Great Wolf Lodge Celebrates “Topping Out” Milestone for Mashantucket Resort in Connecticut

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USA, Mashantucket , Connecticut. July 22, 2024

Great Wolf Lodge Mashantucket reached a significant milestone as Turner Construction hoisted the final beam needed to complete vertical construction into place for the family-friendly indoor water park resort. Now, Turner, along with Neuman Pools and ID3 Group, will focus on completing the elaborately themed interior portions of the resort, including all 549-guest suites, the 91,000-square-foot indoor water park and 61,000-square-foot Great Wolf Adventure Park, along with the various eateries and retail outlets.

With this milestone reached, Great Wolf Lodge is able to better forecast a timetable for opening and announced today it would begin accepting reservations for stays June 15, 2025 or later, with the hope it will be able to move the date earlier as additional construction milestones are achieved this fall and winter.

Being built as part of a partnership agreement with the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation and located on 13-acres adjacent to the Foxwoods Resort Casino, Great Wolf Lodge Mashantucket will be the company's 23rd resort in North America and third resort in the Northeastern U.S.

"With the exterior of the building now complete, the focus shifts to the interior portions of the resort and completing all the water slides, attractions and entertainment offerings families will enjoy when visiting Great Wolf Lodge Mashantucket," shared John Murphy, Chief Executive Officer for Great Wolf Resorts. "We're excited to provide families from New York, Connecticut and Rhode Island with a close, convenient and carefree destination that offers year-round family fun and helps create lifelong memories."

"This is an exciting day for the Pequot Nation as we celebrate this significant milestone in the construction of Great Wolf Lodge Mashantucket. This new location completes a decades long resort vision and represents our tribe's dedication to growth and community, along with economic development for our entire region," said Chairman Rodney Butler of the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation. "We are honored to be celebrating this moment with our Great Wolf family, and are excited for the property's opening next year."

"Today's topping out ceremony is a continuation of the transformation we have embarked on here at Mashantucket to create an unrivaled resort destination. Great Wolf Mashantucket is a key component of our vision to deliver an unforgettable experience for guests of all ages," said Jason Guyot, President and CEO of Foxwoods Resort Casino. "With the strong relationship we have built with the Great Wolf team, we'll bring even more marquee brands like Gordon Ramsay Hell's Kitchen and Grace by Nia to Foxwoods and Mashantucket."

Great Wolf Lodge Mashantucket represents an investment of more than $300 million by Great Wolf Lodge's shareholders, Blackstone and Centerbridge Partners, and is expected to create more than 600 full- and part-time jobs when it opens.

The Great Wolf Lodge in Mashantucket will be a year-round family resort destination filled with attractions and amenities for all ages. Some of the highlights include:

- An expansive 91,000-square-foot indoor waterpark, heated to a comfortable 84 degrees, featuring a variety of body slides, tube slides, raft rides, activity pools and splash areas for every member of the family.

- A 61,000-square-foot family entertainment center known as the Great Wolf Adventure Park with a variety of family-friendly attractions, including MagiQuest - Great Wolf Lodge's exclusive live action-adventure game featuring interactive magic wands.

- A collection of complimentary family events and activities including Yoga Tails, a story-led morning exercise program, and evening events such as Great Wolf Lodge's signature Hustle & Howl dance party.

- Several dining options ranging from pizza and burgers to elevated, full-service dining at Fireside and premium ice cream treats at Wood's End Creamery.

- Spacious, family-friendly suites in a variety of categories and styles including themed suites with separate sleeping quarters for kids designed as either a log cabin or wolf den and outfitted with bunk beds and Great Wolf character theming.

The Great Wolf Lodge in Mashantucket will offer an exceptional value for families with admission to the water park and family entertainment activities in the Grand Lobby included as part of the guest's stay.

The property will also boast more than 7,500 square feet of flexible conference space with breakout rooms, built-in A/V technology, customizable catering options, and a team of dedicated industry professionals to tend to every meeting need.