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Dinner Show Takes a Break – Big Game Statistics

By Big Al on January 29, 2020 in Capone’s Dinner & Show

Capone’s Dinner & Show will be closed Sunday, February 2, 2020.

For the past 5 years, me (Al) and the gang at Capone’s Dinner & Show did NOT offer a Super Show as an alternative to the Super Bowl. The mobsters took a much-appreciated break. The gang is doin’ it again. We will be closed Sunday, February 2, 2020.

Instead of a Kissimmee dinner show that’ll knock your socks off, the wise guys & gals have put together some fun statistics that jus’ might knock the wind right outta yous. The figures behind how much money Americans spend for the big event will make even the Big Bosses squirm. We’re talkin’ billions on merchandise (food, team apparel and TVs), millions on bets (of course gamblin’ is one of my specialties), an average game ticket price is $9,590 and many more brow-raising expenses. Here are some other interestin’ facts ‘bout Sunday’s game.

Super Bowl LIV

The game will be played between the Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers, marking the first time these two have met in a Super Bowl.
This is the first Super Bowl appearance for the Chiefs in 50 years. The last time Kansas City made it this far, it was Jan. 11, 1970, when the Chiefs topped the Minnesota Vikings in Super Bowl IV for their first — and only — Lombardi Trophy.
This is the 49ers’ seventh Super Bowl appearance. San Francisco went to five Super Bowls between 1981-1994 and won all five of them, then returned to the big game in 2012, when they lost to the Baltimore Ravens.

Super Bowl Ticket Sales

The average ticket price of a Super Bowl 54 ticket is over $9,590 – Unlike our Kissimmee buffet, there are no half-price tickets.
In 1967 championship game tickets topped out at $12 each, and the “secondary market” consisted only of ticket scalpers outside the L.A. Coliseum.

Advertising, TV & Radio

Viewership in the U.S. is estimated at 111.9 million people.
The cost of a Super Bowl ad is about $5.6 million. A 30-second commercial for the first Super Bowl, played in 1967, cost a mere $37,500.
Historically the three most popular product categories that advertise in The Super Bowl have been 1. Automobiles 2. Motion Pictures 3. Food & Candy (does that include beer?).
Hashtags have replaced URL as the most popular call to action in Super Bowl advertising.

Social Media

One Super Bowl ad can drive 110 million social impressions during the game.
2015 still holds the record for social media with 65 million people posting about the game on Facebook and 28.4 million tweets during the live telecast. (by the way, yous can follow me too @alcaponesshow).
57% of Super Bowl viewers say they will use Facebook and/or Twitter during the game.

Parties

Super Bowl is the second-largest food consumption day in America. We eat more food, only on Thanksgiving.
1.4 billion chicken wings will be consumed (four wings for every one American).
9 out of 10 fans prefer to stay put in their very own homes rather than venture out (one more reason the gang is not puttin’ on a show Sunday night); 17% will watch the game at a relative or friend’s residence; 3% will watch at a bar or restaurant, while 15% will be tuning in to the event via their smartphones.
Next to the Fourth of July more beer is consumed on Super Bowl Sunday than any other day of the year.
Pizza Hut predicts that they’ll sell 1.5 million pizzas on Super Bowl Sunday.
On Sunday, approximately 8 million pounds of guacamole will be eaten.

Other Fun & Interesting Stats

Super Bowls are denoted with Roman numerals and have been since Super Bowl V in 1971. The exception was four years ago when the NFL promoted it as Super Bowl 50, not Super Bowl L.
17% of Americans surveyed plan to purchase a TV for Super Bowl Sunday.
Jennifer Lopez and Shakira will perform for the Pepsi Super Bowl LIV halftime show. The selection of the two Hispanic pop icons deemed a perfect fit for Miami.

After all those wings bein’ devoured and money changin’ hands, a fun night at Capone’s will be in order. Regardless if your team wins or loses, a night with me and the gang is a great way to recover after a big game hang-over. Reserve your tickets at half off and enjoy savin’ money instead of shellin’ it out like yous jus’ did on the football contest.

Capone’s Dinner & Show is open every night (except on Super Bowl Sunday). After takin’ a night off, the guys and gals will be super-charged to put on a hilarious show. I’ll see yous soon!

– Big Al

Updated by Admin: Wednesday, January 29, 2020

Capone’s Receives (another) TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence

By admin on January 6, 2020 in Capone’s Dinner & Show, Dinner Show Reviews

Capone’s Dinner & Show has received another TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence! We’d like to thank everyone for their positive reviews! This will mark the 9th year of winning this award. Capone’s was first awarded this honor in 2011. We’ve repeated every year since! Talk about a repeat performance!

TripAdvisor honors top-rated lodging businesses, restaurants, attractions and more, as reviewed by travelers on the world’s largest travel site. To be eligible, a business must maintain an overall rating of four or higher (out of five), as reviewed by travelers on TripAdvisor. The volume of reviews received within the last 12 months is also taken into account.

“Capone’s is pleased to receive a TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence,” said John Kucik, President at Capone’s Dinner & Show. “We strive to offer our customers a memorable experience, and this accolade is evidence that our hard work is translating into positive reviews.”

Helping Capone’s Receive the Certificate of Excellence

Since a Certificate of Excellence has been awarded 9 years in a row, the new show isn’t the only reason for this year’s award. No doubt it has helped receive more positive reviews. The continued excellent wait staff, great ticket value and a host of other reasons have helped as well. Not only have the positive reviews appeared on TripAdvisor, but also on Facebook and Google.

Positive Reviews for Capone’s Dinner & Show

Our Orlando dinner show is listed on TripAdvisor as a Kissimmee attraction, so next time you are online, take a moment to read the reviews of all the attractions in Orlando and Kissimmee. If you are planning a trip away from this area, check out the millions of reviews on Trip Advisor. It is the world’s largest travel site and is a great way to plan the perfect trip. If you’ve been to Capone’s Dinner & Show and have a moment while you’re online, we’d appreciate a positive review.

If you are ever disappointed in your experience at Capone’s, be sure to speak with your server before you leave the theater. We’ll do what we can to make you happy. If you have suggestions for our dinner show, be sure to fill out our online “Ask Al” form. We appreciate your comments and suggestions. We’re looking forward to another busy year and another year of excellence!

Congratulations to Capone’s and their staff and thank you to all of our guests who have sent in a favorable review to TripAdvisor. Job well done!

Updated by Admin: Monday, January 6, 2020

No NYE Plans? Capone’s New Year’s Eve Tickets Available!

By Big Al on December 31, 2019 in Capone’s Dinner & Show

New Year’s Eve Tickets Still Available!

Big Al here. Yous guys that don’t have plans for New Years Eve…have no fear. Yous can join me and my gang here at Capone’s Dinner & Show. New Year’s Eve tickets are still available. We’ve got a good time planned to ring in the New Year at our New Years Eve Gala at 9:00 p.m. on December 31, 2019. Why not share this special evening with “the Family?”

If yous jus’ want a special evening out with that special person in your life, we’ve got a section in our joint that offers seating for “shy” folks. It’s a little more private, yet you’ll still have a great view of the stage (and those gorgeous dancers). Thinkin’ ‘bout popping the question? Let us know!* We can arrange this momentous occasion to be a special affair. Many happy couples have shared their proposal with the gang here at our Orlando dinner show. Get your New Year’s Eve tickets now. It will be a night to remember, that’s for sure!

On the other hand, do you have a rowdy gang? We’ve got seating jus’ for yous too! Get involved with the show and have a blast! Our gangsters can party with the best of ya’s, so get your New Year’s Eve tickets and join us! While you’re gettin’ your New Year’s Eve tickets, don’t forget to pick up a boa for the ladies and a fedora for the gents. Dress up for the affair 30’s style with our “dress the part” costume accessories. We’ve got something for everyone at a price that won’t break the bank.

New Year’s Eve Tickets Include:

For our New Year’s Eve Gala, we’ve got a “special shipment” coming in with some of the finest spirits offered at any Orlando dinner show! In fact, there are a lot of special plans being made for New Year’s Eve. At the gala show, you’ll enjoy:

Delicious dinner buffet
Unlimited beverage choices
Champagne toast at midnight
Snack bar starting at midnight
D. J.
Dancing
Party favors

New Year’s Eve Tickets for our Gala are $69.99 (plus tax) for adults and $49.99 (plus tax) for children. Coupons are not honored for this event. VIP tickets (if still available) are $84.99/adult and $59.99/child.

In addition to the late gala, if yous don’t want to stay up to ring in the new year, yous can join me and my wise guys for the early show startin’ at 5:00 p.m. This dinner show is perfect for gangs that want to count down to midnight at home or somewheres else. We offer a lot of the festivities at the early show and yous can use my coupon and get into my joint at half price!

Regardless of where you and your family celebrate the arrival of the New Year, me and my gang want to wish you a very happy New Year. Designate a driver or take a cab if you’ll be enjoying libations. Those coppers will have their hands full with the goons that refuse my good advice. Join me and let’s toast at midnight to have a safe and most prosperous 2019!

*The staff at Capone’s Dinner & Show enjoy helping to celebrate special occasions, such as marriage proposals. You must notify our staff at the time you purchase your tickets and make your reservation. A follow-up phone call is also recommended. Any additional plans must be made with plenty of notice; no last-minute plans, please. Our staff will gladly participate in approved variances of our show in order to make your special proposal as extraordinary as it can be.

Updated by Admin: Tuesday, December 31, 2019

Have Your Group Holiday Party at Capone’s Dinner Theater

By admin on October 28, 2019 in Capone’s Dinner & Show, Holiday Specials

Around Thanksgiving and Christmas is a great time to have a group holiday party. Whether you are planning an office party for work, a friendly get-together, or a family reunion, this is a great time of the year to come together as one big family. Who better than to help you make this a night to remember, than ‘the family’ at Capone’s Dinner & Show?!

In order to get the best group rate, 15 or more adults need to be in your party. If you don’t have that many, you’ll still get a good deal. After all, tickets are half-price online to start with! Load up your guest list with people of all ages. Capone’s Dinner & Show is fun for everyone. For a group rate, be sure to speak with one of the wise guys or gals at 407- 397-2378.

Advice for Parents Planning a Group Holiday Party

We do advise parents that our show script contains sexual innuendos similar to many comedy shows on prime-time television. For some parents, this is not acceptable. There are other dinner theaters you can plan your group holiday party at. Additionally, the action during the show is more comical than violent, but mobsters do use bats, toy guns and a prize launcher. Please use your own discretion as to what your child should experience. We have many glowing reviews from parents of children of all ages (and a few reviews, of course, that felt the show was not family-friendly).

Make your Group Happy

For your group holiday party, be sure to order one of the following:

Special Occasion Cake (in addition to regular dessert)
Dress-the-Part Costumes for Your Entire Gang
Souvenir Gifts for Everyone in Your Group

These items make the evening a little more special. Who doesn’t enjoy an extra dessert? A boa or fedora for everyone? That’s fun! Souvenirs will help those family members that ‘tip a few too many’ to remember the good time they had at the group holiday party for years to come!

If you want to be a high roller for the night of your group holiday party, upgrade to VIP tickets. You’ll receive early admission, choice seating, tokens (for table games at Al’s Four Deuces Lounge) and other extras. A limited number of VIP upgrades are available each show so be sure to plan accordingly. Please note: Toddlers and infants 3 years and under are not allowed in the VIP section. Furthermore, children 5 years and under are not allowed up in the balcony, so be sure your VIP tickets are for the main floor if anyone in your party is 5 years old or younger.

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Group Information

Visit alcapones.com and read more about group tickets. When it comes time to plan your Christmas party, family reunion or group gathering, Capone’s is the place. Go back in time to an era of big bosses, raucous parties, and simple, yet delightful entertainment. See you at Capone’s!

Updated by Admin: Monday, October 19, 2020

Year-round Halloween at Capone’s (sort of)

By admin on October 15, 2019 in Capone’s Dinner & Show, Holiday Specials

There are many people that absolutely love Halloween. If you are one of those people, you should know Halloween at Capone’s happens year-round. Sort of. Here’s the rumble…

First, let’s make things clear. Halloween at Capone’s is celebrated only one night. However, many of the reasons this holiday is liked so much happen year-round at this Kissimmee dinner show. A few reasons for liking Halloween include:

free candy
excuse to party
opportunity to dress up and role-play
creative decorations
many other reasons

Halloween at Capone’s = An Original Outfit

Certainly, attending a dinner show is often thought of as a festive occasion. It isn’t something you do every night. And like any other festive occasion, the right clothes are very important. Capone’s Dinner & Show encourages people to ‘play-the-part’ and wear the ultimate “original outfit” – an outfit that fits the prohibition era. After all, we KNOW about outfits! Guests that dress up have more fun. Period. The original outfit is indeed a ritual for Halloween. It is also a ritual for many attending Capone’s any time of the year.

For example, here are just a few of the photos from guests dressing the part (photos submitted on Facebook):

Most importantly, wearing a costume allows people to let go of their inhibitions. Year-round Halloween at Capone’s does the same thing. Be that gangster or flapper girl and have fun pretending to be someone else. Moreover, wearing a costume can be extremely liberating! For some couples, it certainly offers a perfect time for romance. Need an excuse for a date night? Make reservations at Capone’s and come dressed for the occasion. Your girl will love that bad-boy gangster, and your guy will love that sexy kitten with the feather boa. It’s great for a date!

Make Reservations

Halloween is an Excuse to Celebrate

Likewise, Halloween is a great excuse to party and celebrate. Have an anniversary? How about a birthday? Family reunion? It doesn’t have to be Halloween at Capone’s to celebrate it! At Capone’s every night is a celebration. We recognize special occasions and various milestones and enjoy playing a part in whatever our guests are celebrating. Therefore, you need to let us know in advance. We advise including the celebration details in your order at the time you make your reservation as well as a follow-up call to our box office. Something this big should not be missed!

Free Prizes

Consequently, on the night of Halloween at Capone’s, you won’t receive a bag of candy, but there are prizes. On October 31st, every adult guest receives a special gift and kids get a gangster hat to wear. However, every night of the year the gangster give-away hands out numerous prizes. Guests feel like it is trick-or-treating every night of the year. Some win the treat, and some do not. What is the trick to winning a prize? Attend the show and discover it for yourself.

Have a Historic Halloween

Halloween goes back to an ancient Celtic custom. The tradition of Halloween came to the United States in 1840, with the arrival of a group of Irish immigrants. From there it slowly evolved into our modern-day version. The history of Halloween is quite interesting, and you may want to read all about it (click the link).

Finally, if the prohibition era is appealing to you, Halloween at Capone’s is the place to be any day of the year. Make a historic visit to Capone’s theater. You’ll swear you’ve stepped back in time. Play the role and get into the act. You’ll have a blast and your visit will be a treat you’ll remember for years to come.