“It tastes like spaghetti,” says 11-year-old Isaac, who happily cleans his bowl. We soon get the first course of our meal-“Dragon soup, made with dragon tails and dragon scales,” chirps our friendly server, though it’s really a tomato bisque. The audience sits on all sides of a football-style arena, whose sand floor belies the equestrian stunts to come. Inside, we take our ringside seats with the Saucedos. Otherwise, there’s an impressive 95-percent crown compliance. He also gently ribs the few dopey dads who still insist on wearing their baseball caps instead of their crowns. Soon our Lord Chancellor-really, actor Shawn Block of Palatine-reappears on a balcony to explain how the rest of the evening will work: Six knights, six cheering sections don’t be rude with your cell phones respect the animals, etc. Their mom, Tina Datillo of Park Ridge, reports that the glowing toys were “just 12 bucks-not bad. (Two adorable young brothers are having a ball drinking strawberry slushees out of knight-helmet cups while they play with lightsaber-like swords. There’s also a ton of merchandise to tempt your kids, plus more photo ops with a clever dress-up component, so bring a full wallet or be prepared to say no. Doors open 90 minutes before we’re seated in the dinner hall/arena for the show, which is more than enough time to wander around and check out the weapons, faux tapestries and get a glimpse at three Andalusians behind a glass-walled stable. Now the fun really begins, as the Saucedo clan, along with all the other lords and ladies, can begin roaming the castle. Turns out, that title is 11th-century jargon for MC. (We’re Team Black & White.) Then we’re ushered into another room, where everyone gets to meet (and pose for pictures with) the dashingly handsome and stunningly garbed Lord Chancellor. The colors we sport identify our impending allegiance to a particular knight. “I’m so glad we came!” says ten-year-old Jairo, the middle son (and easily the most exuberant).Īfter retrieving our tickets, everyone gets funneled toward a line of friendly greeters who, amid another chorus of “m’lord” and “m’lady,” hand everyone a paper crown. He and his wife of 13 years, Yuridia, now live in Cicero, where they’re raising their three sons-who are already grinning as they gaze around this cavernous structure, which opened in 1991, long before any of them were born. “I’ve seen the castle a lot, but I’ve never been inside,” says Ivan Saucedo, a truck driver who grew up “right by Comiskey.” It’s a great location, because if you’ve ever driven the Kennedy Expressway past O’Hare, you can’t miss the enormous structure on its eastern flank. Of course, the castle is actually a banquet hall in Schaumburg, just alongside I-90. We’re at a dinner theater/sporting event like nothing else: Medieval Times. So begins the time warp-a crazy, anachronistic ride into the long-ago era of kings, princesses and knights on horseback. “Hello, my lord,” says a friendly guy behind the desk. Options available inside if you should require.The greeting just inside the entrance is not what most people would expect. They do have vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free We regret to inform you that Medieval Times does not allow guests to bring food or beverages Can I bring outside food inside the castle?. Of course, as long as you are at least 21 years old and have a valid photo ID to show at the Am I allowed to purchase alcohol inside the castle's bar?.Am I allowed to bring my camera inside the Medieval Times Chicago?.In mind you may not wear any type of headdresses or hats, as it might block other's view. You can wear anything casual! Consider bringing a light sweater or jacket just in case. Is there a dress code inside the castle?.The medieval show's running time is two hours long. To enjoy their own meals and have a separate seat. Appropriate child charge(s) will be applied if you want them Kids aged three and below are free of charge as long as they are seated on their parent's
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