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FITCHBURG — There’s a whole lot more for visitors to enjoy following the completion of a large-scale, $30 million renovation to Great Wolf Lodge New England.

An all new waterpark attraction, Otter Cave Waterworks, is part of the recently completed $30 million renovation at Fitchburg's Great Wolf Lodge New England. (COURTESY KARA EMILY KRANTZ/GREAT WOLF LODGE NEW ENGLAND)
An all new waterpark attraction, Otter Cave Waterworks, is part of the recently completed $30 million renovation at Fitchburg's Great Wolf Lodge New England. (COURTESY KARA EMILY KRANTZ/GREAT WOLF LODGE NEW ENGLAND)

The resort, located at 150 Great Wolf Dr., has undergone extensive renovations and now features new nighttime entertainment and waterpark attractions, enhanced dining options, and renovated guest rooms, to name just a few on the impressive list. According to a press release, this total resort transformation further positions Great Wolf Lodge as the premier resort destination for families across New England.

“This $30 million transformation brings to our resort many of the incredible new experiences families love about the new lodges we recently opened, including our newest resort in Mashantucket,” said Great Wolf Lodge New England General Manager Alex Matthews. “With these exciting additions there’s even more for families to do and new adventures to discover. If you haven’t visited our resort in a while, you’re going to be amazed by the all-encompassing, top-to-bottom transformation.”

An expanded virtual reality experience at Fitchburg's Great Wolf Lodge New England promises to transport guests into immersive, action-packed adventures. (DANIELLE RAY/SENTINEL & ENTERPRISE)
An expanded virtual reality experience at Fitchburg's Great Wolf Lodge New England promises to transport guests into immersive, action-packed adventures. (DANIELLE RAY/SENTINEL & ENTERPRISE)

A new waterpark attraction, Otter Cave Waterworks, is a large play structure that is home to the infamous Great Wolf Lodge tipping bucket and includes three new slides plus plenty of places for people to climb, slide, splash, and play. Updated land attractions include the SkyRail, a ropes course complete with a zipline element, and an expanded virtual reality experience that promises to transport guests into immersive, action-packed adventures.

The release goes on to state that the remodeled arcade has refreshed games, modern finishes, and an upgraded layout that creates a high-energy destination for friendly competition and nonstop fun. The Legend of Luna, a new nighttime spectacular that takes place each evening in the completely reimagined grand lobby, uses lighting effects, video, sound, and even a flurry of snow to truly immerse guests in the enchanting tale of a wolf with a special howl.

A new Pretzelmaker location is part of the recently completed $30 million renovation at Fitchburg's Great Wolf Lodge New England. (COURTESY GREAT WOLF LODGE NEW ENGLAND)
A new Pretzelmaker location is part of the recently completed $30 million renovation at Fitchburg's Great Wolf Lodge New England. (COURTESY GREAT WOLF LODGE NEW ENGLAND)

In addition, new and enhanced dining options are plentiful, ensuring there are delicious choices for all palates. Timbers Tables is an all-new buffet dining experience featuring fresh, family-friendly favorites in a warm, lodge-inspired setting perfect for breakfast and dinner and the enhanced and completely remodeled Hungry As a Wolf Food Hall serves crowd-pleasers like burgers, pizza, fresh bowls and handhelds, designed for quick, convenient meals between adventures.

Another new food option is a Pretzelmaker location inside the lodge, which serves up some of the brand’s most iconic snacks like garlic pretzel bites, cinnamon sugar pretzel bites, and mini pretzel dogs.

The updated SkyRail ropes course is part of the Great Wolf Lodge New England $30 million renovation at the Fitchburg water resort. (DANIELLE RAY/SENTINEL & ENTERPRISE)
The updated SkyRail ropes course is part of the Great Wolf Lodge New England $30 million renovation at the Fitchburg water resort. (DANIELLE RAY/SENTINEL & ENTERPRISE)

Buckets Burgers and Bites continues to be the ultimate spot to refuel between splash sessions and has a new menu, serving up favorites, refreshing drinks, and family-friendly bites without missing a moment of the action, and Wood’s End Creamery offers delicious, hand-crafted ice cream treats such as waffle cones, sundaes, and milkshakes along with other confectionary delights.

Completely refreshed guest rooms feature modern finishes, updated forest-themed design, and family-friendly layouts perfect for any size group and the redesigned lobby welcomes guests into a bright, inviting space with updated décor, cozy gathering areas, and immersive design elements that set the tone for a memorable stay from arrival to departure.

For more information about Great Wolf Lodge New England call 888-983-WOLF (9653) or visit greatwolf.com/new-england.

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