RGB_11
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No harm in that. Whatever pays the rent and bills. If they're smart, they'll also sell Zeddy bears while they're at it. Anything Zellers related.
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Woodbine Centre
- Thread starter slickpete83
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J-M-Z
Active Member
I forgot Hudson Bay was responsible for the pop up Zellers. Guess I owe you guys some Blockbuster gift cards.
During my last stroll through the Fantasy Fair, I couldn't help but feel sorry for the Fantasy Fair workers. Most of which were just sitting
around waiting for guests to hop on the attractions. Google reviews tells me most of the rides are usually out of order these days.
RGB_11
Active Member
I bet they're pretty old too. The complication is why invest in new rides if the future of the mall itself is uncertain?
kade1064
Active Member
The movie theatre is finally DONE with its renovations
JasonParis
Moderator
The mall's floor tiling carries through!?! 
kade1064
Active Member
Yeah, woodbine mall floortiles are weird...why did they use that style in the first place...The mall's floor tiling carries through!?!
RGB_11
Active Member
It wouldn't surprise me if they are discontinued tiles that were dirt cheap to buy and use.
Maco in the 6
New Member
I wish they added an arcade to the cinema. The arcade in the fantasy fair had vintage arcade games from the 80s, but as soon as our infamous owner found out their value he auctioned them off and replaced them with new cheap generic games.
RGB_11
Active Member
Unfortunately, there is a very old stale law from the 80's (in Toronto) that says that once a video arcade closes, another can not open up in it's place.
There may be ways around that law though...not sure.
kade1064
Active Member
that owner should have NEVER owned "woodbine mall"
kade1064
Active Member
but why, isn't their a way to get a new permit?
RGB_11
Active Member
Laws are laws. Try getting a permit for an all pinball place. It's tough. (in Toronto)
Towered
Senior Member
I don't know, there are some pretty hoppin' arcade bars that have opened downtown in recent times that are amazing.
RGB_11
Active Member
Yeah, they're new, and not replacing a previous arcade bar...that, or the law literally applies to just the stand alone arcades. It's an old confusing law. (in Toronto)
J-M-Z
Active Member
While I miss Skybox Games and the Fantasy Fair's arcade, I wonder if kids of today would feel the same way about the older cabinets.
For many of us in this forum, we grew up playing titles like Pac Man, the Simpsons Arcade Game and WrestleFest, so, there's a sense
of nostalgia there for us. Sadly, the niche market of Retro Gaming doesn't really cater to the family friendly vibe the Woodbine has been
trying to sell us for the last 40 years.
Instead, we're stuck with a store selling rejected amazon clothing.
For many of us in this forum, we grew up playing titles like Pac Man, the Simpsons Arcade Game and WrestleFest, so, there's a sense
of nostalgia there for us. Sadly, the niche market of Retro Gaming doesn't really cater to the family friendly vibe the Woodbine has been
trying to sell us for the last 40 years.
Instead, we're stuck with a store selling rejected amazon clothing.