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| - I am not sure what I could say that hasn't already been mentioned. This could easily have been a 4 star review, but I kind of think that the show (and hotel) are old and tired.
Now, don't get me wrong, it was fun. I am glad that I can now say that I've been. However, the smell that hits you once you enter the Excalibur is enough to make me never want to return.
The arena is located in the "Fun Dungeon," which is (of course) on the far side of the casino and downstairs, where the kids carnival games are. So, if you are one of the many who brings their youngsters to this show, bring extra money for games or be prepared for unhappy children.
We sat in "Austria." The rows are pretty wide and offer quite a bit of leg room, which was a surprise. The price of your ticket includes soda and dinner, along with the show. I overheard the girl next to me complaining that there were no other options, like iced tea - which I agree is kind of annoying. The waitress told her she could purchase juice from the bar, because they had it to make mixed drinks. Kind of a rip off.
I am really on the fence as to whether this is truly kid friendly. They don't provide silverware, so you have to eat everything with your hands. Now, that's great for adults, but do you really want to hand a child a bowl of steaming hot tomato soup and say "have at it?!" Sounds like a disaster waiting to happen. Also, I wonder if they provide any vegetarian friendly options, or if you would just be out of luck?
I know the show is about medieval times, but they need to update to the current year with some things!
Also, it's violent. I wouldn't see it as a big deal, but I could see how some wouldn't want to take their kids to that.
Overall, it was cheesy fun. Tickets are reasonably priced, and it's basically fun for the whole family, even if unhealthy and violent!
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