HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE
MEDIEVAL TIMES
MEDIEVAL TIMES
Wow! This is one of the many words that comes to mind after attending the Medieval Times Dinner Show in Schaumburg, IL. If you have never attended a show at one of the castles, I would urge you to make plans. I have so many videos it isn't funny, but there is no way I can put them all on here. I also took a ton of pictures so you can see all the great horses, fighting and they even had a falconer with his bird. The whole family attended and I have to tell you, it was great:)
There were many surprises but the first one came when we saw the castle. It is huge! I have driven by one down in Florida as we used to live there but didn't realize how big these are. And if I thought it was big from the outside, the inside was amazing! When I walked in, I was given tickets to show that I was VIP. What a pleasant surprise! This gave me better seating and I was very close to the front. Did not expect that at all. After being told that we were with the black seating, we were ushered into a small room where they took pictures with the princess. I believe they were also doing them with the King but ours were taken with the princess.
From there we went into a big room that had shops, a food and drink area and you could also check out the horses and the dungeon. The dungeon was extra and only some of us went there. Our first stop though was the horses. Our whole family loves horses and as much as we liked the fighting and the show, the horses agility and dances were amazing. The Dungeon-master was very versed in his part and totally filled that role. The horses were in small stalls that we could not get real close to but the one horse, a Friesian, was so beautiful. He looked like a majestic steed and did even better in the actual show.
Once it got closer to show time(we arrived an hour and a half ahead of time) they called for everyone to gather in the big room. They announced with trumpets and called for everyone to get seated. This was done by which color you were and what number tickets you had been given. I have to say, this was done very well. Everyone got seated and I was so pleased to see that we were only two from the ring. This allowed us to see everything quite well.
The show started with the Friesian horse I mentioned above and the announcer who started the tale. This all takes place as a story and it was amazing. There is no way I can get into it all but the prince is taken hostage and the knights have to fight for their kingdom and the special tournament also takes place. The competition gets fierce and the fighting is realistic. Talk about chivalry and loyalty!
There is a falconer who appears with his bird and the bird actually flew around the ring several times.The next best would be the horse dances. There is no other word for it as the horses seem to float and dance around the arena.
They came out and did jumps into the air, prancing and dancing around the arena. There was also another man who rode his horse and the horse actually looked like it was dancing to the music. He seemed at one with his horse. The others did well but this man and horse almost blended together. The horse knew what he wanted before he even asked.The meal was excellent, and yes you eat with your hands:) The kids enjoyed that, even though the soup was a bit odd eating with your hands. There was half a chicken, a rib, soup, potatoes, toast and a turnover. The meal was amazing! I definitely did not eat all of mine, even though the announcer said there were no doggy bags and Tupperware had not been invented yet:) He made the show quite interesting.
We met the manager and he went out of his way to make our visit memorable. They announced our names at one point when they talk about everyone who is visiting. I was surprised when this happened. Did not expect it and I think it made the visit much more enjoyable. Overall I was very pleased with the whole show. The service was wonderful and I can't wait to go again. If you have children who like horses or even fighting, this is something that they will always remember. Great for a birthday event or a party!
Readers, I have been mailed two tickets to giveaway to one of my readers. These are only to be used at the Schaumburg, IL Castle so please do not enter if you cannot use them. These are for one person each so two people will be getting in for free. Definitely worth it even if you have to pay for some people!
MANDATORY ENTRY-
Tell me what you would most be interested in seeing and who you would use the tickets for. This is one comment but you must answer both questions. You MUST leave an email in at least one of your comments so I can reach you if you are the winner.
Tell me what you would most be interested in seeing and who you would use the tickets for. This is one comment but you must answer both questions. You MUST leave an email in at least one of your comments so I can reach you if you are the winner.
US ONLY!! VALID ONLY IN SCHAUMBURG, IL
EXTRA ENTRIES!!
1.Blog or post about this on Facebook. Get 3 entries for each.
2.Follow my blog via GFC, subscribe through RSS Feed or email or follow me on Twitter. Get one entry for each you do.
3.Enter any of my other currently running giveaways. Let me know which ones.
4.Leave a comment on any of my review only posts. This must be for reviews only! Leave a comment for each.
5.Tweet about this giveaway. Can be done three times a day.
7.Like Medieval Times on Twitter. Get three entries for this as well.
8.Sign up for the King's Court emails. Get three entries so again, leave three comments.
This giveaway will end 12/27. Winner will be chosen through Random.org and they will have 48 hours to respond or another winner will be chosen.
I received tickets for review purposes. I did not receive any monetary compensation. All thoughts are 100% mine.
I received tickets for review purposes. I did not receive any monetary compensation. All thoughts are 100% mine.
280 comments:
1 – 200 of 280 Newer› Newest»I live in FL so I can't enter :( but we have a Medieval Times place here too that I've Always wanted to go to! that looks awesome!
new GFC follower :) stumbled across your blog while looking for another with a similar name lol
This would be for me and my husband.
blessed6mom[at]yahoo[dot]com
This would be for my brother and I. I would love to see the jousting.
josiahsreviews (at) yahoo (dot) com
Signed up for the King's Court Emails
josiahsreviews (at) yahoo (dot) com
I signed up for the King's Court Emails.
josiahsreviews (at) yahoo (dot) com
I signed up for the King's Court Emails
josiahsreviews (at) yahoo (dot) com
I follow Medieval Times on twitter
josiahsreviews (at) yahoo (dot) com
I liked Medieval Times on Facebook
josiahsreviews (at) yahoo (dot) com
I follow Medieval Times on Twitter
josiahsreviews (at) yahoo (dot) com
I liked Medieval Times on Facebook
josiahsreviews (at) yahoo (dot) com
I follow Medieval Times on Twitter
josiahsreviews (at) yahoo (dot) com
I liked Medieval Times on Facebook
josiahsreviews (at) yahoo (dot) com
I tweeted #1
josiahsreviews (at) yahoo (dot) com
I follow your blog via GFC
josiahsreviews (at) yahoo (dot) com
I follow you on Twitter. My Twitter name is PIofProducts
josiahsreviews (at) yahoo (dot) com
I would like the jousting, my mom and dad.
billysundayfan[at]yahoo[dot]com
I entered your Novica Giveaway
josiahsreviews (at) yahoo (dot) com
I liked Midieval times on twitter.
billysundayfan[at]yahoo[dot]com
I Signed up for the King's Court emails.
billysundayfan[at]yahoo[dot]com
I tweeted #2 https://twitter.com/#!/PIofProducts/status/147389914277888000
josiahsreviews (at) yahoo (dot) com
I posted about this on Facebook
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100003188057007&sk=wall
josiahsreviews (at) yahoo (dot) com
I posted on Facebook #2
josiahsreviews (at) yahoo (dot) com
I posted on Facebook #3
josiahsreviews (at) yahoo (dot) com
I tweeted #3
hosiahsreviews (at) yahoo (dot) com
I tweeted #1 https://twitter.com/#!/PIofProducts/status/147697586382450688
josiahsreviews (at) yahoo (dot) com
I tweeted #2. https://twitter.com/#!/PIofProducts/status/147711140300984322
josiahreviews (at) yahoo (dot) com
Tweet #3 https://twitter.com/#!/PIofProducts/status/147800728575016961
josiahsreviews (at)yahoo (dot) com
I tweeted #1 https://twitter.com/#!/PIofProducts/status/148121706794455042
josiahsreviews (at) yahoo (dot) com
my tweet #2 https://twitter.com/#!/PIofProducts/status/148252536934113280
josiahreviews (at) yahoo (dot) com
I tweeted #3 https://twitter.com/#!/PIofProducts/status/148253399748583424
josiahsreviews (at) yahoo (dot) com
I would like the horse stuff the best, It would be for me and my husband.
blessed6mom[at]yahoo[dot]com
My tweet #1 https://twitter.com/#!/PIofProducts/status/148602263869464576
My tweet #2 https://twitter.com/#!/PIofProducts/status/148607699419021312
My tweet #1 https://twitter.com/#!/PIofProducts/status/148769353586843649
I would like to see the horses-especially the jousting! I would take my sister with me to see the show.
onepilgrim86[at]yahoo.com
Email subscriber!
I follow Medieval Times on Twitter as Pilgrim86 #1
I follow Medieval Times on Twitter as Pilgrim86 #2
I follow Medieval Times on Twitter as Pilgrim86 #3
I like Medieval Times on FB #1
I like Medieval Times on FB #2
I like Medieval Times on FB #3
King's Court email subscriber! #1
King's Court email subscriber! #2
King's Court email subscriber! #3
Tweet! https://twitter.com/#!/Pilgrim86/status/148771672516857857
My tweet #2 https://twitter.com/#!/PIofProducts/status/148775508283363329
josiahsreviews (at) yahoo (dot) com
my Tweet #3 https://twitter.com/#!/PIofProducts/status/148830340763492352
josiahsreviews (at) yahoo (dot) com
I would like to see the horses. So neat! And this would be for my family and I.
littleladyintraining(at)yahoo.com
I follow you on Twitter.
littleladyintraining(at)yahoo.com
I liked them on Facebook #1.
littleladyintraining(at)yahoo.com
I liked them on Facebook #2.
littleladyintraining(at)yahoo.com
I liked them on Facebook #3.
littleladyintraining(at)yahoo.com
I signed up for their emails #1
littleladyintraining(at)yahoo.com
I signed up for their emails #2
littleladyintraining(at)yahoo.com
I signed up for their emails #2
littleladyintraining(at)yahoo.com
I signed up for their emails #3
littleladyintraining(at)yahoo.com
I would most like to see the jousting and I would bring my brother. Thanks for entering me
elijahschariotoffire@yahoo.com
Liked Medieval times on facebook.
Liked Medieval times on facebook.
Liked Medieval times on facebook.
Liked Medieval Times on Twitter.
Liked Medieval Times on Twitter.
Liked Medieval Times on Twitter.
This would be for my wife and I. I would like the sword fights.
revivalneeded[at]yahoo[dot]com
I would like to see the jousting the most.
I just sent my youngest daughter to Chicago today to visit my oldest daughter for the holidays so this would be the perfect gift for them! (I couldn't buy gifts and the airfare too.) They would freak out if I surprised them with this. lol
mamabunny13 at gmail dot com
I follow you via gfc - mamabunny13 mamabunny13 at gmail dot com
#1 Fan of Medieval Times on Facebook-mamabunny shelor
mamabunny13 at gmail dot com
#2 Fan of Medieval Times on Facebook-mamabunny shelor
mamabunny13 at gmail dot com
#3 Fan of Medieval Times on Facebook-mamabunny shelor
mamabunny13 at gmail dot com
# I follow Medieval Times on Twitter @mamabunny13
mamabunny13 at gmail dot com
#2 I follow Medieval Times on Twitter @mamabunny13
mamabunny13 at gmail dot com
#3 I follow Medieval Times on Twitter @mamabunny13
mamabunny13 at gmail dot com
#1 I Signed up for the King's Court emails.
mamabunny13 at gmail dot com
#2 I Signed up for the King's Court emails.
mamabunny13 at gmail dot com
#3 I Signed up for the King's Court emails.
mamabunny13 at gmail dot com
I entered HGG Christmas at Barncastle Inn
mamabunny13 at gmail dot com
I entered HGG LOVE FINDS YOU ON CHRISTMAS MORNING
mamabunny13 at gmail dot com
I entered HGG Dr.'s Remedy 2 Nail Polish
mamabunny13 at gmail dot com
I commented on The Loom by Shella Gillus review
mamabunny13 at gmail dot com
I commented on your Book Review of Tall. Dark, and Determined by Kelly Hake.
mamabunny13 at gmail dot com
I commented on your review of When Two Hearts Meet.
mamabunny13 at gmail dot com
I commented on your NCIS PC Game Review .
mamabunny13 at gmail dot com
I commented on your Book Review of When Love Gets in the Way
mamabunny13 at gmail dot com
tweet
https://twitter.com/#!/mamabunny13/status/149174660498587648
mamabunny13 at gmail dot com
I commented on your review of Shadowed In Silk
mamabunny13 at gmail dot com
I commented on your review of Mercy Come Morning
mamabunny13 at gmail dot com
I commented on your review of Valley of Dreams
mamabunny13 at gmail dot com
I commented on your review of
Lasting Impression
mamabunny13 at gmail dot com
I commented on your review of
The Tehran Initiative
mamabunny13 at gmail dot com
I entered the HGG Beads N' Harmony Jewelry giveaway.
mamabunny13 at gmail dot com
I entered the HGG $35 Novica GC giveaway.
mamabunny13 at gmail dot com
I commented on your book review of
Turnabout's Fair Play
mamabunny13 at gmail dot com
I commented on your review of
Light Under the House
mamabunny13 at gmail dot com
I commented on your review of
Lost Melody
mamabunny13 at gmail dot com
Tweet #1. https://twitter.com/#!/PIofProducts/status/149331788727189504
josiahsreviews (at) yahoo (dot) com
I subscribed via email
josiahsreviews (at) yahoo (dot) com
Tweet #2 https://twitter.com/#!/PIofProducts/status/149334043765374976
josiahsreviews (at) yahoo (dot) com
My tweet #3 https://twitter.com/#!/PIofProducts/status/149335186360897536
josiahsreviews (at) yahoo (dot) com
Commented on your NCIS game
josiahsreviews (at) yahoo (dot) com
tweet #1 https://twitter.com/#!/mamabunny13/status/149505517033766912
mamabunny13 at gmail dot com
I commented on your Purex review.
mamabunny13 at gmail dot com
I commented on review of Maggies Journey
mamabunny13 at gmail dot com
I commented on review of Necessarry Deception
mamabunny13 at gmail dot com
I commented on Promise Brides review.
mamabunny13 at gmail dot com
I commented on your review for MyreviewsNow.net
mamabunny13 at gmail dot com
I commented on your review of The Doctors Lady.
mamabunny13 at gmail dot com
tweet #2
https://twitter.com/#!/mamabunny13/status/149517349567995905
mamabunny13 at gmail dot com
tweet #3
https://twitter.com/#!/mamabunny13/status/149544712435544064
mamabunny13 at gmail dot com
My tweet #1 https://twitter.com/#!/PIofProducts/status/149558361485094912
josiahsreviews (at) yahoo (dot) com
Tweet #2 https://twitter.com/#!/PIofProducts/status/149568452800159746
josiahsreviews (at) yahoo (dot) com
tweet
https://twitter.com/#!/mamabunny13/status/149821752560721920
mamabunny13 at gmail dot com
Tweet #2
https://twitter.com/#!/mamabunny13/status/149851263884996609
mamabunny13 at gmail dot com
tweet #3
https://twitter.com/#!/mamabunny13/status/149881496059121665
mamabunny13 at gmail dot com
Tweet #1 https://twitter.com/#!/PIofProducts/status/150069331756204033
josiahsreviews (at) yahoo (dot) com
Tweet #2 https://twitter.com/#!/PIofProducts/status/150070479615565824
jsoiahsreviews (at) yahoo (dot) com
Tweet #3 https://twitter.com/#!/PIofProducts/status/150071844110733312
I entered the HGG 3 Winner Book Giveaway from Donita Paul
mamabunny13 at gmail dot com
tweet #1
https://twitter.com/#!/mamabunny13/status/150196936832593920
mamabunny13 at gmail dot com
#1 I shared this giveaway on facebook-mamabunny shelor
http://www.facebook.com/home.php?ref=home#!/mamabunny13/posts/148708545238070
mamabunny13 at gmail dot com
#2 I shared this giveaway on facebook-mamabunny shelor
http://www.facebook.com/home.php?ref=home#!/mamabunny13/posts/148708545238070
mamabunny13 at gmail dot com
#3 I shared this giveaway on facebook-mamabunny shelor
http://www.facebook.com/home.php?ref=home#!/mamabunny13/posts/148708545238070
mamabunny13 at gmail dot com
Tweet #1 https://twitter.com/#!/PIofProducts/status/150229766090391552
josiahsreviews (at) yahoo (dot) com
I entered your Donita Paul Giveaway.
josiahsreviews (at) yahoo (dot) com
I entered your Beads N' Harmony Giveaway
I entered your Trish Perry LFY Giveaway
josiahsreviews (at) yahoo (dot) com
I commented on your Purex Review
josiahsreviews (at) yahoo (dot) com
I entered your book review of the Loom.
josiahsreviews (at) yahoo (dot) com
tweet #2 https://twitter.com/#!/mamabunny13/status/150270357419474944
mamabunny13 at gmail dot com
Tweet #2 https://twitter.com/#!/PIofProducts/status/150298338749726720
josiahsreviews (at) yahoo (dot) com
Blogged about on my blog #1
http://piofproducts.blogspot.com/2011/12/giveaway-ladys-medieval-times.html
josiahsreviews (at) yahoo (dot) com
Blogged about on my blog #2
http://piofproducts.blogspot.com/2011/12/giveaway-ladys-medieval-times.html
josiahsreviews (at) yahoo (dot) com
Blogged about #3
http://piofproducts.blogspot.com/2011/12/giveaway-ladys-medieval-times.html
josiahsreviews (at) yahoo (dot) com
Tweet! https://twitter.com/#!/Pilgrim86/status/150369662885036032
I've looked into this before and really love all of the horse, they are gorgeous. My kids would love to see this.
Vickers at comcast dot net
Follow u on twitter
Vickers2622
Fan of medival times on facebook entry 1
Fan of medival times on Facebook
Entry 2
Fan on Facebook entry 3
Follow medieval times on twitter
Vickers2622
Entry 1
Follow medieval times on twitter
Vickers2622
Entry 2
Follow medieval times on twitter
Vickers2622
Entry 3
Signed up for medieval times newsletter
Entry 1
Signed up for medieval times newsletter
Entry 2
Signed up for medieval times newsletter
Entry 3
Tweet #3 https://twitter.com/#!/PIofProducts/status/150386273427783680
josiahsreviews (at) yahoo (dot) com
Commented on your review of When Two Hearts Meet by Mowery.
josiahsreviews (at) yahoo (dot) com
tweet #1
https://twitter.com/#!/mamabunny13/status/150562799398031361
mamabunny13 at gmail dot com
I commented on your Courageous review.
mamabunny13 at gmail dot com
I commented on your review of Thunder on the Morning Calm.
mamabunny13 at gmail dot com
I commented on review of Batter Blaster
mamabunny13 at gmail dot com
I commented on Blue Skies Tomorrow review
mamabunny13 at gmail dot com
I commented on A Family Of Their Own review
mamabunny13 at gmail dot com
tweet #2 https://twitter.com/#!/mamabunny13/status/150569291572449280
mamabunny13 at gmail dot com
Tweet #1 https://twitter.com/#!/PIofProducts/status/150711138999472128
josiahsreviews (at) yahoo (dot) com
tweet #3
https://twitter.com/#!/mamabunny13/status/150723361725624320
mamabunny13 at gmail dot com
tweet #1
https://twitter.com/#!/mamabunny13/status/150898972624568321
mamabunny13 at gmail dot com
tweet #2
https://twitter.com/#!/mamabunny13/status/151006945757769730
mamabunny13 at gmail dot com
tweet #3
https://twitter.com/#!/mamabunny13/status/151070122986061824
mamabunny13 at gmail dot com
Tweet #1 https://twitter.com/#!/PIofProducts/status/151137896907292672
josiahsreviews (at) yahoo (dot) com
I commented on your Fair Play by Kaye Dacus book review.
josiahsreviews (at) yahoo (dot) com
Tweet #2 https://twitter.com/#!/PIofProducts/status/151138858245959680
josiahsreviews (at) yahoo (dot) com
Tweet #3 https://twitter.com/#!/PIofProducts/status/151152513805070336
josiahsreviews (at) yahoo (dot) com
tweet #1 https://twitter.com/#!/mamabunny13/status/151389695966842880
mamabunny13 at gmail dot com
Tweet #1 https://twitter.com/piofproducts/status/151393687815979008
Josiahsreviews(at) yahoo (dot) com
I commented on Perfectly Invisible.
mamabunny13 at gmail dot com
I commented on Shadows On The Sand.
mamabunny13 at gmail dot com
I commented on The Inconvenient Marriage of Carlotte Beck.
mamabunny13 at gmail dot com
I commented on God and Stephen Hawking
mamabunny13 at gmail dot com
I commented on The Sweetest Thing.
mamabunny13 at gmail dot com
I commented on Future Cast
mamabunny13 at gmail dot com
I commented on Forever After
mamabunny13 at gmail dot com
tweet #2 https://twitter.com/#!/mamabunny13/status/151399083284762624
mamabunny13 at gmail dot com
mamabunny13 at gmail dot com
Commented on your Heely's review
josiahsreviews (at) yahoo (dot) com
commented on your Beamz music player review.
josiahsreviews (at) yahoo (dot) com
Commented on your kinkast iPod app review.
josiahsreviews (at) yahoo (dot) com
Commented on your review of A Place of Abundance by Julie Bell
josiahsreview (at) yahoo (dot) com
Commented on you review of Mystery at the Birdfeeder.
josiahsreviews (at) yahoo (dot) com
commented on your Voices of the Faithful review. josiahsreviews (at) yahoo (dot) com
tweet #3
https://twitter.com/#!/mamabunny13/status/151509165473398784
mamabunny13 at gmail dot com
Tweet #2 https://twitter.com/#!/PIofProducts/status/151512723832836096
josiahsreviews (at) yahoo (dot) com
Tweet #3 https://twitter.com/#!/PIofProducts/status/151513043141009410
josiahsreviews (at) yahoo (dot) com
I commented on Beside Still Waters
mamabunny13 at gmail dot com
I commented on A Great Catch
mamabunny13 at gmail dot com
I commented on A Killer Among Us
mamabunny13 at gmail dot com
I commented on Tomorrow's Garden
mamabunny13 at gmail dot com
tweet #1
https://twitter.com/#!/mamabunny13/status/151627840234848256
mamabunny13 at gmail dot com
Tweet #1 https://twitter.com/#!/PIofProducts/status/151725135995469824
josiahsreviews (at) yahoo (dot) com
Commented on your review of the Courageous book.
josiahsreviews (at) yahoo (dot) com
Commented on your review of Futurecast.
josiahsreviews (at)yahoo (dot) com
Commented on your review of the book Stephen Hawking and God by Lennox.
josiahsreviews (at) yahoo (dot) com
Commented on your review of Martha by Diana Taylor
josiahsreviews (at) yahoo (dot) com
Commented on your review of the Sweetest Thing by Elizabeth Musser
Commented on your review of Evidence for the Historical Jesus by Josh McDowell
josiahsreviews (at) yahoo (dot) com
Commented on your review of Chasing Sunsets by Eva Everson.
josiahsreviews (at) yahoo (dot) com
Commented on your Simple Choices book review by Nancy Mehl
josiahsreviews (at) yahoo (dot) com
Commented on your review of the Amish Midwife by Mindy Clark
josiahsreviews (at) yahoo (dot) com
Commented on your review of Killer Among Us by Lynette Eason
josiahsreviews (at) yahoo (dot) com
Post a Comment