Beginning August 29, visitors to Niagara Falls can experience the destination from an entirely new perspective, soaring high above to take in its iconic sights through the eyes of a bird with Niagara Takes Flight. Located inside Niagara Parks’ flagship site, Table Rock Centre, at the brink of the Horseshoe Falls, this immersive, sensory-rich attraction uses the latest advancements in drone technology and a massive 180-degree domed screen to take passengers on a thrilling 56-kilometre journey, celebrating Niagara’s geography, history and people.
What is the Niagara Takes Flight ride?
Filmed over the span of six months using custom-built drones, Niagara Takes Flight allows guests to experience the exhilarating sights of Niagara from a perspective they simply could not enjoy any other way. With guests suspended in gondola-style seating, the ride simulates flight through state-of-the-art motion programming, sensory effects like wind, mist and even scent and a spectacular 17-metre-wide dome screen which stretches below their dangling feet. Disney Imagineer Rick Rothschild, who was a principal creator of the world’s first flying theatre attraction, Disney’s Soarin’ Over California, served as Creative Director on the attraction, which will seamlessly transport guests along the Niagara River corridor with exhilarating stops spanning all four seasons and transitioning the scenery from day to night. Brogent Technologies, the recognized world leader in flying theatre attractions (Chicago, New York, Las Vegas) oversaw the ride construction and overall attraction development.
When/where is the Niagara Takes Flight ride held?
Located on the top floor of Table Rock Centre, Niagara Takes Flight officially opens to the public on August 29th and will be open daily from 9am to 10pm. Admission is $29 for adults and $19 for children with pre-sale tickets now available for purchase at niagaraparks.com/flight . Niagara Takes Flight admission is also included in Niagara Parks’ bundled pass products, the Adventure Pass, Niagara Falls Pass and Niagara Falls Pass Plus.
