Great Wolf Lodge Sandusky Marks 25 Years of Unforgettable Family Fun

Great Wolf Lodge Sandusky Marks 25 Years of Unforgettable Family Fun

The Brand’s Second Ever Lodge Location Celebrates a Quarter Century of Family Memory Making

Sandusky, Ohio – Great Wolf Lodge Sandusky is celebrating 25 years of creating family memories in and around Ohio — a milestone for one of the region’s most visited family resort destinations. Originally opened as Great Bear Lodge in 2001, the resort helped establish Sandusky as a year-round travel destination and helped Great Wolf Lodge become North America’s largest collection of indoor water park resorts.

Over the past quarter century, Great Wolf Lodge Sandusky has welcomed generations of Ohio families and millions of visitors to the Lake Erie Shores & Islands region, helping extend tourism season beyond the traditional summer. The property’s mix of an expansive indoor water park, family-friendly attractions and entertainment and on-site dining established a model now used at more than 20 resorts across the country.

“The opening of our resort here in Sandusky served as a key chapter in the overall Great Wolf Lodge story as it demonstrated that the concept we established in the Wisconsin Dells could be replicated across the country,” said Jes McAdam-Sellers, general manager of the resort. “We’re extremely grateful to the families across the Midwest have trusted over the past 25-years to provide a high-quality family experience, and we look forward to continuing to serve this community for many years to come.”

25 Years of Family Fun: By the Numbers

Over the past quarter century, Great Wolf Lodge Sandusky has delivered millions of memorable moments for families, including:

• Welcomed more than six million guests
• Served more than 828,000 pounds of fries
• Dished out over 250,00 chicken tenders
• Delivered nearly 730,000 epic splashdowns from the legendary tipping bucket
• Replaced over 115,000 AA batteries in TV remotes across guest rooms
• 2001: Opened as Great Bear Lodge
• 2004: Renamed Great Wolf Lodge and guest room renovation
• 2005: Two slides added to Fort Mackenzie play structure
• 2011: MagiQuest interactive adventure introduced
• 2018: Buckets quick-service dining added; retail additions
• 2021: Ten Paw Alley indoor bowling opens; 20-year anniversary celebrated
• 2023: Waterhole Bar opens

To celebrate 25 years of family fun, Great Wolf Lodge is providing a special discount for families who want to experience the enhanced property. From now until March 28, guests can book a room at Great Wolf Lodge using promotional code SANDUSKY25 and unlock rates up to 40% off single nights or up to 50% off multi-night stays. Unlimited access to the indoor water park is included with the overnight room rate.

For more information about Great Wolf Lodge Sandusky, guests are encouraged to visit https://www.greatwolf.com/sandusky or call 1-888-983-WOLF (9653).

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About Great Wolf Resorts, Inc. 

Great Wolf Resorts, Inc. owns and operates North America’s largest family of indoor water park resorts. Great Wolf Lodge offers a fully integrated resort experience designed specifically for families, with an expansive indoor water park, family-friendly attractions, fun-filled entertainment, delectable eateries and more, all under one roof. The company has locations in: Wisconsin Dells, Wis.; Sandusky, Ohio; Traverse City, Mich.; Kansas City, Kan.; Williamsburg, Va.; Pocono Mountains, Pa.; Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada; Mason, Ohio; Grapevine, Texas; Grand Mound, Wash., Fitchburg, Mass., Charlotte, N.C.; Garden Grove, Calif., Colorado Springs, Colo., Bloomington, Minn., LaGrange, Ga., Gurnee, Ill.; Scottsdale, Ariz.; Manteca, Calif. and Perryville, Md. The company celebrated the grand opening of new resorts in Webster, Texas in August 2024, Naples, Fla. in Sept. 2024, and Mashantucket, Conn. in May 2025.