Revamping resorts From the cover
Tourism investment since 2018 Three attractions in Grapevine funneled money into renovations and expansion near SH 26 and Texan Trail since 2018.
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Great Wolf Lodge is undergoing its most expansive renovations since opening in 2008. General Manager Amy Lane said the company started renovations worth $40 million in 2023, which should be complete by the end of 2024. After spending $11 million on room renovations in 2018, the water park resort is updating amenities throughout the venue. “We wanted to focus on a full transformation to really enhance the experience for families to come visit,” Lane said. “Expanding key pieces to give more space ultimately creates more time for families to spend together.” A new atrium and vestibule now welcomes visitors, while the stage for Legend of Luna Storytelling, a multi-sensory storytelling space, was still under construction as of Nov. 12. Timbers Table & Kitchen Bu et was expanded to add 200 additional seats that overlook the outdoor water park features. A commercial kitchen was constructed to serve customers at the indoor water park and entertainment portion with self-service kiosks, Lane said. A food hall concept was added and includes Fatburger, Bu alo’s Express, Hot Dog On A Stick and Hungry As A Wolf. The restaurants have burgers, chicken, hot dogs, pizza and pasta. “They are all di erent and incorporate a huge menu to choose from,” Lane said. A Build-A-Bear Workshop, near the food hall, should open by the end of 2024, said Rhonda Ogden, director of sales and catering. Entertainment options already nished include laser tag, a virtual reality experience and Ten Paw Alley, a duckpin bowling lane. The arcade moved downstairs and is now located where the entrance to the outdoor pool once stood, Ogden said.
Great Wolf Lodge
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$57.8M
Gaylord Texan
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$11.282M
Great Wolf Lodge added a photo area with a wolf, replacing the wooden ones at the hotel entrance.
Grapevine Golf Course $7.7M
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SOURCES: TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATION, GREAT WOLF LODGE COMMUNITY IMPACT
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LAKE GRAPEVINE
The Old Hickory Steakhouse will reopen in February after $2 million in renovations.
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An event center is being added to Grapevine Golf Course, which will be next to the former pro shop.
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