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Pirates Dinner Adventure

3.6 (2.8k reviews)
Ultra High-EndAmerican, Dinner Theater
Closed 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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Nicholas H.

We came here to celebrate my wife's grandmas 80th birthday and we have been wanting to try it out after going to medieval times before we thought this would be a nice change of pace. I'll start off by saying this , the price for what you get is actually pretty reasonable and it's about a 2 hour dinner and show. The food actually really surprised all of us with taste and quality, they have many different options which already is a plus over medieval times. We all got the chicken and my wife got the vegetarian pasta option. Everything we had was perfectly cooked and the seasoning and taste were actually really good. The dessert was fudge chocolate cake that was good too. The service was excellent our server made sure our cups were full at all times and checked in with us many times through out the show. The show and ambiance were good , I wouldn't say broadway quality but decent community theater. The actors could dance and sing pretty good and the stunts were decent. The only note I had was being ear plugs or ear muffs if you're sensitive to loud noises .they use pyrotechnics to simulate gun fire and the audio mixer needs work the microphones were unnecessary loud or just placed in the wrong spot on the performer. I would definitely recommend trying it out at least once or twice just to have a fun little family night out . I will definitely come back once or twice to see if they show changes at all. *Also note that if you sit in the blue or green section parts of the show might be difficult to see cause of the set pieces blocking.

The show was incredible!
Frankie M.

Pirates Dinner Adventure in Buena Park is a family-friendly dinner theater featuring a live-action show with swordplay, acrobatics, and stunts. The stage is absolutely top-notch! The setting is an 18th-century Spanish galleon with a large indoor lagoon. The show is highly interactive- allowing audience participation. Great experience for kids! Tix include a (4) course meal. The food however was not as I expected- very bland, tasteless and flat. For the price $$$, the quality of ingredients in the food was dissatisfying to say the least! Service was okay! Definitely check out Groupon for discounts. Also, consider the later show to potentially avoid crowds. And be prepared for a $5 parking fee! Is it worth it? Perhaps for the show and the booze! But not the food! Kids had a blast and enjoyed the performance! Would I ever try it again, probably not!

Nicolas J.

A very fun 90 minute dinner and show. Came for the last show at 8pm to celebrate two birthdays with my group. They were nice and brought some ice cream cake for the special occasion and candles. We upgraded to the beef tenderloin dinner which was good and not hard to cut. Had the appetizers and the mozzarella sticks are worth adding. A show about pirates mermaids and a princess. Lots of amazing stunts and a decent story to follow. Definitely worth checking out if you haven't done it before. First time doing the pirates dinner show and would come back in the future for another celebration of some sort. My only complaint was the parking lot was super full and people parked in a way where it was basically double parking making finding a spot a challenge in itself

SO FUNNY & KEPT EVERYONE ENGAGED IN CHARACTER!
Aleesa R.

Celebrated my 30th birthday and my best friend's birthday at Pirates Dinner Adventure and it was honestly such a fun, unforgettable experience. We were seated in the Yellow section, and our pirate was hands down the BEST. The energy, interaction, and crowd engagement made it feel so personal and exciting the entire time. We had a large group of 12, and everything was handled so smoothly. Our server was AMAZING and so accommodating. They constantly checked in on us, made sure we had everything we needed, and went above and beyond the entire night. They even surprised us with a little birthday cake and candle and sang for us, which made the celebration feel extra special and memorable. From the moment you walk in, the atmosphere is fully immersive and perfect for a birthday celebration. The show itself is incredibly entertaining with acrobatics, stunts, and a storyline that keeps you locked in. Our pirate really made it special by hyping us up and making our section feel like part of the action. The drinks were AMAZING and absolutely delicious, and the gift shop was such a fun touch with so many cute themed items. The dinner itself was also really good, which made the whole experience even better. Service was outstanding from start to finish. ALL the staff was attentive, friendly, and made sure everything ran smoothly while still keeping the high-energy vibe going. If you're celebrating something special, especially a milestone birthday, this is such a unique and fun way to do it. Being part of the Yellow team made it even better he was fantastic & from New Zealand!! 10/10 we will be back this summer to enjoy this show!

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Kourtney W.

Took my kids here for a dinner and a show .. the place is amazing! Theme was a giant pirate ship! It was so fun to look at as we sat around the whole giant half a ship. The service was amazing! Our server was very attentive. Sodas were constantly refilled. The meal came with a salad with ranch dressing .. that was just ok.. nothing special. The dinner dish came with a quarter leg rotisserie chicken some mash potatoes and veggies . The mash was good, the chicken was just ok, and the veggies were actually the best on the plate. Very well seasoned. Also the chocolate cake to end the evening meal was dry. The star of this all was the show .. it was definately a fun show and very interactive for some that got picked to come participate. I would Definately recommend to go watch and have some fun

Stage is shaped like a giant boat
Jay P.

My kids loved the knights show at Excalibur in Vegas and Medieval Times is too similar so we decided to take them to the Pirates Dinner Adventure. The timing was really good since we just finished watching One-Piece. Overall rating is based on how much our kids enjoyed this and will remember it well into their older years. You are seated based on color where you will cheer for your pirate and boo the other pirates. The show is more interactive than some of the other ones I've been to with a lot of audience participation on stage. My oldest got chosen for a boat rowing race and I went up there to hoist some flags near the end. My kids LOVED the show, and didn't want to leave to go to the bathroom to not miss anything. It's a good mix of comedy, acrobatics, stunts, and effects. They will also conveniently bring the photos you take in the beginning right to your table so you dont have to wait at the gift shop if they line is too long. Adults got salad, chicken, and a dessert. Kids got cheeseburger and chicken nuggets. The food was OK but we didn't come for the good and more for the experience. If you go to a local costco you can save $20 off of $100 by buying the gift card.

Steve O.

Staff: Everyone here was nice. What I loved is there are a lot of employees so if you need anything it is easy to find help. Often times it is the opposite. Quality/Quantity: The gift shop is great with a lot of options. The food is okay, not great. You're served salad, chicken, mashed potatoes, vegetables, and then chocolate cake. It is not the most flavorful or delicious but it is okay. The show is amazing. Value: A little pricey but worth it. The main thing that should be reconsidered is charging the customer for the flag of their pirate. That should be included in the price, not an extra $10 for each guest. Overall: I would totally come again and would recommend it. There is definitely a pirate vibe and ambience which is fun. The show is great and experience overall was a good one. The one place to improve would be the food.

Front of building
Jasmine M.

Love the show and the feel of the shipboard scene! The pirates are fun and the singing and cirque are very well done. I am very entertained by this show. We had excellent service this time around! A very super person and attentive server. I wish I had this person every time I visit. The food has changed a bit. I'm glad they got rid of the sauce they had Olin chicken and vegetables. I like the potatoes and chicken but they need to add a gravy. Even if it's only on the side. This would definitely elevate the meal. Maybe they can upscale the meal more. Also, they don't serve Dr. Pepper, lemonade and ice tea anymore. Pepsi, sprite, and coffee. I asked for water and got a whole pitcher.. love that! Parking in their lot is $8 which they charge at ticket pick up window.

Chocolate cake
Allie G.

Great show! Such a cool concept. I have been to medieval times so had an idea of what to expect but honestly it was better than I anticipated. The venue is smaller but makes for every seat being a good seat! The food was decent. I feel like the chicken could have used more seasoning but the sides were on point! The service is good however a little hectic as there is SO MICH STAFF! Didn't really know who my server was when I wanted to ask for something. I guess I ordered from the wrong person and after 20ish minutes was told who I could order from. Other than that all was well

Souvenirs
Andrea B.

Thanks to the Buena Park Library, we were able to get free kids tickets and discounted adult tickets. We went in a group of 7. We called to make the booking and the lady that attended me was very helpful and pleasant. She explained every detail to me. We spent $276.14 in total for our group. There was an opening event prior to the show starting but unfortunately were not able to attend. I ordered the wench drink at the bar that came with a light up skull souvenir cup that I paid $27 for (including tip). The kids raided the gift shop and got two light up pirate hats, a gun, a hook hand and a light up star wand for another $108.32. They also charge $8 for parking but between you and I, we could've gotten away without paying because there was no assigned parking or even a ticket to prove that we had paid or parked. The storyline was nice and exciting and my toddler was singing along. Our waiter (Arturo) was very attentive and quick despite serving so many people at once. He was really working hard. Don't forget to tip! We were given the choice of either tomato soup or salad. We went with the salad which was a standard bagged salad with ranch. I'm a simple person so I liked it. The kids meal was macaroni and cheese with nuggets similar to McDonald's nuggets. I got the roasted chicken, grilled veggies and mashed potatoes. The chicken was ok but needed some flavor. The sides were delicious though. I wish I had more veggies because they were fantastic. To finish off we had a sprinkled chocolate cake. In the end, I lined up to purchase the photo we had taken prior to the show. Unfortunately, they lost my photo and I couldn't buy it. They offered to retake my photo but I had already stood in line for fifteen minutes and didn't feel like taking another photo and waiting for it to be ready so I left without it. Overall it was a nice experience. Expensive, but it's a nice one time thing.

Dessert - German Chocolate Cake
Marcus C.

It's extremely hard to review Pirates without mentioning Medieval Times as they're both dinner theaters and are both on the same street, with only a Porto's separating both properties - but I'll try my best to keep the comparisons to a minimum. Since my wife and I have enjoyed Medieval Times a fair amount of times before, we thought we would finally give Pirates a shot. We even opted for their "Vampirates" Halloween show during spooky season (which runs Mon, Thurs & Sun at 6:30PM between 09/12/25 - 11/11/25). There's online booking for tickets (which is a breeze) or you can try your luck and pay at the box office in-person before the show. General tickets are about $70 per person (before tax), and you can upgrade to preferred/treasure seating for +$25 or upgrade to VIP for +$37. Both upgrades come with a souvenir pirate bandana, beaded necklace, and free photobook (your party immediately takes a group photo upon arrival). VIP also offers 15% off of gift shop purchases and seats you closer to the stage. We went all out and sprung for the VIP. Show up early for a good parking spot and so you can enjoy the grounds. The gift shop/merch has lots of jewelry, clothing, mugs, etc. and there's a bar if you want to get your drink on. I don't know how dark it normally is for Pirates or if it was just mood lighting for Vampirates, but watch your step upon entering the main arena - lots of steps and little ones around! VIP section is the first two ground-level rows of seats circling the main stage. For food, by default they serve soup or salad, a roasted chicken entree with vegetables and chocolate cake for dessert. Upon buying tickets, you do have the option to switch to gluten-free chicken or choose a vegetarian entree (butternut quash ravioli) - both are free of charge. Default children entrees are sliders with mashed potatoes and mac & cheese. For free of charge they also offer children the gluten-free chicken, the vegetarian entree, or a vegan entree (vegan black bean and corn patty with vegetables). If you want anything else, prepare to pay! Add-ons include appetizers (wings, calamari rings, mozzarella sticks, onion rings, fries), entree upgrades (salmon, turkey leg, lobster tail, shrimp skewer), and dessert upgrades (toffee cake, lava cake with ice cream, cotton candy swirl cheesecake with ice cream). That's all without mentioning the bar drinks! For dinner theaters, the show can be hit or miss but the Vampirates show was cheesy fun! Lots of sword fights, aerial acrobatics, singing, romance, and of course vampire pirates! They also have audience participation, with the performers picking out people before the show to help throw things for games/races. There's a mini-boat race around the main ship - I don't know how deep the water is, but the kids from the audience got life jackets just in case (though they were never in any danger). Speaking of which, with all the pyrotechnics and stunts during the show, everything was in a contained safe environment. Shout out to all the hard workers/performers! Some negatives for us - the tomato soup was terrible (basically water with red dye), so we wanted to order an appetizer but our server completely ditched us after seating us. We had to ask another server to help us out. The sound/mics were spotty/off in parts so who knows what was being said during those times. Depending on where you're seated, you might get an obstructed view. If you're seated in the first row of the VIP section, you definitely are in danger of getting wet since they fire water canons a few times. Overall we had lots of fun with Pirates and wouldn't mind coming back for their themed shows. It's a bit of a downgrade compared to Medieval Times, but the show makes up for it with it's own charm and stunts. The performers really earn their paycheck and were all pretty awesome. Good for all ages!

Klariza F.

I had my sister's bachelorette party here. I forgot my sister was having a surprise wedding so it made sense why it was just the two of us. I forgot to tell them to announce her wedding and future baby. We got there kinda too close to show time so I completely forgot. I was just super excited. It was a quiet weekday showing. I thought they were going to have vampirates, but that's only on the weekends. Hopefully we can still catch it this year or we'll have to wait until next year. We took some pictures, and then went to the gift shop. We went back to the bar to get some drinks. They give you souvenir cups! If you bring them back you can just pay the refill price. We got the standard meals. You have to order the other meals in advance. You can still order appetizers and upgrade your dessert. We added on Kraken Bites (Calamari), Peg Leg Dippers (Cheese Stix), and Skull Rock Lava Cake. My sister and I enjoyed the calamari because they were in fish stick form. The lava cake was so good! I'm definitely adding it on again next time. I didn't really like the tomato soup. The texture was just off to me. My chicken meal was pretty good! All the actors were so good and fun! Our pirate was a goofball. This is the second time I got Saxon. A different actor, but still a goofball. I loved all the pictures we took and it was really fun to do a meet and greet with the actors.

Set from the red section
Angie F.

Of the bat we had hoped to go to the Halloween Vampirates show, which had been changed in the schedule. But despite that, the set is immediately exciting and fun to look at. The cast was all very talented performers and did a great job getting the audience to have fun. The seats are pretty packed in there since it's almost amphitheater seating so if you're worried about having room you might want to try and be closer to the stage for a little less seats per row. The food was good, but fairly plain slightly under seasoned , clearly not the main draw of the experience. The only complaint I had though for any of it was our dedicated pirate called out someone in our party who kindly asked to not be involved in the show due to being shy and they pestered a bit longer than I think any of our group was comfortable with. Just be warned if you sit close to a ladder or stage you might be asked to get involved and should be pretty firm if you don't want to! Overall a very fun experience to do at least once if it seems like your thing!

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Will a 3 year old enjoy it ? Would you recommend

Sorta depends on the child and his/her attention span. It is kid friendly.

Has the quality of the performance and show experience been negatively impacted by the Hollywood actors/SAG strike?

No, it has not. The strike is mainly toward TV and Film, since this is live theatre and many of the actors are not members of SAG, they are not as affected.

Can you take outside food in? My grandson is autistic and does not eat any of the food on the kids menu. He loves pizza and grilled cheese.

I'd call the venue.

Are the kids able to take their own eye patches and swards?

Yes

Can tickets be purchased in person ? We are unable to reach customer service

You can, but isn’t always the best way. The ticket booth windows vary in the times they open… Read more

If your ticket says 4:30, what time should you show up?

Up to 1 hr before. They have a gift shop for you to shop in and a couple bars for you to order drinks.

How long is the show?

Our show runs aprox. 90 minues!

Are masks required? Is social distancing required?

We had masks on only in the waiting area before the show. Once seated everyone had their masks off. Social distancing was not really implemented.

Do the tickets include dinner or is that separate?

Tickets include dinner, Appetizer is separate.

Is this location open? I'm getting conflicting info. I was just about to buy tickets for my family and a bday package but now I'm not sure what to do.

It's not open. They are selling tickets and taking peoples money. We went yesterday for a reservation and it was closed. Now we can't get a hold of customer service for our money

Hello! When will you be reopening?

It's open now

I am seeing conflicting information, is the venue open?

Hello, currently, our establishment is closed due to government mandates. We are hoping to open by the end of next month. Stay safe and well.

What is the best entree for dinner?

They serve the same thing for everybody chicken tomato soup piece of bread corn and potato

Growing up in LA/OC whole life, memories might be playing a trick on me but before the Pirates dinner show arrived was there another dinner theater show besides Medieval times in Buena Park?

I think it was a cowboy show before?? But not 100% wild bills or something?

Does anyone know how well the handicap seats are?

They have open table seats facing the stage with removable chairs.

Is it recommended to make reservation? If it's a party for 2?

I would suggest reservations if you want to sit in the preferred front rows. If you don't care where you sit I wouldn't worry about it. Also go early to take advantage of the… Read more

How early should you get to the show?

You want to get there AT LEAST 2 hours prior, latest and hour and a half.

If you pay for the treasure upgraded BOOTH seating and we are a party of 3. Will they squeeze other people in at our table?

Yes, they will complete the row with strangers!

Do I need to print my Groupon or can they scan it from my phone?

they can scan from phone. i may have just told them the voucher number when i booked it

Do guests dress up as pirates? I am bringing a group of adults with disabilities and they want to dress up. Wasn't sure if we would look silly.

Yes! Some guests do and some don't but if you go in a large group then it won't look silly

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They have appetizers and a pre-show (which me missed today) because we left our house too late.

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3.3(1.2k reviews)
4.5 mi

I love this theater so much…read more The seats are great. Food is good. Movie experience is the best. This time though, we had some issues. We got the dine-in seats. Fork and knife I think it's called. We were in the back row. Both of our seats didn't recline. I pressed the button and it didn't move at all. It was broken. My husband's chair was broken too. Disappointed there. Then there was the ticket fiasco. My husband and I got there early. Thankfully we did. We grabbed our back row seats and were excited for the movie. Some poor came over to us and told us we were in their seats. We showed them our tickets. They showed us their tickets. They both had the same row and seats. What the heck? We were confused. So they went back down and talked to AMC employees. Got their tickets fixed. A little later, another group came over to us and told us we were in their seats. Same issue again. They had 3 people though. Those 3 people, had to go to AMC staff also. My husband and I noticed other people in the theater having issues with their seats as well. Lots of unhappy customers with triple booked seats. Yikes. All bad. So between the triple booked seats and our recliner chairs not working, it wasn't the best experience. Also, the audio in our movie kept going out randomly. We were watching Mortal Kombat and it was intense fight scenes, then the sound would stop. That happened twice. We should have complained. The overall experience was unsatisfactory.

My normal favorite leather-recliner-seat-style theater (Buena Park Krikorian) is closed as of…read more02-2026. I decided to give the AMC DINE-IN Fullerton 20 a try on 02-08-2026 to watch Solo Mio. I like previews, wifey does not, so we got there in time to miss all of the previews. Stand in concession line. No complaints. Wait in line 10 minutes for the 1 person working concession? I remain unfazed; does not bug me at all. Nope, what AMC had to do to let me know I have been missing nothing all of the years I went to the Krikorian theaters is for me to finally arrive at the front of the line - and then to have someone that just bought their ticket walk to an adjacent and previously empty line, and have the 1 person working concession say, "Can I help the next VIP customer" (apparently there is some kind of a VIP line that trumps/bumps us mere peasants back in line). Elitism in a theater that shares a parking lot with a Costco feels a bit pretentious, but to each their own - I appreciated the loud and clear signal that AMC's are not my type of theater - I have good experiences at Krikorians and Regals.

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AMC Fullerton 20
AMC Fullerton 20
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Courtyard by Marriott Anaheim Buena Park

Courtyard by Marriott Anaheim Buena Park

3.3(218 reviews)
0.1 mi
$$

My family and I had a wonderful stay here! We had the double queen room and that was plenty of…read morespace for 4 people. Our room was very clean with a coffee maker as well. There wasn't a fridge but we will request one next time. Our bed was very cozy and the air conditioner worked great. The staff was super friendly and helpful as well! It's walking distance to Portos, which we loved and Starbucks is next door too. We will definitely stay here again. The hotel was pretty quiet which was nice.

I'm a little torn at how to rate this Courtyard by Marriott location…read more On one hand, my room was outdated and the elevators to the second floor (this location only has two floors) is not right by the lobby, but rather towards the middle of each hallway, so not very intuitive. The two-queen room I got had a balcony facing the courtyard / pool area, so that was nice, but the room smelled of stale cigarette smoke, even with the air running (I mentioned it to the front desk so I wouldn't get hit with a smoking charge on my account). I did appreciate the empty fridge to store leftovers and drinks and the ability to stream from YouTube on the TV, so I could have what I wanted to watch and listen to for background noise while in the room. On the other hand, there were some perks of staying here. The most convenient thing is that Porto's is across the street. Trust me when I say, do not drive over to Porto's. Take advantage that you're at the hotel across the street and walk over to save time! There's also lots of uncovered parking on both sides of the property, so you can pick where to park to be closer to get to your room, though it's an open lot, so anyone can come in and out and there's no shelter from the rain. The lobby area has been renovated and is really nice if you need the space and quietness to do some work, wait for your room to be ready, or just to hang out. Staff was pretty awesome too. We had to blow up some balloons and they allowed us the use of an empty meeting room so that we do not disturb anyone in the lobby.

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Courtyard by Marriott Anaheim Buena Park - Double beds, balcony, table, fridge, & lots of space.

Double beds, balcony, table, fridge, & lots of space.

Courtyard by Marriott Anaheim Buena Park
Courtyard by Marriott Anaheim Buena Park

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Buena Park Grand Hotel & Suites

Buena Park Grand Hotel & Suites

1.9(802 reviews)
0.3 mi
$$

Okay... so let me start by saying the room itself was actually really cute, clean, and cozy. No…read morecomplaints there at all ! it looked exactly how you'd want it to for a little getaway. BUT... things took a turn. We stayed in room 222, and within a couple hours, it started getting weird. At first, we heard knocking .. not loud, but enough to make you pause and look at each other like "did you hear that?" Then the door handle started moving like someone was trying to come in. Mind you... nobody was there. We even went outside to check if you could get in from the outside just to make sure we were safe . The creepiest part? When everything went quiet, we could literally hear what sounded like breathing in the room. That was the moment we knew we were not staying the night. We also noticed drawers slightly open, which we definitely didn't touch. It just added to the whole unsettling vibe. We ended up leaving after a couple hours because it just didn't feel right. If you're into paranormal or spooky experiences, this might actually be your thing you might want to request room 222 specifically. But if you're like me and just wanted a peaceful, cute stay... yeah, no. Clean room, cute aesthetic... haunted vibes included.

Stayed at Buena Park Grand Hotel Suites from 05/16/26-05/18/26 and it was nothing like the photos…read moreonline. The rooms were dirty, floors turned our feet black, bathrooms had visible mold/grime, stained sheets, and several of us woke up with bites. Room 107 even had a bathtub overflowing with dirty black water, and despite reporting it, nobody ever came to fix it. To make things worse, customer service was dismissive from check-in to checkout. We were overcharged at arrival, staff were unhelpful, and follow-up regarding a lost item was a complete mess. This hotel seriously needs renovations, better cleanliness standards, and better management. Definitely not worth anyone's money. 1 star review is being nice, I wish we could rate it negative stars.

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Buena Park Grand Hotel & Suites
Buena Park Grand Hotel & Suites
Buena Park Grand Hotel & Suites - Dirty.

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