Orlando: Medieval Times Dinner Show & Live Tournament

Summary

Medieval jousting feasts, royal fanfare, and cheering for your knight in Orlando

You’ll step into Orlando’s Medieval Times castle and find yourself cheering for knights as you dig into a four-course feast—no forks allowed. Watch live jousting and falconry up close, hear trumpets echo across the arena, and maybe lose yourself in the noise and laughter for a couple hours. It all feels oddly real by the end.

What’s the experience like?

You walk in and it’s just—dark stone walls, banners everywhere, the clang of armor echoing from somewhere behind the Hall of Arms. We’d barely made it past the first display (giant axes, some family crest I couldn’t pronounce) when a kid next to us started swinging an imaginary sword. The air smelled like roasted chicken and something sweet—maybe mulled wine? Our guide, I think her name was Maribel, laughed at my attempt to read one of the Spanish names on a shield. She said most guests pick a favorite color before they even see the knights ride out.

When the trumpets blasted—loud enough to feel it in your chest—we shuffled into the arena with everyone else. You get sorted into these colored zones; ours was green, which meant we were supposed to cheer for the Green Knight (I tried but my voice cracked halfway through). No silverware at dinner, which honestly made tearing into roast chicken more fun than I’d expected. There’s something about eating with your hands while horses thunder past that makes you forget you’re in Orlando and not some chilly Spanish castle.

The show itself is wild—real sparks fly off swords, and there’s this falconer who lets his bird swoop right over your head. The kids around us went nuts every time someone fell off a horse (nobody got hurt, don’t worry). My partner kept sneaking bites of my potato because apparently hers “tasted better last time”—which is probably not true but whatever. At some point I realized I hadn’t looked at my phone in over an hour. That almost never happens anymore.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Medieval Times Dinner and Tournament

• Enter 11th century style castle
• Admire medieval artifacts and coats of arms
• Proceed to arena and hear Royal trumpeters
• Take seat in one of six color zones
• Enjoy four-course dinner without silverware
• Watch live jousting, sword fights, and falconry
• Cheer for one of six Kings of the Realm

Top questions

Is parking included at Medieval Times Orlando?

Yes, free parking is included with your ticket.

How long does the Medieval Times Dinner Show last?

The live tournament and dinner experience lasts about two hours.

Are there vegetarian options for the four-course meal?

The reference content doesn’t specify vegetarian options; check directly with Medieval Times Orlando for details.

Is Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament wheelchair accessible?

Yes, it is wheelchair accessible throughout the venue.

Can infants or small children attend?

Yes, infants and small children can attend; prams or strollers are allowed.

Are service animals permitted inside?

Yes, service animals are allowed at Medieval Times Orlando.

Is public transportation available nearby?

Yes, there are public transportation options near the venue.

Do guests need to use their hands to eat?

Yes, dinner is served without silverware for an authentic medieval experience.

What’s included

Your evening includes entry to Orlando’s Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament castle with free parking outside, a two-hour live show featuring jousting and falconry in the arena, plus a four-course medieval feast served without silverware alongside two rounds of soft drinks—all within easy reach of public transport and fully accessible seating.