Even though, we were knee-deep in our entire home renovation project, we managed to go on a quick getaway at the end of August. Fitting in a special trip before school started was just what we all needed. We were pleasantly surprised to learn that Woodloch, the #1 Family Resort in America according to Tripadvisor was just 40 minutes from our house!
From the first moment of our arrival, the staff was so friendly and made our stay so much fun. Woodloch is a true family resort reminiscent of the resort portrayed in Dirty Dancing. In fact, most of the families we met on our trip, return year after year to this pristine Pocono Mountain resort. It is no wonder why, there is so much to do and activities are plentiful for kids and adults of all ages.
The meal plan is spectacular and gets the family around the table 2 or 3 times a day. There is no shortage of food and everything we ate was expertly prepared and delicious. If you have specific dietary needs, all you have to do is let them know.
When you check in, you are assigned a table in the main dining room. That table is yours for the duration of your stay, and you will enjoy all your meals there, unless you chose to eat at one of the other restaurants on site. We had a table in front of the windows overlooking the lake.
As you enter the dining room for each meal there is a character meet and greet. That was a really nice touch and just one of the many things Woodloch does to make their guests feel welcome and entertained. Every morning at breakfast, a new activity sheet is placed on each family’s dining table.
The lake has a thrilling water slide, and our kids had to try immediately after our arrival.
They did allow us to stop off at our beautifully appointed suite that had all the amenities we needed. There are laundry facilities on site, perfect for ensuring you don’t return home with bags of dirty laundry.
Everything is very structured and you can literally be doing something from them moment you wake up until you go to bed. If you prefer, you can lay out by the lake or the indoor or outdoor pool. There is a very nice outdoor splash/wading pool for younger kids and the indoor waterpark type splash zone and slide was another favorite.
The indoor pool and water slide was perfect when one of the days we were there was unseasonably cold. My kids had so much fun in the large indoor pool, splash zone and water slide. Soft, fluffy towels are provided near every pool and by the lake.
Woodloch had terrific entertainment at night. We participated in a “Block Party” on the grounds complete with carnival type games that we could play with the coupons we were given and win prizes.
There were games even little kids could play and win. We saw an amazing Billy Joel cover band that was just phenomenal! The magician and dog trainer put on great shows that entertained kids and adults alike.
We loved walking the grounds from our room to the main dining hall and activities. Woodloch also has shuttles that run all day to transport guests around the property.
They have go karts for bigger kids and adults, as well as Jr. Go Karts my little ones could drive themselves. The Jr. Go Karts were a huge hit. The indoor bumper cars were fun entertainment for everyone in the evening. A pontoon boat tour of Lake Teedyuskung with a boat captain who was a riot, was another highlight.
There is just so much to do! They have the signature Woodloch game of skill throughout the grounds and my husband had to make sure he mastered it before we left. There are kayaks, sailboats, paddleboats and stand up paddle boards that guests can take out on the lake. Bingo games, lawn games, trivia games, mock game shows, arts and crafts and so much more are available to guests.
Bumper boats, petting zoos, a gymnasium where they have fun family activities, an indoor play structure, arcade and more make for very exhausted kiddies at the end of the night. There were so many activities, we did not even get to experience everything. I guess we will have to make another trip there. Now I see why families come back every year.
The resort makes you feel so at home, you do feel like family and returning is like going home again. They do not treat you like a number, their enthusiastic and friendly staff is so genuine and they really take time to get to know you. I cannot believe how lucky we were to have discovered this jewel so close to where we live. My kids are still talking about our time there, and asking when we can go back.
They have lovely gift shops and stores on site, there are other restaurants including a deli. We stopped off at the gift shop and picked up sweatshirts, Woodloch logo toy trucks, coffee mugs, t-shirts and more to remember and celebrate our time there.
Thank you so much to Woodloch for arranging this wonderful and much-needed mini vacation for our family. Erica coordinated our trip and no detail was overlooked. If you are looking for a fun, family resort to spend some quality time with your family, Woodloch should be at the top of your list. 
We have more videos on our YouTube Channel and will be adding even more. Check them out, they will give you an up close and personal look at this spectacular family resort. If you have any questions please ask in the comments, I will do my best to answer them, and if I cannot, I will reach out to the staff for you.
If you would like to book your own family getaway at Woodloch, you will not be disappointed. They have fun activities no matter what season you plan to visit. You can learn more and book your stay on their website as well as, connect with them on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest and YouTube.
So, what do you think of Woodloch Family Resort? Let me know if you have great Woodloch memories of your own. We certainly created a multitude of memories at Woodloch this past summer!
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You may remember our review of the Blast Zone Hang Ten we did a few months ago. We love that inflatable so when we had the chance to review the huge Ultra Croc Inflatable Water Park we were ecstatic. It arrived quickly and was very easy to unpack and set up. All we had to do was unroll the inflatable and then hook the blower up, plug the blower in and voila, we were up and ready to attach the water hoses and sprayers. It was pretty easy for my husband to attach them and they have multiple velcro fasteners to hold the hose and sprayer heads on securely. We were also able to just leave them attached and deflate and inflate time and again. We have used in multiple times in the few days we have had it. I like that the hose tubing is clear so you can see that it is clean and if there was ever an obstruction.
This inflatable has three separate pools, 3 slides, a climbing wall and that all equals a tremendous amount of fun on a hot day. My three-year old climbs the wall no problem and there are lots of safety handles for him to use. They have a blast with this inflatable and we have to literally drag them out when the sun starts going down and they start shivering. Even then they don’t want to get out. We never hear that they are tired of it or don’t want to go in. We simply set it up and start the water in the morning and they are in for the majority of the day.
The quality is great, and we are so glad it has so many commercial features because it is going to hold up very well to the tremendous amount of use it is going to receive. If you are looking for something super fun to keep the kids active and cool this summer, check out the Blast Zone Ultra Croc Inflatable Water Park or any one of their other great inflatables. A big thank you to Blast Zone for this incredibly generous and fun review!!!
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The Ultra Croc 13-in-1 Inflatable Water Park takes the Rockin Croc to a new level of Splashing, Sliding, Crawling, Climbing fun! This enormous Water Park Offers fun for kids of all ages. The inflatable beast includes 3 commercial vinyl Slides, 3 commercial vinyl Splash Pools, 2 commercial vinyl Spray Tunnels, and a commercial vinyl Climbing wall!
Adventurers scale this monster inflatable by climbing the back ramp, complete with safety handles, foot holes and a safety platform. From the top, kids choose any of 3 raging water slides to race down: The 8-foot-long Snout-Slide, The 9.5-foot-long leg-slide, or the 17-foot-long Tail Slide (w/pool).
The most daring explorers will have a blast crawling underneath the Ultra Croc’s Belly, through either of the 2 spray tunnels. Each tunnel is soaked by an overhead sprayer assembly (included), which rains down like a car wash! Parents: There is no longer any need to fight your kids to bathe: The Croc-Wash will clean them for you!
For those who want to chill-out in the 2 Croc Lagoons, these 2 mini swamps are approximately 50 (left) and 75 (right) square feet of maximal chill-zone! Inflates in under 2 minutes. Keeps kids splashing for hours!
Features:
- 3 Commercial Vinyl Slides
- 3 Commercial Vinyl Splash Pools
- 2 Commercial Vinyl Spray Tunnels4 Water Sprayers
- Commercial Vinyl Climbing Wall
- Included Fan with GFCI
- Carrying Case
Dimensions and Capacity:
- Total Footprint: 21′ Deep x 21′ Wide x 8.25′ High
- Length of tail slide from top of slide to bottom of slide: 8′
- Length of tail slide from top of slide to end of tail pool: 17.5′
- Length of Nose Slide From top of Slide to bottom of slide: 8′
- Height of slides: Approx 5′
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Length of foot slide: 9.5′
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General measurements of 2 splash pools: Left :9′ x 8.25; Right 9′ x 5.25′
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Diameter of tunnels: 28″
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4 in Splash Pools
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1 Per Slide
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1 on Climbing Wall
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100 Lbs Per user
About The Blast Zone “Ultra” Line
The Blast Zone line of Ultra inflatables takes our most popular Home-Use inflatables to the Next level. Each Blast Zone Ultra Inflatable is based on inflatables that have proven themselves with years of fun, safety, durability and quality. We have taken these inflatables and made them BIGGER and BETTER, adding additional features, designs, reinforcement and more commercial grade materials.
What do I get?
Each Blast Zone inflatable includes the inflatable unit, a UL approved blower a carrying case, stakes for the blower and stakes for the bouncer. The inflatable unit rolls up to about the size of a medium to large sleeping bag (depending on bouncer). Most of our inflatable toys ship via UPS in one box that includes everything. To set up the bouncer, just unroll it, hook the inflation tube to the blower, turn on the blower and stake it down. The blower runs continuously while kids play, and air escapes through the seams and fabric.
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One of the things my kids love about their mom being a review blogger, is that I get some pretty cool stuff to review. We recently had the opportunity to choose a Blast Zone Inflatable to review. We ended up choosing the Hang 10, which is a large inflatable with a bounce section and a huge slide that can be used wet or dry, for fun year round. We have been having such a mild winter here in NY State. We have not had snow and sledding parties needed to be cancelled. So we had planned to do the review on a mild day and during the night we had a brief dusting of snow. We however went ahead with our plans, and just so you know, it was very mild even though there is some snow on the grass. 
The inflatable comes with everything you need, the blower, the stakes (please note that since we were doing just a review and the ground was hard we did not put the stakes in as we would do if we were planning on using the unit for a party or for the kids to play in for a long time. You may also want to use sand bags to make it super secure, especially if there is any wind. It also includes the hosing and sprayer attachments to make it a wet slide in the warmer weather and a large storage bag is also included. You take the inflatable out and unfold it and then just hook the blower up and in minutes the unit is inflated and ready to be staked down. This inflatable is very attractive with its bright, bold colors and cute little palm tree accents. The bounce portion has a handle and foot holes so that a child can boost up to the slide for a fun ride out of the bounce house.
There is an entrance ramp to the bounce house and it is completely enclosed for safety. The bottom of the slide forms a bit of a pit that is great for a water pool when using it in the summer and you can also fill it with those small colored balls to add even more fun during other times. The bouncer is very well constructed, made with quality materials and is very impressive. My kids just loved this inflatable and burned off lots of energy. It is so easy to set up and take down that you can really use it anytime quickly and easily. If you are looking for something that will provide hours of fun, exercise and giggles you need to check out Blast Zone Inflatables. They have such a great selection of products!
Discount Code:
The coupon code to receive 25% off is FNF25 and must be used on bouncersdirect.com.
Please note; we do nothave the stakes in the inflatable as explained above.You would normally secure it with the included stakes.
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