Clifton Hill Fun Pass in Niagara Falls: What the Six Attractions Are and Who Should Buy It
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The short answer
The Clifton Hill Fun Pass is one pass for six attractions on Clifton Hill, the street of arcades and rides that runs up from the Falls. It makes sense if you want a few hours of rides, games and mini golf rather than a single sight. If all you want is the view from the wheel, buy the SkyWheel on its own.
What is on the pass
The booking page lists six admissions:
- Niagara SkyWheel
- Creepy Castle
- Movieland Wax Museum
- Dinosaur Adventure Golf or Wizards Golf
- Ghostblaster’s Dark Ride
- Toy Store 4D Ride or Carnival Chaos
The page gives the duration as 3 hours and says each attraction can be visited once only. It also states that you need a printed voucher to redeem the pass, so print it before you leave the hotel. Food and drinks are not among the admissions.
The page describes Creepy Castle as a multi-sensory adventure with 6D graphics, and the golf as a round with wizards or dinosaurs. Those are the operator’s words; there are no ride-by-ride ratings on the page, so expect an entertainment strip, not museums.
Height limits and children
Two limits are stated on the booking page:
- Creepy Castle: at least 36 inches (about 91 cm) to take part.
- Niagara SkyWheel: at least 42 inches (about 107 cm) to ride alone. Smaller children must be accompanied by an adult.
Unaccompanied minors are not allowed. For any other age limits, check the booking page before you promise a small child a ride.
The SkyWheel on its own
The SkyWheel ticket covers the wheel only. The gondolas are fully enclosed and climate controlled, the ride rises 175 feet (about 53 m) over the Falls and takes 8 to 12 minutes according to the page, and audio narration is optional. The same page lists it as wheelchair accessible, and it allows no luggage or large bags.
Two operating limits matter in winter: the wheel does not run in winds over 50 km/h or in temperatures below -15 °C. If you are travelling in the cold months, keep a second plan for the evening.
A third option is the Niagara Adventure Theatre and SkyWheel combo. It adds a film about the Falls and its daredevils. You must visit the theatre first, where you receive the SkyWheel voucher, and the SkyWheel itself is first come, first served. The page gives the wheel’s hours as 11 AM to 11 PM daily and warns that lines can be long depending on the season and the day.
An evening alternative
Niagara Magic Live is a 90-minute magic show in a 550-seat theatre near Clifton Hill, described as family friendly and wheelchair accessible. Cameras and baby strollers are not allowed, and a dinner buffet has to be added through the box office. It is a different kind of evening from the pass, with fixed show times instead of free roaming.
Side by side
| Tour | What you get | Duration | Price | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clifton Hill 6 Attraction Fun Pass | Six attractions including the SkyWheel | 3 hours | €22.06 | 4.6/5 from 716 reviews |
| Niagara SkyWheel ticket | One ride, day or night | 8 minutes | €10.70 | 4.5/5 from 1,171 reviews |
| Adventure Theatre and SkyWheel combo | Film plus one SkyWheel ride | Valid 1 day | €17.95 | 4.5/5 from 57 reviews |
| Niagara Magic Live | Magic show | 1.5 hours | €14.23 | 4.7/5 from 703 reviews |
When it is not worth it
Skip the pass if you are in Niagara Falls for the water: the boat and the tunnels behind the Falls are separate tickets, see our guide to the boat and Journey Behind the Falls combination. Skip it as well if your children are below the heights above and you would be standing at the entrance while others ride. And skip it in a week of strong wind or deep cold, when the wheel may be closed and the pass loses one of its six items.
Our recommendation
Families with children old enough for the height limits, and anyone with a free evening: the Fun Pass. Couples who only want the view: the SkyWheel ticket, ideally at night, when the booking page promises the lights of Clifton Hill. Browse all Niagara Falls attraction tickets to compare, or see the night tours if the evening is your priority.
