Last week I wrote an article about the top 5 hotel waterparks in Anaheim/Garden Grove, and The Great Wolf Lodge was one of them. I feel very lucky to live so close to an area where tourism is booming and will continue to boom for the next several years.
Recently I was invited to go on a hard hat tour of The Great Wolf Lodge which is set to debut in February of 2016. It is an enormous property with an enormous amount of amenities and families are going to absolutely love it!
The official Mascot for the resort is Wiley the wolf and he was there to greet us upon arrival. Due to it being an open construction site all of us were required to wear hard hats, including Wiley.
We even did a Great Wolf Lodge Howl to start off the day!
The exterior of the resort is gorgeous. It looks and feels exactly like a lodge with its high pointed roofs and beautiful stone work. A carved wolf in the front really sets the tone for this place.
One thing you cannot miss on the exterior of the resort is the massive “Howlin Tornado”, which is a 6-story funnel slide that drops you off into a huge whirlpool.
Indoor Waterpark
The Indoor Waterpark is 105,000 square feet and is exclusive to resort guests. There are 16 water play areas for kids to enjoy.
Dunkin Donuts On Site
Guests will love the on-site Dunkin Donuts. Afterall, it is America’s favorite all-day stop for coffee and baked goods.
Accommodations
There is a room to accommodate any sized family! Below is a list of the rooms they offer:
Family Suite – Sleeps up to 6 guests. The Family Suite features two queen beds and a full sofa sleeper. Double Queen Suite – Sleeps up to 4 guests. The Double Queen Suite features two queen beds.
Wolf Den Suite® – Sleeps up to 6 guests. The Wolf Den features a queen bed, full sofa sleeper and a themed Wolf Den, complete with a set of bunk beds.
KidCabin® Suite – Sleeps up to 7 guests. The KidCabin suite features a queen bed, full sofa sleeper and a Great Wolf Kids-themed KidCabin complete with bunk beds and a twin bed.
Grizzly Bear Suite – Sleeps up to 8 guests. The Grizzly Bear Suite features two private bedrooms, one with a private master bedroom with a king bed and full bathroom and a second bedroom with two queen beds. The main area includes a full sleeper sofa and a second bathroom.
Grand Bear Suite – Sleeps up to 8 guests. The Grand Bear Suite features a private master bedroom with a king bed and a full bathroom. The main area includes two queen beds, a full sofa sleeper and second bathroom.
Great Bear Suite – Sleeps up to 6 guests. The Great Bear Suite features two queen beds and a semi-private living room complete with a private master bedroom with queen bed.
Great Bear King – Sleeps up to 6 guests. The Great Bear King Suite features two queen beds and a semi-private living room complete with a private master bedroom with king bed.
Attractions & Entertainment
Kids will be occupied all hours of the day! Below are the events ongoing throughout the resort:
Character Appearances – Daily appearances with Wiley® the Wolf and Violet® the Wolf.
Story Time – The entire family gathers in the Grand Lobby each evening to hear a story about the Great Wolf Kids
characters before bedtime.
Wolf WalkTM – Learn about the many animals and wildlife living in the Northwoods, and make an origami wolf to take home.
MagiQuest® – Battle dragons, befriend a pixie and wave a magic wand in this live-action adventure game throughout the resort. The games features three unique chapters, each with their own challenges and quests.
The Great Wolf Kids® Program – Daily activities for kids that take place around the resort, including dance parties, face painting and games such as Wiley bingo, character floor memory and character trivia.
Howly Wood® XD Theater – This motion thrill ride transports riders directly into the movie action with every effect amplified creating an unforgettable experience.
Howl at the MoonTM Mini Golf – 9-hole themed indoor miniature golf course.
Northern LightsTM Arcade – More than 100 interactive video and redemption games that allow guests to redeem
Scooops® Kid Spa – A unique spa created just for kids complete with ice cream-themed manicures, pedicures and more. Each service also includes a real ice cream treat.
Ten Paw AlleyTM – Family-style bowling with pint-sized bowling balls.
Clubhouse Crew – Interactive scavenger hunt through the resort starring the Great Wolf Kids characters.
Perfect experience for the resort’s youngest guests.
Lazer Frenzy – Exciting arcade-style game with the latest in touch and LED technology. Players can see who is fastest as they dart between the “laser beams.”
How to Make a reservation
Great Wolf Lodge, Southern California will officially open to the public in early 2016, and guests who book their stay between now and Sept. 30, 2015 can enjoy a special introductory offer of 25 percent off the best available rates with promo code “SOCAL”. All reservations include all-access pass to the indoor waterpark and guests can reserve their room any date from Feb. 29 – Oct. 15, 2016. Rates for family suites are available starting at $259.99 per night. For more information or to make a reservation, visit www.greatwolf.com.
