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Getaway GREAT WOLF LODGE
THE ANNUAL SNOWLAND CELEBRATION OFFERS FROSTY FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY
Great Wolf Lodge celebrates the most festive time and Coloring Sheets, Snowland Post Cards, Snowland of year with its annual Snowland celebration Bracelet Making, and Reindeer Origami. taking place now through January 3, 2021. As and help grant wishes for children facing critical illnesses with a special holiday campaign. During Snowland festivities, retail outlets at Great Wolf Lodge will sell festive Santa Hat Wolf Ears for $6.99, with $2 from each sale being donated to Make-A-Wish. Additionally, the new Cocoa Trolley will also offer Make-A-Wish signature cocoa drinks, with a portion of each sale donated to the organization. During the day, there will be fun, physically distanced activities that start in the morning with “Twas the Night Before Snowland” Yoga Tails and conclude in the evening with the Frosty Fest Family Dance Party. Throughout the day guests are treated to frequent snowfalls in the Grand Lobby, as well as a telling of Great Wolf Lodge’s signature holiday story “Unique as a Snowflake,” along with Snowland bingo and trivia games. Everywhere guests turn there is more merry fun to be had at the lodge, including surprise, socially-distanced visits by Santa. A new “Craft Kit to Go” program will be offered daily as guests can stop by to pick up a craft to complete inroom; the variety of DIY fun this year includes Snowlpart of its Paw Pledge, Great Wolf Lodge put additional A new mobile Cocoa Trolley will traverse the lodge, health and safety protocols into place for this year’s moving from floor-to-floor and inviting holiday revelers event, so families can safely soak up the holiday spirit to grab a delectable, piping-hot cocoa on the way to with daily snow showers in the Grand Lobby, season- their rooms. The Trolley will be easy to spot and hear, ally-themed crafts, stories and songs, and new this with lights, garland, and other holiday décor, and a bell year: a Cocoa Trolley. Along with seasonal Snowland that will chime once the cocoa is ready to start flowing. festivities, families can relax at the resort’s expansive Of course, staying in the spirit, a pack member donning 84-degree indoor water park while also experiencing a traditional “ugly sweater” will pour the selected cocoa the most magical holiday gift of all: time together as a drink of choice. Along with the more traditional hot family. cocoa, the Trolley menu includes specialty cocoas, such as Red Velvet Hot Cocoa and Mocha Hot Cocoa, served in keepsake mason-jar mugs. Adults over 21 have the option for libation additions like Kahlua, Bailey’s Irish in conjunction with medical professionals, disinfection Cream, or Coffee Liqueur for a nominal fee. Ginger- specialists, industrial engineers and public health offibread and holiday sugar cookies cap off the Trolley’s cials. The program focuses on disinfection and sanitizaofferings, completing the perfect sweet treat to close out tion, physical distancing, personal protection like face a day enjoying Snowland. masks, and minimizing surface interactions in all guest Keeping in the spirit of the season, during Hanukkah areas across the resort. on Sunday, Dec. 22 - Monday, Dec. 30, there will be a In addition to unlimited access to the water park, all the daily lighting of the menorah candle, (excluding Friday), family activities offered during Snowland are included located in the main lobby. as part of an overnight stay. A complete listing of daily Throughout Snowland, Great Wolf Lodge’s Paw Pledge can download the Great Wolf Lodge app for a schedule program will be in full effect. The company-wide initia- of Snowland events. Great Wolf Lodge in Scottsdale is Beyond sharing holiday cheer during Snowland, Great tive to keep families healthy and safe while they play located at 7333 N. Pima Road. Learn more by visiting Wolf Lodge is hoping to raise funds for Make-A-Wish® together at the indoor waterpark resort was developed greatwolf.com/Arizona.


activities is provided to guests upon check-in or guests