Visitors have a brand-new way to see the iconic cascades
with the Niagara Takes Flight Attraction now open in Niagara
Falls, Ontario.
Located on the top floor inside Niagara Park’s flagship
site, Table Rock Centre at the brink of Horseshoe Falls, the 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.
Bob Gale, Chair, Niagara Parks said in a statement, “This is
a transformative moment for Niagara Parks as we celebrate a dynamic and
exciting new addition to our flagship site, Table Rock Centre. This $25 million
investment, fully paid for by our operating revenue, supports the pursuit of
our vision to be one of the most spectacular parks in the world, while driving
tourism and supporting the local economy. Niagara Takes Flight captures the
essence of our world-renowned natural and cultural heritage and we are proud to
now share it with our guests for the first time.”
About The Ride
Guests are suspended in gondola-style seating accompanied by
sensory effects like wind, mist and scent and a spectacular 17-metre-side dome
screen stretching beneath their dangling feet. Disney Imagineer Rick Rothschild,
the principal creator of Disney’s Soarin’ Over California in the California
Adventure Park served as Creative Director of the Niagara attraction that
transports riders along the Niagara River corridor with exhilarating stops
spanning all four seasons and transitioning the scenery from day to night.
“Niagara Takes Flight offers guests the extraordinary
sensation of soaring above Niagara Falls, an unparalleled experience that sets
this attraction apart on the global stage. This project merges technology and
storytelling to deepen the emotional connection that people have with one of
the world’s most celebrated destinations. We are proud to bring this innovation
to Ontario in partnership with Niagara Parks Commission, creating an attraction
that will inspire millions of visitors for years to come” said Chih-Hung
Ouyang, Chairman and CEO, Brogent Technologies.
Authentic Storytelling
Niagara Takes Flight is a celebration of Niagara, its
history and its people. Guests enter through an impressive marquee featuring a
stunning digital waterfall before beginning their journey through four
audiovisual storytelling rooms that reveal 13,000 years of Niagara’s history
dating back to its formation during the last ice age.
Authentic, original Indigenous artwork is brought to life
with dynamic animations telling the story of Turtle Island and the beginning of
our world. Filmmaker and explorer James Cameron, raised in Niagara Falls, provides
thoughtful narration in the ‘Waterfall Room,’ detailing Niagara’s history, key
developments and cultural milestones.
“It was a pleasure and honor to lend my voice to a project
that celebrates the Falls and the city I grew up in," said Cameron. " My first job at the age of
16 was working for the Niagara Parks Commission, so this closed that loop, 55
years later.”
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