Originally Posted By Amynleroy So we were thinking about going to the Pirates Dinner Adventure. Anyone been? Which is better PDA or Medival Tims?
Originally Posted By dshyates I've never done PDA, but Medival Times is a good time. If you haven't done it you should atleast once.
Originally Posted By 999HAUNTS piratebrittany and I have been to the PDA. We absolutely loved the preshow, but didn't care too much for the main show. I'm pretty opened minded when it comes to dinner theater..I have seen most everything out there from drag shows to mystery dinner. But (and of course this is just my opinion) we did not like the way the seating was arranged, or the way that the songs were performed. We thought it would be a wonderful show if the pirates would stop singing. The songs were hard on the ears and didn't seem to really fit in the "pirate era". I know you are supposed to go for entertainment but something in the show itself just didn't work for us. However, the cast was really good when they were only acting. If you have a REALLY GOOD coupon, its worth going just for the preshow and Hors d'ouvres. (SP?). As far as MT goes, this is the best show IMO in the Anaheim / Buena Park area. The food is great, the cast most of the time are good looking, and the gift shop is fun. You can walk around and view the horses that are used in the show, and sometimes catch a swordsmith in action. The audience participation is more genuine, and who can resist catching a carnation from your knight in shining armour?
Originally Posted By slaght4 Does anyone know where to keep an eye out for a "really good" coupon for the pirates dinner? We are considering making it part of our trip next summer. we have done MT a few times and thought we'd give something new a try.
Originally Posted By Amynleroy Yes I have been to MT before and loved it..Now I am worried about PD! =/
Originally Posted By MomofPrincess We went and enjoyed it. I wouldn't say it was necessarily a top rate experience, but we had a fun evening and felt it was worth the $$$.
Originally Posted By lawdawg MT is good every 5 years or so. I've taken the family there 3 times and they have not changed the show all that much. However, I dont think they CAN change much. It still is a good show. The first time we went, we sat in the evil Knight section which was a blast. Just a word of advise, dont show the swordsmith that you have any knowladge of swords above the average Joe that saw Braveheart...you will be there talking to him longer than you want to.
Originally Posted By Rebekah I think 999Haunts described PDA well. At least the performance we saw here in Orlando. It just wasn't the experience we expected -- the story was a bit difficult to follow for some in my party. I think it is a bit too busy with too much audience participation -- if you went with a large group of people from work or school I think it would be an absolute blast. But I went along with a couple of other friends and we were left feeling flat about it. The people selected to assist with the audience portion really had NO clue what they were doing so it wasn't much fun watching them fumble around. But the performers were quite athletic and fun to watch -and- the appetizers before hand were tasty. Be sure to check around for coupons. Check the hotel lobby for those magazines with restaurant listings. No one should pay full price for it with the number of coupons floating around. Medieval Times was good for what it was but it didn't appeal to me at all and I do not plan on ever going back. Rebekah.
