There were certainly a lot of people coming and going, but it would have been much more chaotic I think if there were people only there for the day trying to commandeer tables and towels in a certain location all day. Only guests staying the night in the hotel are allowed in the water park areas to reduce overcrowding, which I really like.Guests lie down in a raft with up to 3 other riders, then drop into a 6 story funnel slide. I tried to wear the Go-Pro camera but could only hold on with one hand and I definitely needed 2! I wish I had time to ride it again, but after 2-3 hours in the park, Gavin was exhausted and needed a break so we headed up to our room to change. The Howlin’ Tornado raft ride was definitely my favorite. The new waterpark area, on the other side, also had another smaller zero entry Cub Paw Pool for children with kiddie slides, as well as a wave pool and 3 different thrilling slides geared for older children and adults.This same waterpark area also had 2 enclosed tube slides, a large heated hot tub pool, and a lazy river. ![]() In this section there is a tipping bucket that drops hundreds of gallons of water at one time onto the Fort where children are playing, climbing, activating water features and sliding down slides. People we met at the hotel who had been to the prior resorts were a little disappointed because they felt like that side was to similar. At the Fitchburg location The Fort Mackenzie water park area was apparently a pre-existing area that was re-themed by Great Wolf Lodge when they purchased the hotel formerly known as Coco Keys.Having personally met the General Manager of the hotel, as well as the CEO of the company Kim Schaefer, I have no doubts that there is a significant amount of attention to detail provided and Great Wolf Lodge is committed to creating a memorable family experience. We were there only a few days after the hotel officially opened, I’m sure that some of our comments may be just glitches that have yet to be worked out. The Fitchburg location was formerly another hotel and water park that Great Wolf Lodge purchased, re-themed and renovated.īelow you’ll find a list of our comments under different areas of the hotel, as well as a YouTube video featuring all of our photos. When we were invited to spend a night for the grand opening of the Great Wolf Lodge resort in New England (Fitchburg, MA), I had heard rave reviews of their location in the Poconos, NY and knew that we’d have a blast. We stayed at a hotel years ago in North Conway on a Storyland trip that had a small indoor area for kids, but we really just started venturing out on more hotel stays now that Gavin is older. I can’t believe it, but we’ve never really been to an indoor water park. Great Wolf Lodge New England also has a variety of alternative attractions and activities, like a ropes course, kids spa, arcade with video and redemption games, miniature bowling and indoor miniature golf.Fort Mackenzie Tipping Bucket at Great Wolf Lodgeĭisclosure: My family and I were provided with a one night stay, which included water park admission, plus vouchers for food and activities for the purpose of this Great Wolf Lodge New England Resort Review. ![]() There is also a lazy river to float, water activity pools, a multi-level water play fort and a large hot tub reserved for adults. It's sure to get your adrenaline pumping. When the floor beneath your feet suddenly drops, you begin a 20-feet free-fall descent that curves into a 360-degree horizontal loop. Daring thrill-seekers can try the Wolf Tail, a fearsome body slide where you step into a launch capsule. Admission is exclusive for resort guests.Īttractions at the water park include the Howlin' Tornado and River Canyon Run multi-rider tube rides, Alberta Falls tube slide, and Otter Run water slide. ![]() The large 68,000 square-foot Great Wolf Lodge indoor water park is climate controlled so the temperature is always a comfortable 84-degrees, regardless of the weather outside. Resort amenities include several dining options, gift shops, fitness center, resort-wide WiFi and plenty of kids activities. Large family suites with a wilderness cabin theme can sleep up to ten guests. Each room is complete with a microwave, mini-fridge, and coffee maker. This full-service, family resort centered around an indoor waterpark has large rooms and suites designed with families in mind. After an extensive renovation the Great Wolf Lodge New England ( formerly the CoCo Key Water Resort at Courtyard Marriott Fitchburg) opens with a new brand and theme.
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