Hollywood Christmas Movie actors “Walk of Fame” being added to Castle Noel

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First Annual Christmas in July will feature the inductees Drew Hocevar and Patty Johnson the angry elves from “A Christmas Story” and Karolyn Grimes, Zuzu, from “It’s a Wonderful Life”.

MEDINA, OH—June 12, 2014–Santa Claus is spending his vacation at Castle Noel, America’s largest indoor year round Christmas entertainment attraction featuring hundreds of movie props, and costumes, New York City animated window displays, and more. Join us at Castle Noel with a Summer Santa snapshot to celebrate Christmas in July with extended hours July 25, 26, 27.

Castle Noel Christmas Movie Actors “Walk of Fame” Ceremony

Movie stars Drew Hocevar and Patty Johnson, the angry elves from A Christmas Story, and Karolyn Grimes, Zuzu, from It’s a Wonderful Life will place their hands into concrete in front of Castle Noel as the first Christmas movie stars in the Castle Noel “Walk of Fame”.

The ceremony will take place outside the front doors of Castle Noel’s gift shop, Saturday, July 26^th at 2:00 p.m. In true Hollywood style, Patty, Drew and Karolyn will press their hands into concrete and have their photos taken in original world famous Graunam’s Chinese theatre seats that were used for Hollywood’s biggest movie premiers for over 40 years. After the ceremony the stars will be available to meet and sign autographs, photos, ornaments and “Official Patty the Elf” hand crafted elf hats by Patty Johnson.

Castle Noel’s Christmas in July Gala

For a more personal experience with the Stars, Castle Noel will host a special, evening event starting at 7:00 p.m. July 26. The event features a meet-and-greet with Drew Hocevar and Patty Johnson from A Christmas Story and Karolyn Grimes from It’s a Wonderful Life. The Grand Hall will be dressed for the event. Emcee Mark Klaus, Drew, Patty and Karolyn will make you laugh during a fun filled, interactive evening. Then Patty and Drew will don their elf costumes, beat you to the top of Santa Klaus Mountain, and rudely push you down the slide just like they did to Ralphie. Ticket price includes hors d’oeuvres, bakery, beverages, music, commemorative photo and a fun-filled evening with Movie stars Drew, Patty and Karolyn. Ticket for this special Gala Event must be purchased in advance online at www.CastleNoel.com. Limited tickets available.

About Castle Noel

Founded by Nationally renowned artist and sculptor Mark Klaus and his wife Dana. Castle Noel is located in the historic Medina Square district. Mark’s collection was spotlighted on National television several times, including, QVC, HSN, Sy-Fy, Treasure Hunters Road Show and Hollywood Treasures. As well as local tv Fox8 News with Kenny Krumpton. Castle Noel houses an amazing collection of things to see and do including Hollywood props and costumes; millions of dollars in New York City Christmas Windows, a Blizzard Vortex, a Santa Chimney Squeeze and Santa Klaus Mountain where you can ride the slide just like Ralphie. In addition the dedication for our all new resort quality attraction, Alien Vacation Mini Golf in Freaky 3d what happens when Santa Klaus runs into a few friendly aliens. This addition to the venue makes it an ideal, day trip destination.

Announcements

New: 2022 is Amazing!

Mark Klaus blew out the side of the building, doubling the size of the “I Had That” Toyland experience. Adding 80’s, 90’s and 2000 toys. Plus, The NEW, 9′ tall “Megawheel™ Hotwheel”: Five rotating MegaWheels with over 1,000 HotWheels®. This incredible artwork installation opened in June. Plus, “The Enchanted Toyland”: Over 100 toys will come to life. Grand opening November 1st.

Mark Klaus’ 100 person outdoor patio is being built. With a 12′ fire-pit, heated stamped concrete, 20′ waterfall, multiple themed patios. This is a one-of-a-kind destination. Events will include the connected, indoor party room, in case of inclement weather. Taking reservations soon for 2023.

Restoration is expanding, AGAIN. We are bringing in Christmas window displays from TORONTO, Canada. With this new addition, we now have an International display of Christmas windows. These windows will be restored in the fourth quarter of 2022 through 2023.

2021 was FUN!

The amazing 2020, NYC Saks Fifth Avenue window display: “This is how we celebrate.” Depicting the annual holiday lights competition in Dyker Heights, in Brooklyn. These windows were in NYC in January 2020. Now they are on display at Castle Noel!

Yes, even in 2020 we were adding & growing.

Whoville has been reimagined with a new light show. Mark & Dana traveled to Los Angeles this Spring to bring home more of the movie set from “Elf: Buddy’s Musical Christmas”. We also bought treasurers for “The Polar Bear Club” and upcoming Tiki Bar. Santa and the North Pole mail room was moved to Castle Noel for a magical, interactive Santa experience.

Castle Noel SPARKLES in 2019

A 28′ tall Castle within a Castle with 120 miles of fiber optics. New Display added: Mr. Jingeling’s costumes, props, and of course the paper keys he gave out to all his visitors. The authentic Mr. Jingeling keys will be available in our Gift Shop. More additions to our Movie Prop collection, Toys, and Window displays. We now have an international collection of Animated Christmas Window Displays. Three trucks went to Toronto during the summer and brought home TEN incredible windows. They are the perfect quintessential Christmas-themed window displays. Santa placing presents around the tree. The family enjoying their Christmas dinner and more.

Miss a year and you miss a lot (2018).

Mark Klaus’ “Reflections Around The World” Infinity Room with NYC Bloomingdale’s window displays. Giant rotating snowflakes with millions of jewels. A huge, animated YETI that joins our guests in a sing-a-long. New additions to the NYC Enchanted Forest Animated window displays. New movie props from: – “Elf” starring Will Ferrell, “Santa Clause 2” starring Tim Allen, “Santa Claus: The Movie” starring Dudley Moore– And more!

Coming in 2023:

Mark Klaus’ TIKI Bar with an outside patio. Located on the lower level of Castle Noel. Authentic props from around the world including, China, the West Indies, India, and the United States, including Alaska. This will be an attraction all on its own.