Everything You Need to Know About Snowland at Great Wolf Lodge During the Holidays
It might be cold outside, but it’s always 84 degrees inside Great Wolf Lodge indoor water parks, where water slides, splash zones, pools, and the iconic tipping bucket that dumps 1,000 gallons of water throughout the day are all enjoyed year-round. And from November 25th through January 6th, Great Wolf Lodge locations across North America transform into Snowland, an immersive winter celebration with seasonal events and holiday cheer.
By the light of the twinkling Christmas tree in the Grand Lobby, you can make holiday crafts with your family and play festive games. Complimentary events and experiences are included in your stay at Great Wolf Lodge, so be sure to check the activities calendar at your lodge or download the Great Wolf App to see all the winter fun in between racing down waterslides, hanging poolside, or lounging in a cabana.
Kids can share their holiday wishes with Santa Claus himself as he stops at lodges across the country (visit times vary by lodge.) There’s also T’was the Night Before Snowland Yoga Trails, where kids can stretch and enjoy fun yoga classes with a holiday spin. Wiley the Wolf, one of the lodge’s signature characters, might even make a lobby appearance to take photos and say hello.
With Snowland Competition Games, kids flex their skills with games like a ring toss, Hot Cocoa throw, and Snowland Bingo. During the Snowland Scavenger Hunt, kids zip around the lodge looking for clues to find hidden prizes.
During the nightly Frosty Fest Family Dance Party, dance through a winter wonderland as classic holiday songs fill the air, and wear your pajamas for a touch of added coziness. Gather your wolf pack for Snowland Trivia and enjoy family-friendly game time or make festive decorations during Snowland Arts & Crafts.
At select lodges, Snow Globes at Snowland (by reservation only and an added expense) provide a private hot cocoa bar, cookie decorating kit, and holiday games for your family. All of it underneath a dome with a 30-minute light show choreographed to holiday music. And you get a keepsake ornament to take home.
Accommodations at Great Wolf Lodge come in a range of options from smaller rooms to large suites. Premium Suites can sleep up to 8 people, and the Wolf Den Suite includes a themed bunk bed area for kids. The Northwoods-themed decor and cozy comfort are perfect for the holidays, and modern amenities include mini-fridges, coffee makers, HDTVs and WiFi.
For dining, Great Wolf Lodge has delicious options to satisfy every appetite. You can choose from breakfast buffets, delicious pizza, burgers and tacos, or enjoy a casual sit-down dinner and treat the family to hand-crafted ice cream at Wood’s End Creamery at night or for a tasty daytime break. At Great Wolf Candy Company, kids can have fun filling their own tippable bucket necklace souvenir candy cup, with dozens of candies to pick from.
For a festive souvenir to remember your time at the lodge, stop by Buckhorn Exchange Gift Shop during Snowland for winter souvenirs like sweatshirts, plush blankets, and everything you need to stay warm while bringing the lodge experience home.
When booking, consider adding on the Snowland Package at checkout, which gets your pack a Snowland Glam Ear headband, a peppermint hot chocolate candy pop, a turquoise Great Wolf Lodge blanket, commemorative ornament, a mystery plush, and a clear Snowland drawstring bag.
Visit GreatWolf.com today to book your Snowland experience.