![]() 8 more locations have opened since then, each of which run multiple performances per week year round. The brand would migrate to the United States a decade later when the first North American castle debuted - that being the Kissimmee, Florida location - in 1983. Why Spain and not England or somewhere else in Europe? Because the Medieval Times brand actually began in Majorca, Spain back in 1973. In case you weren't aware, Medieval Times is an action-packed dinner show the setting of which is that of medieval Spain involving knights of the realm who compete in a jousting tournament but also highlights such things as horsemanship and falconry. She may only be in it for the tomato bisque I'm fine with that, so long as it means I don't have to be the creepy guy who comes to Medieval Times by himself. Yes, my wife comes with me to Medieval Times - yes, she enjoys the experience just as much as I do or at least I think she does. I wouldn't go so far as to say I've become one of their best customers, however I will tell you that I've been to at least 6 performances at this particular location over the course of roughly the past 5 years which represents the length of time that my wife & I have been together (we dated for about 2 years and have been married a little more than 3). I guess it tickles that same part of my childish brain that draws me to something like professional wrestling. I was a fan instantly after that first exposure as the whole of the experience was amazing to me it appealed to multiple aspects of my personality seeing as how I've always been interested in medieval warfare and I don't know any little boy (even those of us who happen to be masquerading as grown men) who doesn't get a kick out of action sequences like those from movies involving things like horses, swordplay and fisticuffs. ![]() Ours is one of the newer castles, having opened its doors - er, drawbridge (Yeah, that's it!) in 1996. ![]() I want to say it was in the late 1990s when I was still in my teens and not long after this particular Medieval Times location had been launched. I don't remember the exact date of the first show I went to at Medieval Times in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina but I do know that it was with my family during one of our vacations to the coast. ![]()
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