Alan Ricketts Review of Dixie Stampede
I might have had different expectations if it didn...
I might have had different expectations if it didn't cost my family of 5 +/- $160 to go (one kiddo was free, but on my wife's lap the whole time).
In general I liked the show, but was a little disappointed as I was expecting more action and thrills. Having been to Medieval Times a few times I was expecting something similar to that, especially since they push the North vs. South aspect. It ended up being mildly entertaining and centered around the food (which was good!) and horse riding. The "trick" riding was fun but not exciting and the "competition" with the other side left a lot to be desired (primarily consisting of basic horse races/competitions, pig races, and random audience participation events like toilet seat horseshoes).
Despite a promising start, the show descended into lackluster amusement with no real action while you quickly ate your food. It was more like a dinner with amusing entertainment thrown in rather than a thrilling show with dinner served (like Medieval Times).
Also, there was an unpleasant smell during seating and after the food was finished which reminded our party of either a hospital type smell or disinfectant of some sort. I would have rather smelled the horses.
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