Our trip to Great Wolf Lodge included an overnight stay, tickets to the water park, a couple of meals and a few uique experiences. Opinions of our trip are 100% our own.

Today we picked Eva up from school and took the family to Fitchburgh where the first Great Wolf Lodge in the Northeast is opening. We were lucky enough to be invited to stay overnight and experience this fun location. We get to stay overnight and experience all that the Great Wolf Lodge has to offer.

At a quick hour and a half from home the ride isn’t bad, unless you have an excited 6 1/2 year old who is going to ask you every few minutes how far we are from arriving at our destination. But we got there quickly enough and got checked in. Eva and Andrew made some new friends.

I grabbed our stuff from the car and we got settled in. I picked up some fun things for the kids to have as surprises for the trip. Some new towels and some goggles plus a set of Lincoln logs to play with. I had heard that some of the bloggers received Lincoln logs in their invites so I didn’t want my kids to feel left out plus it is a pretty easy toy for them to play with in the hotel room.

We went to dinner first over at The Lodge Wood Fired Grill. The Great Wolf Lodge does not open officially until tomorrow and the kinks are still being worked out. Overall the meal was decent. Service wasn’t that great but then again it is the opening and kinks need to be ironed out.

We passed the time passing around the NXMini to do some selfies.

Allison and Andrew at dinner.

Eva and Drew at dinner.

A wide selection of mini desserts

After dinner we walked around a little bit to see the place. The kids did some coloring, they played games and watched the bedtime story program in the lobby.

Kids coloring.

So far this has been a really nice place and it is great for families. I’d request a room away from the lobby especially if you have little kids who go to bed earlier. The lobby show went on again at 9pm for about a half hour.

Had a nice day today, looking forward to more exploring tomorrow.

Great Wolf Lodge to Open 12th Resort in North America
Grand Opening in Massachusetts Set for June 5th

Madison, Wisconsin – Great Wolf Lodge, North America’s largest family of indoor waterparks, announced today the official grand opening celebration date for Great Wolf Lodge New England. Opening on June 5, the new resort, located in Fitchburg, Massachusetts, will soon offer area families the perfect destination for a weekend getaway, or longer family vacation.

“Great Wolf Lodge New England is going to change how families in the region spend time together,” said Great Wolf Lodge CEO Kimberly Schaefer. “We know that parents are challenged by so many things when it comes to planning and taking a vacation. Great Wolf Lodge offers value, convenience, and fun all under one roof. Parents can focus on having a great time alongside their children.”

The indoor waterpark resort will be a first-class destination, complete with more than 400 suites, a wide variety of entertainment offerings, dining options and amenities for the entire family. The centerpiece of the resort is the exciting indoor waterpark. With signature Great Wolf Lodge water rides and attractions, including the thrilling six-story, Howlin’ Tornado; the amazing Wolf Tail slide, with its 360 degree loop; Slap Tail Pond wave pool and the River Canyon Run family raft ride, Great Wolf Lodge New England will offer something for everyone.

The waterpark is just the beginning of all that Great Wolf Lodge New England brings to the area. Throughout the entire resort, families will have many unique activities and attractions to enjoy. The giant Howlin’ Timbers Play Park will offer hours of excitement. Complete with indoor mini golf, Ten Paw Alley bowling, an assortment of kiddie amusement rides and more, Howlin’ Timbers will be a destination in itself.

Exclusive to Great Wolf Lodge New England, the entire family can experience something new – high above everyone else. The 30 foot tall Howlers Peak Ropes Course will be the brand’s first and only indoor ropes course experience. The adventure begins when guests put on harnesses and then venture out across several rope pathways. Complete with varying heights and challenges at each station, Howlers Peak will be one of the key attractions at Great Wolf Lodge New England. Younger children will also howl with delight as they can walk alongside their parent on a smaller course designed just for them.

Signature Great Wolf Lodge experiences including Scooops Kid Spa and the interactive, live-action game, MagiQuest will also offer memorable moments for kids and parents alike. And each night, everyone will gather in the lobby for the interactive Forest Friend Show and Story Time before heading to bed in one of the lodge’s 406 themed suites.

More than 42 million families with children live within 300 miles of a Great Wolf Lodge. The addition of Great Wolf Lodge New England gives more families than ever the opportunity to create new family traditions – together.

“It’s hard to beat a weekend getaway, within driving distance, where parents know they can entertain everyone in the family from morning to night,” Schaefer continued, “We look forward to bringing the Great Wolf Lodge experience to families in Massachusetts, and the entire New England region in just a few more weeks.”

In honor of the resort’s grand opening, guests can save up to 30% on their reservation by booking at visit by July 4. Reservations can be made online at greatwolf.com or by calling 866.670.9653.

Snapshot of Great Wolf Lodge New England – By the Numbers:

• 68,000 square feet of indoor water park
• 84-degree indoor waterpark
• 300,000 gallons of water
• 30 foot tall ropes course
• 406 themed suites
• 6 delectable dining options, including the Lodge Wood Fired Grill, Hungry as a Wolf Pizza and Dunkin’ Donuts
• 4 unique shopping experiences including the Great Wolf Kids Store and Buckhorn Exchange Gift Shop

About Great Wolf Lodge:
Great Wolf Lodge is North America’s largest family of indoor waterpark resorts and the brand leader in the waterpark resort industry. Great Wolf Lodge is a first-class, full service, year-round destination resort. Extending far beyond waterparks, Great Wolf Resorts provides families with quality accommodations, exceptional service, as well as popular proprietary amenities all under one roof – creating family traditions, one family at a time. Opening in June 2014, Great Wolf New England is the company’s 12th indoor waterpark resort.