There are hoses, waterguns and a huge dump bucket, lots of big slides, and a water rollercoaster where rafts are hauled on a seemingly liquid conveyor belt. Of course, the draw is the 90-foot-tall, climate-controlled, 79,000-square-foot playground with one million gallons of 84☏ water pumping through. (Warning: Story Time can get crowded, so show up early if you want a seat up close.) Take Us to the Water These themes and stories change seasonally. Storytime takes place at the lobby’s enormous cuckoo clock, and though it doesn’t “cuckoo,” the stately animatronic trees, smiling animals and a young boy do sing together. Once the kids check out the dragon lair on the 4th floor, they can see what challenges they’ll face if they plunk down their money for this run-around video game, and mom and dad can see how far they’ll have to walk.Īnother signature Great Wolf activity is the Story Time, in which children and adults gather at night to to listen to stories in their pajamas. MagiQuest, a interactive video game in which “magic” wands charged with smart chips are used to activate light fixtures, treasure chests and other resort furniture to gain points, is especially popular. However, Great Wolf Poconos is not about supervised childcare, as most things kids do are with their parents.
While it could never be mistaken for New York Chic, the resort is so sincerely playful that even black-clad toddlers and their au pairs will have fun while world-weary mom and dad relax. By the front door, a black bear greets arrivals.
On the sloped log roof shading the reception area, near a pile of fishing gear, is a skunk that has slipped its trap. Urban families will be delighted with the Canadian North Woods decor: elk antler chandeliers and life-size replicas of timber wolves. The Great Wolf Lodge Poconos is a cookie-cutter version of other Great Wolf resorts - but what a wonderful cookie. Within a few hours’ drive of New York City, New Jersey, Philadelphia and Boston is an easy, weather-proof vacation that’s toddler- to teen-friendly. This formula was replicated in 2005, with great success, in the Pocono Mountains of Pennsylvania. Typically, the locale offers a variety of recreation and shopping options, but not so much as to detract from the resort’s on-site activities and restaurants. Great Wolf Resorts is a Midwestern company known for building indoor waterparks within driving distance of major metropolitain areas. This Great Wolf Lodge indoor waterpark hotel within a quick drive of New York, New Jersey and Philadelphia is a refreshing, weather-proof getaway year round.
#GREAT WOLF LODGE POCONOS CHRISTMAS PLUS#
They had a mailbox where kiddos could drop of their letters for Santa, activities going all day long, plus their lobby was the mirror image of a winter wonderland.Cozy Room at Great Wolf Lodge Peek-a-Boo at Great Wolf Lodge Relaxing After a Long Day of Play at Great Wolf Lodge Waterslide Tunnel Fun at Great Wolf Lodge Great Wolf Lodge Lobby Decorated for the Holiday Season, Photo Courtesy of Great Wolf Lodge Santa even made a grand entrance during our stay, with the option to sit on his lap for pictures. (And even an adult hot tub that overlooks a kids hot tub – Perfection? I think yes!) These slides had them giggling for hours!Īnd nothing compares to the excitement of walking from one end of the huge indoor park to the other with the chance of getting a gigantic bucket of water splashing down on ya to dance in!īUT, the Great Wolf Lodge is so much more than just a water park! It was completely decorated in our room – the gorgeous Snowland Suite – and even had milk and cookies delivered in the evening.
It was a great experience to give these boys a bit of freedom, since they are 7, but the water park also has a big area for toddlers, too. We went with family friends of ours who are also the parents of one of B’s best buds, Matty – so double the fun – at least! Which reminds me to mention that if you are planning on going and sharing a room with another family, it is totally doable in their wonderful roomy suites where your whole gang will be very comfortable. So, whenever we had the chance to stay at the Great Wolf Lodge in the Pocono Mountains, I just about lost my mind with excitement to tell B the news. I feel like I need to start off just by simply stating “Wow.” I can’t even begin to share with you how magical it is at Great Wolf Lodge, especially during the holidays! Branden has been yearning to get to a water park, but we just ran out of time this summer.
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