Ever since we moved to the Dallas area, I have been wanting to take my crew to Medieval Times. I knew they would love it and they did! From the time I told the kids we were going, it was all they could talk about. The horses, the sword fights, the feast–the anticipation was high.
We got there early. We had to secure great seats, after all! I watched my girls as we pulled into the parking lot. “It’s a real castle, Mom!” they shouted and jumped up and down. We went through the line and received our table seating, crowns, and banners. The girls got in line and were the first to get their picture taken with the king!
My children were also the pre-show entertainment as they played and galloped around the dance floor. Yes, I’m the mom that encouraged them! We had to do something with all that excitement. You’re only young for a little while!
Then the time came to file in the grand arena. Wow! With our royalty upgrade we got to sit right on the front row! I need not have worried about my kids sitting that long. Their attention was captured from the time we sat down.
The four course meal was fabulous. My kids looked at the food in awe as the server brought each item and, placing it on the plate, said things like, “Here are your tasty dragon toes.”
“Really, Mom, are they dragon toes?”
As each child had his or her own meal, we knew it was going to be way too much food for them, and we hate to waste food. We planned ahead to let them eat whatever they wanted and bring the rest home for Jason to take to work the rest of the week. Our server came by with a clean-up tray and to-go boxes. She pointed to Little Jason’s plate and asked my husband if the child had finished. “Yes, he’s done,” Jason replied, and before we knew it, she had dumped the hardly-touched chicken and rib in the clean-up tray. My husband’s face was priceless. His jaw hit his chest and his eyes bugged out as he watched all that good food being thrown away. Next the server pointed to Grace’s plate and asked if she was through. “No, no, we’re not though,” my husband said too quickly. I laughed and laughed. There was still plenty of chicken and ribs for him to take home. We didn’t miss Little Jason’s food at all, and it was worth the laugh!
Oh, how the kids got into the show! The horses and knights, the music and lights, the falcon flying and sword fighting. Each part of the show captured their attention from the beginning. It was magnificent! I think I missed parts of the show for watching my childrens’ awed faces!
When it was all over and we were slowly making our way out, Faith said, “Mom, my tummy feels bigger than yours.” Thanks, dear!
Medieval Times in Dallas is rolling out this brand new show to the general public November 18, 2011. You won’t want to miss it!
Disclosure: Medieval Times gifted us with four tickets for our family in exchange for our honest review.
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We took our kids to Medieval Times in Myrtle Beach. We had a blast. Ellie racked up a ton of flowers from one of the knights. She, especially, loved her night as a princess! The boys liked eating with their fingers
We went to the Medieval Times in Orlando. I agree – that was a neat show.
we are going to Dixie Stampede in TN next week and I can’t wait for my girls to experience something like this! it looks amazing! visiting from ifellowship!!
Looks like you had a fabulous time. Is it only for kids?
@Frieda, No it’s for everyone! I was just thinking it would be fun to go back with a friend and just enjoy the show for myself. I just had way too much fun watching the kids!
That looks so fun!
Too bad there’s no medieval show where I live. Does watching my kids fight with swords made out of legos count?
We’ve always wanted to try this out. I didn’t know it was so kid friendly!
You got to go for free?!? I’ve been there, to the Dallas one, when I was pregnant with my first baby. Every time there was a trumpet blast, my baby kicked my belly! I absolutely love medieval times….
I went to Medieval Times in Toronto once…..it was a great time! No falcon flying at the one I went to, I bet that was neat.
I want to goooooo!!! (And maybe bring my kids along!)
It sure does look as if your blogging is paying off for you! Hope the kids appreciate its value… ANd we get to enjoy it vicariously too!
Medieval times is awesome! I like the Pepsi joke they seem to make every time I’ve been there…That’s amazing that you guys got to go for free. They have a birthday club where you can go for free, too.
That’s fun! We went to Dolly’s version in Pigeon Forge and had a great time. I’ll work for tickets too! Sometimes I mysteryshop and get goodies like this to review the staff.
I have been to a couple of their locations. I enjoyed this one the most. I think it was because I got to do it with my family and our children was excited after she had blown kisses to our knight all evening that she is now his priness. She can not wait to get back to the states this summer so she can tell him she is old enough to meet him. She is now 6!. Thank you for helping me with some great memories from last summer.
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