Q: What is the best way to keep my room cost down?

A: The most effective way to save money on your accommodation is to share a suite with your pack! Splitting the cost of a Wolf Den, Kids Cabin, or Family Suite turns your room charge into a pocket-money-friendly expense. Not only is it a budget-saver, but it's also a perfect, built-in way to make new friends. You can find a detailed cost breakdown below and connect with potential roommates in the dedicated ROOM SHARE thread in our event group.

Ready to Level Up? Every price you see below is your per-person, all-inclusive share of the resort suite for the entire Howl & Splash event—and all the pesky taxes are already tucked inside!

This is your split for the room itself, separate from your $105 event registration fee.

3 PEOPLE

FAMILY SUITE $147.84

WOLF DEN SUITE $170.24

KIDS CABIN SUITE $192.64      

4 PEOPLE

FAMILY SUITE $110.88

WOLF DEN SUITE $127.68

KIDS CABIN SUITE $144.48

5 PEOPLE

FAMILY SUITE $88.70

WOLF DEN SUITE $102.14

KIDS CABIN SUITE $115.58

6 PEOPLE

FAMILY SUITE $73.92

WOLF DEN SUITE $85.12

KIDS CABIN SUITE $96.32

7 PEOPLE

KIDS CABIN SUITE $82.56

Q: My wallet is feeling a little "little"—how can I keep my food costs down during the event?

A: You’ve got this, the best way to save is to BYO-food for a few meals.

• • Mini-Fridge Magic: Every suite comes with a mini-fridge (but no freezer!), so pack the fixings for easy, shelf-stable meals. Think sandwiches, wraps, pre-made salads, or simple breakfast items that only need to be kept cool.

  • Microwave Munchies: While there are no microwaves in the rooms, you can find a shared one in the ice machine room on your floor! This is perfect for heating up your own shelf-stable or heat-and-serve microwave meals. Think single serve mac & cheese cups, soups, & fancy noodle cups that require no refrigeration.

  • Event Meal Magic: Don't forget to check the schedule for our amazing event hosted food events in the Hospitality Den like the Pizza Party and Continental Breakfast (Mon-Wed possible), those are free meals already covered by your registration fee. Plan to use them to save money on buying food at the resort.

Q: Where can you get their coffee fix without spending a fortune at Dunkin'?

A: Ditch the resort coffee line! 

• • In-Suite Coffee Hack: Every suite comes with a single cup coffee maker. You can request additional coffee supplies from housekeeping, this is a perk included with your suite! They provide basics to fix it so bring your own from home if you prefer something special in your coffee.

  • All-Event Coffee Bar: The Hospitality Den will have an All-Event Coffee Bar complete with hot/cold coffee, hot cocoa, tea, and all the fixings, available whenever the suite is open. Skip the cost and hang with your pack instead!

Q: I get the munchies while playing! Are the resort snacks really expensive?

A: Hold your horses, we want you to save those dollars for the arcade and Build-A-Bear.

• • Pack Your Own Stash: Bring your own favorite snacks from home to keep in your room.

  • Snack in the Hospitality Den: Featuring a stocked Snack Attack bar. Come grab a snack while you’re hanging out with friends!

  • Unlimited Popcorn: If you LOVE popcorn, the unlimited refill popcorn bucket sold at Freshwoods may be a good deal for you to have fresh popcorn to snack on over the full 5 days.

Family Suite (Sleeps up to 6)*

• • 2 Queen Beds

  • Full Size Sleeper Sofa

Wolf Den Suite (Sleeps up to 6)

• • Cave Theme with Bunk Bed*

  • Queen Bed

  • Full Size Sleeper Sofa

Wolf Pup Den Suite (Sleeps up to 5)

• • Cave Theme with Bunk Bed*

  • Queen Bed

  • Twin Sleeper Sofa

  • Accessible Shower

Kid Cabin Suite (Sleeps up to 7)

• • Log Cabin Theme with Bunkbed & short Twin Bed*

  • Queen Bed

  • Full Size Sleeper Sofa

Grizzly Bear Suite (Sleeps up to 8)

• • King Bed in Private Bedroom with Private Bathroom

  • 2 Queen Beds in 2nd Bedroom

  • Full Size Sleeper Sofa

  • Additional Bath

*NOTES:

• • Additional Family Suite accessible rooms are available if you need one, but will be located outside our room block area.

  • Cave & Log Cabin Theme Room bunkbeds are only 5'5" in length, but do not have weight limits.

We have a ROOM SHARE thread in our group that you can post looking for roommates if you have booked a room. Or you can post looking for a room to share with others if you have not booked a room.

Room sharing is a great way to reduce your overall event costs as well as meet new friends. Make a post about you and what you are looking for and see what connections fit your needs.

We recommend starting this process before event registration opens as the rooms vary in size & bed types, check out the ROOMS INFO available in our group of above in the previous question. Remember, this event is planned to be more like an intimate social gathering and we will be limiting the number of rooms available as well as the number of attendees.

You will tell the towel attendant how many towels you want and you will scan your room wristband.  When you leave the water park area, you MUST return your towels and scan your band again. Any towels not returned will be charged to your room. 

Note that the towels provided in the water park are fairly small and you are welcome to bring your own beach towels if you would prefer.

NO, there is a coffee maker and a mini-fridge in all rooms. However, there are no microwaves in the rooms, nor are any personal cooking or heating appliances allowed. If needed, there is a microwave in the “ice machine” room.

We have negotiated a reduced rate of $10 per day per vehicle to park.

You are charged a $6 toll fee to use the bridge driving northbound on I-95 or eastbound on Rt 40. There is no fee for using the bridge driving southbound on I-95 or westbound Rt 40.

The Baltimore Washington Airport (BWI) and the Philadelphia Airport (PHL) are the closest airports to the event hotel. The Lodge is located almost equal distance from both airports.

The Baltimore Washington Airport is approximately 50 miles from The Lodge. With a drive time ranging from 50 minutes to 1.5 hours depending on traffic.

The Philadelphia Airport is approximately 55 miles from The Lodge. With a drive time ranging from 55 minutes to 1.5 hours depending on traffic.

The Lodge does not provide transportation from either airport so you will need to carpool, use ride share, or book a shuttle to/from the airport.

Carpooling with other attendees from your area is always a great way to share costs and reduce the number of cars coming to the event even if you do drive. Visit the groups CARPOOLING thread if you want to look to carpool with others.

Amtrak has 2 stops that might be suited for those that live along the east coast close to an Amtrak station. The Newark, Delaware Station is approximately 20 miles from The Lodge. And the Aberdeen, Maryland Station is approximately 10 miles from The Lodge.

Ride share services such as Uber or Lyft are also options in the area. They can also be gotten from either of the major airports or from the Amtrak stations.

Every contribution to the PayPal Pool is like adding an extra scoop of magic to our event! As we hit each goal, we unlock an awesome new activity or amenity for the entire pack to enjoy, making our time together at the 2026 Donut Grow Up: Howl & Splash even more spoiled and special. Watch the running total climb as we "level up" the retreat from a fun splash to a full-on howl-iday!

Here's a peek at what we're unlocking together:

• $250 Unlocked: 🍬 Snack Attack!

  • The Hospitality Suite gets a fully stocked grab-and-go snack bar—fuel for all that splashing and playing!

• $550 Unlocked: 🎨 Craft Crew Power-Up!

  • Time for our curated Crafting Activities! We get supplies for Pacie Decorating, Stuffie Name Necklaces, Wolf Ear Customization, and more!

• $950 Unlocked: ☕ The Coffee Bar Quest!

  • Unlocking the All-Event Coffee Bar in the Hospitality Suite, complete with hot/cold coffee, hot coco, tea, and all the fixings to keep our Bigs and Littles happy!

• $1,300 Unlocked: 🍕 Movie Night Blockbuster!

  • It's a full-on Pizza Party & Movie Night social! Get ready for a cozy evening with food and fun.

• $2,100 Unlocked: 🐾 Private Pack Play!

  • We snag the Private Resort Kids Activities for our group, including a special dance party, arts & crafts, and games, just for the attendees!

• $2,800 Unlocked: 🎲 Game On!

  • Unlocking a suite of Private Games & Fun to keep the play going, including prizes and fun challenges.

• $2,950 Unlocked: 🍳 Monday Morning Munchies!

  • A full Continental Breakfast is secured for Monday morning in the Hospitality Suite!

• $3,100 Unlocked: ☕ Tuesday Treat!

  • A second Continental Breakfast is unlocked for Tuesday morning—that's two mornings of deliciousness!

• $3,250 Goal Reached! 🧇 Wednesday Wake-Up!

  • We've hit the final goal and unlocked Continental Breakfast for Wednesday morning, too! That's breakfast every full day of the event!

A PayPal Pool (also called a Money Pool) is a service that allows a person to easily collect money from a group of friends, family, or others for a shared purpose, such as group purchases, shared experiences, or special events. It is designed to simplify the process of collecting funds up front for things like group gifts, travel, or event registration fees.

The entire amount collected in the pool is owned by and belongs to the pool creator (organizer).

Key Information About PayPal Pools

• Purpose: Pools are typically used to collect funds for group gifts, travel, social events, club activities, or shared expenses. Pools cannot be used to raise money for charity or for other fundraising purposes.

• Cost to Create: It is free to set up a pool.

• Cost to Contribute: There is generally no cost to contribute if using a PayPal balance or a linked bank account (in the US). Fees may apply for credit or debit card transactions or international contributions.

• Contributors: Pool organizers can invite any friend or family member to contribute, even if the person does not have a PayPal account.

• Tracking: Organizers can set an optional goal amount and track the running total of contributions, separate from their personal PayPal balance.

• Anonymity: Contributors can choose to hide their name and/or the amount from everyone else in the group; however, the pool creator will always see the contributor's name and the amount.

• Using the Funds: The organizer can transfer the collected funds to their PayPal balance to spend instantly for event-related expenses.