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Yahoo
3 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Great Wolf Lodge's biggest sale of 2025 is here: How to score an $84 room
For fans of Great Wolf Lodge resorts, Aug. 4 is their Black Friday. Great Wolf Lodge, the popular chain of family-friendly hotels with elaborate indoor water parks, will bring back its annual 8/4 Day sale on Aug. 4, 2025. During the one-day-only flash sale that celebrates the water parks' consistent 84-degree temperatures, guests can book rooms for as low as $84 per night, with stays including unlimited water-park access. The sale is good at all Great Wolf Lodges nationwide, including the Great Wolf Lodge Arizona on the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community near Scottsdale. The 84-degree sale is available for one day only, on Aug. 4, no earlier and no later. Here's how to get the deal. Great Wolf Lodge 84-degree sale 2025: How it works Rates start at $84 per night for two guests. Some rooms and nights cost more. Reservations are nonrefundable. The 84-degree sale rates are available on select Sunday through Thursday nights from Aug. 4 to Dec. 18. Most of the $84 rooms are available after Labor Day. Blackout dates apply and may vary based on location. The sale rate isn't available Fridays, Saturdays or holidays such as Labor Day and Columbus Day. A limited number of rooms and suites are available at the sale rate. Discounts vary by date. The offer is based on occupancy of four guests per room; at least one must be 21 or older. Does it cost money to park at Great Wolf Lodge? The 84-degree sale rate does not include taxes or the parking fee of $19 per night. Looking for the best things to do in Arizona? Sign up for our newsletter. Does Great Wolf Lodge charge a resort fee? In a change from previous years' sales, the 84-degree sale 2025 includes resort fees. In May, Great Wolf Lodge began eliminating or reducing resort fees at its properties. The Arizona location no longer charges a resort fee. Until the resort fee was eliminated, the $40 per night charge covered the cost of internet, virtual concierge, water park amenities like life jackets and towels, and arts and crafts projects during children's entertainment programs. How to get $84 rooms at Great Wolf Lodge Details: Great Wolf Lodge's flash sale is from 12:01 a.m. to 11:59 p.m. Arizona time on Aug. 4. Book at Use promo code 84DEGREES. The Remi: See inside this vibey new metro Phoenix hotel, an 'odyssey of the senses' Michael Salerno is an award-winning journalist who's covered travel and tourism since 2014. His work as The Arizona Republic's consumer travel reporter aims to help readers navigate the stresses of traveling and get the best value for their money on their vacations. He can be reached at Subscribe to today. This article originally appeared on Arizona Republic: Great Wolf Lodge's best sale of 2025: How to get $84 rooms
Yahoo
17-07-2025
- Yahoo
Man arrested in connection with attempted kidnapping at Great Wolf Lodge: deputies
WILLIAMSBURG, Va. (WAVY) — A man was arrested on Tuesday in connection with an attempted kidnapping at Great Wolf Lodge, deputies with the York-Poquoson Sheriff's Office said. According to authorities, deputies were dispatched to the Great Wolf Lodge, located in the 500 block of Rochambeau Drive, for reports of an attempted kidnapping and assault of a 7-year-old that occurred earlier in the day. Deputies then spoke with the family of the 7-year-old victim, who said a man attempted to lure the child away from the pool. When the child attempted to walk away, the suspect prevented the child from leaving the area. Shortly after this, the family told deputies that the suspect left the pool area. After viewing surveillance footage, deputies stated they were able to identify the suspect as 46-year-old Travis Andrew Bright, who was listed as a guest at Great Wolf Lodge at the time. Bright was eventually located and charged with abduction and assault and battery. He is currently being held in the Virginia Peninsula Regional Jail. Great Wolf Lodge released a statement regarding the incident, which can be read in full below: Providing a safe and secure environment for our guests is always our top priority. We immediately notified the York-Poquoson Sheriff's Office after identifying actions that raised concern, and are actively assisting law enforcement as they investigate this matter further. Great Wolf Lodge Continue to check for updates. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
23-06-2025
- Yahoo
Cedar Point, Great Wolf Lodge, and more Ohio water parks to help escape the summer heat
Ohio's sweltering temperatures may have you looking for places to cool off. Fortunately, the state is home to some of the nation's largest water parks, resorts, and vacation getaways, providing plenty of ways to beat the heat. Here's where Ohioans can take a dip this summer. Cedar Point amusement park in Sandusky is home to Cedar Point Shores outdoor water park, an 18-acre waterpark filled with plunging slides and thrill-seeking experiences for guests. The water park also offers kid-friendly areas with small slides, geysers and fountains. Hours: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tickets: Starting at $50 Address: 1 Cedar Point Drive, Sandusky, OH 44870 Website: Cedar Point's 38,000-square-foot indoor waterpark resort features massive water slides and a wave pool for those looking for a break from the summer sun. The resort boasts 237 newly renovated guest rooms and suites that feature a tropical theme. Hours: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tickets: Check here for hotel package rates Address: 2001 Cleveland Road W, Sandusky, OH 44870 Website: Great Wolf Lodge has two Ohio locations: Sandusky and Cincinnati. The indoor waterpark is set to 84 degrees year-round. The Sandusky park covers 33,000 square feet, while Cincinnati's building is even bigger, at 50,000 square feet. The waterpark offers activities for everyone, from toddlers to children and teens to an adults-only hot tub area. Hours: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tickets: Range from $49.99 to $79.99 Address: 4600 Milan Road, Sandusky, OH 44870; and 2501 Great Wolf Drive, Mason, OH 45040 Website: and With more than 50 activities, including 36 waterslides, Soak City Water Park at Kings Island offers activities for both kids and adults, including the Tropical Plunge, which has six different waterslide experiences. Hours: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tickets: Included with the price of admission to Kings Island Address: 6300 Kings Island Drive, Kings Island, OH 45034 Website: The only water park located in Port Clinton (just minutes from Cedar Point in Sandusky), the family-owned water park features a kid's tree house with four slides, a lazy river and heated pools. Hours: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., 2025 hours subject to change Tickets: Daily Mega tickets $67.20; Daily Dry Ticket $44.80 Address: 1530 S Danbury Rd, Port Clinton, OH 43452 Website: Rated the No. 1 best indoor water park of 2025 by USA TODAY 10Best readers, Kalahari's Sandusky-based resort boasts 173,000 square feet of waterpark activities, including a lazy river, wave simulator, and waterslides. Hours: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday through Thursday Tickets: Day passes can range from $74.99 to $137.99 Address: 7000 Kalahari Drive, Sandusky, OH 44870 Website: Located in Navarre (about 40 minutes South of Akron), Baylor Beach Park's Water Park features a two-acre water park and swimming lake with log rolls, slides and fountains as well as a separate one acre lake for paddleboats, aquabikes and more. Hours: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily Tickets: $17.00 Monday - Thursday; $19.00 Friday, Saturday, Sunday & Holidays Address: 8777 Manchester Ave. S.W. Navarre, Ohio 44662 Website: Deemed Ohio's largest water park, Zoombezi Bay is part of the Columbus Zoo family of parks, offering a number of waterslides as well as other attractions like the Cyclone, wave pools, and the Roaring Rapids Action River. For adults, the park offers Croctail Creek & the Sandbar, its walk-up or swim-up bar featuring a heated lounge pool with in-water seating. Hours: 10:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. See the complete hours here. Tickets: Day passes range from $31.99 to $34.99 online, or $43.99 to $46.99 at the gate. Address: 4850 W. Powell Road, Powell, OH 43065 Website: This article originally appeared on Cincinnati Enquirer: See the list of Ohio water parks, including Cedar Point and more
CBS News
20-06-2025
- Sport
- CBS News
Patriots rookie Will Campbell loves being a "Boston sports guy"
Patriots rookie left tackle Will Campbell may be the new kid in town, but he is loving life in New England. And he's not just enamored with what's been going on in Foxboro on the football field. The Monroe, Louisiana native is all-in on becoming a New Englander. He was out at Great Wolf Lodge in Fitchburg on Wednesday to host a ribbon cutting ceremony for a new water park, where he used his big frame and agile moves to make some money for the local Boys & Girls Club. Campbell teamed up with kids from the Boys & Girls Club of Fitchburg, Leominster and Gardner inside the new Otter Cave Waterworks play zone at Great Wolf Lodge. Campbell and the kids had to fill a big bucket in under 20 minutes using only the park's splash features, like water cannons and tipping buckets. Campbell did most of the heavy lifting -- and running -- using smaller buckets to fill the bigger one. He and the crew were able to beat the 20-minute buzzer, which earned the Boys & Girls Club a cool $7,500 donation from Great Wolf Lodge. A fun event on Wednesday as Patriots rookie LT Will Campbell @will_campbell66 helped open up "Otter Cave Waterworks" at the Great Wolf Lodge @GreatWolfLodge in Fitchburg with some help from kids from the Boys & Girls Club of Fitchburg, Leominster & Gardener 💦🌊 - @wbz @Patriots — Dan Roche (@RochieWBZ) June 19, 2025 He also made sure to douse the kids as much as he could so they'd be also be dripping fun well after the event ending. A soaking wet Campbell spoke with WBZ-TV's Dan Roche after showing his moves on the splash pad. "It was intense. They were pouring water all over me and I had to get them back. I told them I'm not the only one who is going to get soaking wet today," joked Campbell. Campbell is a big kid himself, and will never turn down an opportunity to give back to his new community. "Being able to come out here and interact with kids -- I was the little kid who used to love doing stuff with older athletes. To be in that position, it's something I'll do every time I can because I was once that little kid," he said. Will Campbell is now a "Boston sports guy" Shortly after the Patriots drafted Campbell fourth overall in the 2025 NFL Draft, he created some chuckles around New England when he expressed how surprised he was over the amount of trees in the area. As a southern boy, he thought Foxboro was part of Boston, and didn't think he'd see many trees when heading to practice. "People took that the wrong way, talking about my LSU education," Campbell explained of his tree observation. "Before I got drafted, the furthest north and east I had ever been was Atlanta. I thought the whole time this was in the city of Boston. It was a little different for me." Campbell has been doing some exploring to understand New England better, and will is will enjoy some time in Boston this weekend. If he thinks he's experienced traffic before, he's in for a surprise. While the traffic might be a nightmare, the sports scene and the region's pride for their teams is unlike anywhere else. Campbell and the Patriots recently met up with the Boston Celtics at their practice facilities, where they got to meet with head coach Joe Mazzulla and the Celtics brass. Campbell is most excited to become part of the Boston sports fraternity. Or as he put it, he's excited to become a "Boston sports guy." "I'm super excited to be a Boston sports guy now. Looking forward to going to a [Celtics] game next year; I've never been to an NBA game before," he said. "For that to be my first one next year, it would be hard to top that." Campbell also shared his takeaways from his first offseason program with the Patriots, plus his thoughts on playing for Mike Vrabel and protecting Drake Maye. Watch Dan Roche's full 1-on-1 with the Patriots rookie in the video above, and catch it on Sunday night's Sports Final at 11:35 p.m. on WBZ-TV.
Boston Globe
12-06-2025
- Boston Globe
Here's a reason to bring the kids to Foxwoods even if they're too young to gamble
Based in Chicago, Great Wolf Lodge has 23 locations in North America. This one is state-of-the-art, they say. (They're also renovating the Fitchburg location, opened in 2014.) The centerpiece of the Connecticut park, Otter Cave Waterworks, is brand-new, with twisting body slides, spray jets, and 'leaking' water pipes. Plus, there's Great Wolf Lodge's signature 1,000-gallon tipping bucket, drenching anyone below. (We personally hate this, but kids seem to love it.) Get Starting Point A guide through the most important stories of the morning, delivered Monday through Friday. Enter Email Sign Up Mashantucket is about two-plus hours from Boston, so it's doable as a day trip if your pack can handle a road trip. Families who stay at the 549-room lodge get unlimited access to the water park included in the room rate. Plus, Foxwoods Resort Casino has its own array of hotels and inns, so there are several choices if you want to make it an overnight. Advertisement About that casino: Our theory was, if things got too hectic in the waterpark, one of us grown-ups could escape to the casino for some peaceful adult fun amid the gaming tables and slot machines. Great Wolf Lodge is located right across from Foxwoods' Rainmaker Casino, so you can walk over. Of course, said adult would then be on the hook to do the driving, buy dinner, and spring for doughnuts at Sprinkletown. The stakes are high if you want to buy some quiet time on a family outing. Turns out, we didn't take advantage of a casino escape. Deciding to splurge on a room, we had a built-in escape hatch if someone needed a break from squealing kids and splashing water. A ride on the lazy river is a good way to get your feet wet, so to speak, at Great Wolf Lodge. Diane Bair 84 degrees always, hooray Walking into the colorful, forest-on-steroids property, you quickly realize that the Great Geyser Water Park is just one element here: First, you'll walk through an 'adventure park' area with a ropes course and zip line overhead, plus a mini-golf station, gem mining area, arcade, bowling, and eateries all around. We saw a bazillion kids waving wands on a MagiQuest course; some wore wolf ears (headgear of choice here; everyone gets a pair) and flowing robes while brandishing wands, like a Harry Potter-meets-Wolfman mashup. More about that later — we were eager to get wet. The Crooked Creek River (also known as the lazy river) was our first point of entry. Do try to snag a tube, because it's not easy navigating the current while you walk. A few rounds of that, and we were ready for the water slides. At just barely 48 inches tall, Ava was tall enough to do mostly everything, but not that keen to hurl her skinny little form through an enclosed tube waterslide. We didn't push it. She was happy to do an open slide in the Otter Cave area, and we all had a blast on the raft rides. Five people at once can ride the River Canyon Run, a twisty raft ride with dips and a splashdown exit, and — upping the thrill ante a bit — Pequot Plunge, a raft ride through a cone-shaped slide with a tornado vibe. Riding with their grown-ups, little ones (42 inches tall and up) can feel brave on this one. They offer lifejackets and have lifeguards posted around the rides as well. Advertisement Taking the little one's lead, we didn't spend much time in the wave pool, but were happy to cheer her on as she navigated the lily pads at Big Foot Pass (you hang from overhead ropes and climb across slippery platforms). This Great Wolf Lodge also has an outdoor swimming pool and an oversize outdoor hot tub. The latter was quite occupied during our visit. You thought you were going to a waterpark? Just wait, there's more to this place, and more ways to part with your money. But it's all really fun, and cheaper than a flight to Disney World. Diane Bair Now and then, a pool party would break out. Staff members would crank up the music and hand out hula-hoops to get some action going. Food and drinks were available poolside, along with lockers and changing stations. (Later in the day, story time and dance parties take place in the lobby for families who still have some juice after a day in the park.) Advertisement We visited on a holiday weekend, when the lodge was sold out, so it was as busy as it gets at Great Wolf Lodge. We made our dinner reservations early, so we weren't shut out, and quickly realized there's a better strategy here if you want to avoid crowds: Do the adventure park first, and then hit the water park in the afternoon, since most families do exactly the opposite. But we were able to do everything Ava wanted to do, and were not super-focused on experiencing every single thing. Wand 'em up, wind 'em up That said, you will spring for a Wolf Pass or two if the kiddos in your pack are looking at their toddler years in the rearview mirror. Priced from $60 to $90, these add extras like a round of mini-golf, ropes course, adventure trail, a kiddie ice cream, bowling, and — the biggie: a MagiQuest game with a wand or magi-belt. We've never done this before; we grew up baiting fishhooks, not waving wands to collect runes from shimmer trees. Think of it as an electronic scavenger hunt. Kids (and not a few adults) wave wands to collect required magical items during their quest. After procuring a wand, we had no idea how to do this, so a kind guest gave us a quick primer. Ava adored this, running around the park and flinging her wand at everything. We quickly realized there was no end to this activity, and were ready to offer her an actual cache of crystals so we could sit down for a while. Nope: There was still the Howler's Peak Ropes Course to do. It looked like Army boot camp up there. Ava pronounced it 'terrifying.' To be fair, the bigger kids seemed to be having a grand time. Advertisement If you'd rather have something other than pizza or a burger, Fireside, a sit-down restaurant, is a good option. The salmon (shown with mashed potatoes, not rice pilaf) was a fine choice. Diane Bair We practically fell into our booth at Fireside, an outdoor-themed restaurant featuring fire-cooked food. Nobody has high expectations for a theme park eatery, so we were surprised by the level of cookery here. Honey-bourbon salmon with rice pilaf and green beans was well-prepared, and the Angus sirloin steak frites pleased our carnivore. The kids' menu includes the usual suspects, but you can get extra fruit instead of fries — and a special drink cup that lights up. We had big plans to watch Bluey in our room before bed (not to mention, showering), but one dance party later and we were ready to crash. Our standard room had two queen beds and a mini-fridge; some rooms have bunk beds — they even offer suites that sleep up to 14. The folks at Great Wolf Lodge anticipate 500,000 annual visitors here, drawing mostly from Connecticut, New York, Rhode Island, and Massachusetts. Somewhere, Mom is sitting in a cabana with a paperback, smiling as we roll past in the lazy river. If you go: Full-day pass: $100 per person; half-day pass (from 4 p.m.-close) $80 per person. Starting room rate: $199 per night. Diane Bair and Pamela Wright can be reached at
