![]() And maybe it will help us do away with the image that the northwest suburbs are boring. We are hoping to package this with overnight stays. Now we have a package that is extremely viable to sell. ''Arlington Race Track and Poplar Creek are seasonal. ''It gives us something that we did not have before-a year-round attraction,'' Rivera said. ![]() Thomas Rivera, president of the Greater Woodfield Convention & Visitors Bureau, said the castle is an important addition to the northwest suburbs. There are shows at reduced rates the rest of the week. The horses are valued at $2,000 to $18,000 each, and the cost of their care is about $4,000 annually per horse, Bellows said.Ĭompany officials declined to disclose revenue figures but said they averaged 700,000 clients a year at their California castle, 500,000 in Florida and 300,000 at their New Jersey castle last year, the first year it was in operation.Ī Friday or Saturday evening show at the castle costs an adult $34 ($24 for children under 12). ![]() All in all a great knight out.The castle was built on a 19-acre spread by Elk Grove Village builders McLennan & Thebault Inc., and can accommodate more than 660 cars.Ī full-time veterinarian lives on the premises and tends to the 18 Andalusian stallions and quarterhorses residing at the castle. Service is full of theatre and role playing as one might expect. Home Services Auto Services Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament 4.1 (638 reviews) Claimed American (Traditional), Dinner Theater Edit Open 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM See hours See all 1.5k photos Today is a holiday Business hours may be different today. Picture and video taking is allowed so bring a camera or phone. All must be eaten by hand, as was the custom of the day, so bring an extra wipe or hankie because they only give you one napkin and the food is greasy, especially the chicken. Soup to chicken to corn on the cob, with an eclair for dessert. The food served throughout was quite good. The show is about two hours, full of combat and dancing horses. Screaming as loud as one can is encouraged. Teams are based upon color and the knights are matched accordingly. Then a trumpet sounds and the march to the arena begins. Shops sell their wares and a bar sells libation. You don't have to be a Middle Ages devotee to have fun here. But I finally attended with family and I get it's longevity. ![]() This attraction has been around forever, long after I expected it to play out. It was really an enjoyable afternoon and I can't wait to visit again! Read more The horses are beautiful and the performance was fun and engaging. and he was fabulous! He gave us a fun presentation of every food item. The fun starts right away and continues for the whole two hours. We did not opt for the VIP and just had the basic admission and it was great. It was pretty good! (If you like sweet wines which I do!) There is a bunch of fun stuff to see in the great hall, and we were soon welcomed and then sent to our entrances.Įvery seat in there is great. We stopped at the bar and I had a Honey Mead. That said, the staff is marvelous and really hustled to get everyone in. It was already filling up and we had about a 20-25 minute wait in line to get in. We went to the early 1:00 show and arrived at 12:15. □ The food was good, and there is a lot of it! They offer you a doggy bag at the end in case you want to take some home. My husband took me today and it was so much fun! The seating is great, and comfy even for those of us who are a little bigger. ![]() I've always wanted to go here since I was a kid. ![]()
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