Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament is a dinner theater in Myrtle Beach, SC. The venue presents a royal banquet and tournament featuring jousting, sword fighting, and games of skill. Six knights compete in thunderous jousts, clash in fierce sword fights, and engage in daring contests of skill. The performance includes heroic knights on spirited horses displaying athletic feats and thrilling swordplay. Horses move with precision in elegant dressage, and a royal falcon performs a display of flight. Guests enjoy a four-course feast served as the action unfolds, with menu items including roasted chicken, garlic bread, and sweet buttered corn. Vegetarian options are available. Ticket packages range from General Admission, which includes the show and a four-course feast with two rounds of non-alcoholic beverages, to the Queen's Royalty Package, which guarantees the best seats in the house and includes a premium framed photo and a slice of cake for the group.
The experience is based on authentic Medieval history and the true story of a noble family with documentation dating back to the 11th Century. Medieval Times began with two dinner and entertainment complexes in Majorca and Benidorm, Spain. The first North American castle opened in Kissimmee, Florida, in December 1983. Since then, the castles have entertained more than 72 million guests. The company describes itself as the number one dinner attraction in North America. A sweeping musical score and brilliant lights provide the backdrop for the performance. The team members, numbering more than 2,000 full and part-time professionals across nine locations in the United States and one in Canada, bring the experience to life.
The Myrtle Beach location sits on Fantasy Way, about 0.3 miles from the Harbour Lights neighborhood. It is located 0.4 miles from the Fantasy Harbour Bridge and Harrelson Boulevard. The venue is 0.5 miles from Highway 17, The Asher Theatre, and The Boardwalk on the Waterway.
Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament holds a rating of 4.70 based on 9,629 reviews. It stands among the strongest in its category locally, with a strong local reputation reflected in consistently high customer ratings. The business serves the Myrtle Beach area with a unique combination of live performance and dining.