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Monday, July 3, 2006
Do fries come with that joust?
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Before I took my family to Sin City, I bought cheap Internet airfare and packed plenty of 2-for-1 restaurant coupons.
Once there, we did splurge on the $55 per person to see the Tournament of Kings, a family-oriented dinner show on the strip at the Excalibur resort.
Picture two hours of dancing maidens, court jesters and knights on horseback defending 11th century kingdoms while eating roast chicken, vegetables and dessert with our fingers. (Remember, there were no forks, knives or spoons in Medieval times, folks.)
Now you don’t have to go to Las Vegas or wait for the annual Renaissance Festival to visit fair maidens and lords. Medieval Times is coming to Lawrenceville, hence the gigantic castle across from the Discover Mills mall food court.
Similar to Las Vegas’ Excalibur experience, the Discover Mills Medieval Times Dining & Tournament will seat 1,000 spectators starting this month.
Admission includes dinner, beverages and the two-hour, live theatrical performance. The cost? Admission starts at $47.95 per adult and $35.95 per child under 12.
Do they jest with these prices or have they predicted we long for a King Arthur’s court?
Economically speaking, the “Job Faires” held in June promised good wages for locals wanting 11th century work. Help wanted signs pleaded for a king, princess, trumpeters, castle guards and the all-important cashiers for the Medieval gift shop.
But this isn’t Vegas with a guaranteed tourist base of millions. Nor is this Kissimmee, Fla., where the first Medieval Times castle was built. It’s located just outside Orlando, where high-priced family vacations assure that millions are spent on Mouseketeer support.
Twenty-five miles away from downtown Atlanta tourist spots, I’m concerned that this pricey Medieval-themed dinner show won’t survive in Lawrenceville.
Do you think it will?
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