The Toronto Castle Is A Family Experience For All Ages!
A Family Experience.
A couple of years ago our family attended an evening filled with knights and horses. An evening of eating with our hands, cheering and a whole lot of fun. We got to experience Medieval Times at the Toronto Castle.
I was hesitant at the time if the Medieval Times show would keep the attention of our 7, 6, 4, and 2-year-old. Was I wrong, it was the perfect family outing keeping the kids attention from the start to finish.
Leading up to the day, we taught the children about some of the Medieval History, we watched “The Knight’s Tale” as a family to help them understand more about the show, and they colored some Medieval printables.
I wanted this unique experience to be a memory they would hold on to forever so I had personalized shirts made for each of our four children through Vista Print.
Back In Time.
Once the doors opened, the peasants (the audience) were eagerly waiting to be divided into 1 of 6 teams. We were appointed the Yellow knight to cheer on, and we all proudly wore our yellow crowns to show our pride. After a quick picture with the princess, we made our way into a big room where souvenirs such as swords were purchased. We treated the kids to swords allowing them to get proudly into character.
Good-bye, Table Matters.
Once each color was called into the arena, the show began, and everyone along the way was dressed to fit the part. The experience was authentic to the period of Medieval Times.
Our server filled our bowls with Dragon Blood (Tomato Soup), Dragon Scales (Garlic Toast) to dip in. Which was yummy. The second course was 1/2 a Dragon (1/2 Chicken), Ribs, Herb Potatoes.
Over the years you teach your children to use their utensils, that rule was quickly thrown out the door. We had to peel and separated everything on our plate with our hands.
Please note: be sure to bring lots of wipes with you and hand sanitizer.
The kids got into it and devoured their chicken and ribs which allowed them to stay seated and enjoy the show well they picked away at the bones. I must admit I have four little carnivores on my hands.
The Battle Begins!
The point of the game is to cheer on your appointed Knight based on the color section you were assigned too. We were the Yellow team and our Knight dominated the night.
As the games continued, we were all confident the game was ours to take, to the point of booing on the rival teams as they passed.
In the final battle and a draw of the sword, it was all over.
Quickly I looked over at the kids and seen their emotions on their face I knew they were fully engaged in the games. The disappointment was apparent, their knight lost the battle, and it took them a few minutes before they could accept that their team the Yellow team lost.
Experiencing the show through the expressions on our children’s faces was our highlight as parents. They thoroughly put themselves into the experience completely and seeing this as a parent is truly a beautiful thing.
The Knights were paired with another star of the show, the horses. I was in awe of the beauty in their moves as they danced around the arena, you could see their muscles flex with each stride. The horses completed the show and deserved their very own mention.
” When we can share an experience or adventure that will teach and impact our children in a positive way it makes us as parents proud to know they will look back and say “My parents did that for me!” Medieval Times Toronto Castle was a pleasant experience for our family, and I am confident you will feel the same way.”
Sweetheart Sale
$110 and is valid for shows Feb 3rd-Feb15th 2016
Use Code: VDAYWEB16
Package includes two dinner & tournament admissions, couple’s photo, cheering flags, light-up rose and two logo glasses with champagne. Taxes and gratuities are extra.
Toronto Castle is Generous!
One lucky inRdream.com reader will win four (4) tickets (family pass). The winner can choose a Toronto date from now until March 31st, 2016.
Ontario only (must be able to find transportation to Toronto Castle for your show.) Ends Thursday, February 11th, 2016.
What do you look forward to most about Medieval Times Toronto Castle?
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Awesome! Besides the whole experience, I love that they provide vegetarian, kosher or other meal alternatives upon request!
The food!!!
I like the knights!
The horses excite me!
I would love to win to bring my son.He loves to go there.
Excited to see the show
definitely watching my kids freak out
Cheering on our favourite knight excites us.
The whole experience excites me!
What I look forward to most when going to Medieval Times Toronto is cheering for the our favourite knight of the evening with my family. It’s so much fun. The kids love it. They think it’s hilarious to be able to eat with their hands, and shout out cheers of encouragement for their knight. It’s a very special place for my kids.
cheering along with my boys for our knight is what seems the coolest!
I would be most excited to eat with my hands and watch the show ! 😀
I would love to try the medieval meal.
I love that it’s such a special, memorable experience for the family!
What excites me most about attending a Medieval Times Dinner and Tournament experience is watching my kids faces light up with wonder and excitement. Don’t get me wrong, it’s all amazing from the beautiful horses, to the exciting battles and display of talent in the tournament to the fantastic meal. It’s all so wonderfully done. But through the eyes of a child there is a whole other level of enjoyment because it’s all real to them and as a parent to be able to take part in that fantasy is the best thing in the world. So priceless. It’s great family adventures like this that precious memories will be made to look back on fondly together. Thanks for the chance to take my family. It would be an amazing experience for them.
Excited to see the knights and the food!
I love the whole experience. The horses are beautiful, so majestic. The knights are super, and the food is divine!
My kids and I love the food and show … we have a great time everytime we go there!
I am most excited to see the look on my little grandson’s face while watching the show.
It would be a great way to celebrate someone’s birthday.
We have never been to the Castle. I am most excited that I can have some nice food to enjoy and to watch an excited tournament. My kids will be super excited to see the knights!
Looking forward to seeing the knights and the great food.
Just having a great time with the family! And the wenches… The wenches excite me.
I look forward to the food!
I like the actual show and feeling like you’ve gone back in time. It’s just a great break from everyday things.
We visited their location in Orlando this past April and it was a knight to remember. We also bought our kids souvenirs and fortunately, our knight won the event! I really enjoyed all the cheering, costumes and intricate story that is part of the event. I would love to see a show at their Toronto location.
Besos, Sarah
Journeys of The Zoo
The food, show and horses!
I would love to take my son for the very first time and watch his face light up as he sees two of his favourites…”horses and Knights!” I haven’t been in over 20 years myself, but I loved the show and the pageantry! Very exciting!
The whole experience sounds exciting!
I love every part of it…..the show…the knights….the wenches the food oh my…its the best time I have had EVER!!
the show of course, especially the horses.
The food excites me! I went once a long time ago and it was absolutely delicious!
I’m excited to eat with my hands… Is that weird? 🙂
Having two young boys at home I think that Medieval times would be the BEST family trip! Plus the trip to Toronto would give us the opportunity for a little mini-vacay! 🙂
#1 I am excited about getting a meal that I did not have to cook. #2 I get to see a live show #3 I get it all with my family. WOOOHOOO Thank You for the chance to win this.
I like watching the reactions of women of all ages receiving the flowers from the knights. And the food is really good!
I think everything excites me about the show, the jousting and the horses and the food. It would be a great family night out.
I’d love to see the show and to be able to do it with my whole family.
The food and show excites me!
I would look forward to seeing my kids faces looking at the horses and of course being able to eat with their hands!
Oh man, I haven’t been there since I was in high school! I’d love to take the kids — I’d be most interested in watching their reactions, enjoying the whole thing. So fun!
I’m most excited about spending sometime as a family!
I like eating the “baby dragon” best!
Seeing the falcon would excite my boys the most – they love bird watching… and seeing their excitement makes me happiest.
I’m most excited about the medieval show and horses.
We’ve been quite a few times and would love to take our girls back! We love the falcon and of course the horses! And cheering on our favourite knight hoping to be a lucky recipient of a beautiful flower!
I think both kids and adults would have awesome time, something you don’t see everyday ! Totally excited for this awesome giveaway
Watching my children’s excitement would be most wonderful. Thanks for the chance.
the reaction from my son would be priceless
i LOVE THE FOOD!!!! HAHA and my kids love all the horses and knights
The entire Medieval Times evening at the Toronto Castle sounds truly amazing! Excited about the Knights, the horses, the food & experiencing the medieval atmosphere with my family for the first time!
I look forward to watching my son!! He is captured by the magic every time we go. As soon as the mist appears and the first horse!!! It is an amazing show!!
Love the entire show but mostly the falcon flying around the arena. Lovely creature.
Been once before. The kids loved eating with their hands. Nothing like eating chicken by holding the drumstick
Been once before. The kids loved eating with their hands. Nothing like eating chicken by holding the drumstick
This is something we have been wanting to take the kids to forever!! We will be in the area for a hockey tournament and would LOVE to take the kids.
I am most interested in the show 🙂 and the whole experience shared as a family.
Seeing my children react to the fun battle of the Knights! .. And the food
The food and story lines
The characters excite me )