Originally Posted By mickeynewe I was just wondering if anyone here has been to the Magic Castle? My hubby is really disappointed because he wanted to go this trip, but it doesn't look like we are going to be able to. We belong to a SAM ring and have a contact to get into the Castle and have been wanting to go for a long time, however, our daughter is too young to go in the evenings as you have to be 21. They do allow children for Sunday brunch; however, that is supposed to be our first day a Disneyland. If we go to the MC it only gives us two days in the park, which is definitely NOT long enough for these Disney girls. Our family bought APs when they were just down there, so hopefully they will make a trip with us next year some time and hubby and I can then have a date night to explore the Castle and see some shows. So anyone ever been? If so, how did you like it???
Originally Posted By Little Brother If you can get into the MC it's a very cool place for adults and kids!!! We were there many moons ago and had a great time. The shows and the whole atmosphere is something you have to experience.
Originally Posted By seanyoda <a href="http://www.magiccastle.com/" target="_blank">http://www.magiccastle.com/</a>
Originally Posted By FaMulan The Castle is an amazing experience. One of my best friend's husband is a performing member. He does close-up magic. If and when you go, make sure you catch a close-up show as well as a show in the main theater. From what I remember, the meals are pricey, but the quality of the food is excellent. Also, it's a dress-up kinda place, so do dress up. Ambience, from what I remember, is heavily curtained and Victorian in nature. Dark woods and beautiful lighting fixtures. A very cool place.
Originally Posted By seanyoda It's such a dress-up kinda place that they have "a strict dress code for evening guests": * Men: Coat and tie. No jeans or athletic shoes. * Ladies: A cocktail dress or pant suit with matching jacket.
Originally Posted By mickeynewe We read about the dress code. I really feel badly because I know how much he wants to go. We are very lucky because where we are located we have California Magic and they do magic dinner theatre. We have seen some GREAT magicians. Having the opportunity to go to the Magic Castle would have been awesome! I really wish we could take our daughter for an evening performance. She is very respectful of the performers as she is a member of the Society of Young Magicians and also attends the adult meetings with us for the Society of American Magicians. I'm glad to hear that everyone's experiences about the castle are as positive as I would have imagined. Hopefully, when are family next goes with us we will be able to go out for the evening.
Originally Posted By KarenW2 Yes! We love the Magic Castle and enjoy going when we get the chance. I especially like the Victorian architecture. A little Disney trivia - when you're waiting to get your car from the valet, take a listen to the music playing out there. They have a tape of Disney music done with harpsicord and other orchestrations, not usually heard, and definitely surprising to hear there!! I think a couple of the reasons they have an age limit at night is that some of the "humor" used by some of the magicians tends to be considered "adult" and then obviously when it comes to drinking alcohol. We've gone for lunch once and it really didn't have the "magic" the night shows do. But I'm sure you'll have a fun time anyway.
Originally Posted By amazedncal2 So that's what that is. Driven past the entrance many times but didn't know what it was.
