Arabian Nights
With seating for up to
1200, it is known as the world's largest indoor Equestrian Arena. Arabian Nights
beckons both Central Floridians as well as tourists from around the globe into
it's 140,000 square foot facility. Voted the four-time winner of Orlando's #1
Dinner Attraction, Arabian Nights has entertained millions of visitors since
it's opening in 1988.
Showcasing the talents of
40 performers and 65 prized horses with daring stunts and
remarkable horsemanship within a magical, romantic story. The number of costume
changes here surpasses even the most complex Broadway show.
Walter Farley's Black
Stallion is the main star in this cast of 65 horses. Fourteen breeds from
around the world consist of:
- Arabian
- American Quarter Horse
- Andalusian
- Appaloosa
- Belgian
- Canadian Warmblood
- Donkey
- Lippizzaner
- Paint
- Percheron
- Saddlebred
- Standardbred
Prior to the show, as
guests arrive at Arabian Nights Dinner Theater, they are invited into the Great
Hall to enjoy pre-show entertainment. There they may meet some of the stars of
the show or listen to the live music.
As you enter the Great
Hall, family photos are taken with the themed background. Near the end of the
show, the souvenir photos and photo key-chains are brought to your table, where
you can choose to purchase them. The gift shop has a large selection of horse
figures, cards, jewelry and many show mementos.
Sixty beautiful horses
and 40 talented performers make up the entire cast for this 1 hour and 30 minute
production.
There is never a dull moment as
twenty-two themed acts continuously blend together to form the story line of the
birthday of the beautiful Princess Scheherezade (from the literary Arabian
Nights) and her quest to find the prince of her dreams.
A showcase of talented riders and
beautiful horses from around the world partake in the adventures. Each event is
designed to demonstrate the great skill of the performers and the immense
training and ability of the prized horses. Different acts include:
- A Chariot Race from ancient
Rome
- Square dancing Cowboys and
Native Americans
- Gypsies offering daredevil
stunts in a circus-like atmosphere
Individually plated three-course
dinners feature salad, rolls and butter, the choice of New York strip steak,
grilled chicken breast, certified Black Angus chopped steak with gravy, pasta
primavera or chicken tenders, and specialty dessert.
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