ELVIS has entered the building! See him for FREE – Greg Frewin Theatre – Niagara Falls, Canada
Earlier this week I received an email newsletter from the Greg Frewin Theatre. Maybe I’ve missed it before, but I like the new logo.
May 2016
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Giant slip n’ slide coming to Niagara
From Niagara This Week: Drummond Road will be transformed into one of the world’s longest slip n’ slides this summer. The busy road will be closed between Lundy’s Lane and Prospect Street on August 13 accommodate the 1,000-foot-long three-lane Urban Slide. “They are a blast,” said Jesse Fulton, president of 365 Sports, the Blue Mountain-based…
Opening day demonstration at Marineland
From the Niagara Falls Review: On one side of the chain link fence families were lined up to enjoy a day of fun and activities at Marineland. On the other side of the fence were hundreds of animal activists voicing their concerns about the treatment and captivity of animals. Keeping a close eye on the…
The Entertainment Insider (June 2016) – Fallsview Casino Resort
Here is the newsletter announcing the June 2016 entertainment line-up at the Fallsview Casino Resort:
Latest photos of Clifton Hill redevelopment
The Niagara Falls Review had a decent article about the changes happening on the HOCO Entertainment & Resorts property on Clifton Hill. At the request of @chuckfromcanada on Twitter, I’ve taken some pictures so you can see what’s been going on. You can click on each photo to get more details about it. Overall the site…
Clifton Hill redevelopment taking shape
From the Niagara Falls Review: Consumer demands are changing, and Clifton Hill has to change with them, says Tim Parker, general manager of the Ripley’s Believe It or Not! in Niagara Falls. “The consumers are demanding more types of entertainment, rather than the stagnant entertainment that we’ve had for years. So we’ve answered the call,”…
U.S. park on the brink of new look
From the Niagara Falls Review: Q: I was at Niagara Falls and noticed a lot of bulldozers and construction on the U.S. side, right above the Canadian Horseshoe Falls. What’s going on? A: The American observation area above the Horseshoe Falls is undergoing a major overhaul that’s expected to wrap up this summer. When the…
Lots and lots of links about the Destination Marketing Fee (DMF) in Niagara Falls
If you are interested in Niagara Falls, then you probably saw some of the articles that the Niagara Falls Review had about the Destination Marketing Fee (or DMF). It is essentially a fee that many tourism companies charge that can be used for whatever that company wants. It is not a true tax, there is no…
Great Wolf Lodge marks 10 years in Niagara Falls
From Niagara This Week: Matt Hansen was visibly nervous as he eyed a large tube high up on a platform at Great Wolf Lodge. “Completely,” he said. “I’m scared. I can’t even go on a roller coaster.” The Toronto man, on the 49th visit to the lodge with his family, was rewarded with the chance…
Whirlpool jets into 25th year
From the Niagara Falls Review: When Whirlpool Jet Boat Tours opened its doors in 1992, it was a modest affair. A single boat took passengers through soaking whitewater from the Niagara River mouth in Niagara-on-the-Lake through the Devil’s Hole Rapids to the Niagara Whirlpool. This year marks the 25th for the business headquartered in the…