Features jousting,
invading armies, dragons, fire-wizards, and
dinner.
The show begins with great fanfare as
the seven kings and one dragon knight (representing
evil), are announced. Their royal costumes
are rich in color and design, their horses
adorned with bright plumage. (The regalia
was designed by Michel Fresnay, who was nominated
for a best-costume Emmy in 1989 for the television
production of "Napoleon and Josephine".)
The
kings then feast with King Arthur at the
Round Table, after which a series of games,
including a horse race, a jousting match,
sword
fighting and gladiator-style battles, commence.
Audience
members are invited to cheer on the king
representing the "country" where
they are sitting. Four-rows deep, the arena
is divided into seven "country" sections
and the "dark knight" section, which
represents the evil Mordred's minions. Our
seats were in "Russia" - and even
though our king played dirty at times, he was
very well received.
That's because although
the show is a display of physical strength
and agility, it relies
heavily on audience participation. The toasting
ritual enlivens the feast. Guttural chants
intensify the jousts and fighting segments.
Be aware, however, that you may be reprimanded
for booing the opponents too loudly!
The merriment
is interrupted when evil Mordred, the fire
wizard, tries to capture King Arthur's
kingdom. As the kings come together, one
is killed; the others then avenge his death.
Each
battle is more spectacular than the next,
with smoke, fire and pyrotechnics, until the
final
clash decides a victor.
Dinner is served as
the show begins - an appetizer of "dragon's blood" (tomato
soup) is followed by a Cornish hen, twice-baked
potatoes,
broccoli, a roll, soda and dessert. Keeping
with the show's medieval theme, no utensils
of any kind are given. The meal was cooked
to perfection and was quite filling.
The "Tournament of Kings" is
a no-holds-barred entertainment rampage -
the action is non-stop,
battles intense and the crowd frenzied -
at times it's impossible to hear anything
over
the sound of fists banging on tables. It's
a raucous good time, one more than worth
its price tag.
Show Tips:
This show contains Pyrotechnics, fire and
fog effects are used.
All ages are allowed. Children three and
under may attend for free if they sit on
an adult's
lap and share food.
Dinner and soda is included in the show.
Drink service is available for an additional
charge.
Hotel: Excalibur Hotel & Casino
Times: 6:00 PM and 8:30 PM
Duration: 01:30
Age Limit: 4
Seating: Assigned |
