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Christmas Attraction in Medina Ohio

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LOCAL MEDINA COUNTY NEWS Crowds come from neighboring states to see the holiday memorabilia that fills Castle Noel;

December 16, 2016

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Castle Noel owner Mark Klaus said he has spent millions of dollars to acquire what is believed to be America’s largest year-round, indoor Christmas attraction. “Actually, we’re just a big family project gone wild,” he said Thursday as Castle Noel hosted the monthly meeting of the Medina County Economic Development Corp., a nonprofit business group.

Klaus said he has grand designs for his property, which reaches to the intersection of South Court Street and East Smith Road at 260 S. Court St.

“Someday, we hope to have a boutique hotel on the corner,” he said.

He’d also like to add a two-level parking deck.

“We could increase our bus business by multiples if we can get that hotel for people to stay in,” Klaus said.

His wife, Dana, said in the last week, four Anderson bus tours visited Castle Noel, located at 260 S. Court St. After the tour of the Christmas museum, people visited Root Candles, Miss Molly’s Tea Room, Dan’s Dogs and Cool Beans, among others.

One tour group stayed in Medina for five hours.

“That’s what Castle Noel does,” Dana Klaus said.

“After they come into Castle Noel, they stay in the area. We’re bringing in people from Indiana, West Virginia and Pennsylvania. The economic growth from Castle Noel is far-reaching. Mark and I work

15 hours a day, seven days a week. That impact is directly being affected.”

A ‘picture postcard’

Mark Klaus described Medina as a “picture postcard.”

“We wanted to find a place where we could get people to come from all over the Midwest and all around the country,” he said.

Klaus spent 23 years selling artwork on the Home Shopping Network and QVC where he likely honed his outgoing behavior and flair for the dramatic.

He said the impetus of Castle Noel came from his grandfather and father. Both used to decorate in astonishing ways, including the time his father chained a Christmas sleigh to the ceiling of his living room.

“It was a lot of fun,” Klaus said. “People came from all over to see it – family, friends, relatives and neighbors.”

Klaus said his favorite day was when his father’s cousin, who was a nun, would bring all her fellow nuns over to the house around Christmas.

“They’d be chattering along and having a great time,” he said. “My dad would ask one question to all those nuns that would make them silent all at the same time: ‘What can I get you all to drink?’

“It was in all those moments of joy that Castle Noel was born.”

Castle Noel (which costs $17 for visitors on weekdays, $18 on weekends), Alien Vacation Mini Golf ($11) and a gift shop populate the complex.

“We’re proud to say at Castle Noel we house the world’s largest privately held collection of Christmas movie props and costumes,” Klaus said. “(We have) millions of dollars worth of animated New York City Christmas windows. That is a big deal in New York. … They are created to be a gift to New York, a moment in time.”

101-year-old visitor

Among the movie props on display are Will Farrell’s “Elf” costumes and Ralphie’s famous Santa Claus Mountain slide from “A Christmas Story.”

Klaus said Castle Noel once had a 101-year-old woman ride the slide. She showed up to Castle Noel in a wheelchair and insisted on riding the slide.

He said he asked her is this is something you really want to do.

“‘I’m 101 years old, I’ll do what I want,'” she replied. “So I shoved her down the slide.

“More than 50,000 people viewed that online. The governor’s staff also saw it and brought (Gov. John Kasich) in for a private ride down the slide. He also wanted to see Cousin Eddy’s motor home (from ‘National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation’).”

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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.

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260 S. Court Street
Medina, OH 44256

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