Orlando Dinner Shows, Ranked: Which One to Book

Orlando's dinner shows are very different nights out. Here's every show we list, ranked by who it's best for, with what's included and how long it runs.

The quick ranking

1. Best for kids 5 to 12: Medieval Times
2. Best for the whole family, any age: Pirates Dinner Adventure
3. Best for couples and groups: Polynesian Fire Luau
4. Best on a budget: Outta Control Magic Dinner Show
5. Best for adults: The Speakeasy Murder Mystery

Medieval Times Dinner and Tournament

Knights on real horses joust and sword fight in a castle arena while you eat a four-course feast with your hands. You cheer for your section's knight, and kids go all in.

• Where: 4510 W Vine St (US 192), Kissimmee
• How long: about two hours, including a 30-minute pre-show
• Included: dinner, coffee and two rounds of soft drinks. Alcohol is extra.
• Tip: arrive an hour early. Ask for vegetarian, vegan or gluten-free meals when you book.

Medieval Times tickets · Our full Medieval Times guide

Pirates Dinner Adventure

A full-size pirate ship in an indoor lagoon, with acrobatics, sword fights and lots of cheering. It's the most "theme park" of the shows.

• Where: 6400 Carrier Dr, Orlando, near International Drive
• How long: about two hours
• Tip: read our Pirates Dinner Adventure guide for the menu and seating.

Pirates Dinner Adventure tickets

Polynesian Fire Luau

Orlando's luau: a buffet dinner, a live band, and Hawaiian, Tahitian and Tongan dancers, ending with a Samoan fire knife dance. It's indoors and air-conditioned.

• Where: 4740 W Irlo Bronson Memorial Hwy (US 192), Kissimmee, close to the Disney area hotels
• How long: about two hours. Check-in is 5:30 to 6:00 PM.
• Included: dinner, coffee and tea
• Good to know: this is the luau running in Orlando now. Disney's Spirit of Aloha closed for good.

Polynesian Fire Luau tickets

Outta Control Magic Dinner Show

Comedy, improv and magic inside WonderWorks, with lots of audience participation. Dinner is unlimited pizza, salad and dessert, with soda, beer and wine.

• Where: 9067 International Drive, inside WonderWorks
• How long: about two hours. Shows start at 6 PM, with extra shows on weekends.
• Heads up: tickets are all sales final, and gratuity isn't included.

Outta Control tickets

The Speakeasy Murder Mystery

A 1920s murder mystery at Teatro Martini near I-Drive. Actors mingle with the crowd, and you help work out who did it. Dinner is included; you pick pasta with meatballs or herb chicken when you book.

• Where: Teatro Martini, Canada Avenue, near International Drive
• How long: about two hours
• Heads up: alcohol and soda are extra. 1920s outfits are optional but fun.

Speakeasy Murder Mystery tickets

Tips for any dinner show

• Book ahead on weekends and holidays. Popular nights sell out.
• Eat light at lunch. These are big meals.
• Tell them about allergies at booking, not at the table.
• Budget for drinks and tips. Most shows include soft drinks but not alcohol or gratuity.

Still deciding between the two big ones? Read Medieval Times vs Pirates Dinner Adventure.

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