Thanks for sharing such an interesting story.

We've been to Toronto.  We've even camped by the lake.  Had we known the existence of such an intriguing place, we'd definitely have given it a try.  Who knows, maybe we'd have met you!  :)  

I was a kitchen helper at a student cafeteria when in grad school and did the same type of work, such as loading and unloading dishes.  It was really worth it: I got three meals a day in exchange for the work and made friends with my fellow workers who were mostly undergraduate students.    

There is a Medieval Times in Orlando.  Maybe we'll go and try it next time we go to Orlando.  :)