One of the most memorable nights of my USA trip: Medieval Times in Maryland 🏰 🇺🇸 

The thing about Medieval Times is that it doesn't pretend to be something it's not. It's pure theatrical entertainment with food.

For a country born out of the rejection of the idea of royalty and nobility, we do have a certain fascination with the whole idea of it with things like this as well as the numerous renaissance fairs that run around the country during the summer months.

A rose for the fair maiden! Your knight chose well!

Thank you for touring America, and not just New York city and LA

Who ever helped you choose activities is wise. If it was just you, well done.

Fun fact, the Maryland State Sport is jousting. And for those who remark on how medieval looking the Maryland flag is... well... it is. It's a blending of the two founding family's crests. The Black and Gold checker pattern is the Crest of the House of Calvert, the Barons of Baltimore. The Red and Silver cross is the Crest of the House of Arundel; Anne Arundel was George Calvert's (the founder of Maryland) 2nd wife after he converted to Catholicism.

I went to the one in Dallas, TX with my ex-wife. Spent about an hour at the bar beforehand, so we were good and ready for the meal and show. The place was sold out that night, and it got LOUD and raucous. Absolutely one of the best times I've ever had in my life. The performers, the stunning horses, the atmosphere, just amazing. We stayed after and drank beers with the knights and talked for about another hour. I still have my crown and the beer mug I bought that night, I would definitely go back again.

It’s interesting that she was attending a show about European history here in America. It looks like the French knight won. The pattern of the fleur-de-lis on the knight and his horse is French.

Marie, You did a Professional job of filming and editing. I would think Medieval Times would buy your footage for their commercials. A++++ Marie.

Medieval Times was even more awesome than I imagined it would be!

A friend of mine worked as a herald trumpeter at a Medieval Times (the one in NJ) and he said the knights train like professional athletes - like a cross between equestrians, swordsmen and WWE wrestlers. Love this place! In college, a group of us went and when one of my buddies hit on our server (or wench) she responded - in total character - "My lord, I do not believe our classes shall mix!" He said it was the most elegant rejection he had ever gotten. BTW, great editing and awesome job on the music!

Epic! The horses are the star of the show! Amazing

I've been enjoying watching your trip but wanted to take a moment to say well done on the editing of this particular video. The time and energy you put into this one shows how much you enjoyed it.

I've been to the one in New Jersey. My first time was a school trip when I was in 8th grade. Our knight won and picked the girl sitting next to me as his queen.

That was very impressive! The number of people involved in the show surprised me. The horses, however, stole the show.

Holy cow, Marie! I've never heard of this. What a great idea. I couldn't believe the amount of work that went into it...the choreography, the costumes, the animal training. A more unique entertainment I can't think of!!! :)

Ever since I was a kid and watched Cable Guy I've wanted to go to Medieval Times, still haven't. Looks so cool.

EPIC Cosplay at its best, Respect and Integrity !!!!!!!

I last went to Medieval Times over 30 years ago as a teen in Los Angeles. I remember having a great time! Glad you had a chance to experience it. I wonder if you also had a chance to go to the Ren Fest in Annapolis, MD? It was happening around the same time you were in the region. I'm in DC and went to the last weekend of the Fest in late October. It was my first time, and it was so much fun. I definitely plan to go back next year.

The Black and White Knight is always the way to go! We went here a good number of years ago and it was a blast. The arena was packed solid ( I think a high school or a college took a trip out to see it) we had the Black and White knight and boy, was he a showman. Charming, quick-witted and funny. He won that night and picked my 2 year old daughter as Queen of Love and Beauty. I've a great photo of the moment and its one of my favorite memories. I'll always love this place.

Boston had a dinner theater called the Medieval Manor that closed in 2015, sadly. It didn't have the pageantry of horses. It was an interactive night filled with music, comedy and interaction between the cast and customers. If you needed to travel the road to Canterberry (go to the bathroom), you had to ask for permission. You got coins to purchase drinks, (one is for wine, two is for beer) our server (oaf) kept telling my sister that. After about the third time telling her he added "I am an oaf, and I know that." It is a shame it didn't continue, just like losing Durgan Park. A quality restaurant that closed in 2019. It was open for nearly 200 years.

You should attend the Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire next time you're over our way. You walk around the grounds with all sorts of costumed actors singing and acting out activities of that time. They even hired Richie Blackmore from Deep Purple to play renaissance music. The trouble was that Richie like to take naps and you'd find him under trees taking a snooze when he was suppose to be playing music.

For some reason....seeing the beautiful horses made my eyes water. So majestic.

I bet you’ll cherish & save that flower for a long time.

It looked like it was a fun evening, and so glad that you had a good time. The horses were beautiful.

I took my son many years ago to the one in southern California. It really was a good time and my son just loved it. We got our picture taken with the Queen, our knight won the event and my son got knighted and got to bring home a sword. He talked about his time there for years.

I live 2 hours south. Had no idea this existed. My 15 year old daughter will ove this. Thanks!

It’s been around a long time as my friends took me there for my college graduation in 1988.😎 so glad you enjoyed yourself.

I love the arrangement of Greensleeves that you used for this video

I go here like once a year now that I live an hour from one. It's always a fun time. I love when people get passionate about it and really yell. 😅

Bonjour sweet Marie, thank you for another outstanding video. Glad you got a flower. How fitting; a pretty flower for a pretty girl. Years ago, when I lived in the DC area, I drove the Baltimore-Washington Parkway everyday. The castle opened about a year after I left DC. but I know the area quite well.

The Maryland Medieval Times you went to is just a few miles from my house!

I've been there twice and would love to go again.

I've been at the one in Toronto but this was better. Glad you had fun Marie.

June 10 & 11, 2023 38th medieval festival in Provins. That would make a interesting video next year.

I was laughing the whole time my wife and I were there. 🤣

there's actually three of these dinner shows are around Medieval Times, Pirates dinner adventure, and dolly's Dixie stampede. there is the Hoop-de-doo review in disney but its a different show as its more song and dance and less combat.

Girl (I'm an older so I can say that I think), You just need to keep being You! That is the trick to Life. Find out who you are and just deal with it! I went to one of those in Dallas as a child and was profoundly affected by the theatrical presentation. I have too many subs to react to everyone regularly, but I've always enjoyed your reactions! Peace, Love!!

Here's a Medieval Times tip, the section that is the loudest with their cheers, their knight wins.

Took the family there when the kids were young, The food was ok but my kids loved the show and that was good enough for me! At this location Myrtle Beach South Carolina, you could see the horses' stables in the daytime and my children got a kick out of seeing the stars of the show up close the next day!

If you ever come back to Maryland make sure you go to the Renaissance Fair in Annapolis! They built a whole town in the forest. They do the same thing you saw here, but imagine it twice a big and even more entertaining.

What an awesome experience! Those horses are beautiful. I laughed at 6:14 when he said “medieval French fry?” 😂

What a great dinner show.

Salut Marie, How fare ye' 👸🌸 ⚔️ 🐎 What a Spectacular Show of Gallantry from the Knights & their steeds that lived up to expectations as it went charging along. The Queen looked so splendid , I liked that everybody felt part of a team cheering on there banners, if we were all there together & loud enough he would have won, who wouldn't fight for your fair heart. The Horses were Beautiful, it's amazing what skills there taught, the lady rider & white stallion in the light was so magical. The Epic climax of jousting & sword clashing was well coordinated & as exciting as any movie I've seen, I also liked that they included a falconer for good measure , it looks like starting out working at medieval times would be a great opportunity to have. I'm pleased you got to live out a fantasy, imagining being a queen for a day , I don't know what you made of the food😋 , they kept it quite simple,🍗 I was thinking it would be more of a banquet, maybe that's extra cost, there was also great music as always but I couldn't quite tell if it was you or them.Thanks again it's definitely one of your highlights & hope you get to explore more of it at castles over here to & everyone knows now just what to buy for you at Christmas, fantasy/anime figurines. Happy Thanksgiving to our American friends 🗽🦃🇺🇸 Fare thee well 🤗 💜 ✌️

Hi Marie!!! I am so sorry I did not see this when you posted it, as I have had so much happening! This was just beautiful, and no wonder this amazing evening was one of your most memorable!! Medieval Times appears to be a wonderful event to behold (It says Dallas, Texas is a stop, so I must go and see it once!). The entrance and lobby areas are exciting with all the statues, souvenirs, figurines (green dress - dragon lady), and that arena shaded in blue was spectacular looking. Your dinner on metal dinnerware looked very appetizing, and I also liked "The Energy" as you described (I could feel the excitement build!). Your knight was fun (black/white/red) and you even got a lovely white flower from him - YAY - 🤗💟💛! The flag-carrying kids were fun, and I loved the Queen's entrance, dismount, and greeting! Those amazing four white stallions put on an amazing synchronized show - what gorgeous animals they are! 😍‼ The falconer and his bird impressed everyone, and the parade of the helmet-wearing jousters (interesting one with antlers on top!) was cool (the horses were stepping together too 🧡. The jousting lances and the queen adorning each with a ribbon were fun to watch as they paraded past her. (Your "Work Mode' focus and concentration is fun to see from a viewer's perspective 😍) The lady and her stallion were indeed ELEGANT, with those cool gaits and stepping the horse can perform - WOW !! The safety net is a relief to see go up, and was that a chocolate eclair you were served???! The combination of fighting displayed by the trained knights was so interesting: Joustin, Ball and Chain, Shield Fighting, Swords both on and off the horses - such an intriguing and spell-binding show 😮👑😇! liked the winner's outfit in blue and with fleur de lis on the cape and that white horse turning right in front of you looked right directly at you at 13:28 of the video 💕! Marie, your camera work in this setting was truly top notch, and I truly thank you for taking us on your most delightful and memorable Medieval Evening - WOW ❗ Sorry again for being late! And I am glad to see the subscribers above 6 K now too 😉! I am looking forward to your next uplifting USA episode, Marie, and I hope you're doing well 🥰🙏😊❤!

Looks like a fun evening! Charlotte North Carolina has a renaissance festival every fall for 6 weekends. Very well attended, great food, musicians, theatrical acts and ending with a jousting competition. Always a fun day and many dress in costumes to attend

WOW! Thank you so much for sharing. It was amazing.

Thank you for including us as part of your experience! This was fun to watch! Glad they let you film the event. Other venues you may have not been so lucky. Love the choice of music too! 🤴👸🐎

Hanging out at Owings Mills Mall. 20 mins down the road. How didn’t enjoy eating with no utensils. Lol. Medieval Times is a lot of fun for sure.

The first and only time I had gone to Medieval Times was when I was around 13 or 14 and we had been at the beach for about two or three days, I had got sunburned so bad that I had some first and second degree burns, especially on my shoulders. We stopped at this place on the way home and I was in so much pain, especially due to the shirt I was wearing and constantly holding up off my shoulders, I barely enjoyed it. The only thing I can say is, I was probably the least excited person there, but I did give a monotone cheer each time our specific knight was victorious. I don’t intend to go back, but it was definitely an experience. Then I saw the Cable Guy, and that movie changed how I see that place from then on, I wish they’d let people go out there and fight haha, but I’d say that’s a big lawsuit waiting to happen if they tried.

I went to Medieval Times in Florida in the mid-80s and, like you, couldn't understand a word they were saying. You would think they might have solved their audio problems in the last 40 years. The show and, of course, the food, was amazing. I even came away with some souvenirs that I still have.

I went to the one in NJ about 7 yrs ago. It was fun. Wouldn't normally have gone but once there enjoyed the entertainment.

Your whole series has been fantastic to watch. Thank you for posting it.

Very well shot and edited. I live here. It’s quite grand. But I always just feel so sad for the beautiful horses. I hear they are kept/trained well, at least here in Maryland which has a rich horse culture, but still I hate seeing beautiful animals being contained for our amusement. But gorgeous video.

I didn't know it was still open. Good to see

This looks spectacular and great fun - you’ve captured it so well Marie 😊 Quite ironic that you’re from a country with a great medieval history enjoying this in a country with none! 😉

Oh wow that place looks so cool. What beautiful & smart horses also. One of these days I’ll go and enjoy.

It looks like you had a lot of fun there. You got a flower, too. I think he noticed you. It is interesting that your home country hosted the real tournaments. It reminds me a bit of the Dixie Stampede in Branson, Missouri. Their show is Blue vs Gray. All the food was eaten with the fingers.

Cable Guy🤣🤣🤣

You should go to a "Renaissance Faire" you would like the "Knights" Jousting. We go to one in Wisc. the hits from the lances are real. The "Knights" wear functional Armor. It is also a "show" but still as real as possible.

Awesome! Looks very fun and entertaining, I’ve always wanted to attend a show like this.

ha! too funny. We were just at this location like two weeks ago, my kids enjoyed it. Same host of the day as well, we had the blue knight. I was really thrilled to watch the hawk flying around. The chicken was really good.. my only issue was I couldn't understand what any of the actors were saying half the time but watchign them was enough of the entertainment.

I remember going to Medieval Times in South Carolina when I was around 9 or 10 years old(27 now), it was a magical experience as a kid. Also this show is exactly the same as I remember, it's remarkable how consistent they've been across a couple decades and in different states!

A helping of "Fantasy Medieval Europe" in "fantasy" Maryland, or Texas, or New Jersey, etc.

I was there years ago--my team the Greens won!! MT is a blast!

I've been to this one. It's a fun time!

We used to go to this exact Midieval Times in Arundel Mills Mall for field trips as a kid. Glad you had fun! and thanks for entertaining me at work haha

I worked at the Schaumburg one back in 1991 when it opened as a summer job before heading off to college. it didn't pay much and was generally only 4-5 hours a night on 3 or 4 days a week for me, but it was still a lot of fun (I had a day job too...). I was one of the trumpeteers, and our costumes were... much cheesier than the ones you saw. We also didn't have a railing around the dais and we went right up to the front to play the various little riffs and at times even went down a couple of stair on to a smaller platform in from of it that overhung the arena. TBH, it never occurred to me that a railing might be a good thing, though now seeing the one in your video, makes me think that a dumb invincible 18-yr old didn't care, but 31 years later, I would be a bit more hesitant to step out in front like that. 6:10 -- Yes, it's all finger food. Anyone who "smuggled in" utensils would be spotlighted and shamed by the MC from the dais at some point during the evening....

I've never been to a Rennaissance Fair, but this looks like it was fun. Hope you have another opportunity to see more of the U.S. in the future. Take Care & Best Wishes, Always.

I've been twice myself. Always a good fun time

I am fascinated with those times every since I saw Excalibur when I was a kid.

If you come back and visit the States during the summer, you should visit an authentic American rodeo.

Awesome, what a show! The horses are definitely the stars of the show.

If I had one if these by me, I would go constantly. It looks really fun. I read a good amount of fantasy novels, and this brings some of that nostalgia.

You look like you had a blast. It's been years since I've gone but it's always great!

That was pretty cool Marie. Glad you enjoyed it. Waiting for the next one. Stay well and be safe.

That looked like one of my family dinners, except for the horses. lol

Wow that was really cool. My favorite knights from history were the Knights Templar of France. Your doing a wonderful job 👏

When the first one in Kissimmee, Florida opened. I went around 10-11. I now live within 25 minutes of one. And if I want to show someone a good time. We go there. It’s never NOT been fun!!

I'm glad you enjoyed yourself, I used to go to the Medieval Times in Orlando FL, also there was a place called Arabian Nights in the same area. They were kinda similar always had good times at both places, but they closed down Arabian Nights years ago sadly. Stay safe and God bless you 🙏🇺🇸

Look at me in blue🥰🥰

It has been a long time since I heard a Jaw Harp. Much less, a great performer for that instrument.

I'm guessing attendance is down due to COVID. I went there 30 years ago, and again 15 years ago. It was packed both times. Lots of fun.

Wow. I had no idea there was anything like that here in the U.S. Looks like you had a great time. Beautiful horses.

I have been many times it is always been a great experience.

Wow! You got into one of these with real low crowd energy. The one i went to was packed. Very energetic. I enjoyed having to eat with my fingers. But Couldn't get a serving wench to help me clean up. Bummer! There was something I didn't like though. The ladies if they were riding would have been side saddle. Sorry your champion didn't win. Neither did mine. I think they might rotate winners so on all sections get a curly W.

That looks like SO much fun! I haven't been to a Medieval Times yet, since there isn't one near me, but it sure looks amazing. 💖

This place is just down the road from me. My brother and I visited many years ago and we had a blast!

Fun!

Commercial America is ok,,,,I'm glad you had a good time. Down Home rural America is SOOOO much better. I hope you're able to experience that. 👍🇺🇲👍😎 Go to a county fair. 💥💥💥👍🇺🇲👍😎

I went to this many years ago and found it fun and interesting. There were a great number more people which made it fun. What's interesting is this manner of life actually existed in Europe and perhaps in France. I find it funny that you had to come to the US to see such an event😄

That would be awesome to see in person, thank you Marie 😊

That looked like a lot of fun, glad you had a good time 🙃

10 out of 10. Wow!! I live in Maryland and no idea this was here.

You answered my question about American food Marie. The fact that you liked it, is a high compliment coming from a French person. 😊

Been to the one near Orlando and loved it. I used to have a friend who worked at Arabian Nights which is similar but I thinks it's closed.

Quite a production ! These are always entertaining and fun. Horses were beautiful.. mais j’étais un peu déçu qu’il n’y ait pas au moins une danseuse de pole ! 🤗😉😎🥰 Ces trucs sont toujours un peu plus sexy en France ! 🤩😂

Very COOL !!!!😮❤

I was so happy that the French knight won for you.

Great video. You did a great job filming and editing. Makes me want to go and experience what you were able to see. Keep up the good work.