

I think people under 18 are given lunch breaks though. In the beginning we were told we would be given lunch on days there were triple shows, we did once and now we get overpriced food trucks and NO LUNCH BREAK just a break that cannot be more than 20 minutes. The retail manager is kind but now there is just too many mangers with things constantly changing. Some of the polices seem like they could be good changes but its almost confusing. The policies are now being changed by a manager that is not the retail manager. Work policies are very inconstant with other castles which really hindered employees that were trained at opening from coaches from other castles. So they under schedule now and expect people to answer their phones and come in on days off? This is difficult for people like myself that depend on a steady income. I was told it was because they want to be able to easily call people in. I and many of my coworkers were working nearly 40 hours now its gone down to 10-20 hours. As far as work hours everyone is getting called off of shifts day of and hours cut majorly. Now I learned many people were told they would be groomed for the same position and the manger has stopped talking about it a few months in. Visit or call 1.888.WE.JOUST (935-6878) for more info.When hired was told that there would quickly be room for advancement since I had managerial experience and consistent hours. Medieval Times is located at 9051 East Via De Ventura in Scottsdale. €¢ Personalized Announcement During the Show €¢ Slice of Birthday Cake for Each Member of the Party €¢ Group Photo for Each Member of the Party €¢ VIP First Row All Section Seating or Second Row in Center Section When a horse is ready to retire, each is transported back to the ranch in Texas to live out their days in the serene environment.

Each horse also is trained in the art of classical dressage. The Master of Horse also oversees advanced training, in which a strong bond is formed between the horses and qualified riders.

The horses receive 24-hour care and are fed the highest quality alfalfa. The first three years of their lives are spent on the ranch getting accustomed to human interaction and receiving basic training.Įach castle has a Master of Horse who oversees 20-30 horses. Medieval Times is the largest breeder of Andalusian horses in North America and is dedicated to the preservation of the white steeds, raising them from birth on a 230-acre ranch in Sanger, Texas. While the Queen may rule over the tournament, it’s the horses that steal the show. On the other side, the Queen’s throne sits empty until after the tournament when guests have the opportunity to meet her highness in person. On one side of the hall, the Queen’s Royal Gift Shop offers a range of wooden swords, dragon statuettes, knight and princess costumes, among much more. After checking in, the first thing you see is Arizona’s longest bar nestled far beneath the towering ceiling of the castle.

Walking into the grand hall puts the word “grand†into perspective. Worthy guests can become knighted by one of the Queen’s Knights, while the history of medieval torture devices is revealed in the castle’s dungeon.†“While the tournament takes place in the grand arena, the grand hall is host to more fun. €œThe Medieval Times experience begins as soon as you cross the draw bridge,†continues Barnes. A vegetarian option is available and the castle can accommodate food allergies and dietary restrictions. Dinner includes two rounds of select beverages and coffee, garlic bread, tomato bisque soup, roasted chicken, sweet buttered corn, herb-basted potatoes and the dessert of the castle. Tickets include a four-course meal and a two-hour jousting tournament featuring six courageous knights, real weapons, beautiful horses and a live flight of the royal falcon. “From three months of knight training, to transporting all 27 of our horses from our ranch in Texas, we’re excited to finally hear nightly cheers in the grand arena.†€œThe Arizona castle is our first in ten years, so it’s been amazing to see everything come together,†says Drew Barnes, marketing and sales manager for the castle. Whether you are celebrating a birthday, organizing a company outing or simply looking for the newest entertainment experience in the Valley, the 80,000 square foot castle offers an electrifying show that combines jousting, weaponry, horsemanship, falconry and a grand feast. Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament has opened the doors to its 10th castle located at the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community’s Talking Stick Entertainment District. Dust off your tunics and sharpen your swords because you’ve been invited to join the lords and ladies of the realm for a feast at the Queen’s castle.
