Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament
5900 Sugarloaf Parkway, Lawrenceville, GA 30043 United States
https://www.medievaltimes.com:443/
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Travel through the mists of time to a forgotten age and a tale of devotion, courage and love—at Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament. Imagine the pageantry and excitement that would have been yours as a guest of the king ten centuries ago. That’s exactly what you will experience at North America’s most popular dinner attraction. See our electrifying show featuring heroic knights on spirited horses displaying the astounding athletic feats and thrilling swordplay that have become hallmarks of this unique entertainment experience. Enjoy a “hands-on” feast as the dynamic performance unfolds before you. A sweeping musical score and brilliant lights provide a fabulous backdrop for this spellbinding
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FamilyDaddyGuy on Trip Advisor
11 years ago
07/15/2011, 07:50 AM
Took the family to Medevial Times for a dinner show and it was well recieved by my girls aged 8 and 11.
Simple concept. Dinner Theater with horses knights and battles while eating chicken and ribs with hands (no utensils in Medevial times, but they do have Pepsi).
Overall the show was a joy to watch. Get into it and boo or cheer as needed, the kids enjoyed following along.
Chicken and Ribs were good. Tomato soup and potato were ok. Our server Peter did a great job getting into the spirit. It was nice to be served by someone who actually enjoys and displays the enjoyment of their job.
Small item, you might overlook, to the right as you enter is a room with a live owl in it. Kids really liked watching the owl watch them.
Storyline was knight is caputured, knight tournament to rescue etc. Actors did a good job making thieir fights seem real. Expect swords to spark when hit.
My older daughter who takes horse riding lessons was amazed at the abilities of the riders and trained horses.
Overall a fun night, with enough food to provide value for my money.
Regarding time to arrive - On checkin when you get your paper crown, you will get a table assignment. Earlier arrivals get seats closer to the arena. But in general all the seats are good seats, so don't stress if you can't get there at the suggested arrival time.
zfam71 on Trip Advisor
11 years ago
06/21/2011, 14:41 PM
This was my family's first Medieval Times experience and we had a blast! Do what the others on this site have done and look for discounts. Also, set money aside for gratuity and souvenirs.
The seating is assigned and very orderly. Everyone is served the same menu. You eat with your hands. Only 1 drink refill is given; coffee is offered when the pastry is served. The food will be more than you can consume in 1 sitting; the waitstaff will hand out take-home trays.
The entertainment was top-notch. You are encouraged to cheer on your knight and celebrate his success. They perform various feats with spears and lances. There are numerous battles and you can't help but get lose yourself in the action. The jousting and sword fights simply must be seen to be appreciated. Our kids absolutely loved it.
You can meet the actors afterward for pictures and autographs. And just try to leave without getting something from the gift shop! There's something for everyone.
The Lawrenceville location served good food, the staff was a delight, and the entertainment was phenomenal. We will definitely visit again!
jh26 on Trip Advisor
11 years ago
06/03/2011, 14:52 PM
My wife and I went with our two kids (9 & 11) and a group of friends that included 4 other adults and two smaller kids. I'm generally leery of over-hyped "attractions", so kept my expectations in check. It didn't help that several of the TA reviews had suspiciously similar themes and phrases. But I was very pleasantly surprised at every step of the way. The food was very good, and the show was even better. My kids are obviously the exact target age, and they loved every minute: horses for my daughter and sword fights for my son. But the little kids also had a great time, and any adult who enjoys watching professional stagecraft will have a good time too.
GaryinStoneMountain on Trip Advisor
12 years ago
11/28/2010, 12:45 PM
After reading some of the reviews, we were wondering if this was going to be a great attraction or a money grubbbing tourist trap. Fortunately our experience was very positive and couldn't wait to share our thoughts.
About us... We are locals, an older couple, and experienced the show with no kids of our own.
Regarding arrival time, 45 minutes before the show was plenty of time for us to look around and watch the kiddies and a few birthday adults get knighted. If you want more time to relax, there is a bar and a large fireplace to unwind. They ask you to be there early so that you might purchase flags, colored lights, or other items. Fine with me, helps to keep the admission price lower. As long as you have a ticket, you will not get a bad seat. There are none.
We were seated by section color, so there were no mass stampedes into the arena, just an orderly entrance with several hosts guiding us to our section and seats. We paid for no extras and were seated on the second row. They do take bar drink orders and sell trinkets after seating but were not at all pushy or obtrusive. Although not listed on the menu, I was able to order a diet soda for my beverage with meal. Coffee is served later at no extra charge.
The reviews are right about the tomato soup. It was a bit bland and could have been served a bit hotter. Garlic bread was warm and crunchy, just as I like it. The roast chicken side was hot, moist and flavorful. There was a seasoned rib that wasn't too bad but certainly was not the highlight of the meal. They serve a baked potato half that was OK but we reached for more salt and pepper to help it along. Apple triangles finished the meal and were delivered steaming hot and tasted great. The portions are big enough so that you will not leave hungry and many people asked for carry-out boxes.
The show was much more than we expected. Birds and horses, lots of horses. The horses, danced, pranced, and literally hopped up and down. Very entertaining. Then there were the knights. Six of them, each performing tests of skill and bravery. Sure, the moves were rehearsed, but it didn't take long to realize the danger was real. Sparks fly, wood splinter sail into the air, and mace balls clanked loudly upon the shields. At one point, transparent mesh screens were lowered so that audience members would not be hurt from any flying arms. There was not just one battle, there were several. One after the other, each with exhausting axe swings and high jumps. It is a wonder no one was seriously hurt during the show. We loved it.
After the 2 hour program was complete, a folder was placed in front of us with a not-so-subtle reminder that tips were not included in the price.
As we exited the attraction, we noticed that they received a perfect 'A' from the health department for food sanitation.
In summary, we had a great time. Kids around us loved it and got to meet the performers after the show. Go for the exceptional program and not the average food. As for the prices, sure, the optional bar drinks are high and trinkets cost money, but so does keeping all those horses housed, healthy and fed. And the arena clean, and all the employees paid. Look for the discounts that often appear. Our seats were half price and we considered that money well spent. We will be back.
Nequai1 on Trip Advisor
12 years ago
07/17/2010, 11:02 AM
It was awesome!!! I took my fiancée for his birthday and we had a blast! I really thought I was going to be bored but I really enjoyed myself, we caught a deal for two people for $80 which most people thought was a bit pricey, and to get a pic taken it's $20 dollars, the waiters r sweet and energetic, the foods included in the price and it was delicious! They just kept bringing food out! When I left I was stuffed. The only thing that irked me was when they said arrive 90 mins early, I thought it was to get a seat, but all they had us do was stand outside to make people buy expensive souvenirs, so after standing there for a hour and forty mins we were finally allowed in, but other than that it was awesome I forgot all about it by the time the show started. I would def go back and take my son when he gets older, just come at regular show time or ten mins before the show starts lol
Kathleen Kelly Lampley on YellowBot
12 years ago
03/25/2010, 18:05 PM
Medieval Times is a little pricey, but the food is good and the entertainment is awesome! They also have disconts and deals going quite often, so keep an eye out!
Love2WatchMagic on Trip Advisor
13 years ago
01/31/2010, 15:54 PM
I was hesitant to watch this show due to the criticism of this show, and about every show in the Atlanta area. While the Pizza huts are horrible in the area, and the Hyatt Place was dirty, I decided to take the plunge and buy tickets for Medieval Times. My only previous experience with the castle was watching Jim Carrey and the Cable Guy. I knew I wanted to go to one but was never near until this January. While I did notice the horses frothing at the mouth, I don't know if that's good or bad, things were rather expensive in the departments of drinks. The food and show however was really good and I completely enjoyed my trip into Medieval Times. I will happily raise my Stein and wear my crown back at the office as I rule my kingdom at work. Having watched Dixie Stampede many times, obviously the format was similar, I have no idea who was first. I do like Dixie's vege soup, bbq pork, chicken and unlimited refills better. The garlic bread, tomatoe bisque soup, where a nice change from the ordinary. The chicken was cook properly and moist, the potato wedge was really good. The dessert is where Medieval Times blew Dixie off the planet. Comparing the two hot apple croissants is not possible since the Times has the best apple dessert imaginable. On to the show though, I didn't time the show but it seemed much longer than the Stampede shows which was a plus since the show is a bit higher in price. The absence of a pre-show at the Medieval Times is a bit disappointing. Perhaps some music and dancing from the century would be of order? However the show was top notch, the choreography and practice for them not to kill each other is amazing. Watching the joust enactment affirms my approval of the ticket price. These guys could seriously get hurt if they messed this up. Our entire family loved this show and honestly was more interactive with the show cheering wise than they ever had been at the stampede, which also made the ticket price easier to swallow. Of course the stein of brew helps too. All hail the king..
coastermeister on Trip Advisor
13 years ago
01/27/2010, 15:29 PM
We have been to most of the castles in the chain but had never visited this one. While we prefer the stand-alone castles over the mall castles this was one of the better mall versions. The show is very well done, the food is excellent and the service was very good. Kids especially enjoy the place but most adults would like it too.
Aspertame on Trip Advisor
13 years ago
10/19/2009, 16:23 PM
So I live in Atlanta and decided to come to the Medieval Times in Atlanta. Finally!!!! Absolutely the best attraction I have ever encountered here in Atlanta. Don't be fooled by the directions thougn. This castle is inside "Discover Mills" Mall. We got so confused on trying to find the place. Parking is horrendous! The moment though that we stepped into the area for the Medieval Times we were treated like royalty. We got seated very swiftly and our waiter/attentdant (his name was Brandon, he's been with company for 3 years) was the best waiter we have ever had in our lives. And this is no exaggeration. He was engaging with the crowd. And extremely attentive. He made us feel very comfortable and worthy to be a guest of this establishment. Also, some other employees (I assumed they were managers) came to each of us and asked us if everything was ok an were we enjoying ourselves. And mind you, I must add this point, we are black and due to stereotypes that black people do not tip, at times we do not get full customer service when dining out at restaurants. Due to this we always decide that no matter how bad our service is we will STILL tip. And we were prepared to receive dull service here as well. But from the moment that we saw our waiter we never sensed such genuiness and sincerity with us. The facility serves you in stages. You do not get fed all at once. The food was very good. I was pleasantly surprised. You may want to bring your own hotsauce though (smile) as there are no condiments served like ketchup or sauce for chicken. The chicken though is very juicy so I didn't mind it without any sauce on it. I heard that you eat with your fingers so I brought my own fork and knife. When the food came I was so into the show I forgot all about using the utensils and was able to eat like a "cave woman" because the lighting is more on the show not on you. So feel free to lose all your manners while eating because no one can really see you and everyones eyes are on the show.
The show was great. The horses are pristine. It is a 2 hour show. Which goes very quickly. It is my suggestion that you do not sit in the front row tables. Due to the fact that the arena where the show is has sand on the floor. Many times when the horses are running, the sand will spring up and those that are clean "freaks" you may want to sit one row up/and/or behind the front row due to the fact that you eat and watch the show at the same time.
The riders on the horses even throw carnation roses to the guest. One was even thrown to myself!!!! What a treat!!
The commentator of the arena was very good. After the show is over you get to put on costumes and pose for pictures (for a fee) and what is great is that the riders of the horses and the actors of the show come out to sign autographs and visit with the guest.
My husband and I loved the show! I cannot overemphasize how much we enjoyed it. The tickets are pricey at around $50.00 a person. I searched on the internet for days and finally found a coupon of buy one ticket and get one free. I used coupon code
thank09 . If you decide to go maybe this code will work for you.