Waterpark complex to be located near Disneyland
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Great Wolf Resorts Inc., an operator of indoor waterpark resorts, has signed license and management agreements to develop a 600-suite lodge at the International West Resort complex in Garden Grove, Calif. Work on the resort – which will be located less than two miles from Disneyland – is slated to begin next year, assuming all financing and permitting obligations for the project are finalized.
In addition to its guest accommodations, the resort is expected to include 30,000 sq. ft. of meeting space and a 100,000 sq.-ft. indoor water park. “With a sizable population within a three- hour drive along with the close proximity to Disneyland, we have an attractive location for Great Wolf's first California resort,” said Kim Schaefer, the company's ceo. “The area is already established as a vacation destination with domestic and international travelers so it allows us to continue to monetize the value of the Great Wolf Lodge brand, business model and infrastructure.”
Great Wolf Resorts is based in Madison, Wis., and currently operates 12 waterpark resorts. Serving as developer for the California project is Colorado-based McWhinney.
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