Tournament of Kings (at the Excalibur Hotel)
- December 4, 2006
- Rated 4 of 5 by
catronma from Nixa, Missouri
I have been to this show twice and it was still fun the second time. You are served a traditional medieval dinner, where you sesat with your hands, I guess you could ask for silverware. The show has a story but features what you might expect like jousting, fights, a witch, horses, etc. The ending is exciting but may be a bit loud for small children, but the rest of the show will keep them at the edge of their seats.
From journal Las Vegas 04
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Tournament of Kings (at the Excalibur Hotel)
- November 20, 2006
- Rated 3 of 5 by
pinguinigal from concord, California
Who doesn't want to pay 60 bucks a pop to eat with their hands?
Seriously though, tickets are about 60 bucks, and you get to choose from one of two daily showings. (Well technically nightly.) When I was there in April the times were around 8pm and 10pm.
You can buy the tickets in the Excalibur hotel itself. There is a ticket counter inside on the main level. I recommend you buy at least one day in advance because during peak seasons and the weekends they sell out. Other than being on time, there isn't much of a reason to come early.
The food is actually quite good. I was pleasantly surprised. I thought that making massive amounts of food like that would cause the food to be flavorless, but the game hen was good.
You aren't technically supposed to take pictures. Technically. But people don't watch your every move, that was still my biggest gripe. Maybe they are afraid you will scare the horses? Either way, during the show someone comes around with a camera to take a picture of your group. So in case you really want a moment you can buy a terribly overpriced one then.
On to the show itself the plot is lacking, not that interesting, but it's Vegas, and if you are drunk enough everything is fabulous. And some of the "knights" are actually kind of hot If you're into that.
To be completely honest, I didn't follow the entire story line. It's not that important, really. What is important to know is that you are seated according to a "country," that the arena is divided into sections. Each section has their corresponding "knight." There is a tournament to see who the winner is and the crowd cheers on their own and yells "Huzzah".
It's a fun time, a good experience and if moneys no object then totally worth going. I have no regrets. But if you are trying to do Vegas on a budget or would just rather do some shopping, then I suggest another activity.
From journal Weekend in Las Vegas