Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament

We had a fabulous time cheering on our knight. I had taken a group of 85 out for a day of feasting and fun. Unfortunately our knight did not win 😞 . The entire experience was great. Staff was very friendly and organized. Food was great and they were able to cater to several food allergies our group had. The chicken practically fell off the bone. Everything was very flavorful and came out nice and warm. We are looking forward to returning next camp season. Huzzah!

A great place to come celebrate a birthday or happy occasion, especially for a kids birthday! Our family had a great time feeling the medieval atmosphere, even the grandparents. The service of all the staff was very nice and pleasant. The food was not the best but it's more about the amazing show and atmosphere. The people in the medieval show were very talented with beautiful horse show. Highly recommend.

We had a blast! A little expensive yes, BUT REMEMBER it includes a huge LUNCH/DINNER!! You will leave beyond satisfied! Dinner alone these days costs way more per person! Were talking about full immersion experience and entertainment too. We even had a seating issue (because someone just was being difficult) the manager solved it with so much ease, and I was even happier with the solution, as they really aim to please. Especially that my son is autistic they even went over and beyond to be helpful especially our waitress since he can be picky with food too. The entire staff was kind, welcoming and truly a blessing. Lastly… THOSE KNIGHTS!!! Omg!! They’re fighting and choice of weapons is no joke and so lovely to watch…. ;). Go, bring your fam and even if you can’t do the extra packages don’t fret, you will still have great seats and a lovely time. The entire arena in NJ is set up so all can see, enjoy, and have great seats! Now, “Welcome to the castle and our realm young Queens,Kings and Knights……”

Today was our first time visiting. We kept seeing the advertisement on tv, so we decided to celebrate our son's 12th birthday at Medieval Times. We had the best time! It was such a fun experience to eat with our hands and enjoy such an amazing show. Our server, Denise, was very friendly and attentive. We will definitely visit again in the near future. Go green knight!

We had a great time! I came a few times as a kid - nothing about the show has changed. Not a thing. Or server, Chris, was absolutely wonderful. He was attentive enough without taking away from the enjoyment of the show. Three of us had the vegan meal and 2 had the standard faire. Everything was reportedly delicious! It's a pricey afternoon/evening out but worth it!

Great experience! The atmosphere is fun The food was surprisingly good .The roasted chicken was 10/10. We had one vegetarian person in our group and there was a vegetarian substitute on the menu that was very good as well. The show is very colorful and the crowd was fun as well All and all recommend for any age group Location wise: easy to find and plenty of parking

Went for a school trip for the seniors. Was also my first time going to this place. I heard so many things about the experience so I was ready to see how it was. Was pouring rain outside. Building looked nice and the staff were mostly friendly. Manager I spoke to regarding a seat was awesome and patient. Atmosphere was comforting and fun. The show was much quicker than we all expected. Only real gripe I had was the food offering. Not sure if it had changed over the years from what others told me, but for the price of tickets, I would think a bit more should be offered. If you like fantasy and just want a unique experience, give this place a try.

I went here a while ago but realized I never left a review — it was truly one of the most amazing experiences of my life! The energy, the performance, the atmosphere… everything was unforgettable. From cheering for your knight to enjoying a hands-on meal, it felt like stepping into another world. A perfect mix of fun, nostalgia, and excitement. Highly recommend for anyone looking to try something unique and memorable!

I celebrated a family birthday here and I can say everyone enjoyed it! I wish I went as kid, even though I acted like one!! The staff were superb and very attentive in each section. When the food was served, everybody came out in a line like the scene from beauty and the beast. Our server, Jennifer, was THE best! Always met with a smile and cheer Now the FOOD! Eater beware, there is no utensils and everybody ate like a savage, but I'd say they aren't needed because the chicken was finger licking good, falls off the bone. The roasted chicken was by far the best I think I've ever had. Dinner started off with some nice tomato soup and a slice of garlic bread, followed by half a roasted chicken, corn on the cob, half a roasted potato, and finished with a chocolate eclair. We also got a specialty piece of cake with our celebration package upgrade. We bought a souvenir drink and a bottle of wine to enjoy the show. There is a gift shop with a bunch of cool little figurines. We ended up buying a sword in the stone. All of the merchandise was reasonable, but price expectation for an event as such reflects. Especially the swords and knives. Now for the SHOW! Everyone played their part to a T, the knights were very interactive, and obviously the queen stole the show. The falcon flight was interesting to see him takeoff, and we also enjoyed the horse tricks and jousting tournament.

There's not a lot of other businesses that you can really compare to Medieval Times and for that reason it really stands on its own as an experience worth having at least once. It's one of the few things that can be fun for all ages. Yes it's scripted and can be a bit hokey but that's part of the entertainment. You have a mixture of people from families, school trips, to entire groups of grownups going to the extent of dressing up in their ren faire attire. Food is what you'd expect it to be when you're serving in bulk, so surprisingly good for what it is. The bar provides some additional social lubrication for you to really get into cheering on your knight!

Had a really good time! We were assigned to root for the green knight who ended up being evil. Show was very well done with excellent play fighting and tricks from the animals, the horses and the falcon. Food was very average. As they advertise the meal is served without utensils like in actual medieval times. The tomato soup was nice and warm. The chicken and potato were seasoned well. The dessert was a bit disappointing, a chocolate eclair. I appreciated the coffee offered at the end of the meal. In general the food was very adequate, nothing exceptional. The experience is mostly about the knights and the show. Overall had a great night! Very entertaining. One tip for anyone coming during the summer - bring a sweater or a layer because the AC makes the stadium a bit chilly.

This place was one of my favorite places as a little girl, and it definitely still is fun as an adult educator. The staff here are outstanding and I am floored that they take unbelievable caution with food allergies here, it was a relief to be able to enjoy a modified version of the same meal everyone else was enjoying. Excellent job by the kitchen and servers (was it the best meal i ever had? No but again the effort to make all guests comfortable was amazing). The knights are definitely the stars of the show and I was lucky enough to see my knight win! I was a little surprised how pricey tickets are but you are seeing "dinner theater " and in a tech crazy world it's great to have a place all about being present in the moment.

Definitely a unique experience that I'd recommend others to experience at least once if they have the chance. I surprised my partner with a trip here for their birthday and they absolutely loved the show from start to finish. I loved watching the show with the beautiful outfits, horses and medieval time decoration all around. It seemed well-organized and we were able to find our seats with no issues. Also, fortunately, the jousting wasn't too loud or overwhelming with sharp "cling clanging"or dragging metal sounds. The actors were great as well and it was nice seeing them have fun along the way too. Overall, we had a great time cheering for our knight and horse and the lively atmosphere made it even more fun! The ticket price is around $60-$70 per person and the experience itself is great but I do wish either the tickets cost less or the food tasted better. The food was nothing special, just a part of the overall experience. Both my partner and I did not like the food, so I'd recommend eating a little beforehand to avoid being hungry during the show just incase.

What a fun place for the family, and everyone!!! We came here on a Saturday for a 2pm event. Highly recommend getting there early for the purpose of exploring the place. Also, seating starts 20 minutes before the event starts. The 4 course meal was delicious and filling. They have a general feast, and also a gluten free and vegan option. The stars were truly the servers; they get the kiddos and everyone else into the show. They are quite attentive. The actors are quite good at their trade. Tip is not included in your ticket fyi; so do please tip. Parking is free and on premises.

This was a fun and unique experience! My friends and I got really invested in the challenges even thought it's obviously scripted. The food was also surprisingly better than expected. I think its better to come in with no expectations so you can be surprised. Pro tip: They say to get there early to roam the castle but there's not too much to see, it's just a bunch of booths to buy merchandise.

We came to celebrate my friend's birthday, it was a fun experience! Food was decent, definitely more about the show. The knights and king/queen didn't break character the whole time. It was an action-packed show, would definitely recommend especially for families with kids.

I had an amazing time here as a kid and I enjoyed it even more as an adult. We recently had a friends birthday party here and as a group of ten adults - we had a blast. The tournament was alot of fun and all of the actors and staff perform perfectly throughout the evening. The horses and falcons look to be under great care. The food wasn't bad either. We left full and theres vegan, vegetarian, and gluten free options now. Plenty of drink options as well. Its really rare to see theme attractions like these maintained in the NJ area and I was so impressed to see how clean and updated the establishment was. parking was easy and the location is easy to get to from NYC. We had alot of fun and I really enjoy that there's a queen now and a new plotline.

I thought this place shut down! Haven't been back since middle school and took the chance to take my 4yo. It was just as much fun as when I last went. People were so excited to get into their seats. Loved seeing people dressed up for the occasion. It was nice to know we didn't have to make a line at the bar because we were able to place order from our seats. The food was sub par but that was expected. Cost for 3 even with a 15% discount (from their site) IMO still expensive but we did upgrade and bought extra things.

I've been wanting to this for years now and finally had a chance to with a small group of friends. We were filled with excitement as we pulled into the parking lot and got a view of the iconic castle shape of the place. There was a line out the door, which moved quickly. Upon checking in, we were given our crowns, which were red and gold. We were then seated in the upper level of the Perelada section. Shortly after that, our waiter came around to take drink orders. I went with the lemonade, which was quite sweet and refreshing. The first course was Tomato Soup with Garlic Bread. The soup was okay, but a bit lacking in flavor. I did enjoy the garlic bread though, as it was lightly toasted, buttery, and full of garlic taste. For the entree, we were served a humongous chicken breast, corn on the cob, and potato. The chicken was nice and tender, well seasoned. The veggies were cooked perfectly and soft. We were happy to find out that coffee and chocolate eclair was offered for dessert. Coffee was from Dunkin Donuts and pretty good. The eclair was not the best, and seemed to be slightly stale, but appreciated that there was something sweet to end the meal. The space was airy and spacious, as well as decorated with much fanfare. I really enjoyed the show full of gorgeous horses, dialogue between the King and Queen, brave knights valiantly fighting, and hyped up music. One of the dappled pale grey horses even did a beautifully graceful dance. There were games, followed by jousting. Our knight lost in the first round, but came back to fight during a later round, however the green knight prevailed. Service was solid. Our waiter was very personable and funny. We were well taken care of throughout the evening. I'm so glad I was able to experience this with good friends!

I haven't done a MT experience in two decades, so I came in with zero expectations and two kids in tow. Gotta say we had a great time and this is most definitely a terrific experience for children and adults alike (though I definitely had a better time with kids tbh). We got the Queens royalty package which was worth it just for the good seats we had as part of the upgrade. The photos that were included were also a real nice plus and they turned out nicely. The show was terrific and the kids were all engaged. The crowd was raucous and really into it. The actors all did a great job and it was very entertaining from beginning to end. I like how they paced the program well based on when they served the meal. The jousting was exceptionally good and very fun to watch. As for the food it was surprisingly filling. The tomato soup was good and the garlic bread paired nicely with it. Everyone got a half chicken and it was pretty huge. There's no way a kid can eat all that but they give to go boxes so nothing to worry about there. The corn was actually tasty and so were the potatoes. The meal wrapped up with a chocolate eclair and some coffee. Note there are no utensils here so get ready to eat and drink medieval style. I think overall the experience is worth the money and the upgrade is also reasonable for the extras you get as well as the nicer seats/vantage points. I would definitely come back here again as everyone had a good time. The staff here were also very friendly and did a nice job.

I went on March 16, 2025 for the 1:30 showing. Everything was better than expected!!! The voices.... The choreography!! Omg queen was beautiful and I loyally cheered for her!! See Ian at the gift shop for the full experience. My lord never broke character for even syllable!! Loved it!!!! For Nevara!!!!

If you been to one, you've been to all. It has been several years since we been to this Medieval Times in NJ, but the show was very much the same as it was several years ago. Even the menu is very consistent. Nevertheless, it was very entertaining. Our daughter was so young last time we were here, it was like a new experience for her. We dressed them up in costumes and also saw many adults dressed up too. Be sure to get here at least 30 min before the show ( door opens 1 hr prior) so you can walk around, shop, get beverages, etc. The whole show lasts 2 hours. You'll get to see horses do some tricks, falcon fly around, cheer for your knight and see some jousting and duals. All this and you'll get to eat with your hands like the old days. They do give you plenty of food, so come hungry. We took our leftovers home! Here's the food menu: Non-alcoholic beverage: Pepsi, lemonade, or water Tomato bisque with garlic bread Herb chicken (thigh and leg) with 1/2 baked potato and corn - huge portion, chicken was very tender. Dessert (chocolate eclair)- not good, tasted like the cheap ones at grocery store Coffee/tea Look out for discount tickets posted on their site. You can opt of VIP seating for an extra fee. We were happy with our seats even though they weren't VIP.

Thirty years is a long time, but that's how long it'd been since I set foot inside Medieval Times. The first time was a 6th grade class trip (best. Trip. Ever.) The latest was with my wife's nieces and nephew. This is a great place to visit for all ages, but it's definitely more fun with kids in tow. Seeing their faces light up as they cheer on live jousting is priceless (especially in the current gaming/'Game of Thrones' era). The staff do a really great job of riling up the crowds. Upon first entering the castle, there's a large hallway and several smaller passages filled with various exhibits, merchants, and a bar. Yes, they sell swords. The metal ones range from 100-700 Gold Pieces (or "dollars," if you prefer). The blades on the weapons are dulled, but these are VERY heavy items, so probably not a good idea to buy a spiked mace for your hyperactive 8 year-old. The doors to the actual tournament arena open about 30 minutes before the action starts. The tournament's about 2 hours long, and featured a (surprisingly) delicious multi-course meal of "Dragon's Blood" (tomato bisque), garlic bread, a whole cornish hen, baked potato, corn on the cob and "Ye Olde Pepsi" (with refills). Bar service is extra. Dessert was a chocolate eclair. For those with dietary restrictions: This place has you covered too. And of course, the best part: You get to eat everything with your hands and zero judgement. Our wench was Isabela. Very lovely and engaging woman. She told me they re-tool the show every 5 or 6 years or so, which is probably how long I'll wait to come back here again. The prices are...not cheap. Paying for priority seating is worth it (we were close enough to practically reach out and touch our knight), but if you're coming here for the first time with a big family, be prepared to spend a paycheck. If I had to offer one tip for improving the show, it would be to include a jumbotron in the center of the arena to help highlight which characters are talking when. It was hard to follow the story when people were speaking with their backs turned, on the far side of the arena. Y'know, for people who watch Medieval fighting tournaments for the story. The King may return...

We recently went to Medieval times in New Jersey to celebrate my sisters birthday. The medieval times has been for many years. It's great place to celebrate birthdays or just for a great show and a meal. The food was actually pretty good. The chicken was well seasoned and delicious. We had great service and the food and show started promptly. The show was really amazing and hasn't changed. So many photo ops as well. what's not to love about being in a castle with knights and staff dressed up like that time period.

The experience is awful and we had to leave after less than 15mins with massive headaches. Full of sound and fury signifying nothing. The show is unnecessarily loud with jarring bad music blasting from the sound system, the MC screaming at the top of his voice for no good reason, flashing strobe lights - all to cover up the subpar performances and lack of good content. They would be better off tuning down the light & music circus and improving the quality of the performances. But I guess you get what you pay for - garbage.

We've been here a few times to the different castles. It's always always a great experience for the family dinner and a show. Great service good food nice cast. I'm sure we'll return again.

Overall a fantastic show and dinner! Loved it! Very talented actors, performers, stuntmen, and horses. Broadway quality talent. Fun show! Excellent costumes, props and armor. Lighting, sound, music and effects were great too. The trained horses were gorgeous animals. Delicious dinner. Food was very good. Surprisingly good. Amazing themed theater, halls, castle-like building. Tons of free parking. Great experience. Something like this could have been a tacky Vegas casino type show with lousy food, but my experience was exactly the opposite! It was not that at all! The show, performers and food quality were all wonderful! Top notch. Will definitely go back again! Realistically, one of the most unique, entertaining, family friendly activities/ outings/ fun things you can do in New Jersey!

We went to Medieval Times last week. MT decorated a bit for the holiday season, but much of what I remembered from when I last was here twenty years ago remained the same (a good thing). You still get the same camp aspect of dinner theatre, the showmanship of the actors and horse riders, a falcon let loose in the arena with sharp talons and all, the immersive experience with crowd participation and eating with your hands, etc. I'd say they've only improved with better meal options for people with custom dietary needs - gluten-free, vegan, and vegetarian. Shout out to our server, Isabella! It's family friendly fun, and great for kids and adults who are kids at heart.

Very cool experience, horses are so pretty, a great place for kids to enjoy, just glad I didn't come starving because the chicken could've been cooked longer. Overall amazing.

Overpriced, very below average meal for what you pay for. VIP wasn't worth it. Cheap tomato soup and garlic bread, dry chicken, and then frozen eclairs as dessert. The show is fun but nothing you couldn't get with admission (way cheaper) at Ren Faire. Classic Joust tournament with a little extra flair but not enough. Once was enough, I'll go to ren faire instead in the future.

I had not been back to medieval times in about 12 years and I can tell you nothing has changed. Is that good or bad ? I don't know , you decide . I brought my family here as no one had ever been here and I thought it would be a fun time . I bought the tickets online and chose the first upgrade that gives you the VIP entrance and better seats (I think it's only worth it if you go on a crowded day ). The tickets are up there in price so make sure you google for any discounts , I got 20% off each ticket and it sure makes a difference. It was 12 of us so it adds up and we went on a Sunday . They let you in an hour in advance. It was a quick and easy check in . We were able to go in through the VIP lane , we were given a VIP badge, lanyard and a paper crown upon check in. You get to take a picture of your group upon entering but that has a cost of $23 for 1 picture and $32 for 2. I did end up getting one to have a memory of this moment. Once you're inside you are transported to a different time and it is a cool place - lots of old artifacts , all the staff are in character , there are many things for purchase and there's a bar ! I got a light up souvenir cup with a lime margarita and my husband got a mug souvenir with beer , $10 refills on any souvenir cup - seems like a good deal to me. Our tickets were for 1:30pm and they let us in to the main show area at around 1:20pm, the show started at 1:32pm. We were given tomato bisque and toasted garlic bread as our first course - both delicious & just how I remember it. Then we were given roasted chicken , corn and potato - the chicken was okay , it tasted like the ones they sell at a super market (nothing special), the corn was delicious it had some sort of spicy added to it & the potato was too burnt , not crisp and tasty just burnt . The last course was a chocolate cannoli type dessert - it was pretty good. In terms of the show , it was pretty hard to hear the actors , on top of the accent they use , the sound was muffled and very hard to understand most of it . The games were nice but the fighting part was what really made the show . It's not as entertaining as I remember it or maybe I was just a little kid then so everything was amazing lol either way it was okay but nothing new . The show lasted two hours . Overall, I think it's a fun place for kids, the food is decent but they can certainly make it better and the show is average - I do feel they can improve it , it's been so many years they should invest in some high tech stuff to make it more entertaining and change it up. I would say to go at least once but I think I'm done going for now .

The first experience I had here was amazing. However, if you've seen it once, it doesn't really change much despite their site saying new shows. I've been 3 times in 15 years, and I don't really plan on going back again after this visit. For one, Arundel Mills is awful now. I hate the parking and how crowded it is. We arrived very early because we knew parking would be a pain and then it was a lot of boring waiting around. We did come during the holiday weekend, so it was especially crazy. I disliked having my picture taken as soon as we arrived. It was awkward and we should be allowed to opt out if we choose. We were a bit disturbed by what happened with the falcon on our visit. The trainer tried throwing it in the air 3 times and it clearly did not want to go, and once plummeted into the ground and everyone audibly gasped. It was very sad as it was clearly scared. Maybe this part of the show needs to be retired for the falcon's benefit. I also felt a bit slighted how our knight kept throwing out flowers to everyone around us, but we never got one. The horses are the stars of the show. The food and the fighting is just okay. Overall, I'd need something new or different to justify spending this kind of money to go again. Over 200 dollars for just 2 people is insane. Let's get some aerial dancers, female warriors or new themes going on. It's starting to feel outdated.

Wanted to try something new than dinner and a movie so we went to Medieval times! The place is nice, we had to drive around the moat between NJ and NY, fight and slay a few dragons aka NJ/NY drivers, but we finally made it to the castle where we were received like peasants after having to park about two blocks away... there was a full house for the night activities so it was only to be expected. Once we made it to the lobby, we were treated like royalty, thanks in part to the VIP passes we had purchase online, we got in front of the line and out with our royal credentials before the jester could drop his hat during juggling. So fast, we didn't even get to see if there was in fact, a jester in the court. But we can only assume there is. During our trek through the forest we saw the royal falcon resting and preparing for his meal, we then navigated through the market and escaped the merchants trying to rip us off with what appeared to be royal treasures but were in fact cheap imitations and made believe trinkets. We arrive to our table. Seated and greeted promptly by our cup bearer who quickly filled our cups with the finest lemonade. Once it was fest time, Our royal courtier was prompt to arrive and present our meals for the feats, and it what a feast it was !! Everything was delicious and we were stuffed at the end of the meal. Our royal treatment (VIP) included cake and I was definitely looking forward to it, maybe a little too much to have been easily disappointed by it. It was just a plain cake like and not royalty worthy so I couldn't finish it. The show was here and it was great !! The atmosphere was loaded with energy and we made sure our knight felt the energy. Our knight was the strongest and showed no mercy to any of the other less fortunate, less capable inferior knights. When it was time, we gave the signal for him to FINISH HIM and so he finished his opponent. Great job!! Overall, we really enjoyed the dinner and the show. Maybe not something you would come time and time again but definitely worth for those special occasions. Totally recommended to anyone !!

Amazing. Great food. Great entertainment. Great acting and training of animals. Allergen friendly for most allergens, however if you are allergic to soy it will be an issue. Staff were very friendly. Seats are a bit cramped, so if you tend to need the bathroom a lot make sure to try and get an end seat.

Went here for a birthday celebration and it was definitely a great time. I had way more fun than I expected so safe to say this place exceeded my expectations. One small thing is that since the theme for this place is Medieval times, there are things that you won't expect. For example the following they served (good food by the way) they don't offer utensils. You can eat everything by hand, but that's something you want to remember. Fortunately for me, I did have plastic fork and knife as I used that for my meal. The chicken, tomato soup, potato, and Garlic bread were all delicious. Also the entertainment was amazing. It helped that the table I was sitting at was representing the Black and White Knight and he won so that added more to the fun and the entertainment for the event. Overall i had a great time and looking forward to coming back here again.

We drove over two hours to get there. I purchased online so I just checked in when I got there. I was given two passes for the table and the ticket person gave little instruction beyond that I was at table 14. When we got to the arena the 2:00 show was leaving so we made our way to the arena, found table 14 and took a seat. We were there about five minutes, my grandson, and I, and we were confronted with a female security officer I think who in an effort to intimidate me I think told me that I was not allowed to be there and I had to leave, there was no room for explanation or conversation. So I told her I would, she laughed. I was in the middle of something on my phone so I was trying to finish that before I moved. She showed up again with two other people about 30 seconds later, raising her voice to me yet a second time telling me that I had to leave and that if necessary, she would involve other people to make me leave. This is all in front of my 13-year-old grandson. We made our way down to the entrance and stood by the rope so that we would have a good spot in the line, which is what the ad tells us, she was guarding the entrance but never mentioned to us that we were at the wrong doorway so we waited there for about 45 minutes before another employee came and told us that we were supposed to be at another stairway. Of course by the time we got there there was a large line that had formed. While we waited for the VIP people to enter, my grandson was still a little bit, shook up from the interaction as was I. We finally were allowed into the arena, got to our table and sat down in the center, which is where we wanted to be. Another employee confronted us and told us very nicely that she wanted us to move to one end or the other because there were only two of us and it would make it difficult to see the other people. I really didn't have a problem with doing that, but in the brochure it says first come first served so I guess that's not true either. As for the rest of the night, it was absolutely magical, our food server was great. The food was decent and the show was really good but the stage it was set by the early interaction was hard to shake. I couldn't wait to get out of there and drive another 2 1/2 hours to get home.

Before today last time I came here was when I was in junior high school and I came on a school trip , now 20 years later I am experiencing it with my kids and husband and it was amazing. The amount ambiance is amazing , true to form , the food was really good , and the service was top notch they definitely do not break character and the show was really nice . It was well worth the drive from NY and I'm so happy we to create memories here . Would recommend. Big plus size huge parking lot and the lines move really fast . Only negative the gift shop is kinda pricey so if you have kids be prepared to spend a few hundred while there .

Great entertainment, very authentic food and atmosphere. Put you back in time and service was ok the wenches have their job cut out for them. The action was exciting. I enjoyed it.

Since the 80's we've been to 4 of the 10 Medieval times castles. We lived in San Diego for over 20 years, and we've visited the Buena Park castle many times. We moved to Maryland (work related the only thing that would get me to go there), and we've been to the Baltimore castle many times. We've been to the Florida castle once, and now the NJ castle. The used to have something like a loyalty program. It stopped some time ago. I honestly don't remember the details, but I remember when they did away with it. It was years before went back. When we started visiting in the 80's, it was the king's royalty. There was no queen, but there was a princess. They changed to the queen's royalty a couple of years prior to COVID. In my opinion, Buena Park has the best castle. It has a medieval torture chamber with all the trappings, and you get to see the horses and Falcons preshow. What I remember of the Florida castle, it was decent. Baltimore's castle is nice. NJ's castle is okay. Entering I felt a bit underwhelmed. It seems they passed on any semblance of authenticity. They need to redo the main hall/room. They do have better swords for sale (I think Buena Park has/had the worse sword selection). The service is on par with the other castles, but the NJ show outshines the other castles we've been to, even though the horses, while they were beautiful and majestic as the horses of the other castles, they fell short as far as performance goes. The Knights made up for it. The fighting scenes are noticeably more energetic and entertaining. NJ has the smallest arena, to my eyes it made the horses look bigger:-). The knights don't have room enough to fake fall off the horses while in motion, but that didn't detract from the rest of the show. We paid $170 (with a discount) for Queens royalty seats for 2, and we got stuck between people with no elbow room. Not worth it, and that goes for all castles, but NJ has stadium seating, so there's no lateral movement, that is ridiculous. Don't get me wrong. My wife and I do date nights at Medieval Times occasionally because of the service and people. It's safe and fun mostly (as long as you don't get stuck next to someone obnoxious, yikes!) No Medieval Times review would be complete without mentioning the food. It hasn't changed much since the mid 80's, but the last few years the taste has improved. In the last few years, I've noticed they are not over seasoning the chicken. The tomato (dragon) soup is a bit odd for my taste, but my Wife likes it. The potato does have a bit too much seasoning. If you've ever had Chesapeake Bay Blue Crabs smothered in Old Bay, that's what it's like, but it is quite edible. It's pretty much the same at all the castles we've been to. We will most likely continue to go, but we'll probably stop paying for the queen's royalty package.

the food way significantly better than i expected. I ordered the veggie option which came with the tomato soup, texas toast, fresh veggies, pita, and hummus. it also had a main of rice and beans with grilled potatoes -- honestly significantly better than the chicken option. i also love how they use the napkins as the menus and are constantly refilling the water/ soda glasses. what a fun little adventure and show!

It's hokey and a little bit touristy, but if you can ignore the constant sales pitches all around you it's a fun time for you and the family. Once you get into the main event they keep you entertained for sure and surprisingly the food is pretty good. We had a great waitress, her name escapes me, they only real negative was since we were a large party we had to pre-pay our gratuity, which they didn't advised her of. Made me a little suspicious that they get ppl to double tip. Other than that we had a great time!!

Always a phenomenal experience. The performers are great the atmosphere is super fun. I loved it the kids loved it, overall so great. I give it a 5 for the show, but the dining is more of a 3. The chicken is great and eating without utensils adds to the experience, but the some little things get missed. The sodas were all flat and the coffee is terrible. The food comes out at weird times so you might be done your chicken before the sides arrive. Plus they need to fix the bathroom situation; everyone needs to go right as the show ends so there is chaos. One toilet was overflowing and one urinal is hidden so it really slowed everything down. Bad drink program too. They have like 3 very bland beers and some novelty cocktails. This place would be perfect for some local craft beers and a mead served in a drinking horn or something.

Took grandkids to Medieval Times to celebrate their birthdays. You walk into a Castle from the Medieval Age and immediately you feel the energy. You are greeted by the actors and directed to your seats for viewing the horses, with the knights ready to battle. During the performance you are served your food, which you eat with your hands. Plenty to go around. The kids get so excited to see the knights on the horses ready to battle. Service and food excellent. A great time had by all. Highly recommend going and being a part of battle to see who will protect the king and queen's throne.

Kids had such a blast. And so did we. I will definitely be back! The desert was not very good but the drinks ambience, and the show made up For it. Beautiful performance from the horse and the woman and men riding them! It was very memorable the chicken was really Good tho and the drink cups are cheap, the kids have so much fun and adults feel Like a kid again I loved it!

We came here as a large group (26) to celebrate a friend's birthday. It was a unique experience and we had a good time (even though unfortunately our yellow knight did not prevail). It's a fun place for family and those who want to try something new. I love horses and the horse tricks were super cute and so was the hawk! All of the knights were also fun to watch. The food was ok, nothing to note but definitely not terrible. Hey back in medieval times I am sure it was much worse! Our server was very nice and she came by frequently once we were settled. I had the chicken meal but we also had friends who needed the vegetarian meal due to Lent and they were good with what they had as well. We got exactly what was described on the website: Garlic bread, tomato bisque soup, roasted chicken, sweet buttered corn, herb-basted potato and an eclair for dessert. They also had coffee for the end of the meal but we didn't want any. Each of our guests paid $80 for the show, the meal, a drink ticket worth $9, and a photo souvenir plus it included a small gratuity for our server but we did leave on top of that because she was very nice. I don't think I would be back unless it was for another special occasion or if I had children in the future but it was a good time.

FIVE STARS. Absolutely loved this place!! First time coming and was not disappointed in the slightest. Would recommend for any special occasion like a birthday - so many people had their birthdays celebrated here and got shout outs. Everything felt as authentic as you can get, and the audience was lively. The waiters moved quickly to serve each person the same meal. Dinner was a bowl of reeealllyy good tomato bisque, chicken (a little dry in my opinion but huge portions), corn on the cob, and eclair dessert. You could also get dessert with coffee, if you wanted. Overall, if you want dinner with some live entertainment and an energetic crowd, this is the place to go!

Mmmm. I always love the food here. I've been here quite often and the experience is always wonderful. You can come casual or dressed up. I've been coming here since I was a little girl and tonight, we got the green Knight. Though our knight didn't win, we still had a wonderful time and our knight won in our hearts. Tonight was special as my step-father turns 42 tomorrow and it was also my infant daughter's 1st time. She's 3 months old. Heads up, though there is stroller parking inside, there is no space for any infant seating and infant would have to be on lap for the entire show so it can be tough. It was fun though. My daughter got a carnation tossed and it matched her headband and was so cute. Our waitress was also great. Asked many questions and was super kind and attentive as well as patient. We took pictures after the show with the knights and got our flags signed. It was just so much fun!

So hear me out. I booked this experience to do something a little different for my boyfriends birthday. I had heard nothing but good things about the NJ location and thought hey its better than sitting in a bar drinking and doing the same stuff we do every weekend. I will say, the fun with a group of friends is amazing. Even though there were SO many children there were also so many adults. It's a very inclusive experience. Drinks were tasty. Food was surprisingly great. Server was awesome. My only issue lies in the treatment of the horses. I grew up with horses in Ireland and so I am used to horse training and actually rode myself so I am used to dressage movements. The general riding was fine, actors were experienced and the horses looked in great heath. But the wipping at their ankles when they weren't performing correctly. Why is that necessary? Is it not possible in 2025 to build a show with measures that aren't so harsh on the horse. Like a few members of my group said it. It looked cruel and not like how we would normally train our horses. The horses when they didn't want to perform a movement looked uncomfortable. As a whole it was great but maybe moving forward just think about how animals are being treated. General horse riding and the one foot fight scenes and the jousting is enough. Stop making them do ridiculous unnecessary dressage where you are whipping them into it. It's cruel and the show can still be good without it. And before someone comes along and calls me woke or says they are bred for it and don't feel pain. Horses have curved backs so have been evolved over time to be bred for riding but the whipping around their ankles does hurt them. My dad bred race horses in Ireland. I hope their quality of life on site is a good one. And if it's not I hope they can endeavor to build a show without them.

My first time here and I loved it! Great for families and birthdays. The food portions are HUGE main course is half a chicken (baked) a potato and a piece of corn. Soup wasn't great but ok. Our server was friendly and quick! Everyone had a good time.

I haven't been to Medieval times since I was a teenager so I was excited to visit again as an adult (and order a drink haha). I visited for my friends birthday as we all had VIP; a row of 11 people. The tickets definitely increased in price since I remember. We paid $90 for VIP which you sit in the front row, received a VIP lanyard and each get an individual group photo. That was with the $20 discount online. We booked the 8pm show. The line was pretty long to get in at around 7:20pm, but we were early which was good. Of course I made my way to the bar. They had solid drink options and don't skimp on the LQ at all. I ordered a frozen drink with vodka (forgot the name) in one of their take home cups for $18. After mingling in the lobby, we made our way to the seats. Now...I don't know if it's because I am an adult now but when did the seats become so small and right on top of the person next to you? The seating was like GA movie theater seating. I am a thicker woman with curves and I am tall so I was very uncomfortable. My boyfriend is tall as well with muscles so sitting next to each other was a challenge especially when eating. Our knees were also hitting against the wall under the table. I am glad that we sat at the end so we could stretch our legs. I did see seats at the top that were individual chairs, not movie theater seating, so if I ever visit again I will be sitting at the top LOL. I appreciated the vegan/vegetarian food options! I started off with the tomato soup along with hummus, pita, celery and carrots. They also gave me garlic bread. For my main, I had a bean and potato stew over rice which was good. Dessert was a cream filled doughnut. Very appreciative on the accommodations! You can also order drinks from your seat if you wanted to. The show was always as I remembered it. Teams cheering on their knights, sword battling, horses dancing, etc. My color (yellow and red) lost but put up a great fight! If I visit again, I would opt out of VIP and sit towards the top where there is more room. Medieval times is always memorable and suggest it to anyone looking for a fun night out!

I've wondered about Medieval Times ever since I was a child and used to pass by this particular location on a near-weekly basis. This past month, I finally had a chance to visit. For something that's been around as long as it has, it's surprisingly fun and puts a fantastic medieval spin to the 'dinner and a show' concept. Upon check-in, groups are randomly sorted into colored sections, each of which represent one of the knights in the show to come. Diners in those sections are meant to cheer - loudly and raucously - for their respective knights, and since the storyline always changes, there's no way of knowing how things will end on any given evening. During our visit, our knight not only won, but my niece was chosen out of the entire audience to be crowned and sashed by the queen. There are also fun shoutouts for birthdays and special celebrations throughout the show. The entrance ticket includes a four-course meal, which is well-timed so that one isn't left clapping and cheering with rotisserie chicken in their hands. As the lone vegetarian in the group, I was especially touched that they had options available for those with alternate diets. Non-carnivores are served tomato soup and a hummus platter to start, along with a rice bowl of bean stew and potatoes. Carnivores receive a monstrously large serving of chicken, which is meant to be eaten with ones hands (though plastic cutlery is provided if asked). I was surprised by how tasty everything was, with the small exception of the dessert at the end, which was so sweet that even the kids in our group declined after a few polite bites. Servers here work hard, bussing large bins of food and often in the dark, so please remember to leave a tip at the end!

The experience was amazing!! Definitely thought it was strange when coming in but when I sat down for the show, boy was I hooked. You are served food while watching the tournament between six knights and their horses. Very entertaining. I think little kids would like the show too.

just came back from the Medieval Times show in Lindenhurst NJ. The show was impressive. But I must give a shout out to Gianna our wench waitress, 4:30 show, table four in the red and yellow section. She was very friendly and accommodating. A great server and very nice young lady.

Haven't been to Medieval times in over a decade before we had kids but decided to let them experience it for the first time. It did not disappoint and I think I had a much better time here with kids than beforehand. I don't remember it being such a spectacle beforehand with the specialty drinks and giftshop options but I guess they have to do the add-ons so expect to spend a decent amount there. The food was like I imagined with a healthy serving and the jousting was what I expected from before. My kids really enjoyed the show and entire experience.

So we went for the first time today for my daughters 8th birthday...although I think my husband was more excited then all of us. I like to start off with negatives and finish on a positive. Gratuity for servers should be included in the high price for this place. Our server was wonderful but they literally drop your food and move on...they dont take orders or chit chat because they dont want to block the show. So when our server gave us a little card at the end with her venmo info requesting $10-15 per person...I was shocked. That would be a $60 tip for very little service, and that is on top of tipping the lady bringing drinks from the bar! So I was shocked with this. Food would be my biggest complaint!! Myself and husband enjoyed the chicken and potato, the soup and corn was kind of blah. But I watched all the little kids around me not touch their food at all. My kids didnt eat one thing. I am honestly very surprised that a place that is geared towards kids, doesnt have a kids friendly option. Even a small of grapes and crackers vs soup and chicken fingers for main meal. I wont lie-I snuck snacks in for my kids. So after paying a couple hundred dollars for the day, they were eating baggies of snacks and as we were walking out my kids were crying they were so hungry and we spent an hour finding something to eat. So thats the bad. The good: the show!!!! Amazing!!! The horses, the actors, the smoke, etc were so great!!! My kids were screaming their heads off and waving their flags. I couldnt understand when actors were talking at times because sounds was so muffled but the kids didnt even notice there was talking lol. I would come back for the show for sure!! But not until kids were older and will eat the limited food options. I cant imagine too many kids eat tomato soup and a bug chicken breast. But it was still a crazy fun experience!

Such a unique experience with the kids. This wasn't my first time around and i must say where is the crowd!?? So sad that no one is paying attention to this anymore. The show is so fun! Rooting for your team (based on seating) and watching such a fun show. The people really do have to fight and do all their stunts for the competition! They have jousting, sword battling and more ! The horses even do a dancing show! The food is to die for! They serve tomato soup, roasted chicken, garlic bread, potato, butter corn, ice cream was my dessert, coffee, and water, soda or lemonade. All of this is included in your ticket! They have other novelties that my daughter brought such as a light up sword and i got myself an adult drink with a Souvenir cup that was the shape of a horn! Be aware of prices for the souvenir cups ! But the prices of refill alcoholic drinks are cheaper than original! Come support the horses and the show and don't forget to tip the server after ! They also have to go boxes incase the food is too much ! Never hesitate to ask for more soup or bread!

Medieval Times is one of the most enjoyable and entertaining nights out! It's worth making it the highlight of the weekend. In fact, I booked a nearby hotel (walking distance!) just to attend. --TIPS: the extra $15 for VIP is worth sitting closer. Book the latest show to avoid kids. Tip your servers. Drink a beer. This is my third time and each has been consistent and fun. It makes an awesome gift or group night out. The horses are impressive and the storyline is cool although sometimes hard to understand what they are saying. The staff is so nice...and more importantly, can we give them kudos for carrying that huge bin of chicken!? Strong! The food is simple and flavorful. And you get to eat with your hands because ~authentic~. You get a half chicken, potato, corn, tomato soup, garlic bread, and dessert. It's all timed perfectly so you're not having to cheer on your knight all crazy while eating. They have dressage, a falcon, and other games to watch before the fights. Our knight lost and we still walked away saying, "we should come back with our friends!" If you're 6 or 96 this is a fun time at an awesome price. Huzzah!