As I mentioned this past week, we were taking L to the Great Wolf Lodge over the weekend; this was a Christmas present which turned very costly. If you are not familiar, the Great Wolf Lodge is an indoor water park hotel.
I was shocked at the cost of this one night and we had decided to take our own food except for one meal we would eat out. Before arriving we told the girls we had enough food and snacks to last the entire weekend and would only be eating out once. I wanted them to know this before we got there to avoid them begging for something to eat in the snack bar line.
This place was AMAZING! I can not remember the last time when in 30 hours I had SO much fun (OK, Vegas is a blast too). We arrived to a long line to check in; but they offered to let us into the water-park and mentioned a better time to check in. This was a wonderful idea! We played in the water and went down all the slides before checking in; by that time, we all need a break and food. Sandwiches were a hit along with the fruit snacks. I did forget to bring bottled water but we managed to live without it.
L and her friend had a great time! They were able to play freely inside the water area and we didn't have to worry about their safety. We set up a meeting place, and asked them to find us periodically. L was very respectful and follow our rules the entire time! Only once did they ask for something from the snack bar but hey, she's 11 yrs old, what can you do. But her reaction was rather shocking; in the past when she doesn't get her way, she cries and tries to say she never gets anything or she acts like she is sick. When she asked for ice cream, I politely reminder her that we had a ton of snacks in the room, and if she was hungry, we could take a break and go get something. She said she was fine but it looked good. She decided to wait a few more hours for a snack.
The trip was very expensive for just an over night trip but well worth it. I don't think we will go as often as the girls would like; L thought it would make a great annual trip for us. We agree!
Once we dropped off L and her friend, I mentioned to my guy how proud of L I was; how she showed respect and responsibility. In my book she earned some good points and it will make it easier for me to trust in the future.
The total cost of the trip:
hotel $360
food $30
gas $25
arcade money $60 (didn't realize it was so much, $5 at a time adds up)
dinner out $25
souvenir lemonade cup $7
Grand Total: $507
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3 comments:
Im so glad you guys had such a great time!! L sounds like she is really growing up wonderfully, great job!
Next time, if you book 'off season' or earlier, it could even become more affordable.
we've got one of those around here - only it just opened and is already getting bad reviews.
glad you guys had a good time. :)
Thank you so much for choosing Great Wolf Lodge as your vacation destination. I am glad you and your family had a fun time!
Warm Regards,
Derrek Kinzel
General Manager, Great Wolf Lodge
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