Have you ever wondered what it would have been like to live back in the Medieval period? The idea of knights and princesses has always fascinated me and I recently got the chance to experience what it might have been like firsthand. My family and I were invited to dinner and a show at Medieval Times Chicago (actually located in Schaumburg). It is one of my favorite things to do when we are in the area since the whole family always has a great time!
You get into the mood before you have even parked your car when you see the castle off in the distance. Once you enter, you have the opportunity to get some really cool pictures. You can either let the staff take them with their fancy backdrops or you can snap your own with all of the cool props throughout the lobby. (Don’t forget to get a picture of the suit of armor.)
Once you are seated inside, people begin waiting on you hand and foot. (I could really get used to this part!) A nice gentleman came over and asked if he could get us something from the bar and our server stopped by and introduced himself. As the mother of a food-allergy kid, I am always concerned about how knowledgeable the server is on the ingredients in the food. Not only did our server know exactly what was in the food, he also was able to produce a list of ingredients for us to look over. We settled back to enjoy the food and show with no worries!
The show is always amazing. The knights make riding around on horses and doing all kinds of fancy stunts completely effortless. The arena is divided into sections and each section has a corresponding knight. We were in the “green” knight’s section and he even threw me a flower when he rode in. The show included everything you could possibly want: a villain, a beautiful princess, competition between the knights, even a falcon soaring through the crowd.
The different knights compete using a variety of skills and eventually one is crowned the winner. (It changes each time, so you have to cheer really loudly for your knight to give him encouragement to stay strong.) While all this is going on, the audience gets to enjoy a delicious meal of dragon blood soup (tomato bisque) with garlic bread, dragon meat (chicken), dragon egg (baked potato) and a pastry for dessert. All food is eaten “Medieval style” which means with no utensils and is served in authentic feeling dishes. Even my super picky eater loved his meal.
Thanks so much to Medieval Times for hosting my family. We enjoyed ourselves and can’t wait to come back the next time we are in the area.
| The remnants of the meal…. |
Alli says
I would probably not make a good princess (too much pink!), but I might make a good night! I would totally be down with taking sword instruction and wearing a helmet. Then I would never have to worry about my hair again! 🙂
Lisa says
I would make a good princess because I’ve done nothing but lay in bed for 4 days1 Just like a good princess (let’s just forget it’s cuz I had surgery! LOL)
Laura Mc says
I would make a great princess because I love to have people pamper me!
KenoshaCoupon says
I would be a great princess because I love all things pink and glittery!
Tracey - Just Another Mommy Blog says
I guess I’d make a good princess because I tend to swoon around knights. But I do like to ride a horse at high speeds, so maybe I should be a knight in disguise…
Michelle says
I would make a good princess because my ideal life would have everyone waiting on me. 😉
Stacey says
I probably wouldn’t make a good princess because I wouldn’t like being told what to do all the time. But, I do like the idea of having others wait on me! Oh, but I’m not so sure about those corsets!
Anonymous says
I would be a great price because my wife already treats me like one she is the greatest. Sure hope we win we are planning a trip there in Sept. Thankyou, Ken
Amanda O. says
I’d make a great princess because I look great in a tiara! 😉
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Kat says
I think this lassie would have to be a beer wench 😉
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Sarah says
I’d be a great princess because my kids say I look beautiful when I wear a skirt. (But really I’d be horrible at it!)
John says
I’d be a terrible knight, frankly, because as soon as I got the suit of armor on, I’d have a small itch in the small of my back. I am certain this would happen every time.
Nicole says
A princess, ah I can only imagine. I would love it though. I’d be good at having people wait on me.
mike edge says
Would love to take my kids here.
JMGould76 says
I wouldn’t make a good princess, I am more of the serving wench – at least, that is how the two princesses who call me mom treat me most days!
tiarastantrums says
because I am always wearing my tiara!
Anne Younger says
Seriously, I would never make a good princess…that is only because I am the Queen around these parts!
Gianna says
I’m royally tired!
Judy @Late Mommy's Blog says
I haven’t been there in over 20 years (yeah, I’m old)! My kids have been bugging me to go. I have to admit that I like the idea of eating with our hands! And, I do have a tiara!
Jenna Z says
I’d make a fab knight because I can ride a horse! And I’d love being dressed and assisted by a paige.
Anonymous says
I would make a good princess since I would love be waited on for once:)
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