The Queen is in the house! Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament bows down to the matriarchy!

I’m beyond thrilled to promote all the fun and exciting attractions in southern California for families. We were beyond jazzed when Medieval Times sent tickets our way to see the all new show with the Queen at center stage. This place is BEYOND COOL! If you have adventurous kids between the ages of 6 and 15 you must dine at Medieval Times! Bring lots of souvenir money, they sell cool knight attire and midieval weapons. Named “Best Tourist Attraction” by OC Weekly, visitors to the castle are transported back in time to an age of chivalry during the two-hour medieval tournament. You can wander the corridors before the show and discover the indoor stables, elaborately decorated Hall of Arms and lush outdoor gardens.

Cheer on your favorite knight as they compete in authentic jousting tournaments, hand-to-hand sword fights and win the heart of the princess with games of skill. During the tournament, feast like a king on a three-course meal with roasted chicken, tomato bisque soup, herb-basted potato, garlic break, sweet buttered corn and delectable dessert. The food was fresh and delicious!

It’s true, you heard right… The QUEEN IS THE STAR! Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament has crowned a new royal ruler as the lead role in their wildly popular Southern California production at the Buena Park castle. For the first time in the company’s 34-year tradition of having a king as the sole ruler of the land, a female character has made history in the company’s newest show that debuted at the Orange County location in Buena Park.

The matriarchal move came as a result of guest feedback on the roles that women played within the fantasy story-telling production. The new queen character is a firm, but kind, ruler who inherited the throne at the passing of her father, the previous king. The new female queen is a sign of the times and they couldn’t be more excited she is reigning in Southern California! Historically, female characters have held strong supporting roles in our production but now they are showing a woman in charge who is respected throughout the kingdom for her authority, leadership and incredible strength. And she definitely has risen to the occasion.

The dinner is hearty and the staff is friendly and responsive! My kids are obsessed with the tomato soup and garlic dipping bread! Tickets for the dinner and show start as low as $36.95, making it an attractive alternative for families looking for an evening of fun, or even groups of adults celebrating special occasions from birthdays to corporate events. But really, it’s about the food and drink too!

From epic battles of steel and swordplay, to royal falconry and horsemanship – the royal courts offer memories to last for generations. Additionally, an elaborate four-course meal fit for royalty (including vegetarian options), and the wide variety of libations and spirits, make for a festive evening of food and fun.

BUENA PARK CASTLE DEBUTS NEW SHOW!

In addition to the debut of the queen character and storyline, the new production features:
• More than 700 new costumes for all nine castles’ performers including horses, all of which are custom-designed and hand-made at a dedicated costume shop near the Dallas Design District.
• Two hundred new suits of armor, shields and helmets, all custom-designed and hand-made at a dedicated armory in Florida.
• More than 350 team members and 225 horses who have rehearsed new lines and fight scenes for three months while still presenting the current show.
o This include the queens undergoing an intense two months of training to become experts at riding the impressive Andalusian stallion for the new show.
• New music composed by Dr. Daniel May, the composer and jazz pianist who scored “Everest” and other films, and has worked with notables such as Sting and The Moody Blues. He directed and recorded Medieval Times’ new show composition in Kiev with the National Symphony Orchestra of Ukraine. This includes directing the choir in Ukraine with lyrics written by notable poet and choir member Solomia Gorokhivska.
• A live-action film score precisely synchronized with every element of the show, from lights to fights; jousts to jabs; the Queen’s entry to curtain closings; and more.
• A sound and light production featuring 120 hours of programming with 300 new music cues and 500 new lighting cues. Buena Park is one of several castles installing and programming a new LED lighting system that offers 256 colors versus the old 14-color system. The system is powered by 10 miles of cable and an estimated $1 million upgrade.

About Medieval Times
Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament was founded in 1977 in Spain. It launched in North America in 1983 and has since opened nine castles across the United States and in Toronto, Canada. It has been performed for 66 million guests in its 34 years. For more, visit www.medievaltimes.com.

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