The Great Wolf Lodge will open in Webster on Oct. 18, and it will feature an indoor water park and an exclusive attraction called "The Texas Twirler,” officials with the project said.

The update

The resort’s structure, located at 1000 Great Wolf Way, Webster, finished vertical construction Aug. 30, which was previously reported by Community Impact.

The focus of work will now shift to the interior of the resort, said Keith Furnas, general manager of the new resort.

The Oct. 18 date is earlier than the original planned opening in November, Furnas said.


“Construction is going well, which is part of the reasons why we will open earlier,” Furnas said.

The details

The Great Wolf Lodge is a $200 million project with a water park spanning 92,000 square feet, 60,000 square feet of interactive attractions, and 532 rooms and themed suites, Furnas said.

The resort will include:
  • 13 water slides, with the Texas Twirler exclusive to Webster
  • A mini-golf course
  • A bowling alley
  • MagiQuest, a live action game
  • 10 food and beverage vendors, including a Dunkin'
Once the resort opens, 500 full- and part-time jobs are expected to be created in the area, Furnas said.
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It will be the second Great Wolf Lodge resort to open in Texas, with the first one located in Grapevine.

The impact

Great Wolf Lodge's decision to choose Webster as the location of the resort was influenced by the city's Flyway Development project and collaborative efforts with local officials, said Steve Jacobson, vice president of development with Great Wolf Lodge, in an email.

“We’ve been looking at the potential for a resort in the Houston area for probably 6-7 years or longer,” Jacobson said in the email. “During that exploration phase, it’s kind of like dating—you continue to explore options until you find a perfect match.”


Jacobson also said the area's potential for growth and accessibility makes it a convenient drive for families.

“A Great Wolf Lodge typically draws families from a 3-4 hour drive radius,” Jacobson said. Building our resort in Webster, we’re a convenient drive for families in Houston, San Antonio, Austin, Beaumont, Galveston and many other neighboring communities.”

What’s next

Future guests can start booking reservations at the resort now, according to a March 7 news release from the resort.


Editor's Note: This story was updated to reflect the correct name of the Texas Twirler