Comments on: Setup up for the Winter Festival of Lights http://accessniagara.com/blog/2006/10/28/setup-up-for-the-winter-festival-of-lights/ All things Niagara Falls tourism... Tue, 02 Dec 2008 16:58:10 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.5 By: Dan http://accessniagara.com/blog/2006/10/28/setup-up-for-the-winter-festival-of-lights/#comment-141890 Dan Wed, 01 Nov 2006 23:51:42 +0000 http://www.accessniagara.com/blog/index.php/2006/10/28/setup-up-for-the-winter-festival-of-lights/#comment-141890 The prices between September and May are usually lower than most major cities in Canada. If you check out the data during the summer, Niagara does get quite expensive, usually only behind Toronto, Montreal, and Vancouver. The prices between September and May are usually lower than most major cities in Canada. If you check out the data during the summer, Niagara does get quite expensive, usually only behind Toronto, Montreal, and Vancouver.

]]> By: Rick http://accessniagara.com/blog/2006/10/28/setup-up-for-the-winter-festival-of-lights/#comment-141767 Rick Wed, 01 Nov 2006 02:43:20 +0000 http://www.accessniagara.com/blog/index.php/2006/10/28/setup-up-for-the-winter-festival-of-lights/#comment-141767 That's a great link Dan. It really destroys the theory that Niagara Falls is expensive to stay in. It looks to be about the middle of the pack. That’s a great link Dan. It really destroys the theory that Niagara Falls is expensive to stay in. It looks to be about the middle of the pack.

]]> By: Dan http://accessniagara.com/blog/2006/10/28/setup-up-for-the-winter-festival-of-lights/#comment-141715 Dan Tue, 31 Oct 2006 21:57:20 +0000 http://www.accessniagara.com/blog/index.php/2006/10/28/setup-up-for-the-winter-festival-of-lights/#comment-141715 http://www.hotelnewsresource.com/pdf/Canadian_week_ending_October_21_06.PDF If anyone likes to watch the industry trends for the area the above link provides info on weekly OCC%, ADR, and RevPAR. So far this autumn, it looks as if business has been up which hopefully will translate into greater employer confidence and we will see more projects start up. http://www.hotelnewsresource.com/pdf/Canadian_week_ending_October_21_06.PDF

If anyone likes to watch the industry trends for the area the above link provides info on weekly OCC%, ADR, and RevPAR. So far this autumn, it looks as if business has been up which hopefully will translate into greater employer confidence and we will see more projects start up.

]]> By: sue http://accessniagara.com/blog/2006/10/28/setup-up-for-the-winter-festival-of-lights/#comment-141447 sue Mon, 30 Oct 2006 20:27:18 +0000 http://www.accessniagara.com/blog/index.php/2006/10/28/setup-up-for-the-winter-festival-of-lights/#comment-141447 same here Niagara..except we'll be there tomorrow till thursday this week and will miss it too...actually..it's ok..it's just not the same without the snow anyhow..can't wait to take my one year old granddaughter when there's lots of snow so she can see all of the lights... she won't know which way to look first...lol.... :) same here Niagara..except we’ll be there tomorrow till thursday this week and will miss it too…actually..it’s ok..it’s just not the same without the snow anyhow..can’t wait to take my one year old granddaughter when there’s lots of snow so she can see all of the lights… she won’t know which way to look first…lol…. :)

]]> By: Rick http://accessniagara.com/blog/2006/10/28/setup-up-for-the-winter-festival-of-lights/#comment-141445 Rick Mon, 30 Oct 2006 19:00:22 +0000 http://www.accessniagara.com/blog/index.php/2006/10/28/setup-up-for-the-winter-festival-of-lights/#comment-141445 Dan, it starts at 5:15pm. You are right, it is no longer a Disney show, but still very much kid oriented. You can check out the whole festival here: http://wfol.ca/ Dan, it starts at 5:15pm. You are right, it is no longer a Disney show, but still very much kid oriented. You can check out the whole festival here: http://wfol.ca/

]]> By: Dan http://accessniagara.com/blog/2006/10/28/setup-up-for-the-winter-festival-of-lights/#comment-141395 Dan Mon, 30 Oct 2006 15:53:24 +0000 http://www.accessniagara.com/blog/index.php/2006/10/28/setup-up-for-the-winter-festival-of-lights/#comment-141395 Thanks Rick. Is the family entertainment still the Disney show or did they get rid of that a few years back? And do you know what time the entertainment starts? Sorry for all the questions. Thanks Rick. Is the family entertainment still the Disney show or did they get rid of that a few years back? And do you know what time the entertainment starts? Sorry for all the questions.

]]> By: Rick http://accessniagara.com/blog/2006/10/28/setup-up-for-the-winter-festival-of-lights/#comment-141173 Rick Mon, 30 Oct 2006 04:01:53 +0000 http://www.accessniagara.com/blog/index.php/2006/10/28/setup-up-for-the-winter-festival-of-lights/#comment-141173 Just the opening ceremonies with the usual familty type entertainment at the outdoor stage in the park, followed by fireworks. And Regis Philbin at the Fallsview casino. Just the opening ceremonies with the usual familty type entertainment at the outdoor stage in the park, followed by fireworks. And Regis Philbin at the Fallsview casino.

]]> By: Dan http://accessniagara.com/blog/2006/10/28/setup-up-for-the-winter-festival-of-lights/#comment-141168 Dan Mon, 30 Oct 2006 03:39:10 +0000 http://www.accessniagara.com/blog/index.php/2006/10/28/setup-up-for-the-winter-festival-of-lights/#comment-141168 Does anyone know if anything special, like a concert, will be going on this Saturday night for the festival? Does anyone know if anything special, like a concert, will be going on this Saturday night for the festival?

]]> By: Karen http://accessniagara.com/blog/2006/10/28/setup-up-for-the-winter-festival-of-lights/#comment-141103 Karen Sun, 29 Oct 2006 15:32:54 +0000 http://www.accessniagara.com/blog/index.php/2006/10/28/setup-up-for-the-winter-festival-of-lights/#comment-141103 I have to say that I love these posts. I love hearing and seeing what's going on in my "other hometown". That is honestly how I feel about Niagara. I am so glad I found this website. I recently spent a weekend on the American side for the first time in 29 years (I've been coming to the Falls at least once every year since I was 8 - I think I've only missed one or two Festival of Lights). I don't know why Americans haven't thought of a good way to use their assets, but there's really nothing to compare to the Canadian side. My husband and mother-in-law wanted to try out the Seneca casino, and while I have to rate their slots a little better - the service and atmosphere wasn't even close to the Fallsview. Players expect certain standards and they really didn't live up to expectations. Graham, keep up the good work. I love what you do and if you ever need the perspective of a tourist who feels like a local, let me know! Thanks again! Karen I have to say that I love these posts. I love hearing and seeing what’s going on in my “other hometown”. That is honestly how I feel about Niagara. I am so glad I found this website.

I recently spent a weekend on the American side for the first time in 29 years (I’ve been coming to the Falls at least once every year since I was 8 - I think I’ve only missed one or two Festival of Lights). I don’t know why Americans haven’t thought of a good way to use their assets, but there’s really nothing to compare to the Canadian side.

My husband and mother-in-law wanted to try out the Seneca casino, and while I have to rate their slots a little better - the service and atmosphere wasn’t even close to the Fallsview. Players expect certain standards and they really didn’t live up to expectations.

Graham, keep up the good work. I love what you do and if you ever need the perspective of a tourist who feels like a local, let me know!

Thanks again!
Karen

]]> By: niagara http://accessniagara.com/blog/2006/10/28/setup-up-for-the-winter-festival-of-lights/#comment-141044 niagara Sat, 28 Oct 2006 17:08:14 +0000 http://www.accessniagara.com/blog/index.php/2006/10/28/setup-up-for-the-winter-festival-of-lights/#comment-141044 Im so bummed that Im missing it by a week when I come up in Jan. Im so bummed that Im missing it by a week when I come up in Jan.

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