Bavarian Inn Lodge opens new amenities as massive expansion project continues

FRANKENMUTH, Mich. - Dec. 21, 2023 - PRLog -- The first wave of openings of the Bavarian Inn Lodge (https://www.bavarianinn.com/)'s Family Fun Center and water park expansion are set to open this month, completing the first portions of the massive $80 million project that will create Michigan's biggest indoor water park and family fun center.

At more than 140,000 square feet, the water park project includes 16 water attractions, a laser tag arena, a mini-bowling center for families as well as a large rope climbing course and a two-story rock climbing wall.

The three new areas that began operation this month include a laser tag arena, known as the Dragon's Lair; Emilie's Eis, an ice cream and candy shop; and the Treasure Haus, a brand new redemption store for the family fun center games and tickets.

The Dragon's Lair is a new 2,500-square foot laser tag arena with lights, fog machines and other fun effects. Players traverse a dragon's castle and do battle among the fields and castles of Germany to play against your opponent.

Emilie's Eis will feature 24 ice cream flavors with cake cones, waffle cones and sundae creations with lots of topping options. The Lodge has worked with a third-generation family owned and operated company, Guernsey Farms Dairy, located in Novi, Michigan, to supply amazing ice cream for the shop.

The shop is named in honor of a fifth generation Zehnder, Emilie Zehnder, who loves ice cream as much as her great-grandfather Tiny (William) Zehnder (founder of the Bavarian Inn). It will also feature candy and chocolates from the Bavarian Inn Restaurant Bakery as well as elaborate caramel apples.

The 1,800-square foot Treasure Haus is a beautifully brand new "ticket redemption store" where families and children will be able to shop for prizes by redeeming tickets won on the hundreds of games in the Lodge's popular Family Fun Center.

Even during construction, the Lodge's Family Fun Center has remained in operation throughout the project, as well as the other hotel amenities already in place, including current family water slides, pools and restaurants.

About Bavarian Inn Resort:  The Frankenmuth Bavarian Inn is a Midwest Resort destination for families and groups alike, who seek enjoyable experiences in lodging, dining, shopping, special events, and conference/meeting services. The resort experience includes Bavarian Inn Restaurant, Bavarian Inn Lodge, Frankenmuth River Place Shops, and the ResidenZ at Bavarian Inn.