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Local businesses attempt to capitalize on coming Lion King fever
And a little lion might just lead them to financial gain and you to deals.
Oregon District and downtown Dayton businesses hope to capitalize on the 74,000 people expected to see the Lion King June 14 through July 10 at the Schuster Performing Arts Center.
The Downtown Dayton Partnership has launched a Downtown Dayton Roaring Deals website. It list discounts businesses will offer Lion King ticket holders during the show’s four-week run.
More than 15 restaurants and bars and 10 retail, service and hospitality businesses are participating in the promotion.
Citilites, Coco’s Bistro, Inn Port Bed & Breakfast Suites, Dayton Art Institute, Bonito, De’Lish Cafe, Dayton Racquet Club are among the spots offering things like special menu items and discounts on purchases. Click here for more information.
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By nyc
June 1, 2011 1:53 PM | Link to this
good grief!!…i knew u daytonians were dysfunctional hillbillies….but the lion king came and gone…long time ago…lol
By raiel
June 1, 2011 2:13 PM | Link to this
So much fervor over a story Disney ripped off from Kimba the White Lion and never properly credited.
By Henry
June 1, 2011 3:37 PM | Link to this
Hey NYC — This ain’t New York (but you knew that). This Daytonian and many others know Lion King is tired, but we are glad for the $ and people it’s bringing to town.