• Home
  • About
  • Categories
    • Motherhood
    • Travel
    • Lifestyle + Home
    • Charleston
    • Recipes
    • Infertility
    • Compiled List of Recipes
  • Press
  • Contact
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest

The Adventures of a Twin Mom

Motherhood and Travel Blog

May 1, 2019

Great Wolf Lodge with Toddlers

We just got back from a trip to the Great Wolf Lodge in Charlotte, NC and we can’t stop talking about it!!  All of us had the best time!!

IMG_1910

We left early Monday morning for the hotel, I got a text from my “personal assistant” at the Great Wolf Lodge telling me our room was ready and it was only 10am! #score.  We immediately checked in…I was really happy with our room, we stayed in a Family Suite! It was immaculate and SOOO large! The kids basically had their own room.

family-suite-niagara-1-img1867-800x533_0

We put on our swimsuits and headed towards the fun!! I should mention, the centerpiece attraction at every Great Wolf Lodge (there are 17 of them across the country) is the massive indoor water park featuring water- filled fun for every member of the family…thrilling water slides to zero depth entry toddler water play areas. Outside of the water park, they also have the Great Wolf Adventure Park which is a family entertainment center with ropes course, mini golf, family bowling, arcade games, and MagiQuest (an adventure game for kiddos a little older than mine). They also host fun events in the lobby such as story time, bingo, character appearances and dance parties!

We ate lunch by the pool and then spent the next 3 hours swimming!!

IMG_1907IMG_1941IMG_1954IMG_1956IMG_2007IMG_2032

I’m not sure I’ve ever heard the kids laugh so much! They are such water bugs.IMG_2064

Camden could have spent his entire weekend on this jet ski, getting everyone wet.

IMG_1963IMG_1966IMG_1952IMG_1950IMG_2075IMG_2085

He yelled as he was turning it, he was trying to scare people. When he got someone wet, he’d let out the loudest laugh ever.

We spent most of our time in the toddler area because it was enclosed and it was the perfect set up for us!  I know a lot of people are hesitant to travel with toddlers but Great Wolf Lodge is the perfect set up for families with kids of all ages.  They put a lot of thought into entertainment and safety.IMG_1979

IMG_2222

Judd and I took turns a couple of times, one of us would watch the kiddos and the other one would go ride the slides!  They have such fun slides.  Our favorite was the Tornado!

We ended the afternoon in the wave pool.  Ella started to fall asleep on my lap so we realized nap time was needed!  IMG_2091IMG_2146IMG_2120After a quick bath, these two passed out instantly!

IMG_2260IMG_2155

After naps, we put our swim suits back on and got a large pizza to share! I love how easy the food options are at this place, perfect for families with kids! They also have nice restaurants where you can sit down and order but we were so busy having fun that we decided not to try those places.

IMG_2162

I should also mention, we got these Pup Passes which include a bundle of things for the kids. They were awesome, each kiddo got: a cup of candy to pick out at the candy shop, passes to Build a Bear, arcade money, and one scoop of ice-cream.  They also have versions for older kids that looked so fun!  I highly recommend these passes!

img_2261.jpgIMG_2161

Then it was back to the pool!

IMG_E2013IMG_2202IMG_2196IMG_2185IMG_2167

Ella was hysterical! She would just stand in the front of the line, block it for everyone else, and talk and talk. Thankfully the toddlers were also very talkative and didn’t seem to mind my chatterbox daughter.

IMG_2048

She made a new friend which soon became a friend of of Camden’s too (I asked her mama if I could post these pictures). 🙂

IMG_2213IMG_2214IMG_2216

We stayed until closing time, 8 pm!  We decided the kids were going to stay past their bedtime tonight (this rarely ever happens) because we were having such a good time!IMG_E1919IMG_E1937

We showered and went to the arcade to let them play a few games.IMG_2254

We finished the night with ice-cream and story time in the lobby!IMG_2243IMG_2251

The next morning, we got Dunkin Donuts for breakfast in the lobby and then we headed to Build-A-Bear.

IMG_2264IMG_2274

They loved picking out and stuffing their new stuffed animal.IMG_2280

We got ice-cream once more because why not?

IMG_2285

Sadly, it was time to head back!

We are already planning our next trip here which might be this summer because From Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day weekend, all 17 resorts started a new a new program called Summer Camp-In.  This will be nonstop with pool parties, character appearances, games, music, feasting on flame-grilled barbecue “camp cuisine” and more.  It looks like a blast!!

A huge thanks to Great Wolf Lodge for hosting us! We had the best time!

We did make one stop in downtown Charlotte on our way home at the Discovery Place Science.  It was a fun place to spend a couple of hours!IMG_2296IMG_2299IMG_2302IMG_2303

26 Comments

Comments

  1. Amber

    July 23, 2019 at 10:47 am

    What a fun time! We’ve always wanted to go to Great Wolf Lodge. My kids love playing in the water, so it’s the perfect place for them.

    Reply
    • Brianna

      July 23, 2019 at 7:22 pm

      They would love it for sure!

      Reply
    • Brianna

      July 23, 2019 at 7:23 pm

      They would love it!!! It’s paradise for kids.

      Reply
  2. confettiandbliss

    July 23, 2019 at 11:52 am

    Wow! What a fabulous location for vacationing with the family! I enjoyed looking at all of these fabulous images. Thank you so much for putting Great Wolf Lodge on my radar. I’d love to stay there on a visit to the area.

    Reply
    • Brianna

      July 23, 2019 at 7:23 pm

      🙂 Thanks! It was a great trip!

      Reply
  3. Diana V.

    July 23, 2019 at 12:54 pm

    My daughter would love to go there, I really like how everything looks very clean, specially the bedrooms, so fun!

    Reply
    • Brianna

      July 23, 2019 at 7:24 pm

      It’s a great place! Thanks for reading.

      Reply
  4. Terri Steffes

    July 23, 2019 at 1:20 pm

    I haven’t been to Great Wolf Lodge, but my nieces and nephews love it and I can see why. There is a lot to do and it all looks like fun.

    Reply
    • Brianna

      July 23, 2019 at 7:24 pm

      It is such a fun place!!

      Reply
  5. robin rue

    July 23, 2019 at 4:45 pm

    We adore GWL! We have gone to the one here in New England a few times and my boys always have the best time

    Reply
    • Brianna

      July 23, 2019 at 7:24 pm

      I’m glad y’all love it too!!

      Reply
  6. Sarah Bailey

    July 23, 2019 at 6:07 pm

    What an amazing looking place to go and visit. That water park looks absolutely incredible for little ones as well, so much to do and see.

    Reply
    • Brianna

      July 24, 2019 at 2:09 pm

      Thanks!! We had the best time.

      Reply
  7. Heather DiNuzzo

    July 23, 2019 at 6:39 pm

    There was a blogger conference at the GWL in the Poconos many moons ago. My daughter was a toddler then and loved it.

    Reply
    • Brianna

      July 24, 2019 at 10:13 am

      How fun! I’ve never been to a blogger conference!

      Reply
  8. Jeanine

    July 23, 2019 at 7:27 pm

    Looks like a lot of fun! We have yet to go to Great Wolf Lodge but I can’t wait to.

    Reply
  9. Rachel

    July 23, 2019 at 10:43 pm

    We have stayed at a Great Wolf Lodge before. It was a really fun experience.

    Reply
  10. Heather

    July 23, 2019 at 11:32 pm

    Isn’t Great Wolf Lodge great? We love going to their hotels and playing in the waterpark!

    Reply
    • Brianna

      July 24, 2019 at 2:09 pm

      Us too!! SOO fun!

      Reply
  11. Ruth I.

    July 24, 2019 at 6:21 am

    Oh, I think a day we need to stay for more than two days in there! The place looks fun especially for kids!

    Reply
    • Brianna

      July 24, 2019 at 2:10 pm

      Def! Next time were staying for 3-4!!

      Reply
  12. Rena

    July 24, 2019 at 2:34 pm

    I’ve been wanting to take my grandkids here but decided to wait a bit thinking they would need to be older, but this is perfect! They’re almost 5.

    Reply
  13. Tasheena

    July 25, 2019 at 11:48 am

    This looks like such an amazing time. I would love to take my kiddos there. I have to look into planning a trip.

    Reply
  14. Beth

    July 25, 2019 at 12:49 pm

    It looks like your family had a wonderful time at Great Wolf Lodge. My kids would have loved the water slides when they were younger!

    Reply
  15. oprol evorter

    August 11, 2019 at 12:01 am

    The very crux of your writing while sounding reasonable at first, did not really settle perfectly with me after some time. Someplace within the paragraphs you managed to make me a believer unfortunately only for a very short while. I still have a problem with your jumps in logic and you would do well to help fill in those gaps. If you actually can accomplish that, I could definitely end up being impressed.

    Reply

Trackbacks

  1. Weekend Getaway to Great Wolf Lodge in Charlotte/Concord says:
    March 8, 2021 at 9:18 pm

    […] can read about our first trip to GWL here.  We planned to make it an annual winter trip but last year Ella broke her arm and then Covid-19 […]

    Reply

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Recipe Rating




Hi! I'm Brianna! I'm a wife, mom of twin toddlers, a blogger, and a world traveler. Welcome to a small piece of our perfect chaos!

About me

  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest

Search

Pinterest

Instagram

AD: When life gives you lemons, make lemonade! Did AD: When life gives you lemons, make lemonade! Did you know that 1 in 4 kids in our community don’t know where their next meal is coming from? Summer is especially challenging without the help of school lunches. That’s why Food Lion is partnering with 7 brands: @aquafina @lays @kelloggsus @saraleebread @campbells @chexmix @breyers this summer for their Summers Without Hunger program to donate meals to local food banks – you can help by donating $5 at checkout at Food Lion and they will MATCH it! Doubling the donations! I am trying to raise up kids that care about others, and when I heard about this amazing @foodlion program, I knew I wanted them to be involved. They loved taking their proceeds to our local Food Lion and donating by themselves! Purchase a $5 donation at checkout in store or with your next Food Lion to Go order today to help child hunger! https://lnk2.io/wj2k6VL #FoodLionFeeds #SummersWithoutHunger #PutHopeOnTheTable
Our anniversary trip to Hilton Head Island was a d Our anniversary trip to Hilton Head Island was a dream! Sharing all the details about our trip…our stay @sonestahhi and everything we did on my blog today.  #hiltonhead
#AD These three could sit here all day playing gam #AD These three could sit here all day playing games!  Does your family love to play games? When we first moved in we had bugs in here. Thanks to @raid they are all gone and we no longer have to think about a bug crawling across our game boards!  We always have Raid® Ant & Roach Killer with Essential Oils and Raid® Ant Baits on hand. 
 We love that Raid® Ant & Roach Killer with Essential Oils is safe for use around kids and pets when used as directed. We buy these from our local @publix . #RaidProtects
9 years! 💗 Happy Anniversary, Judd! I’m so th 9 years! 💗 Happy Anniversary, Judd! I’m so thankful for you and this life we’ve built together.
AD: My kiddos, you are ONE IN A MELON! This past AD: My kiddos, you are ONE IN A MELON! 

This past year with all the craziness in the world, I've realized how important it is to buy and support local companies. I love that my favorite grocery store @foodlion lets me do this while shopping in their store...they have tons of products labeled Local Goodness which are products sourced from inside state lines. . From produce to seafood to baked goods to health & beauty, they've got an amazing selection! This juicy watermelon was from Coosaw Farm https://lnk2.io/w5BsFSN #LocalGoodness #FoodLion
If someone asks me for a good place to take a summ If someone asks me for a good place to take a summer vacation with kids… Myrtle Beach is always in my top three spots! We had the best time there last month for a little family getaway of our own at @hiclubvacations South Beach Resort. #HostedByHCV

 

Today on their Checking In blog, I’m sharing the Top 12 Things to Do in Myrtle Beach for families this summer! Head over to my link in bio or swipe in my stories to check it out. 🙂 #MyrtleBeach #SouthCarolina #travelingwithkids
#ad It’s that time of the year…Spring Cleaning #ad It’s that time of the year…Spring Cleaning!! Do we think Camden and Ella will actually help? #doubtful First up, cleaning the carpet with the @BISSELLCLEAN PowerForce™ PowerBrush Pet upright carpet cleaner. It doesn’t matter how much we vacuum-- between 2 kids and the tough messes from our rescue pet, our carpets do need to be powerfully cleaned often! This lightweight but powerful cleaner always does a great job removing dirt and stains and is extremely affordable. We bought it at @Walmart #PowerForcePowerBrush #WeArePetParents
Can someone bring me something frozen with a littl Can someone bring me something frozen with a little umbrella in it please? #thebaropensin15minutes😉 Judd and I are having such a wonderful vacation @sonestahhi! ☀️🌴🍹

#sonestahiltonhead #hiltonhead
Kid free in paradise! This is our first trip just Kid free in paradise! This is our first trip just us👫 in 3+ years.  We feel so refreshed already and ecstatic to be here at @sonestahhi, our home away from home for the next few days! 🌴☀️🍹#hiltonhead #hiltonheadisland #sonestahiltonhead

Popular Posts

New York is Always a Good Idea

Cruising Through Life One Port at a Time- Carnival Sunshine

FOLLOW @adventuresofatwinmom

AD: When life gives you lemons, make lemonade! Did AD: When life gives you lemons, make lemonade! Did you know that 1 in 4 kids in our community don’t know where their next meal is coming from? Summer is especially challenging without the help of school lunches. That’s why Food Lion is partnering with 7 brands: @aquafina @lays @kelloggsus @saraleebread @campbells @chexmix @breyers this summer for their Summers Without Hunger program to donate meals to local food banks – you can help by donating $5 at checkout at Food Lion and they will MATCH it! Doubling the donations! I am trying to raise up kids that care about others, and when I heard about this amazing @foodlion program, I knew I wanted them to be involved. They loved taking their proceeds to our local Food Lion and donating by themselves! Purchase a $5 donation at checkout in store or with your next Food Lion to Go order today to help child hunger! https://lnk2.io/wj2k6VL #FoodLionFeeds #SummersWithoutHunger #PutHopeOnTheTable
Our anniversary trip to Hilton Head Island was a d Our anniversary trip to Hilton Head Island was a dream! Sharing all the details about our trip…our stay @sonestahhi and everything we did on my blog today.  #hiltonhead
#AD These three could sit here all day playing gam #AD These three could sit here all day playing games!  Does your family love to play games? When we first moved in we had bugs in here. Thanks to @raid they are all gone and we no longer have to think about a bug crawling across our game boards!  We always have Raid® Ant & Roach Killer with Essential Oils and Raid® Ant Baits on hand. 
 We love that Raid® Ant & Roach Killer with Essential Oils is safe for use around kids and pets when used as directed. We buy these from our local @publix . #RaidProtects
9 years! 💗 Happy Anniversary, Judd! I’m so th 9 years! 💗 Happy Anniversary, Judd! I’m so thankful for you and this life we’ve built together.
AD: My kiddos, you are ONE IN A MELON! This past AD: My kiddos, you are ONE IN A MELON! 

This past year with all the craziness in the world, I've realized how important it is to buy and support local companies. I love that my favorite grocery store @foodlion lets me do this while shopping in their store...they have tons of products labeled Local Goodness which are products sourced from inside state lines. . From produce to seafood to baked goods to health & beauty, they've got an amazing selection! This juicy watermelon was from Coosaw Farm https://lnk2.io/w5BsFSN #LocalGoodness #FoodLion
If someone asks me for a good place to take a summ If someone asks me for a good place to take a summer vacation with kids… Myrtle Beach is always in my top three spots! We had the best time there last month for a little family getaway of our own at @hiclubvacations South Beach Resort. #HostedByHCV

 

Today on their Checking In blog, I’m sharing the Top 12 Things to Do in Myrtle Beach for families this summer! Head over to my link in bio or swipe in my stories to check it out. 🙂 #MyrtleBeach #SouthCarolina #travelingwithkids
#ad It’s that time of the year…Spring Cleaning #ad It’s that time of the year…Spring Cleaning!! Do we think Camden and Ella will actually help? #doubtful First up, cleaning the carpet with the @BISSELLCLEAN PowerForce™ PowerBrush Pet upright carpet cleaner. It doesn’t matter how much we vacuum-- between 2 kids and the tough messes from our rescue pet, our carpets do need to be powerfully cleaned often! This lightweight but powerful cleaner always does a great job removing dirt and stains and is extremely affordable. We bought it at @Walmart #PowerForcePowerBrush #WeArePetParents
Can someone bring me something frozen with a littl Can someone bring me something frozen with a little umbrella in it please? #thebaropensin15minutes😉 Judd and I are having such a wonderful vacation @sonestahhi! ☀️🌴🍹

#sonestahiltonhead #hiltonhead

Copyright © 2023 The Adventures of a Twin Mom · Theme by Blog Pixie