We had such a great time at Great Wolf Lodge up in Traverse City. We could not have been more impressed with the place! We checked in and were able to have two pack n plays delivered to our room. (We typically have to take our own when traveling overnight.) We stayed just one evening which allowed us access to the water park for two days. The water park had lots of fun slides and other water stations. Of course, Drew and Bree could not do all of them, but there was plenty for kids their size. They enjoyed the mini slides and the water works pipes. They also liked the water spouts shooting up from the floor and the "lazy river" where we were able to float along on inner tubes. We had a nice meal at the on site restaurant, and the kids received free wolf ears. Then, we capped off the evening with story time in the main lobby. We heard a fun story and got to meet Wiley the wolf mascot, and it even "snowed" inside!
Other entertainment for older kids included an arcade and a kids salon/spa. It's really a great spot for kids of all ages.
As far as sleeping in the hotel, we did just okay. Drew did not have any problem sleeping in the pack n play. However, Bree was not happy with the arrangement. She started crying 45 minutes in, and I retrieved her. We had two double beds, so she and I took one for the rest of the evening. I've decided sleeping with Bree is not all that pleasant. She wanted to sleep sideways and kick me. All.night.long! Of course, as I type this, she is curled up on my lap and sleeping like an angel.
On day two, we made a breakfast of leftover pizza and headed back to the water park. We enjoyed it for a few more hours before heading out for lunch and the trip home.
We got our new DVD screens out for the trip (the kind that attach to the headrests). We figured out too late that one screen did not work. So, we went with the working one, which was better than nothing. It definitely kept the kids occupied for the long ride. No regrets with that purchase!
All in all, four thumbs up for Great Wolf Lodge!!!
Suiting up
Splish, splash on deck!
Drew manning the waterworks station and Bree catching the spray
Loving the water spouts!
All of us in the midst of it all
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Glad you guys had a good time! We want to try a water park again soon; we should try one together later this spring (after 4/15.) :)
We had trouble getting the second screen to work. I can't remember how we fixed it, but it had to do with the input button, I think. Hope you got it fixed/exchanged.
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