{"id":5817,"date":"2016-05-26T09:58:42","date_gmt":"2016-05-26T13:58:42","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/dev-skylon-tower.pantheonsite.io\/?page_id=5817"},"modified":"2026-03-16T08:29:34","modified_gmt":"2026-03-16T12:29:34","slug":"faq","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.skylon.com\/faq\/","title":{"rendered":"Skylon Tower Frequently Asked Questions"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2><b>Do I need reservations for the dining rooms?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While we will certainly accommodate those without reservations when we can, reservations are always highly recommended in order to be sure that space is available at your preferred date and time.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>When I make reservations, can I book a window seat?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><b> <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All of the tables in the Revolving Dining Room have a view. Any specific table requests (near the glass, away from the glass, a booth seat, etc.) are taken care of by the ma\u00eetre d\u2019 upon arrival.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>What\u2019s the difference between the Summit Suite Buffet and the Revolving Dining Room? Does the Summit Suite Buffet revolve?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Both dining rooms offer the same exceptional quality and service, but there are differences: The Revolving Dining Room offers a world-class \u00e0 la carte menu while the Summit Suite offers a selection of delectable items with buffet-style dining. While the Summit Suite Buffet does not revolve, all the seating is on the falls-side of the restaurant. <\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>I\u2019m from the United States. Do I require a passport to visit Niagara Falls, Canada?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes, you do require a passport to travel internationally. Check with your local immigration office or consulate for further details.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>When I make reservations for the dining room, do I still have to pay for parking and the ride-to-the-top?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While parking is charged separately, and therefore still applies to those who are dining, the Ride-to-the-Top and Observation Deck visit is complimentary when dining. Diners may make the trip up the additional flights to the Observation Deck after their meal, to continue enjoying the breathtaking view at no additional cost.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>When I purchase Ride-to-the-Top and 3D\/4D Movie Theatre tickets, do I have to book a time to use them?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>Ride to the Top observation deck tickets and 4D tickets are valid for one year from the date of purchase if bought in person, or one year from the date they are redeemed if purchased online.<\/p>\n<h2><b>Why have I been having trouble making a reservation for the Summit Suite Buffet?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Summit Suite Buffet\u2019s availability changes seasonally \u2014 It is available for both lunch and dinner every day from around late May through late October. Specific dates change year to year, so check out our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.skylon.com\/contact-skylon-tower\/\">contact page<\/a> for up-to-date details!<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>What is the Skylon Tower dress code?<\/h2>\n<p>Many visitors to the Skylon Tower are visiting for a variety of reasons from a casual evening dinner to a romantic anniversary celebration.&nbsp; You will find guests dressed casually and formally.&nbsp; The entire experience is up to you.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>How can I get in touch with the Skylon Photo Centre?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Simply send an email to the staff at prints@mysouvenirphotos.com and they will be happy to assist you.<\/p>\n<h2>What Currency is being used on your website?<\/h2>\n<p>All prices are listed in Canadian currency.<\/p>\n<h2>What ages qualify as children?<\/h2>\n<p>Up to 12 years old.<\/p>\n<h2>How long does the Observation Deck, Day, and Night pass last?<\/h2>\n<p>The Day\/Night Pass is valid for 2 escalations per person between the time of redemption and the end of the next business day, (24 hours).<\/p>\n<h2>Do you have gluten-free options?<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Gluten Free Dining at the Revolving Dining Room<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Guests can request the<a href=\"https:\/\/www.skylon.com\/2019\/04\/how-to-order-gluten-free\/\"> gluten free menu<\/a> upon arrival.&nbsp; It consists of most of our menu items minus the sauces or breading.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Gluten-Free Dining at the Summit Suite Buffet<\/strong><br \/>\nWhile we offer items in our buffet that are labelled gluten-free, we are unable to guarantee that cross-contamination will not occur due to the nature of self-serve dining. Guests with severe gluten allergies or celiac disease should be aware that utensils and surfaces may come into contact with gluten-containing foods.<\/p>\n<p>For guests requiring strict gluten-free accommodations, we recommend reserving a table at our <strong>Revolving Dining Room<\/strong>, where meals are individually prepared and our culinary team can take extra care to accommodate dietary restrictions.<\/p>\n<h2>Do you provide birthday cakes?<\/h2>\n<p>If you notify your server, we can always put a birthday candle on the dessert you&#8217;ve ordered.&nbsp; If you wish to order a birthday cake, please give us a call, and we will provide you with options and pricing.&nbsp; We require a minimum notice of 48 hours.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>How do I contact lost and found?<\/h2>\n<p>Please call the Skylon Tower immediately and ask to speak to a Duty Manager, who will take down all the details, such as date and time lost, and contact information, should the item not show up on lost and found until a few days later.<\/p>\n<h2>Does the Skylon Tower accept illumination requests?<\/h2>\n<p>The Skylon Tower is no longer accepting illumination requests.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Is the Revolving Dining Room wheelchair accessible?<\/h2>\n<p>Yes, the Skylon Tower Revolving Dining Room is wheelchair accessible. There are steps to reach the dining area, however, we provide a ramp to access the dining room.<\/p>\n<h2>What is there to do in the Skylon Tower?<\/h2>\n<p>The Skylon Tower offers indoor\/outdoor viewing of the Falls from a height of 233 meters (764 feet), as well as two excellent dining rooms with views of the Falls. The Skylon Tower Revolving Dining Room and the Skylon Tower Summit Suite Buffet Dining Room.<\/p>\n<p>While visiting the Skylon Tower, you can also grab a Starbucks coffee, shop at our gift shops, and entertain the kids in the lower level, where our retro Arcade area and access to our 3D\/4D theatre.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Is the Skylon Tower open all year long?<\/h2>\n<p>Yes the Skylon Tower is open all year long and on holidays as well!&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Which was built first the CN Tower or the Skylon Tower?<\/h2>\n<p>Skylon Tower: Completed in 1965, it features a distinctive flying saucer-shaped observation deck and restaurant. Visitors reach the top via exterior &#8220;yellow bug&#8221; elevators that provide a scenic ride to the observation deck.<\/p>\n<p>CN Tower: Completed in 1976, the CN Tower has a circular observation deck and a famous glass floor. It features high-speed elevators that whisk visitors to the top in under a minute.<\/p>\n<h2>Does the Skylon Tower rotate?<\/h2>\n<p>Yes, the Skylon Tower does have a revolving feature. The Revolving Dining Room at the Skylon Tower rotates 360 degrees every hour, providing diners with continuously changing views of Niagara Falls and the surrounding area\u200b.<\/p>\n<h2>Can you see Toronto from the Skylon Tower?<\/h2>\n<p>Yes, you can see Toronto from the Skylon Tower on a clear day. The tower offers visibility up to 125 kilometres (approximately 80 miles), which includes views of the Toronto skyline.<\/p>\n<h2>Does the Skylon Tower have parking?<\/h2>\n<p>Yes, we have a lot of parking options, so we wrote a blog about it, you&#8217;ll find it <a href=\"https:\/\/www.skylon.com\/2023\/06\/parking-at-the-skylon-tower\/\">here<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Can you bring pets into the Skylon Tower?<\/h2>\n<p>Pets are not permitted in the building unless they are service animals. Service animals must have the proper paperwork and Identification.<\/p>\n<h2>How many elevators does the Skylon Tower have?<\/h2>\n<p>Skylon Tower has a total of 3 exterior elevators.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Does the Skylon Tower have any interior elevators?<\/h2>\n<p>Skylon Tower does not have any interior elevators.&nbsp; The 3 elevators that take guests to the top all ride on exterior rails.<\/p>\n<h2>Can you see the fireworks from the Skylon Tower?&nbsp;<\/h2>\n<p>Observation Deck: No reservation needed &#8211; just head up for the showtime which typically runs late May to early October (10pm start) and mid-November to early January (8pm start). Dates change yearly, so please check our fireworks page for the most current schedule.<\/p>\n<p>Revolving Dining Room: Revolving: If you are dining, please note that your table may not be facing the falls at the 10pm start. Feel free to pause your meal and move around the dining room to catch the full display. However we do recommend that you plan to dine around 8-8:30 pm, and then head up to the observation deck for 10pm.&nbsp; ,<\/p>\n<h2>Is Skylon Tower Restaurant the same as your revolving restaurant?<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"689\" data-end=\"959\">Many people search for \u201cSkylon Tower Restaurant\u201d when they\u2019re looking for <strong data-start=\"876\" data-end=\"906\">dining at the Skylon Tower<\/strong>. We actually offer two different dining experiences:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"961\" data-end=\"1138\">\n<li data-start=\"961\" data-end=\"1060\">\n<p data-start=\"963\" data-end=\"1060\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.skylon.com\/niagara-falls-dining\/revolving-dining-room\/\"><strong data-start=\"967\" data-end=\"992\">Revolving Dining Room<\/strong><\/a>: a fine dining experience that slowly rotates 360\u00b0 above the Falls.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1061\" data-end=\"1138\">\n<p data-start=\"1063\" data-end=\"1138\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.skylon.com\/niagara-falls-dining\/summit-suite-buffet\/\"><strong data-start=\"1067\" data-end=\"1090\">Summit Suite Buffet<\/strong><\/a>: a family-friendly buffet with panoramic views.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1140\" data-end=\"1215\">We\u2019re not officially called \u201cSkylon Tower Restaurant,\u201d but yes \u2014 that\u2019s us!<\/p>\n<h2>Are the hours listed on Google or other sites always current?<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"192\" data-end=\"290\">For the <strong data-start=\"200\" data-end=\"238\">most up-to-date Skylon Tower hours<\/strong>, we always recommend checking our official website.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"292\" data-end=\"496\">Our team updates our hours <strong data-start=\"319\" data-end=\"346\">several days in advance<\/strong> so visitors planning their Niagara Falls getaway have time to prepare. We post early for a reason \u2014 so you can arrive with confidence, not guesswork.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"498\" data-end=\"744\">That said, <strong data-start=\"509\" data-end=\"597\">Google and other platforms may display AI-generated summaries or third-party updates<\/strong> that can lag behind. Even after we\u2019ve updated our hours, <strong data-start=\"657\" data-end=\"705\">some apps and websites use caching protocols<\/strong> that delay how quickly changes appear.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"746\" data-end=\"936\">To avoid any confusion, always refer to this website \u2014 it\u2019s the most reliable source for hours at the <strong data-start=\"848\" data-end=\"912\">Observation Deck, Revolving Dining Room, Summit Suite Buffet<\/strong>, and <strong data-start=\"918\" data-end=\"935\">3D\/4D Theatre<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"938\" data-end=\"1018\"> <strong data-start=\"941\" data-end=\"968\">View today\u2019s hours here<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.skylon.com\/contact-skylon-tower\/\">Skylon Hours<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Do I need reservations for the dining rooms? 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