Last Swim of the Summer!

Yes! MerMagic Con has worked with Camelback resort to become the first waterpark event that allows fabric tails, and exclusively for MerMagic Con guests! To be allowed to wear your tail you MUST book one of the three “Last Swim of the Summer” packages linked here. Tails are not allowed if you book through any other package or website. You will also need to sign a waiver upon arrival and need to wear a MeMagic Con wristband so that the staff know you are with MerMagic Con and get to wear your tail. This is a fabric tail only event: you can not wear a silicone or hybrid tail. 

Right Here: https://www.camelbackresort.com/lodging/?start=2023-09-01&end=2023-09-04&count=1&promo=12313

Tthere is a limited number of packages and rooms available. 

The packages are

Mermaid Besties Getaway:
Double Queen Suite
This spacious, oversized guest suite can sleep up to 6 guests. Our Deluxe Queen Suite features two queen beds and a living area that includes a queen sleeper sofa. Hallway Vanity. Room is equipped with a microwave and mini refrigerator.
$321 per night includes 2
$25 pp/pn for each additional occupant

Mermaid and Pirate Package:
King Premier Suite 
Made for a romantic getaway! Relax by the suite’s cozy fireplace and enjoy mountain views or resort views. Our King Premier Suite offers a spacious, oversized guest suite that can sleep up to 4 guests, featuring one king-size bed and a separate living area that includes a queen sleeper sofa and a second TV. Step out into the balcony and enjoy fresh air with mountain or resort views. Wet bar with a coffeemaker, microwave and mini refrigerator included.
$349 per night includes 2

Pod Party Package:
Two Bedroom Deluxe with Balcony!
The Two Bedroom Deluxe offers two bedrooms and two bathrooms and sleeps up to 8 guests, providing even more space and privacy for families, friends or groups traveling together. The master bedroom features one king bed, private bathroom, bedroom vanity and a private balcony. The second bedroom features two queen beds. The spacious dining/ living room has dining set for 6, a wet bar equipped with a coffeemaker, microwave and mini refrigerator. A queen sleeper sofa faces a cozy fireplace and leads to a second balcony overlooking the mountain view.
$509 per night includes 4
$50 pp/pn for each additional occupant

No! Deposit of the first night’s room, tax and resort fee is due at the time of making your reservation. 

There is a limited number of packages and rooms available so reserve today!

Please do! Last Swim of Summer and Camelback Resorts are all about family fun! Think of this event as “mermaid summercamp” but with no age limits. There is fun for the whole family!

(Children 7 – 14 years old and under the direct and physical supervision of their guardian to wear a tail)

You don’t! MerMagic Con is not selling tickets to this event. Rather, we are partnering with the resort to create a weekend of Mermaid Magic, and to allow mermaids a chance to actually enjoy their fabric tails at a waterpark, since typically they are banned at most locations. This event is our gift to the mermaid community. 

MerMagic Con abides by the Circus Siren Pod motto of “No Dead Mermaids” meaning we adhere to strict safety standards. Camelback is our partner in safety. 

With that in mind, you may wear your (fabric) tail in all areas where bathing suits are allowed, except for the following places, for safety reasons:

– Waterslides and Surfing Experiences
– Wave Pools

Camelback is the first waterpark to open its doors to mermaids and it is important to be good stewards of that trust. Please obey all lifeguard instructions and safety protocols (such as riding in a tube if you are in the lazy river, even in a tail) and don’t engage in any activities that could result in the dreaded tail ban (like hopping around in your tail on the pavement instead of taking it off when you exit the water.)

This event can be a turning point for how water venues view the mermaid community but only if we all work together, respectfully. 

Sadly no. For safety reasons tails cannot be worn on waterslides, in wave pools, or in any surfing experiences. As this event continues to grow we hope to make it into a complete resort takeover and then we can revisit this. 

It *is* actually less expensive to book through these packages because the website rate does not include both waterparks (a $55 a day, per person value). Booking on the website also does not come with the “Last swim of  Summer” exclusives: most significantly – being able to wear your tail.  If you book separately you will not be able to wear a tail. And you won’t have access to the MerMagic Con exclusive events. 

Aquatopia is one of the biggest INDOOR waterparks in the country! The resort also offers a variety of indoor activities including rock walls and laser tag! Rain will not dampen the Magic!

Absolutely! We know how rare it is becoming to be able to be a mermaid at pools in general, a full water park much less too! As a guest of the resort, sponsored by your favorite convention, you are allowed to take photos and videos at will in all guest areas. Please be respectful of other guests when creating content.

Camelback is an award-winning resort that has restaurants, a rock wall, an arcade, an escape room, ropes courses, VR experiences and even Laser tag. Your “Last Swim of the Summer” Package also includes access to both the indoor waterpark, “Aquatopia” (complete with swim up bar) and the outdoor waterpark, Camelbeach!

Additional occupants ARE allowed so you can make it a pod slumber party! Additional guests (past what the package includes) are $50 pp/pn for the 2 bedroom suite, and just $25pp/pn for the queen suite. Less than a day pass to the waterpark! Adding mers to your room is a great way to save money and increase fun.

While the event activities will take place Saturday, Sunday and Monday, the resort is extending this offer for all MerMagic Con Mermaids. This deal is good for all bookings between Thursday, August 29th and Tuesday September 3rd so you can make it a full vacay!

Unfortunately it is not. Camelback’s overnight parking is $25 per vehicle, per night. They do also have Valet parking available for $40 per vehicle, per night. 

Save the environment (and money) by carpooling!

If you’re driving all the way, consider jumping in the MerMagic Con Facebook Group to see if a mermaid flying in needs a lift. After all, this event is about bringing the community together. 

Your all-volunteer MerMagic Con staff have put a lot into making this event happen. Part of that agreement is donating silicone tailed meet and greet sessions to the resort for the enjoyment of the general guests. As you know, performing as a mermaid requires certain legal and insurance agreements for the safety and enjoyment of all parties that does not apply to mermaid attendees. So while you will see some volunteer staff members performing in silicone throughout the weekend in order to help bring this magical event to the larger mermaid public, the community event itself is limited to fabric tails…..at least for now 😉

YES! Food and drinks at the resort are at resort prices, but all rooms have fridges and some come equipped with kitchens. Save money by making a pit stop on your way and stocking up on all your favorite snacks! 

Don’t forget a reusable cup or water bottle to help save the environment and keep your favorite pool-side beverage cold!