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Home » Kids » Medieval Times: A Trip Back in Time and a Magical Show

Medieval Times: A Trip Back in Time and a Magical Show

07/05/2018 by Maytal

On our weekend outings with our kids, I try to include at least one element of history so that my kids can actually learn something. I like to do a variety of activities and I’m always on the lookout for something that can also have a little substance aside from just “being fun”. Medieval Times in Lyndhurst, NJ is the perfect combination of fun and history; a dinner theater, Medieval Times recreates a jousting tournament at a Medieval Spanish castle. The experience involves a tournament with knights on horses, royalty in costumes and food that is inspired by the food that was served in the middle ages if you were a nobleman. The entire show incorporates the audience as guests of the royal palace watching a jousting tournament. I recently attended Medieval Times with my family and we enjoyed the experience – most of all, the brand-new story and its timely female empowerment aspect. Want to win four tickets to go to see it yourself? Scroll down to enter the giveaway! Medieval Times: A Trip Back in Time and a Magical Show

We got to the castle about 45 minutes before the show and had fun walking around, perusing the gift shops and the cool merchandise and toys. For a fee, you can get your photo taken with the royals.

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Medieval Times: A Trip Back in Time and a Magical Show | The Mama Maven Blog
Medieval Times: A Trip Back in Time and a Magical Show | The Mama Maven Blog
Medieval Times: A Trip Back in Time and a Magical Show | The Mama Maven Blog
Medieval Times: A Trip Back in Time and a Magical Show | The Mama Maven Blog

The queen arrived and knighted some guests (I think it was their birthdays).

Medieval Times: A Trip Back in Time and a Magical Show | The Mama Maven Blog
Medieval Times: A Trip Back in Time and a Magical Show | The Mama Maven Blog
Medieval Times: A Trip Back in Time and a Magical Show | The Mama Maven Blog
Medieval Times: A Trip Back in Time and a Magical Show | The Mama Maven Blog
Medieval Times: A Trip Back in Time and a Magical Show | The Mama Maven Blog

About 15 minutes before the show the master of ceremonies announced that the banquet hall was open and everyone was welcome to go in.

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The show began with an introduction to the characters followed by horse tricks and a really cool live falcon that flew all over the banquet hall. We were served our food right away. I have to say the four-course meal was very good – delicious tomato soup (which I typically don’t eat) and roasted chicken and sides plus very delicious and filling options for vegetarians such as a huge pot filled to the brim with rice, beans, and potatoes. The portions were very big and everyone loved their food. There’s coffee and yummy cake for dessert.

My son was also a big fan of the tomato soup. There are no utensils so he just drank it directly from the bowl. (We did have a spoon for the rice and I’m pretty sure you can request for utensils if you want).

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The queen was the star of the show. Medieval Times creates a new show every six years; recently they came up with a new show where, for the first time since Medieval Times was established (34 years ago), a woman is the lead role.

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Medieval Times: A Trip Back in Time and a Magical Show | The Mama Maven Blog
Medieval Times: A Trip Back in Time and a Magical Show | The Mama Maven Blog
Medieval Times: A Trip Back in Time and a Magical Show | The Mama Maven Blog
Medieval Times: A Trip Back in Time and a Magical Show | The Mama Maven Blog
Medieval Times: A Trip Back in Time and a Magical Show | The Mama Maven Blog

After the main meal was served the jousting tournament began. The knights were very impressive. They were very skilled and looked comfortable on their horses, although I know they have been training for months. I loved the lavish costumes and the attention to detail.

We sat in the section of the red and yellow knight. Here he is next to the green knight:

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Medieval Times: A Trip Back in Time and a Magical Show | The Mama Maven Blog
Medieval Times: A Trip Back in Time and a Magical Show | The Mama Maven Blog

Towards the end, only two knights were left standing. The black and white knight and the red and yellow knight. The black and white knight insulted the queen, telling her she has no place in the dominion of men.

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The queen, in turn, challenged him to battle with the red and yellow knight.

Medieval Times: A Trip Back in Time and a Magical Show | The Mama Maven Blog

The red and yellow knight won! (a net comes down during sword fighting to protect the audience from sparks)

Medieval Times: A Trip Back in Time and a Magical Show | The Mama Maven Blog
Medieval Times: A Trip Back in Time and a Magical Show | The Mama Maven Blog

My kids were not at all afraid of the sword fighting. Although real swords are used the flighting is more playful and no one gets hurt or even looks hurt. The losing knight just walks away, escorted by an attendant. When we got home my boys went to read their pop-up knights of the Middle Ages book. I was thrilled the pages in the book came to life in this unforgettable performance.

Click here to learn more about Medieval Times and to purchase tickets.

I was not compensated for this post. I received complimentary tickets.


Senior Reviewer Maytal Wichman is a freelance writer and has written for several blogs, such as The Huffington Post. She has been living in the New York City area for seventeen years and holds a Bachelor’s Degree in English Literature as well as a Law Degree, but blogging is her true passion. Maytal is a stay-at-home mom to three kids (ages 11, 9 and 5) and loves finding great products for her family.

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  1. Lesley F says

    07/19/2018 at 9:15 AM

    My family would love to go

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  2. mami2jcn says

    07/19/2018 at 8:34 AM

    7/19 I’d take my husband and kids.

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  3. ellen beck says

    07/18/2018 at 11:18 PM

    I would take a few friends and maybe make it a girls night out the Knights look great!

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  4. Lesley F says

    07/18/2018 at 4:07 PM

    My granddaughter would be fun to take

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  5. mami2jcn says

    07/18/2018 at 9:15 AM

    7/18 I’d take my husband and kids.

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  6. ellen beck says

    07/17/2018 at 11:08 PM

    I would grab a couple of friends and my husband and we would have a great night out.

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  7. Lesley F says

    07/17/2018 at 9:22 AM

    We are excited for the family to go

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  8. mami2jcn says

    07/17/2018 at 8:00 AM

    7/17 I’d take my husband and kids.

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  9. ellen beck says

    07/16/2018 at 11:01 PM

    I would take a couple of friends and of course my husband!

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  10. Lesley F says

    07/16/2018 at 9:29 AM

    My whole family is planning to go but it would be my granddaughter’s first time going

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  11. mami2jcn says

    07/16/2018 at 8:20 AM

    7/16 I’d take my husband and kids.

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  12. ellen beck says

    07/15/2018 at 11:07 PM

    I would take couple of friends and of course my husband.

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  13. Lesley F says

    07/15/2018 at 11:10 AM

    Would love to take my granddaughter

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  14. mami2jcn says

    07/15/2018 at 8:19 AM

    7/15 I’d take my husband and kids.

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  15. ellen beck says

    07/14/2018 at 11:04 PM

    I would of course take my husband and a couple of good friends it would be fun,

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  16. Lesley F says

    07/14/2018 at 12:49 PM

    It would be fun with my granddaughter

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  17. mami2jcn says

    07/14/2018 at 8:49 AM

    7/14 I’d take my husband and kids.

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  18. ellen beck says

    07/13/2018 at 11:30 PM

    I would take my husband and a couple of good friends I think.

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  19. Lesley F says

    07/13/2018 at 10:33 AM

    We are all planning to go and taking my granddaughter for the first time

    Reply
  20. mami2jcn says

    07/13/2018 at 8:26 AM

    7/13 I’d take my husband and kids.

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  21. ellen beck says

    07/12/2018 at 11:03 PM

    I would take my husband and two good friends Susan and Tim. None of us have seen the show and it would be a thrill.

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  22. Lesley F says

    07/12/2018 at 10:11 AM

    I plan on taking my granddaughter

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  23. mami2jcn says

    07/12/2018 at 8:20 AM

    7/12 I’d take my husband and kids.

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  24. ellen beck says

    07/12/2018 at 12:13 AM

    I would take my husband and maybe two of our nieces they would really like seeing something like this.

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  25. Kenia says

    07/11/2018 at 3:27 PM

    I would take my family. My girls have asked to go to Medieval Times.

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  26. Lesley F says

    07/11/2018 at 2:19 PM

    It would be fun to take my granddaughter

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  27. Rochel S says

    07/11/2018 at 12:52 PM

    My husband and kids!

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  28. mami2jcn says

    07/11/2018 at 8:33 AM

    7/11 I’d take my husband and kids.

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  29. Milena says

    07/11/2018 at 7:39 AM

    I would love to take my family and wear one of those crowns!!!

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  30. ellen beck says

    07/10/2018 at 11:08 PM

    I would ake a couple of friends along and my husband too.

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  31. heather says

    07/10/2018 at 3:39 PM

    I would take the family to this place. I subscribe on youtube as sissybella07@gmail.com

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  32. Lauren says

    07/10/2018 at 11:38 AM

    I would take my husband and kids.

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  33. mami2jcn says

    07/10/2018 at 8:32 AM

    7/10 I’d take my husband and kids.

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  34. ellen beck says

    07/09/2018 at 11:04 PM

    I would take my husband and my nieces. They would have a blast.

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  35. Rochel S says

    07/09/2018 at 8:00 PM

    I want to take my kids! They would love it!

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  36. Lesley F says

    07/09/2018 at 10:18 AM

    My granddaughter would love to go

    Reply
  37. Janet W. says

    07/09/2018 at 8:19 AM

    I would take my daughter and my two grandsons!

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  38. mami2jcn says

    07/09/2018 at 8:12 AM

    7/9 I’d take my husband and kids.

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  39. Milena says

    07/09/2018 at 7:22 AM

    Personally, I would really like to go! I feel like everyone has been except me! LOL!

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  40. ellen beck says

    07/08/2018 at 11:10 PM

    I would take my husband and a couple of friends. It would be a ball.

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  41. Lesley F says

    07/08/2018 at 11:25 AM

    I would take my granddaughter!

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  42. Candice says

    07/08/2018 at 10:35 AM

    My kids have never been! I would love to take them!

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  43. janetfaye says

    07/08/2018 at 10:17 AM

    I would take my sons with me to Medievil Times.

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  44. Milena says

    07/08/2018 at 7:59 AM

    My two boys and husband would love this!

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  45. ellen beck says

    07/08/2018 at 12:14 AM

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  46. ellen beck says

    07/08/2018 at 12:08 AM

    Made a comment on https://www.themamamaven.com/6-ways-to-protect-your-digital-footprint-to-keep-you-and-your-family-safe-online/#comment-136840 already must be in moderaion.

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  47. ellen beck says

    07/08/2018 at 12:01 AM

    I would take my husband and a couple friends.

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  48. mami2jcn says

    07/07/2018 at 11:01 PM

    I would take my hubby and kids

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  49. Lesley F says

    07/07/2018 at 10:48 AM

    I would take my granddaughter

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  50. mami2jcn says

    07/06/2018 at 11:10 PM

    I would take along my husband and kids.

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  51. Lesley F says

    07/06/2018 at 1:34 PM

    We are actually planning on going and taking my father-in-law and granddaughter for the first time

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  52. Cindy says

    07/06/2018 at 10:06 AM

    My kids would love this

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  53. mami2jcn says

    07/06/2018 at 8:42 AM

    I would take my husband and kids. We went a few years ago and would love to go back.

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  54. Milena says

    07/06/2018 at 7:16 AM

    I would take my family! The husband and my 2 boys!

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  55. Lisa Perez says

    07/06/2018 at 6:10 AM

    I would definitely take my whole family. It’s been awhile since we went anywhere all together. This would be the perfect family experience. Thanks for the chance.

    Reply
  56. emilie c says

    07/05/2018 at 9:19 PM

    I would bring my daughter and fiance

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  57. Kate says

    07/05/2018 at 8:53 PM

    I would take my kids! THE last time I Went in fifth grade.

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  58. Irina says

    07/05/2018 at 8:53 PM

    My kids would be thrilled to see the experience and to have a royal dinner

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  59. Patty Hancock says

    07/05/2018 at 8:35 PM

    Last time I visited Midieval Times in Lyndhurst we had such a great time. If I won I would take my nephew and niece.

    Reply
  60. Rochel S says

    07/05/2018 at 8:27 PM

    My kids would love going!

    Reply

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