If you like horses this shows for you. Saw a horse jump and click all 4 hooves together. Yellow team won, blue team's knight is a traitor to the realm. Food was more than decent Sheila was a great server no utensils no problem. read more

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Outstanding customer service from the time I arrived. I left my jacket at the venue, emailed customer service and within an hour had a reply back they found my jacket. I live a couple of hours from the venue and they so kindly mailed it to me. WOW, that is customer service. 5 Stars to the Buena Park location. read more

Had no idea this was actually a permanent spot. I thought it was more of a where in town for a couple of weeks kind of scenario. It was good to go out and do something a little bit different. They tell you to get there an hour early, but it is not necessary. We were scheduled for the 6:30 show, and there was nothing to do, and they did not let us in the doors until probably 7 PM. You basically can walk around and buy things. It's like a gift shop at an amusement park. So you might want to warn the kids, we are not buying anything at this event tonight We did make the mistake of buying drinks and not asking more questions before we bought the adult beverages... Or any beverages for that matter. We got one beer and one vodka cranberry, and the total was $44! Evidently, there may have been an opportunity to get them in just regular plastic cups, but we got them in a light up cup and a beer glass, of which we were able to take home with us, but I would have rather saved $20, because we left One of them there on purpose People of all ages were there. people wearing all kinds of different things. Somewhere definitely in the medieval spirit, and others were just in jeans and T-shirts, and some people were a little bit more dressed up. Be comfortable and have fun. There isn't a dress code in here. The food was actually really good. And I was impressed at how quickly it came out. To have the food that they served that tasted really good for that amount of people all at once kind of blew my mind. They serve you a quarter chicken, a small piece of corn on the cob, some tomato soup with a piece of garlic bread, a half of baked potato, a piece of cake, and one other little finger éclair. It's a good amount of food. And it is correct that you do not get cutlery for your meal. They do bring out a plastic fork for dessert, but otherwise you do not. They give you a wet wipe before you start dinner, and then they give you a larger wet wipe at the end of the dinner. Dig in! Servers were absolutely fantastic. They were definitely busy and worked hard all evening. They leave you a card with their Venmo or other ways to tip them. Please tip your servers Lastly, the show was interesting. I know a lot of people put things on here about the horses, but the horses seemed fine. They did a great job. It's a fun show. It gives WWF vibes in medieval attire, with a little bit more dignity reserved. It was fun Lastly, parking is free in the lot! Go, take the kids, go on a date, have some fun. read more

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Revisit? Yes, I see why it's been around for so long! My expectations were kinda low tbh, but I was pleasantly surprised by how much fun I had. Parking is free in the huge lot behind the arena. All the staff we interacted with were so helpful and friendly. It seems like a place that is carefully cleaned and maintained. I guess I was expecting weird smells and dingy conditions, in a theme park district with so many visitors. Before the show we had fun walking around looking at the merch and at the horses in the stables. I love how they keep the AC high, which was especially nice on a hot evening in August. We got to sit in the red zone, and I liked its view of the arena and it was close to the king and queen balcony. But I really don't think there's a bad seat anywhere. Our server was awesome, and the food was overall very good. We had tomato soup, garlic bread, roast chicken, potato wedges, corn, and a chocolate eclair for dessert. The main dinner was flavorful and brought out hot. I definitely was full by the end. I think the eclair was the worst part -- dry, almost stale, like something from a cheap buffet. They should upgrade to pie or bread pudding. But still, a delicious meal. The show is engaging. Everyone gets really into cheering for their section. Our section won, yay! Pretty lucky for my first visit. I wish I could have followed the plot of the show a little better at the beginning. It was a bit hard with the audio setup to understand the names of the nations and the long introductory speech that sets the stage, but I got the gist. Maybe they could have a program or something added to the menu that gives details about this medieval world (I was an English major, so I like that kind of stuff!). We brought our two-year-old, and he liked watching the show and ate quite a bit of chicken and potatoes. Toward the end he got restless and needed to walk around, but no big deal. I'm so glad we brought him. Looking forward to bringing him again when he's older! read more

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had a GREAT medieval time! service from the staff is always kind and helpful, the atmosphere is wonderful, and especially in the middle of this heat it is always beautifully cold in there! i purchased the royalty upgrade for my tickets and enjoyed the added benefits with preferred seating. the food always comes out good with well timed intervals between servings, and the main course is more than enough to keep you full! my personal favorite is the herb-basted potato. dessert is served at the end of the night with an option for coffee. overall had a great time, and our knight even won at the end of the show for some added excitement! definitely a place to keep you entertained and hyped up! read more

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First time we visited this place. Once you enter they take picture of your group, then you see the bar and everyone is in character which we enjoyed. It is family friendly but I saw many adults enjoying the show too. I recommend going in a large group which make it more fun. No utensils to eat and everyone eats the same thing. The food was good maybe a 8/10 but the dessert were bad. They taste like store bought so it would be a 3/10. They serve the food fast and the the show starts and it is fun for the whole family. You can buy souvenirs and also if you buy a drink you get to keep the cups and they give you a discount if you refill it during the event. For me it is a one time visit but it was fun read more

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2nd review, Came to Medieval Times again and their chicken was coming off the bones, the corn was succulent, the potato wage was awesome, the food came with soft drinks, garlic bread, eclair pastry and coffee. The tournament amazing like always. Great service by the staff and the ambiance was bustling but the waiting line was moving fast. The tournament was lively lots of cheering for the jousting matches, colorful and vibrant lighting, beautiful hordes galloping through the Arena. I had a wonderful time I lost my voice from screaming for the jousting tournament. read more

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Lived in so cal my whole life and finally made it to Medieval times for my mom's 79th birthday celebration! We opted in for one of their VIP packages, which was really nice. We all got a copy of a group photo, had really good seats, a slice of cake was added to our dessert, and they announced my mom's birthday during the show. The show itself was very entertaining. I enjoyed seeing the horses doing some tricks and the "fighting". The service was great too. Better than at a restaurant LOL! The food itself was filling and pretty good. You do eat with your hands and there are no utensils (except for the cake) but they do provide a lot of napkins and a wet wipe for your hands. Overall, we enjoyed our dinner and show at medieval times. This is a great place to celebrate a birthday, anniversary, promotion, etc. Great selection of souvenirs and toys for the kids as well. Highly recommend visiting at least once! Ps - bring a sweater/jacket the ac is on full blast inside and got really cold! read more

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Aye, Miladies and Milords! Such a treat to have a feast while watching the knights jousting and battling one another for the queen and king and the crowds! We came here with the family and this was our first time experiencing Medieval Times dinner and tournament. We were so excited and didn't know what to expect. Get here early for ample time to park and check in! It was so cool to see some folks all dressed up for the medieval times occasion! You're seating to the respective night color section and that's the knight you'll root for. There is an assigned server for each section to deliver your feast: tomato bisque, toasted garlic bread, roasted chicken (by golly it was big!!), sweet buttered corn, herb-based potato, and super mini chocolate eclair, and a beverage of our choice. Overall the food was decent. I loved the toasted garlic bread, sweet corn and chicken. The chicken was well seasoned and not too dry. (I guess it could be a hit or miss based on some of the reviews.) The overall atmosphere is exciting, eclectic, and full of energy vibes. You're transformed back to the medieval times once the show begins! You have the perfect excuse to shout and cheer as loud as you want, you can hit the table as loud as you want, and you get to eat with your hands (no utensils!). So so fun! Overall a wonderful experience for us...and to be honest, this is a great place for gathering, celebrations, and special occasions for any ages! read more

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Haven't been since I was a child. We had a great time and a good date night! The food is just as good as I remember. The chicken is so juicy and flavorful. The seasoning on the potatoes make me want to replicate it at home. The tomato soup and garlic bread are a classic. The eclair was a good finish. The entertainment was so much fun especially all the interactions with knight and fans. We also got an axe and sword, which was a little on the pricey side but fun to play with. Our attendant was also very accommodating and the meals always came out so quickly. Will be coming back! read more

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What a fun time! I've passed by this place so many times and one night I decided I was feeling medieval... lo and behold, I had a blast. I love that the experience starts from the moment you arrive at the ticket stand (with the "lord" and "lady") where all the staff is dressed in medieval clothing. The venue is well-decorated and has plenty of things to do and look at, whether you want to buy swords/merch/drinks/figures, get knighted, look at the horses that will soon be in the stadium, or chill in the courtyard. The food was also surprisingly delicious and well-seasoned, consisting of tomato soup, garlic bread, chicken, corn, and potato. They also give to-go boxes if you can't finish it all which is nice. The main highlight of the evening is when the knights participate in their joust, complete with horse-riding and spears, sword fighting action, hand-to-hand combat, and some plot twists. You can even take pictures with the knights after the show! Overall this was a super enjoyable experience, perfect for celebrating any occasions or just to go out with friends/family. Next time I return, I'll dress up in my most medieval attire :) read more

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I recently visited medieval times dinner with a VIP pass for a birthday celebration. The last time I visited was three years ago. Not much has changed. The line to get in was not bad at all, it was moving pretty quickly. We arrived in an hour before the show started. The box window gave us our VIP passes and we walked over to the tavern to hang out before the show. Wow, the drinks were expensive! I received a plastic souvenir margarita cup with non-alcoholic beverage for $25. I will say that the strawberry lime Virgin margarita tasted like a delicious slushy. I also purchased a sword, plastic one for a gift and it was $45. They really get you with their merch. They do give you a free flag to wave for your Color team. At least they give you that. We had a wonderful waitress, her name was Bridget S. She was in theme constantly, was on point with food delivery and very friendly when asked questions. Five stars for her! The reason I did not give five stars for my total review is because the food wasn't as tasty as I remember it. The tomato bisque was pretty watered down and salty. The potato and chicken were fine. Nothing outrageous. The garlic bread was tasty. We were also given a mini chocolate eclair and confetti cake. When I bit into the chocolate eclair, you can tell it had been previously frozen and it had nothing but frozen water gushing where there should have been cream. The confetti cake was so sweet from the frosting, but the bread lacked so much flavor. I do love that they come by with coffee at the end. That was a nice touch. The show was great as usual. Yay go blue team! read more

I first heard about Medieval Times because of a YouTube video showcasing unique restaurants. I told my boyfriend about it, and he was like "I know and I've been to Medieval Times plenty of times in the past." I had no idea it was in SoCal so we got to go here for dinner one night while we were in town during Labor Day weekend. He bought tickets for us online for a Friday night. They have a parking lot with people directing where to park. It was busy with lots of people waiting in line. A great deal of people dressed up! Nice. We didn't dress up. Lol.. I had brought a dress that could work, but I didn't change into it. Inside the dining room, it was freezing! Super cold. I'm glad that I was wearing my jacket, but my boyfriend was feeling pretty cold. I'm not a fan of eating with my hands so I wasn't too thrilled about the eating experience, but... that's why I brought handsanitizer. Plus, they also provided hand wipes as well so that was good. The food... We really liked the chicken. It was tender fall off the bone and flavorful. The other items were pretty good as well. Service was attentive and pretty friendly. We were seating with this group of people who were probably GenZers. They were super enthusiastic and kept "scuba-ing" and yelling absurd phrases. Smh... I enjoyed the experience of seeing the show. The actors and horses were amazing! This is definitely a fun night outing type of place. :) read more

brought family members here for their birthdays. Everyone here was super friendly and accommodating. The food was really good and filling.. We had a great experience.. Special Shout Out To Our Server Ottis as he was super friendly, funny, and attentive.. He always was engaging with everyone and made our experience very fun and enjoyable.. Yellow Knight Won! Thank You Medieval Times read more

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Came here with my niece for a dinner and to cheer on our knight around April. Sadly our knight didn't win but we enjoyed the show. We got to meet the king and queen which my niece said was her favorite part of the night. If you come early, you can walk around the castle courtyard and grab a drink at the full bar they have located inside before the show starts. read more

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I'm surprised to say I had more fun on my second visit than my first. This time around, there were no animal cruelty protests outside, so it wasn't awkward walking in. We arrived just in time, and the show started right as we got to our seats. The show was enjoyable, and it felt like they had added a few things since I last visited a couple of years ago. It was fun rooting for a different colored knight, even though the outcome was the same (he lost!). The food was surprisingly good this time. My chicken was super moist and tender, whereas last time it was dry and nearly inedible. The potato was well-seasoned, and I enjoyed the corn. Overall, it was good food for a dinner show. I came with a larger group this time, and we all had a blast. It's definitely an activity I'd do every so often, and they always seem to be running deals, so it's worth checking online for a promo code before you go. Parking - Easy. They have a large lot with plenty of space. read more

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Chicken was moist and delicious and hot chicken. Sliced baked very well seasoned sliced wedge potato was yummy and hot. First course was a flavorful tomate soup. The 1/4 corn was too mushy. Pepsi to drink. Overall food was good. Mariano server was nice and polite. Ambiance fun and appropriate for medical times setting. read more

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Amazing experience. Went with my daughter and had a great time. Great entertaining show. Nice production value. The more you get into it the more fun! Good storyline, delicious food, chicken was fall off the bone tender and flavorful. Get here early! Long line even with reservation. Get here minimum 30 min before show starts. Core memory for my daughter for sure! And she got the "Queen of the Tournament" craft from the blue Knight! read more

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Came here for my friend's birthday and had a fun time! Marcos was a great server, super attentive and fast, also very respectful. Go team red and yellow! read more

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garlic bread was aight, tomato bisque was eh.. chicken was a lot juicier than i expected, corn was perf toh, maybe could've been slightly more seasoned bc i'm a salt fiend, potato was a little thick but seasoned well, cake taste weirdly like garlic bread, eclair yuck overall good but food distracted me from the show read more

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Okay I have never been to Medieval Times before and this is what my sister in law wanted to do for her Bachelorette and I was pretty excited to go. I think for the experience you get the price isn't too bad as it is dinner and a show. Our group got dressed up for the occasion as many people do. I can be a competitive person so since our knight didn't win so now I must go back so I can have a winning knight. The food is what you would expect and honestly the soup and the potatoes were my favorite part of the meal. The service was great, Sebastian was one server and he was very attentive and kind and made sure we had to go boxes for all of our leftovers becuase it was a lot. I truly can't wait to come back again with another group of friends and cheer on our knight! read more

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Had a surprisingly good time here. We got the queen's royalty upgrade since there was a discount code online and it worked out to be about $100 per person for a full meal, a show, as well as a picture souvenir to take home. It was well worth it. Let's start with the show. It was entertaining and had some unexpected plot twists, which was cool. Food was surprisingly good and I enjoyed everything except the dessert, which I found to be too sweet. I also thought it was really smart of them to serve food that could be eaten with your hands, just like in the medieval times, which also cuts down on utensils. I can see this being a really fun experience for families with kids or just for an adult birthday party/celebration. Would recommend! read more

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Had a fun time at the medieval times show. The ticket comes with a meal. The meal consists of half a chicken, garlic bread, tomato bisque, half a piece of corn, half a slice of potato, a soft drink/water/coffee, and a chocolate eclair. The food was just okay. The chicken was partially dry and partially juicy. The tomato bisque tasted like they juiced tomatoes, and the corn was dry. The eclair was my favorite; not too sweet and also creamy. Most things tasted pretty dry but that's okay since they're known for the show. The servers there were kind and served our food quickly. The show was super fun and the energy that the crowd brought was amazing! Would recommend if you've never been. read more

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Medieval Times was a fun and entertaining time! My wife and I had not been here for many years. We attended the dinner and show this past weekend with her family and everyone had an enjoyable experience. The parking is spacious, but on this particular Saturday it was soo busy. The whole venue was packed. They have tons of merch and toys. You can purchase alcohol before or during the show. The food itself is ok. You eat everything with your hands like the olden times. Something new to note is they have options for those with dietary restrictions. They offer a Vegan meal now. The whole atmosphere is loud and cheerful. We were in the Green Knights section and we cheered and clapped during the show. Our waiter was awesome. The whole show is about 2 hours. The actors did a solid job with their performances and we were really cheering and rooting for our Green Knight in our section. It was an enjoyable time and worth going if you have never been. ( ^_^)b read more

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It's been years since I've been back and it seems to be way better this time but also we got VIP this time around We were here to celebrate a birthday and we got the VIP tickets. We had our own special VIP landyard sine we got the Royalty tickets. The seats were dead center and great views of the show! The riders even came up to us and tossed us flowers! Super interactive and fun to watch. We didnt realized how loud and potentially scary it would be the kiddos. Some of the parents had to take the little ones out when they were dimming the lights and strobbing the lights. Overall the show was really fun to watch. The food wasnt bad at all. The chicken was actually really moist. It was a good amount of good given cause I was stuffed when the dessert came out. Lots of photo ops throughout the venue. Cool spot for kids and adults too! read more

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High school event night for seniors only. (Cypress high school and other sounding schools) My son had fun (his first time here last time he attended he was a toddler) had a blast. Definitely enjoyed hanging out with his friends and staff. Service was good and the show was awesome. We need to come back as a family next read more

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After visiting Medieval Times for the first time I cannot wait to go back! The level of theatrics was beyond what I was expecting, getting to see a Hawk fly through the arena was spectacular, and the horses abilities were amazing! I had the vegetation meal and it did not disappoint, the main difference was no garlic bread or chicken, and the flavor was surprisingly good! Serving such a large crowd in a very short amount of time was a happy surprise to also enjoy the food. read more

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Good Knight The whole concept of "dinner and a show" has become a somewhat antiquated idea these days. I mean, sometimes people-watching is far more entertaining than any show that's happening, but Medieval Times sword fighting Knights and knaves might have something to say about that. Medieval Times dates back to the '60s in Spain, of all places, before it became a thing here in the US back in the '80s. This Buena Park location is actually their 2nd US location (ca. 1986), as there's now nine of these in the US, and one in Canada. The Good: *Huge free parking lot *Beer on-tap, as well as a full bar to keep you lubricated for all the death and mayhem. *Actors were a little over the top but still a lot of fun. *If you love jousting and sword play, then this is the place for you. *Overall, the food wasn't half-bad! I don't think it's changed much since the last time I was here (late '90s), but you get a full rotisserie chicken, garlic bread, soup baked potato, and grilled corn. I will say the grilled corn and potato were the stars of the show, as the chicken was just OK. There's also dessert, but we'll get to that in a minute. *Great family entertainment as my sassy, grumpy 15yr-old son had a great time, which is saying a lot these days. The Meh: *It is a little pricey at ±$80/ea but you gotta figure an operation like this ain't cheap to run, and in the end it was a lot of fun. #worthit *Vegetarian option is pretty weak with some hummus, PiTa bread, and veggies. Veg-heads are definitely not getting their money's worth here. *There's lots of opportunities for you to spend extra money here, as well. From photo opps and souvenirs, to premium seating. The Ugly: *The dessert portion was an Éclair that was beyond horrible. My fat ass will eat a lot of shit for no good reason, but even I could only manage about two bites before I set it aside. Conclusion: Big family fun, but for a price. read more

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This was such a fun family experience. The food and drinks were delicious. The horses were beautiful and were the star of the show. It is a bit pricey but it was worth it for the experience. read more

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We were hosting one of our friends who had Medieval Times on his bucket list. So as 3 grown adults ventured into the castle with a toddler in tow, I for one had very low expectations. Tickets are quite expensive, ranging from $65 to $80 depending on the day and time you're going. The castle experience was busy, and well executed. The line to check in moved quickly, with a lot of herding and guidance from staff. You're welcomed into the castle with paper crowns and a photo opportunity. These photos can be purchased inside where they're close to $30. Once you're through and into the hall, you're in a consumer hall. Merch, merch and more merch. Drinks are costly, and the twinkling blinking lights are persuasive. The show includes a 3-course meal that is meant to be cutlery free! A regular meal came with a tomato bisque soup, a VERY stale piece of garlic bread, a generous portion of roasted chicken, half a slice of a well seasoned baked potato, a portion of corn and a very dry and sad chocolate eclair. The chicken thigh portion was surprisingly moist and well seasoned, once you get to the breast is when you start wishing you brought some sauces to help cover how dry and unseasoned the meat is. Food was below average, you could probably get a better plated meal at Ralphs. The show was great, story telling was nice, though the dialog was a bit patchy here and there to be able to hear the description. My toddler loved the horses and sword fighting, the men in my party enjoyed the beer, and I could have done without this experience. read more

You know I commit to the most absurd side quests and in the best way like driving down from LA to eat with your hands and scream for knights like it actually matters. But Medieval Times in Buena Park is 100% worth the trip. BIG UPS!!!! This ended up being a full nostalgia play, except I never even went as a kid. Most of my friends had already done it growing up, so walking into it brand new made the whole thing hit even harder. I was genuinely so into it. I had read mixed reviews about the food, so I went in with low expectations, but honestly I loved it. Everything tasted fresh, well seasoned, and way better than you'd expect for a massive dinner show. Eating without utensils just makes it more fun. The staff really stood out. Everyone was friendly, patient, and fully committed to the experience the entire time. It's not easy to keep that energy going all night, and they made it feel effortless. The show runs about an hour and forty five minutes and never drags. It's entertaining, a little chaotic, and easy to get swept up in whether you expect to or not. Bucket list officially checked. This was a 12 out of 10 experience and I'd absolutely go again. ALSO SIGNUP FOR THE NEWSLETTER BEFORE YOU GO AND THANK ME LATER!!! read more

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Amazing show with a built in meal. While many people complain about the meal, the main highlight is the immersive show, so if you expect good food this isn't the place for you. If you want to see real jousting inside an arena where you cheer for your own (assigned) knight, then come enjoy this immersive experience where you even eat with your hands like they did in the medieval times! We did not expect long lines where you check in to receive your seat assignment, which determines your section/knight you cheer on. I think we were seated higher up because we came 15mins before the show started, so if you want front row seats, definitely come early (at least an hour early). People in line were very enthusiastic, and there were people dressed up too! They have a bar where you can get drinks inside cool souvenir cups, and there is a really neat gift shop outside the arena, too! If you come early enough, you can even see the horses in their stables. The show and the horses was spectacular! They do amazing tricks leading up to the jostling and there was a falconer act, too! The crowd work was great and contributed to an amazing energy. TLDR: Come for a memorable and entertaining evening. If food is your thing, then nab some Porto's next door while waiting in line so you can truly enjoy an amazing show read more

I had always wanted to go to Medieval Times and finally it happened! I was just as excited as a little kid to go. I wore the same dress I wore to Renaissance faire and was so excited to get on the blue team so the crown matched my dress. Cocktails are pricey but if you want to get a memento glass then it's fun to purchase something from the bar before entering. I Love love love how everyone is in character from the beginning and it had me talking in some accent to pretend I'm part of it. We sat in the middle-ish area, not too close but not very far away and I'm glad we did. I think the people who are right in the front row risk some dirt flying at them from the arena when the horses are running. It's so fun watching the jousts and the games and everyone cheering. The food is pretty good, the chicken is a giant portion, juicy and tasty. There is a small tomato soup, corn, and roll that comes with it and you can get water or soda in your goblet. The dessert was just ok. The portion is large so you do get to take some home for leftovers. Overall a super fun experience for me, the kids love it, but I think us as adults have just as much fun as the kids! Definitely a fun getaway from regular life for a few hours! read more

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Very fun and entertaining! The food was decent and they have utensils, you just gotta ask! My family and I had so much fun! Great place to bring your family and little ones. It was such a fun experience! read more

Came here on a Saturday evening last month, party of 3, we got the VIP tickets for $70 per person and sat in the second row for section 2. I totally didn't realize this was something that wasn't for kids when I heard about it, but it was actually very entertaining and I did not regret the experience!! The plot was cheesy but well executed, and the horses were so cool?? I've never really seen live dressage before and I think this is one of the only places that you can regularly watch it. Pros: - Very easy to get to, especially if you do an uber drop-off to avoid the parking drama - HUGE portions of food- we were served garlic bed, tomato soup, half a chicken, and a pastry for dessert. It's "full-on medieval experience" so you eat with your hands, no utensils. The tomato soup and garlic bread were actually so delicious. Meal also comes with your own choice of soft drink (think lemonade, etc). - There are drinks to purchase, menu is on the QR code at your seat. It was pretty tasty - you get to scream A TON - and it's actually encouraged!! I like spaces like these where you're allowed to be as obnoxious, talk as much trash as loud as you want, against knights that are not the one your section is rooting for. The red knight - staff were welcoming and professional and super helpful - the knights and performers are all super talented! Even though you know the fight scenes are staged, the competition is real and the knights are actually trying to win for real (per our friend who is a knight there lol - it's a real job and they have real martial arts training) - People get super into it, and dress up and groups have so much fun! - They do give you hand wipes, but sometimes it is helpful to bring your own extra Cons: - the drinks are super overpriced because they come with a souvenir cup (which I didn't see explicitly written anywhere when we bought them) that looks kinda tacky lol - the chicken breast and potato was pretty dry, so I would say the food here is very mid and that's not what you should come for - I would wear clothes you're okay getting a little dirty, since it's pretty dark, you can't really see when food splashes onto you - The dessert pastry was also very dry Overall, a super immersive and engaging show with great performers. I felt like the $70 without the extra cake was worth the money. read more

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This might be one of the best ran entertainment institutions I've seen free parking, which is almost unbelievable. A very well oiled machine. Your entrance is seamless no waiting no confusion when you enter the venue you feel the excitement more bathrooms than they actually need which was awesome. Also a stepstool for my son at the bathroom sink so he can wash his hand with ease definitely catering to Young nights. Lol. The staff was more than excellent very friendly. I felt like they enjoyed their job when it's time to enter the Arina. It was very organized with very little waiting. They definitely have took a lot of time to make sure that the people aren't just sitting around doing nothing that shows amazing the food surprisingly is really good for how many people they have to serve every time. My waiter has been excellent. I just really enjoy this place and they do a very good job. read more

Right next to Knott's berry farm! Lots of parking. This place is busy and packed! We got the VIP experience with 2 cool photos to take home and crowns and necklace. Everything really lives up to the name; Medieval times. The restroom was really smelly, maybe that was the vibe they were going for but yeah...haha. If you go, make sure to bring a jacket! It gets really cold once you sit down. It is pretty cramped. There are no utensils! So I brought my own because I heard other reviews. We got a whole chicken and it was sooo juicy, though I did feel quite rushed when it came to eating because after 10 minutes of recieiving the chicken, they asked if we needed a to-go box. Really fun experience we had for our 11th anniversary. Don't be afraid to be loud and cheer for your team! That's what makes this fun! read more

Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament - Dinner Theater Near Me - Buena Park, California

It's been a while since I've been to Medieval Times. I last went in high school for friends' birthday parties, and I went recently as an adult, and it was so much fun. Granted, the food isn't anything I would rave about, but the portions are big, and overall, the show and experience were fantastic. It's like travelling back to a time when you had to eat with your hands --there were no utensils, and the same is here at Medieval Times. It's also fun to be placed on a team, and you cheer for your knight. They change it up, so the same team doesn't always win; it's a different winner each time, which I love. Here are my quick tips: + Try to arrive early so you can explore the Hall of Arms and the cool merch. + For adults and drink lovers, you can get specialty cocktails and keep the souvenir cups. + Feel free to dress up, it's not just for Halloween. Many come in costume, which is part of the fun, but casual clothes work too! read more

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Came here with family members to celebrate a birthday. We had a really great time! It's a lot more fun if you let yourself get into it and cheer for your knight. There was essentially no dress code. Some people came in casual attire. Others came in full-on fantasy cosplay. The food that came with the show was pretty good and VERY filling. We took home lots of leftovers, which I ate for the next few meals. Alcoholic beverages are pretty expensive. We ordered one 20-ounce beer, which cost around $20-25 (I forget the exact price). read more

I want to start by saying this is my review for a large group. I think it's very different for a much smaller group. I had a group of almost 30 for my Birthday go. Their website directed me to contact them via email which I barely got a response from them. I ended up just booking myself. I called to add an extra ticket later they told me our rows were guaranteed since we were such a large group but when we were waiting outside these women working there were rushing us to get in the line so we missed having some people in our group photo which I'm still bummed about. I wasn't even aware that was a thing, so unsure why they rushed us. So it was very confusing? I found everything about getting to watch the show overwhelming. Also there wasn't a lot of space outside for a large group to gather before coming in. When finally inside we found our seats and I went to the bar and it was already closed down and I had to order at my seat. Okay. Ordered at my seat took like 20 minutes to get my beer. Unsure why they don't have at least one bar going during the show. The food was better than I thought! The show was so fun! My friend payed for me to get knighted but again very overwhelming leaving after the show super crowded indoors and the paper I was given said arrive by 9:10 or you forfeit it. Well we didn't get out of the show until after that and the king and queen didn't come out until well after that. So anyway just know if you're coordinating with a large group it's very overwhelming and a bit confusing but otherwise we had a blast! read more

Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament - Our green knight won! - Dinner Theater Near Me - Buena Park, California

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