“Live” at Niagara Falls! Tickets are gone already!

    I just went to the Live with Regis and Kelly web site and got the following message: “Live” at Niagara Falls! We are no longer able to accept ticket requests on-line. Please check your local media outlets for other ticket opportunities in your area. You may also want to know that Regis Philbin will be…

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      Regis Philbin and Kelly Ripa Head to Canada for Two Shows in Niagara Falls, Ontario

      As was mentioned previously (here and here), Regis and Kelly will be coming to Niagara Falls. Below is the entire press release as found on the Yahoo! Finance web site: “Live with Regis and Kelly” Originates From the Beautiful Oakes Garden Theatre May 22 and 23, 2006 NEW YORK, NY–(MARKET WIRE)–Mar 9, 2006 — Regis…

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        Comfort Inn Fallsview construction

        In a previous comment, regular reader Dan mentioned that the Horseshoe Falls Motor Inn is becoming the Comfort Inn Fallsview. I drove by the other day and took a picture out my car window. They are doing major renovations and it looks like it will be a while before it is finished.

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          Introducing the Niagara SkyWheel

          The March issue of the Clifton Hill Resorts Update newsletter was sent out yesterday and as promised, they have reveiled the name of the new Ferris wheel. It will be called the Niagara Skywheel: Quality Inn / Giant Wheel Development Update Please note: the above illustration is a representation. We are proud to announce the…

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            Spring Break For Kids – Niagara Falls Marriott Fallsview

            Yesterday I received the same newsletter that I had reported on a week or so ago. They are promoting March Break packages. You can subscribe by clicking on the Special Email Offers link on the side of the Marriott Niagara Falls Fallsview & Spa main page.

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              Spring is on its way…

              I love this time of year. It gives you hope that good weather is on the way. There is more light in the morning, and early evening. The weather is getting warmer, and the flowers are even starting to come up. I was quite surprised the other day to see that the tulips and/or daffodils…

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                Clifton Hill Ferris Wheel progress

                The Ferris wheel that is being built on the HOCO property where the Golden Griddle used to be seems to be coming along on schedule. A close-up of a base/foundation for the Ferris wheel Several bases/foundations for the Ferris wheel. I presume these are for the legs that support the wheel These look like legs…

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                  Tim Hortons / HOCO Retail progress

                  The Tim Hortons building (also housing a retail store and attraction in the basement) on Clifton Hill is coming along nicely:

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                    Fun in the Sun for sale

                    No, this isn’t a cruise someone is selling… it’s a store on Victoria Avenue: For now, this is the last of my postings on changes on Victoria Avenue. Last year the Classic Iron Motorcycle Museum, Star Dragon Restaurant and Montana’s opened. Now this year there could be changes at Mr. Sub/Baskin Robbins, Capish Silver, International…

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