Zehnder's of Frankenmuth Prepares for a Big Splash in 2005
The Zehnder's Splash Village Opens Summer 2005
FRANKENMUTH, Mich., Aug. 12 /PRNewswire/ -- Southeastern Michigan residents
and visitors can get into the swim of things close to home when Zehnder's of
Frankenmuth transforms its existing hotel property, Zehnder's Bavarian Haus
Motel, into Zehnder's Splash Village Hotel and Waterpark early next summer.
The four-level, 30,000 indoor waterpark, will be located adjacent to Bronner's
CHRISTmas Wonderland just one mile from the famous 1,500-seat Zehnder's of
Frankenmuth restaurant in downtown Frankenmuth. The budget for the total
project is in excess of $10 million.
"We have been studying the indoor water park hotel industry for the past two
years," said Zehnder's of Frankenmuth CEO and Chairman Al Zehnder. "This
concept provides our guests with a great family entertainment venue and fits
into our vision of becoming a four season family vacation destination. Parents
and grandparents can give the younger set a fun experience, and youth groups
and school organizations can enjoy the water park for overnight outings." To
make way for the new water park and family suites, demolition begins in
September of the Zehnder's Bavarian Haus Motel front buildings that houses 48
guest rooms, the Coffee Shop, and the guest registration lobby.
New Features Upon completion, the new waterpark village will offer 63 new family suites
(accommodations for 4-8 guests per suite, some with whirlpools and fireplaces)
for a net result of 152 guest rooms. The name, Zehnder's Bavarian Haus Motel
will be retired.
A new 125-seat restaurant open for breakfast and lunch, a lobby and guest
registration area, and a 2,000 square foot game arcade will also be a part of
the complex designed by one of the top waterpark teams in the country -- Water
Technologies, Inc., Beaver Dam, Wisconsin, and Architectural Design
Consultants, Lake Delton, Wisconsin. Both companies have worked together on
many successful waterpark facilities throughout the United States.
The Zehnder's Splash Village will offer several features for toddlers to teens
that include: * Two, 4-story tube slides
* A lazy river
* One body slide
* Multi-story play structure
* Dumping bucket
* Zero entry pool (perfect for toddlers)
* Floor geysers and whirlpool
* Water play features including sprays and water guns Throughout the construction period and after, hotel guests can continue to use
the present indoor pool and whirlpool facility.
Reservations Reservations for Zehnder's Splash Village Hotel and Waterpark will be available
online at http://www.zehnders.com/ , or at their toll-free phone number,
800-863-7999 in early December. A variety of waterpark/lodging/dining packages
will also be available. The hotel portion will be open to all guests visiting
Frankenmuth; however you must be a hotel guest to use the waterpark.
The Bavarian town of Frankenmuth, 90 miles north of Detroit, is one of the
state's top tourist destinations with more than 3 million visitors each year. In addition to its restaurant with marketplace, bakery and gift store,
Zehnder's of Frankenmuth owns and operates the 18-hole championship golf
course, The Fortress. In 1998, Golf Digest recognized The Fortress as one of
the top 450 public golf courses in the United States, Canada, Mexico and the
Caribbean. Zehnder's also owns and operates Rapunzel's, an upscale specialty
retail store and Magic of the Seasons, a specialty retail store featuring
seasonal merchandise and collectibles located in Frankenmuth River Place on
Main Street. Frankenmuth was voted the best day trip in Michigan by Detroit
News readers, and Zehnder's was honored as one of the top vacation-stop
restaurants in the state. Learn more about Zehnder's at
http://www.zehnders.com/ or call 800-863-7999, central reservations for dining,
golf, meetings and lodging. DATASOURCE: Zehnder's of Frankenmuth CONTACT: John Shelton, Vice President of Sales/Marketing of Zehnder's of Frankenmuth, +1-989-652-7238; or Joyce Cusmano, +1-313-885-8228, for Zehnder's of Frankenmuth Web site: http://www.zehnders.com/
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