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Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament has gained great popularity as a chain of dinner theaters which stage tournaments in the style of the chivalric contests of the High Middle Ages. The headquarter of this private company is in Buena Park (http://www.ticketnest.com/venues/Medieval-Times---Buena-Park/index.php ), California.

Originally, The Medieval Times was opened as El Castillo del Cid in 1984 in Kissimmee, Florida. Since medieal start, it has opened eight additional locations primarily in suburban areas of North America. These areas include California, Texas, Georgia, South Carolina, Illinois, Maryland, New Jersey and Toronto, Ontario. The Andalusian horses are featured in the shows. These horses are raised and trained at the company's own Chapel Creek Ranch in Sanger, Texas.

History:

In 1973, Medieval Times founders were successful in launching their unique idea with a dinner attraction on the Spanish island of Majorca. The region is fiercely proud of its rich medievl heritage. The true medieval tradition of royal families was the basis of the imaginative new entertainment spot. According to this medievil tradition, royal families used to invite guests to a festival and feast to watch Knights compete on horseback.

About The show:

Pre-Show:

When the opening of the gates of first Castle of meideval in Spain in 1973, the exhilarating combination of fun, feasting and fighting captured the enthusiasm of guests. The show has successfully maintained the same popularity and enthusiasm even today. As visitors are greeted by King Alfonso and his daughter, Princess Esperanza, it refreshes the memories of the period of the 11th century. Guests receive a colored crown corresponding to their seating area and the Knight they will cheer throughout the show of medievale Times.

Tournament of Skill:

A treachery threatened the legend of a kingdom while the sumptuous feast was being served but intimately strengthened by courage unfolds in the Grand Ceremonial Arena medievial.

The Feast:

Hungry guests are served with delicious foods in a quick period of timein mediveal. The meal begins with savory garlic bread and a steaming hot vegetable soup ladled into pewter bowls: then come roasted chicken, spare rib, a seasoned potato and pastry of the Castle mediaval.

Lances Splinter, Broadswords Clash:

The Grand Ceremonial Arena (mediaeval Times) is prepared for the Joust by the gallants when the last game of skill has been won.As trumpets sound, Knights in full armor astride magnificent Andalusians charge at each other. They were waving 10-foot lances with an intent on unseating their opponents.Once unhorsed, the Knights continue their battles on foot. In their quest for victory, they employed all the authentic weaponry of the medieval era - the sword, axe, mace and bola in medeival Times.

Honor is Restored!

As the plot unfolds with shocking twists and turns, It leads to the victory of truth, honor and lover over evil. Eventually, the peace is restored to the kingdom.The guests are brought to their feet in a deafening wave of thunderous cheers with an unexpected event in the final minutes of the show in medievel Time.

Customers enjoy the dinner and show on a single ticket in midieval Times.They gather for pre-show entertainment outside the venue at a "castle" after purchasing ticket. There is a capacity of between 1,000 and 1,400 patrons in each castle of medeval Times.

Upon admission, patrons are seated at tables encircling a large indoor arena. Here the performing knights engage in jousting as well as sword fighting and individual and equestrian skill games. There is division of house into six sections, each assigned a different color, and the audience members are encouraged to cheer for knights who wear the same color.

As the audience is to eat with their hands in "medival fashion", Dinner is served in courses, without eating utensils. There are not offered any menu. A typical meal for all consists of carrots and celery with ranch dip, vegetable soup, garlic bread, bone chicken, one potato, one rib, a varied pastry, and Pepsi, iced tea, beer and/or coffee. Dinner and show are designed to last two hours.

Pop culture

medievil Times has become part of popular culture. It has been featured in the leading movies and in the television programs. In the 1996 movie The Cable Guy, Jim Carrey's character entertains a customer played by Matthew Broderick at a medieval-themed show. The scene was filmed at the Medieval Times location in Buena Park, California near Knott's Berry Farm. In the 2004 movie Garden State, one of the characters who works at the Lyndhurst, New Jersey Medieval Times wears a full suit of mail around the house and is jokingly called a "Fast Food Knight" by another character.

In addition, Medieval Times has been featured in many television programs. These include MTV's The Osbournes, The Ashlee Simpson Show and Date My Mom, VH1's Flavor of Love, TBS's Minding the Store (starring Pauly Shore), The WB's Survival of the Richest, ABC's Extreme Makeover: Home Edition CBS's Walker, Texas Ranger.

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About The Medieval Times

The Middle Ages featured a class distinction more clear cut than any before or since. From the throne of the absolute monarch down to the lowliest serf, each level had distinct advantages and limitations. Education was only available to the highest echelons; reserved for monarchs and their male progeny; priests; scholars and students of the law.

The uneducated masses made up the largest portion of society, and tapestries were a way of portraying events both historical and mythological to them in a format easily understood by young and old. The high cost of wall hangings made them a commodity far out of the reach of all but the most wealthy and prestigious. There was one major avenue of access, however, that was open to all.

The Church - A Natural Gathering Place

The churches and cathedrals often used ornate wall hung tapestries to describe events in pictorial form. This allowed them to relate both religious and local history (at that time, there was no true separation of church and state, so this often amounted to the same thing). Of course, the powers that ruled were able to spin all information so the peasants received only that which was deemed appropriate for them to know.

In the case of religion, tapestries often showed renderings of different saints, the mother Mary and the Christ Himself in many different poses. Famous lines from scripture were brought to life; Creation, Christ on the cross, the empty tomb, Elijah and the Chariot and many others. Angels figured predominately, and as the years wore on the duality of man was explored with tapestries that showed more secular scenes with a moral lesson.

Historical and Fanciful Tapestries

Famous events were also recorded; in France, the Bayeux tapestry detailed the stages of the Norman Conquest and is considered the best historical account of events during that time. Many question its veracity on certain points - spin was apparently a factor in making the Normans appear in the best possible light - but there is no doubt as to its value. Dating from an age when written records were still scanty, many scraps of tapestry have been used in an attempt to reconstruct daily life as well as the belief system of the times.

The fifteenth and sixteenth centuries showed a steady increase of interest in tapestry art, and many of the most famous late medieval wall hangings date from this period. The Lady and the Unicorn series is believed to have been woven in the late 1400's, and is now displayed at the Cluny Museum in full restoration. This is a heavily reproduced design, having proven a favorite through the years among those who choose wall hangings to fill a portion of their interior decorating needs.

Other popular tapestry designs include romantic depictions of lords and ladies fair, and battles between knights in shining armor and scaly draconic opponents. These often include some minute secondary character looking on - a favorite of the ruling monarch, or a whimsy of the crafts master. In other tapestries, scenes reminiscent of the painters of the time are shown in great detail - struggles between man and his own warring natures come complete with beseeching angels and darkly sinister demons.

Modern Day Medievalism

Reproduced in full color by modern looms, many of these fabled tapestries can now be enjoyed on the walls of the average homeowner. Much like a print of a famous painting, these reproductions can give a feeling of richness and timelessness to a home, adding greatly to its appeal and exuding a feeling of warmth and luxury. They can be hung in a family room or den, a front room or parlor, or a master or guest bedroom.

Most medieval tapestries' vibrant use of color actually makes them easy to decorate around - simply pick a color as your base theme for the room and work in different colors from the tapestry as accents. You can try for a bright jeweled effect, or more somber earth tones. Either way the tapestry will serve as a focal point and pull the whole room together. Don't be afraid to dress it up with tasseled lamp shades, draped curtains and upholstered furniture to play up the Renaissance look!

Any home owner trying to decide what to do with a large expanse of wall space should look into hanging tapestries as their solution. The affordability of this type of wall art makes them the perfect choice, and with so many different patterns dating from centuries ago, you are sure to be able to find the perfect choice to grace your own wall and keep the ancient stories alive and well!

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