make appearances throughout the season to visit with kids and pose for photos. Guests can even reserve special Snowland suites that are decorated with lights, garland and a fully-adorned tree. Amidst the holiday cheer, the indoor water park certainly remains the highlight of any Great Wolf getaway. Access to the water park is included with your stay and exclusive to overnight resort guests. Winter weather is never a problem because the resort’s most popular amenity is always a balmy 84 degrees. Designed with all ages in mind, the water park has six different areas for splashing and swimming. Whether lounging in Crooked Creek, the park’s lazy river, or catching some waves in Slap Tail Pond, there are plenty of ways make memories together. Cub Paw Pool is likely where you’ll find the youngest members of the family. The zero-depth entry leads to an 18-inch “deep” end making this kiddie pool a step above the norm. For those often too short to make the
cut at other water parks, Cub Paw Pool has smaller kiddie slides that offer an accessible place for toddlers and preschoolers to explore. A selection of life jackets, including the popular Puddle Jumper style, are available free of charge for guests to use. Fort Mackenzie takes water play to the next level. Great for both younger and older kids, the treehouse-themed splash area offers a plethora of dump buckets, interactive water toys, kid-activated splash features and body slides the whole family can enjoy together. For the older and more adventurous members of the family, five full-size tube and raft slides will not disappoint. With single and multi-rider options available, high-speed drops and winding twists and turns aim to get your adrenaline going. The heart-pumping Howlin’ Tornado is instantaneously noticeable as you arrive. The towering yellow and red structure sends riders sailing through a six-story vortex on a super-fast thrill ride in a raft built for four. There are less intense slide options to
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