Last week our family had the wonderful opportunity to go to Medieval Times and experience a night of chivalry, gallantry and fantastic family fun.
Medieval Times is set in Toronto Castle at Exhibition Place, an easy location to get to with dedicated parking right beside the venue (cost $11). The outside of Medieval Times is covered with amazing photographs of the horses, the jousting and the show – the boys were so excited to see the pictures outside they didn’t want to go in!
Once inside you are greeted with a coloured crown designating you to a knight and team. I loved this part of the show – the competition between knights and teams makes for a fun and spirited atmosphere.
While you wait to enter the main arena/dining area you are entertained by the falconer and various knights. There are TONS of things to buy to help dress up your little knights and princesses and a viewing area into the horse stables. One of my boys was a bit overwhelmed by all the noise in the waiting hall, but once we were let in and in our seats he was so excited to be a part of the action!
The show was spectacular! The horses were stunning and the tricks, fight scenes and jousting had my boys clapping, cheering and on the edge of their seats. The show is perfect for kids (and adults) of any age. I was so impressed with the range of kids at the show – from small infants to teenagers and all were having a great time. My boys (3.5 years old) love every minute of it. When I asked their favourite part – one said “the flying birds” and the other said the “white horses.” Even days later they are still talking about the magical place we went to with the knights and horses.
The food was delicious! The meal starts with Tomato Bisque and Garlic Bread, the main is a roast half chicken with potato and ribs, and the dessert an apple pastry. Everyone in our family loved it all, and getting a chance to eat with your hands and abandon ‘proper’ table manners was not only fun but made the event a lot different from regular meals. The meals are generously portioned. I was surprised that one of my boys finished every morsel of his dinner, he must have a hollow leg! For those without big appetites take home containers are available. I was really pleased that my food allergies were taken seriously by Medieval Times. I was able to view a menu ahead of time and modifications are available.
Our family’s trip to Medieval Times was a wonderful experience filled with wonderful sights, sounds and tastes. It was a fun adventure for our family and something that my boys will not soon forget. Medieval Times truly is fantastic family fun!
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*Disclosure: I am Medieval Times Brand Ambassador and have received compensation for this post. However, all opinions expressed on this blog are 100% my own.
I would love to take my family to this show. Its just been out of our budget! My son would love the horses!!
Such fabulous photos! It was so much fun meeting up with everyone IRL and our family thoroughly enjoyed our time at Medieval Times!
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This is a great outing for a family with kids. I’ve been twice and everyone really enjoyed it both times.
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Wow such a great place and it is in my own back yard practivally, LOL. I have never been to Medieval Times, but would love to take my family some day. I have a boy and a girl and I know that they would both have the thrill of a lifetime at this place! I love the fact that Medieval Times is also allergen friendly with their food ( I checked!) so I will not have to worry about my son. Thank you!
Suz
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I enjoyed your post! GReat photos! This is John. Christine’s husband.
Thank you John! Wonderful to meet you :)
Super fun giveaway! I am not in Toronto, but have always thought that this would be a fun, entertaining dinner idea. When we were in Florida, we stayed down the road from one, but couldn’t get in while we were there! Looks like you guys had a great time, your boys must have loved it!
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You got some great pictures! I was really impressed with Medieval Times, and Boo is still talking about being knighted. I think we need a return trip!
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Oh my gosh I have seen so many of these great posts this week. What fun!!! Of course eating with your hands is fun for kids. What a hoot! It would be like my daughter’s dream meal. LOL. I would love to win because we have never ever been there.
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Great post! And great point about the food allergies. They are so on the ball!
Because we haven’t been there in so long, but we love it!
Thank you so much what an absolutely wonderful prize to treat my family with because we are goofy and love having fun together! Happy Holidays everyone :)
have heard wonderful things about this, would love to go and experience this for myself!
I won’t be in Toronto any time soon, so I’m not entering the giveaway :) But we love Medieval Times – our daughter got picked as the Queen of Love and Beauty at the Kissimmee location when she was five – it remains a wonderful memory for all of us to this day!
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i WISH we had a medeival times in ct, i would love to bring my family and enjoy the show
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Awesome show!! We have one here and it’s such a fun night out. We are due for a trip.
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I have always wanted to go to one of these but feared it wouldn’t be all that great of a show and that the food would be bland. I am so glad to read about your experience! Adding this to my must do some day list with the kids!
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We always have such a great time at Medieval Times and the food is AMAZING!
I love Medieval Times! Its always a load of fun. I love their chicken
Such fun! I would love to go there with the kids, they would absolutely have a blast!
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I wish we had Medieval Times here! We have something similar but I hear such great things about that particular show.
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Oh, that looks like so much fun!! We went to one of those festivals a few years back and had a blast!
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I would love to win because I have never been and I heard its a great night out!
I would take my younger cousins!
I would love to take 3 of my nieces! All are horse lovers.
I’ve been wanting to go here so bad but can’t afford tickets!!!