Absolutely Amazing! Go Now!
We went to Medieval Times in Toronto, Ontario on September 9th, 2006. My husband and I took my parents and their birthday gifts (their birthdays are one week apart). To really make a night of it, we decided to dress up as well in garb (we are active in the Society for Creative Anachronism so had the right type of Court garb). We realized that it was going to be a real night to remember when, after we got our pictures taken with the guards in front of the building who loved us, we walked into the building itself and one of the greeting wenches started jumping up and down clapping. I guess they don�t get many people who go all out and dress the part when they go�but they LOVE it when people do!
Because we booked tickets prior to going, we didn�t stand in any line, and walked right through their �on the list� guest line, where we received our crowns, and were informed w would be cheering for the red and yellow knight. The main hall is absolutely stunning� you feel like you really are in the hall of a great king� and because we were in the right type of clothing, it was even better. They also have a bar and lots of different souvenir stands (if you�re looking for souvenirs, bring money), a place were they have clothes they dress people in and take their picture on thrones, the stables to see the horses and falcons that were going to be in the show, a small museum of medieval torture devices (which was VERY cool)� there was so much I can�t remember everything. They also do a small Court, where you can sign up someone who is with you (and pay of course), if it a special occasion for them, like a wedding, or birthday, anniversary, etc. and they will be brought up onto this beautiful stage and Knighted or Damed by the King, and presented a framed scroll and picture of the ceremony at the end of the night. Of course we did that for both of my parents, who had an absolute blast with everyone cheering for them.
We sat front row center for the show (go for the Royal Package, it is worth it!), which was indescribable. The techniques used during the show for sound and lighting aren�t exactly period, but the effects were so amazing, who really cares. Between the knights fighting to be the next Prince and win the Princess�s hand, there are shows with horses who have been taught all the fancy tricks of the middle ages that were used in battle or in performances for Kings. These horses were beautiful and so wonderful! And after their performances they took a bow, which was amazing. There was also falconry displays. The knights themselves and their tournament was two hours long, and consisted of everything from jousting to hand to hand, to giving out favors to the audience (I received a flower from our knight!� I was also flirted with by the Green knight). The meal was great, drinks, garlic bread, soup, ribs, chicken, a potato, and dessert, which I couldn�t finished because I was so full.
I could go on, but all I can say is that is was a magical night, truly outstanding, and my husband and I are going to make a point to go once a year. It is indescribable, and everyone needs to experience it!