not choose this solely for historical accuracy. The evening uses medieval imagery, costumes, weapons, and regional names, but its purpose is entertainment. You get a playful, staged version of medieval Spain, complete with cheering sections and choreographed combat.

For families, the package makes more sense. Children under three can attend 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. That rule can make a difference when you are calculating the total cost for a young family.

Who will enjoy this most

I would recommend Medieval Times to families, birthday groups, couples who like theatrical evenings, and anyone who enjoys horses or live stunt-style action. The shared cheering gives the night a party feel, and the color teams make it easy for children to take part.

It also suits repeat visits better than you might expect. The story framework and team assignment give the show a familiar structure, while the live animals, crowd reaction, and changing seat location can keep it entertaining on another visit.

You may want to skip it if you dislike eating with your hands, find loud crowd participation tiring, or want a serious account of medieval Europe. You should also think twice if your budget is tight and you would not make use of the included village, museum, meal, and full show.

The attraction is wheelchair accessible, which is useful for planning, though the supplied information does not specify the exact accessible seating arrangements. If that matters to you, confirm the details when booking.

A few practical ways to improve the evening

Arrive early. This is the most useful advice I can give you. Early arrival gives you time to park, pass through admission, see the Hall of Arms, walk through the cottages, and find your section without pressure.

Use the pre-show period for the restroom. Once the two-hour performance begins, a back-row seat may make it hard to leave without disturbing the flow of the evening.

Check the menu before booking if anyone in your group has dietary needs. Vegetarian food is available upon request, but the standard chicken meal has the strongest reputation. Children under three can share an adult meal only if they sit on the adult’s lap.

Keep extra money aside only if you want bar drinks or purchases from the medieval-themed shopping area. The ticket already covers soft drinks with dinner, so you can keep the evening’s cost close to the advertised price by avoiding extras.

Finally, confirm the exact show time. One booking problem involved arriving at 5:30 for a performance that had already started at 5:00. Staff found another evening and upgraded the affected party, but you should not count on that kind of rescue.

Should you book Medieval Times in Orlando?

Book it if you want a full evening of crowd-friendly entertainment, trained horses, sword fights, and a filling meal in one ticket. The horse work, falconry, and colorful team format give the show more variety than a basic stage performance, and the included village and museum make early arrival worthwhile.

Skip it if you are looking for gourmet food, a calm dinner, or strict historical detail. At $82, the value depends on treating the meal and setting as part of a three-hour production. For families and first-time visitors who enjoy spectacle, that package is likely to feel worthwhile. Just arrive early, request a vegetarian meal ahead of time if needed, and choose your extra drinks carefully.

FAQ

Where is Medieval Times located?

It is located 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 itself lasts two hours.

What does the ticket include?

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

Is transportation included?

No. Transportation is not included, so you need to make your own way to the Kissimmee venue.

What food is served?

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

Are vegetarian meals available?

Yes. Vegetarian meals are available upon request.

Can children under three attend free?

Yes. Children under three are admitted free if they sit on an adult’s lap and eat from the adult’s plate. A child rate applies if you want a separate seat and meal.

Is the experience wheelchair accessible?

Yes, the activity is listed as wheelchair accessible.