That may push the opening into next summer. “So it’s been probably three years in the making from concept to actually shoveling.”Ĭolavito said construction has been coming along despite hitting the same logistical problems with supplies and labor that many projects are facing these days. “There’s benefits to the timeline, because we had plans and so that’s when we kind of started sketching out, walking the property, kind of seeing where the tower can go, where we could fit it in etc.,” he said. General Manager Bill Colavito said expansion plans have been discussed since the Pocono property opened 17 years ago, but “time got away from us.” Things didn’t get serious with the project until just before the pandemic. Hennessy said it cost $150 million to construct the resort’s original building. The larger Pocono resort will also add about 350 jobs, bringing the resort’s number of employees to more than 1,000. A location in Perryville, Maryland, that is scheduled to open later in 2023 will then be the largest. When completed in the spring or summer of 2023, the improvements will make Great Wolf Pocono, temporarily, the largest resort of the company’s 19 locations in the U.S. These improvements are in addition to a project announced in March to build 30 1,500 square-foot, three-bedroom villas, along with an updated grand lobby, a toddler pool and three new full-service dining concepts. “And we found that we need more capacity and we need particularly more capacity than ever since we’ve come out, sort of, from COVID.” “Ever since we opened in 2005, our friends have visited here and they tell their friends,” he said. A brief ceremony included a “dumping” of colored sand that mimics the popular water-bucket feature in the water park. With the summer sun shining down and construction already underway, Great Wolf unveiled its plan to expand the complex Thursday to a group of employees, officials and media. The 400,000-square-foot complex in Pocono Township, Monroe County, has reached its capacity, according to Murray Hennessy, CEO of Great Wolf Lodge Pocono Mountains. The indoor water park was crowded with swimmers of all ages. The lobby was bustling and people lined up to get their picture taken next to various animal statues. Free self parking is available onsite.There were hardly any available parking spaces at Great Wolf Lodge Pocono Mountains on Thursday morning as families wheeled their luggage into the water park resort. Event facilities at this resort consist of conference space and a meeting room. Breakfast is available for a fee.įeatured amenities include express check-out, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and a 24-hour front desk. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at a bar/lounge. Grab a bite to eat at one of the resort's many dining establishments, which include 4 restaurants and 2 coffee shops/cafés. Additional features at this resort include complimentary wireless Internet access, shopping on site, and wedding services. You're sure to appreciate the recreational amenities, which include 6 indoor swimming pools, 2 spa tubs, and a complimentary water park. Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy body treatments and facials. Conveniences include safes and complimentary newspapers, as well as phones with free local calls. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Complimentary wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Make yourself at home in one of the 401 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. This family-friendly resort is within the vicinity of Camelbeach Mountain Waterpark and Alpine Mountain. With a stay at Great Wolf Lodge Pocono Mountains, PA, you'll be centrally located in Scotrun, convenient to The Crossings Premium Outlets and Camelback Ski Area.
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