Hear ye! Hear ye! The fun is about begin! You pull up into the parking lot of Medieval Times Dinner Theater and lo and behold, there stands a wondrous castle! Yes folks right near downtown
Dallas and practically across the street from our hotel stood a beacon drawing me too it. I could not deny the pull of the spires and promises of jousting.
You cross the moat and enter the foyer to the Medieval Times Dinner Theater, where you give up your left arm, right leg, and first born child to be allowed entrance. (Actually, they refused the child, she eats too much and is way too mouthy.) I was in Dallas for Azure's wedding, and decided to treat my brother and his daughter to this fine evening... at $46.49 per person. Plus two bucks apiece for the torture chamber tour, of course. We declined the extras for meeting the King, but we did pay like $7 bucks apiece for two pictures of the group while we were dining. Pricey, yet oh so worth it.
Upon paying the toll and receiving our flags and crowns (more on that in a bit) we were led into the next room where you could be photographed with the Queen. Scott (my brother) did buy the one of his daughter, I wish I had bought that one too now, damn it.
From there we went into the Medieval Times Torture Chamber where I had a grand time watching them cringe as I described in gory detail what each device was used for. This is a maze-type area with various devices lined against the wall with placards giving the name of each, and a brief bit on it's usage. The looks of horror at the Iron Maiden were priceless...
Medieval Times Dinner TheaterNeighborhood: Downtown
Dallas, TX 75207
United States of America
Dallas, TX 75207
United States of America
You cross the moat and enter the foyer to the Medieval Times Dinner Theater, where you give up your left arm, right leg, and first born child to be allowed entrance. (Actually, they refused the child, she eats too much and is way too mouthy.) I was in Dallas for Azure's wedding, and decided to treat my brother and his daughter to this fine evening... at $46.49 per person. Plus two bucks apiece for the torture chamber tour, of course. We declined the extras for meeting the King, but we did pay like $7 bucks apiece for two pictures of the group while we were dining. Pricey, yet oh so worth it.
Upon paying the toll and receiving our flags and crowns (more on that in a bit) we were led into the next room where you could be photographed with the Queen. Scott (my brother) did buy the one of his daughter, I wish I had bought that one too now, damn it.
From there we went into the Medieval Times Torture Chamber where I had a grand time watching them cringe as I described in gory detail what each device was used for. This is a maze-type area with various devices lined against the wall with placards giving the name of each, and a brief bit on it's usage. The looks of horror at the Iron Maiden were priceless...
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Nick Howes
05/05/2010
Went to the one in Orlando 8 years ago. Loved it.
Eclectic Muse
11/06/2007
My teen daughter got to go there last year on the band trip. She had a blast. I want to go just because Of that "Cable Guy" movie. Great article!
Lenora Murdock
11/03/2007
Great review. Sounds like they have a better set up than the one in Orlando. They recently opened one in Atlanta (Gwinnet) but I haven't had any occassion or reason to visit. Your article makes me want to go, just for the fun of it. The kids really enjoy it, too. Agree with jousting much better at most any Renaissance festival, but the players at the festivals usually take things so seriously. They are really into their roles.
Nick Howes
11/02/2007
My girlfriend and I went to the Kissimmiee one our first night in town. Loved it. We got to sit down front because I was a journalist (no one, regrettably, was available for an interview). Loved the whole thing, eating off a platter with your fingers, watching the jousting and battles, sitting on the benches overlooking the arena. It was very cool.
Alyce Rocco
10/25/2007
My son and his wife took their first real vacation this year; think next year it will have to be Dallas just to have a bit of dinner and theatre there.
Phyllis Cunningham
10/04/2007
This was a place on my must see list that never got done :-(
Since I have no intention of ever 'doing Dallas' again, I'll have to find one in another location, lol.
It sounds like a great time for all!
Nice article DrD.
Nick Howes
10/03/2007
Did the one in Orlando-Kissimmee several years ago. Very cool. Got a ringside table, too. I was amused to find out that the show's central figure and MC was an ex-military drill instructor.
Matthew Lubin
10/02/2007
It would be more fun if they spoke with Texas accents. I don't remember the place that well, but I've been to the one in NJ... probably 15 years ago (maybe more).
robritt
09/27/2007
I'm hoping my kids will take me there for my next birthday. I've always wanted to go at least once and both of my daughters work in Dallas. Mayeb I'll make it yet. Great article.
Jody
09/25/2007
Great review! I love medieval times dinner theaters. :)
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