Vampirates: Pirate’s Dinner Adventure

Updated for 2023

Avast ye mateys! Vampirates have taken over the Pirate’s Dinner Adventure in Buena Park, California. Set sail in the high thrills in the interactive Halloween-themed dinner theater.

We received complimentary admission to facilitate this review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Get ready for some pirate puns because I am so excited to share our night at Pirate’s Dinner Adventure with you!

Vampirates: Undead Men Tell No Tales

The Halloween-themed show was filled with stunts, daring aerial presentations, plus a great story that had us all engaged!

Pre-Show Information

Doors open 90 minutes prior to the show with the recommendation be to arrive 60-90 minutes in advance. The additional time will allow you to pick up tickets, take photos, and shop for pirate-themed treasure.

Upon arrival, the box office will provide color-coded bandanas so you’ll not only look the part but also know where to sit. Part of the fun is getting into the spirit, so I would take advantage of as many pirate catch phrases as you can.

When your party enters, you’ll snap photos with a green screen backdrop. I’ve never met a novelty photo I didn’t like.

The main lobby has face painting, souvenir shopping, and restrooms. For buccaneers 21+, alcoholic beverages are served. There was even a fun mocktail for my scallywag to get into the spirit.

Seating Information

One thing I thought was really neat was the theater itself. The ghostly ship sits in the middle of the auditorium, with seating surrounding it. The recreation of the Spanish galleon is really neat, with each pirate having a rope ladder and crow’s nest platform to swing back and forth across the 250,000 gallon lagoon.

The first row of seats is level with the ship’s base, and additional seats on risers around it. We went to our yellow pirate’s section, and were quickly welcomed by our evening’s server.

Feast Menu

Swashbuckling can work up an appetite. The four-course meal served will assure that no pirate, vampire or not, goes hungry.

The adult menu includes:

• Vegetable soup or salad with ranch (Italian dressing, upon request)
• Your choice of Roasted chicken or pork, served with mashed potatoes and mixed veggies
• Chocolate brownie with powdered sugar & raspberry sauce

Children’s menu:

The children’s menu includes a slider, macaroni & cheese, mashed potatoes, and fruit.

Vegetarian and vegan menu:

When booking our reservation, I secured my vegetarian menu. My main course was swapped for a squash ravioli that was absolutely delightful. It felt perfect for the Halloween festivities. Vegan options are also available.

Non-alcoholic beverages are included in the cost. Servers will also refresh alcoholic drinks with selections from the bar so you don’t miss a second of the action!

Vampirate’s Show

The troop of Vampire pirates are at odds with a vampire hunt aboard Captain Sebastian Black’s ship. Family-friendly romance, swordplay, stunts, and surprises await!

Audience participation is a big part of the fun! The pirates participated in a series of challenges with the audience members cheering them on the whol time! But audience members also get to get involved in the fun! There was even a costume contest conducted as part of the Halloween show on select nights.

At one point, the ship’s deck was removed to reveal a trampoline. This made for additional stunts and rope working.

With each visit, I am delighted by the high-flying themed stunts and swordsmanship. The additional elements like aerial acrobatics and comedy gold make it something truly special.

Another unexpected surprise was the soundtrack! The Halloween show included hits by hauntingly fun artists like Oingo Boingo. They’re one of my favorites this time of year especially.

Is Vampirates Scary?

Their make-up is authentic, but not filled with gore. We were able to grab photos with the Vampirates as we walked in and afterwards.

The fighting scenes are simulated. Although very thrilling, they are not gorey or deadly. Swashbuckling and swordsplay add to the drama of the evening.

Due to pyrotechnics and other thrilling special effects, children who are sensitive to sounds can bring headphones.

Discount Tickets

Make sure to check out the Pirate’s Dinner Adventure page for Special Offers. To reserve your seats, call 714-690-1497 or click here.

Looking for a family-friendly Halloween activity? Add Vampirates at the Pirate Dinner Adventure in Buena Park, California to your Halloween bucket list!