MADISON, Wis., May 1, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Great Wolf Resorts,
Inc., North America's largest
family of indoor water park resorts, is adding a wide array of
family fun attractions and experiences to its properties
nationwide. From bowling experiences that are perfect for little
hands, to the sweetest spa experiences around, Great Wolf Lodge®
has added something new at each of its resorts just in time for
weekend getaways and summer travel planning.
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"We're delighted to introduce so many new amenities and
attractions that help us continue to do what we do best – create
family traditions, one family at a time," said Tim Black, executive vice president of
operations, Great Wolf Lodge. "We're in the business of providing
quality experiences for families, and brand-wide we have added
exciting new experiences that our guests can enjoy together."
Whether first time visitor, or repeat guest, Great Wolf Lodge
seeks to exceed expectations at each of its premier properties.
Beginning with over $4 million in
renovations at the brand's first two resorts in Wisconsin Dells, WI and
Sandusky, OH, and
extending to new activities and attractions at all locations,
family-focused fun is the center of all that's new at the Great
Wolf Lodge nearest you.
Ten Paw Alley Strikes with Fun
Ten Paw Alley puts a family-spin on traditional
bowling. The six lane alley complete with five pound balls and "no
rental shoes allowed" policy is already a fan favorite at the Great
Wolf Lodge properties in Pocono Mountains, PA;
Mason, OH; Williamsburg, VA and
Concord, NC.
Howl at the Moon Glow Golf
A walk in the woods glows at Great Wolf Lodge. At the
resort in Pocono Mountains, PA no matter what the
clock says, it's always a good time for an evening stroll in the
forest and this new glowing miniature golf experience is not your
average shot in the dark.
Scooops Kid Spa is an Ice Cream Dream in Sandusky, Ohio
A day of pampering has never been so delicious! Great
Wolf Lodge in Sandusky, OH is getting ready to serve
up flavorful fun with the addition of Scooops Kid Spa in
June. Complete with giant banana split thrones for pedicures, ice
cream-themed manicures and sherbet scrubs, Scooops Kid Spa is the
perfect pampering treat for young girls. After all the activities
in the waterpark, a visit to the Scooops Kid Spa is the perfect way
to end the day.
Resort-wide, Scooops Kid Spa guests will have the chance to
experience special one-on-one time with one of the resort's lovable
characters, Violet, during Social Hour. Pedicures and
manicures are now much more fun with everyone's favorite girly
wolf, Violet, by your side!
The MagiQuest Adventure Continues
Already a Great Wolf Lodge favorite, MagiQuest, the
interactive live-action, adventure game has begun a new chapter.
Earlier this spring, MagiQuest opened to aspiring magi at the
Great Wolf Lodge in Niagara Falls,
Canada. Now, the game has powered up at all Great
Wolf Lodge resorts. Topper Powers have been added to
MagiQuest wand toppers, giving players the ability to enhance their
MagiQuest game experience. From unlocking new quests to causing a
game-wide effect that impacts the entire kingdom, topper powers
bring a new level of magic to the fun.
Topper Powers are just one part of the MagiQuest adventure for
the Great Wolf Lodge resorts in Kansas City, KS, Concord, NC and Traverse City, MI. With the addition
of Compass Quest at these resorts, players who have achieved
"Master Magi" status can now take on new challenges and quests
solving mysteries and slaying dragons.
Northern Lights Arcade
MagiQuest is not the only interactive gaming experience
that guests can enjoy while at Great Wolf Lodge. The Northern
Lights Arcade at each resort is getting a facelift, complete with
many new games and prize-winning opportunities. The Great Wolf X
Theatre and Lazer Frenzy attractions in
Grapevine, TX, are
new multi-participant experiences that are fun for the whole
family, while the Williamsburg,
VA resort is adding a Great Wolf XD Rider
attraction experience and Oliver's Time Challenge
interactive game.
The Great Wolf Kids Pack Expands
Kids love the Great Wolf Lodge family of characters, and a
new friend has joined the pack. Oliver Raccoon, who never leaves
home without his gadgets and bug net, can be found throughout the
resorts, exploring Cub Club, playing MagiQuest and hosting Story
Time. Together with Wiley the Wolf and Violet, Oliver brings smiles
and hugs to the resorts' youngest guests each and every day.
Kids programs are a key part of the Great Wolf Lodge experience.
As the Great Wolf Kids Pack continues to grow, so do the memorable
and interactive experiences children can take part in during their
stay. Great Wolf Kids trading cards have become treasured
collectibles during meet and greets with the Great Wolf Lodge
characters and new life-sized versions of the game "Memory" help
entertain children as their parents check in. This summer, the
resorts will debut original, branded stories and accompanying
picture books. Each book stars Wiley the Wolf, Violet, Oliver
Raccoon and their friends and will be read at Story Time. Families
can then purchase the books to take home with them.
Dining is a Howl
Eating has never been such fun as Great Wolf Lodge
continues to enhance its food offerings company-wide. A day of play
at the Great Wolf Lodge water park can leave you "Hungry as a
Wolf" and ready to dine in the new pizza parlor location in
Mason, OH. Even
treating yourself to ice cream and frozen yogurt is an interactive
dining experience as seven properties add a unique dessert
experience that allows guests to design their own treat and have it
delivered by a robot.
Breakfast is no longer just for dining; it's also a great time
for photos and friends in Grapevine, TX with the debut of the
Wake up with Wiley (and Friends) character breakfast buffet.
Kicking off in mid-June, the dining experience will bring the Great
Wolf Lodge characters together for a breakfast experience that is
as delicious as it is fun.
Guests in Concord,
NC and Sandusky,
OH will dine and save all summer as children ages 10
and under eat free. Families staying at the resorts between
Memorial Day and Labor Day can take advantage of the offer which
features one free child breakfast or dinner buffet per adult buffet
purchased at regular cost in the Loose Moose Cottage.
Guest Service Begins at Home
With all of the new attractions and amenities inside the
resorts, Great Wolf Lodge continues to focus on enhancements and
features to assist guests before they even set foot in the lobby,
and many are with the click of a mouse. Vacation planning has never
been easier with the help of the fully interactive Great Wolf Lodge
website, complete with online chat assistance, videos, discounts
and special offers.
To help guests maximize their time at the resort, Great Wolf
Lodge has introduced online check-in. Guests can now check-in from
home on their personal computer, and then bypass the regular line
at the front desk which helps the Great Wolf Lodge experience begin
that much faster.
Stories from "Behind the Howl"
Behind the scenes stories are always favorites for brand
fans, and Great Wolf Lodge now offers a peek inside the life of the
resort online. "Behind The Howl", the official company blog
launched earlier this spring and features exclusive news, tales
written by Pack Members and stories about the Great Wolf
experience. With frequent updates, fans can stay up to date on all
that's news at their favorite Great Wolf Lodge resort by reading
the Great Wolf Lodge blog "Behind the Howl" at
blog.greatwolf.com.
About Great Wolf Resorts, Inc.
Great Wolf Resorts, Inc. ®, Madison, Wis., is North America's largest family of indoor
waterpark resorts and, through its subsidiaries and affiliates,
owns and operates its family resorts under the Great Wolf Lodge®
brand. Great Wolf Resorts is a fully integrated resort
company with Great Wolf Lodge locations in: Wisconsin Dells, Wis.; Sandusky, Ohio; Traverse City, Mich.; Kansas City, Kan.; Williamsburg, Va.; Pocono Mountains, Pa.;
Niagara Falls, Ontario;
Mason, Ohio; Grapevine, Texas; Grand Mound, Wash.; and
Charlotte, N.C. Through
Great Wolf Resorts' environmental sustainability program, Project
Green Wolf™, the company is the first and only national hotel chain
to have all US properties Green Seal™ Certified – Silver.
The company's resorts are family-oriented destination facilities
that generally feature 300 – 600 rooms and a large indoor
entertainment area measuring 40,000 – 100,000 square feet.
The all-suite properties offer a variety of room styles,
arcade/game rooms, fitness rooms, themed restaurants, spas,
supervised children's activities and other amenities.
Additional information may be found on the company's online media
center.
FOR MORE INFORMATION
Susan Storey
Great Wolf Resorts, Inc.®
Ph: 608.662.4722
Email: sstorey@greatwolf.com
SOURCE Great Wolf Resorts, Inc.
