Fiasco Dinner show, Dixie Stampede

[jdm]

I want to do one dinner show with the kids (age 12 & 7) during our stay in Orlando. We've been to two shows. One was the comedy/magic show at Wonderworks (the name escapes me) but we loved it! Total crack-up! The other one we've seen is Arabian Knights. My DD thought she'd died and gone to heaven as she is such a horse lover. We thought the show was great (although I didn't get the story line itself) and the food, some of the worst we've ever had (at a restaurant that is

So, does anyone know anything about the above 2? I'm sure they are completely different but any input would be great!!

Thanks,
Jenn

 

[F1Julie]

I don't know anything about Fiasco, but DD4 and I've done Dixie Stampede and thought it was great. The food at Dixie is very good, much better than Arabian Nights. The horsemanship is very good as well.

 

[waltdisneyworlddreamer]

Dixie Stampede is a great show! Great food too. Just make sure no one in your party has allergies. We took my DS, age 5 at the time, and he had a major allergy/asthma attack. Eyes watered, coughed, sneezed, the whole time. We were heading to the ER when we left but his symptoms quickly dissappeared when we exited the building.

 

[Figment22]

Another yes vote for Dixie Stampede! We've been to the show two times in the past eight months. We went to the regular DS show in April and went back for the Christmas show when we were in Orlando for Thanksgiving week. The show is very enjoyable for all ages and the food is very good. I highly recommend it.

BTW, we've also done Medieval Times and Arabian Knights over the years. We enjoyed AK very much, just like you. I wasn't all that impressed with MT.

Sorry I can't give you any advice on Fiasco. I've never even heard of it. Who would give that as a name to a show. Sounds like a bad omen to me

 

[jdm]

Thanks everyone, I saw Fiasco on Ticketmania. It's brand new and is a comedy show, and does look like it might be funny.

I've done a search about Dixie and not much comes up. Can you guys let me know what the menu is (that's not on the web site either), drinks? and the kind of a little review of the show.

Also, where is it located? Any bad seats? All info very appreciated!!!

Jenn

 

[F1Julie]

www.dixiestampede.com should answer any questions. They have the menu on there. Dixie Stampede is along I-4. If I remember correctly, it's past the Sea World exit and before the WDW exits.

 

[jdm]

Thanks for the link, it does answer my questions but I was unable to find the menu. It keeps referring to the 4 course feast, but I can't find any specifics as to what that is. Can anyone tell me?

Thanks
Jenn

 

[Figment22]

I've done a search about Dixie and not much comes up. Can you guys let me know what the menu is (that's not on the web site either), drinks? and the kind of a little review of the show.
Also, where is it located? Any bad seats? All info very appreciated!!!

Here's the menu:
A Mouth-Watering Tender Whole Rotisserie Chicken
Delicious Hickory Smoked Barbecued Pork Loin
Dixie Stampede's Original Creamy Vegetable Soup
Scrumptious Homemade Biscuit
Hot Buttered Corn on the Cob
Tasty Herb-basted Potato
Dixie's very own Specialty Dessert (Apple turnover when we were there)
Unlimited Pepsi, tea or coffee (Also, you can now have wine with your meal included in the regular price.)

Dixie Stampede is located on Vineland Road right next to the Orlando Premium Outlets; you can see it from I-4.

There really are no bad seats. We've been seated along the sidelines, midway up and also front row in the end zone. The view was great either way.

The show is a fun competition between competitors from the north and the south. When you purchase your tickets you have to choose which side you want to sit on, then during the show you cheer for your side. The horses are great with terrific riders, they also have ostrich races (with riders!), pig races, dancers, comedy. It's just a great all-around show. The pre-show is very good also but that's where they'll try to get extra $$ out of you for drinks and souvenirs. They also take a family photo before you enter the pre-show and then come around during dinner to sell it to you. They don't really pressure you, just wanted to let you know in advance.

Also for your DD the horse lover, if you get there early enough, all the horses are on display outside in their stalls so she can get up close and personal. My DS LOVED this!

Obviously, we're big fans, but if your family liked Arabian Nights, I can't imagine you not loving Dixie Stampede. And the food at DS is better!

 

[jdm]

Wow, Lisa! Great, great info. How early do we need to get there to see the horses outside the stables? My DD would love this. She volunteers now at a horse farm, just to be close to the horses.

Food sounds good, we were a little worried after Arabian Knights but it's true that we weren't there for the food......

Thanks again, great review and good to know what they're serving.

You're OK--- for a yankee fan (We're originally from Boston & R.I.!)

Thanks again,
Jenn

 

[Figment22]

How early do we need to get there to see the horses outside the stables? My DD would love this. She volunteers now at a horse farm, just to be close to the horses.

Well, the pre-show starts one hour prior to showtime so let's say you book for the 6:30 p.m. show. You'd want to arrive between 5-5:15 p.m. to see the horses outside, a bit earlier if you'd like to see the horse belonging to the "Australian Cowboy" who performs in the pre-show. (His show is really something. He rides on the horse up and down the aisles of the pre-show room right past your table. You can reach out and pet the horse!) There are at least 12-14 horses outside prior to the show. You can also walk across the parking lot and see some of the bison in their large enclosure.

I think your daughter will love it!

 

[tarheelmjfan]

We went to Arabian Nights last night. All I can say, is that if your family enjoyed that show, you will love DS. I wish would we have seen AN 1st. Maybe we would have enjoyed it more. We've seen DS 3 times, & were extremely disappointed with the show last night. Have a great trip!

 

[Bumbles]

I don't know if it's specific days but I've seen on their marquee a "Meet the Horses at 10am" You may want to e-mail them and see what the specifics are. I know when I was a little girl I would have gone bonkers to meet the horses!

 

[Figment22]

I don't know if it's specific days but I've seen on their marquee a "Meet the Horses at 10am" You may want to e-mail them and see what the specifics are. I know when I was a little girl I would have gone bonkers to meet the horses!

I'm relatively certain that at least some of the horses are outside in their stalls during the day. Just before Dixie Stampede opened in Orlando, we just rode over to the building to see what was going on and several of the horses were in their stalls outside. I'm just not sure it's worth a special trip to the DS site if you'll be there for the show anyway.

 

[2minny]

Okay, now this could be a really silly question, but we go to the Houston Rodeo every year...other than the good food, do you think it would be worth a visit by my family or should we focus on another activity instead?

 

[15MinutesFromWDW]

Fiasco? I haven't heard of that one, either! I do know that Skull Kingdom (which hasn't been doing too well lately) just added a "magic" dinner show, but I haven't heard anything about it.

 

[CarolynU]

This question may sound pathetic, but are there any loud bangs like gunfire or anything in the show, because I get very apprehensive? I have to put my fingers in my ears even for fireworks. Sad I know!

 

[JANNYANS]

Fiasco's has a web site it looks fun

http://www.fiascos.us/

 

[waltk]

How about the Pirate Adventure dinner show? Anybody have any luck with that one. My DS (3) loves Pirates, but I'm worried that it might be too scary.

 

[Renysmom]

Dixie Stampede sounds great.. If you do the pre-show and dinner how long can you expect to be there? Can you take photo's during the show or is this not advisable?

 

[SammieG]

no you are not allowed to take photos...
in total I think you will be there two and a half hours or something like that.

DS is a GREAT Show! the horses and "competition" element between the north and south are great

The food is also really good!