The Lodge
The fun of Paramount+’s The Lodge is coming back to SDCC this year and The Lodge will hold even more shows & swag within
The fun of Paramount+’s The Lodge is happening once more during SDCC this year and will be bringing us a whole lot of extra fun. The experience has hopped around from last year to now and this one is looking to bring back some favorite things along with more to hype up the upcoming shows and IPs that the streaming service has. Sadly, there is now South Park, as the Las Vegas version of The Lodge had, but that does not mean we will not have a lot of fun with the other Paramount+ shows. Spongebob is having a 25th anniversary and the TMNT have a massive showing. Now you just have to hold out hope that you can gain access to the event, which may be easier said than done.
As of this writing, reservations for The Lodge have been filled for SDCC 2024. You can still head to the reservation page to get notified when more spots are open up, but there will be a standby line out there so you can head into the space and see what is going on. Star Trek will have a custom T-shirt we will get to make, Ghosts will have another of the haunting experiences with a perfume you can walk away with based on one of the characters, Ink Master is back giving out airbrush tattoos, and then the various photo ops for other Paramount+ shows as mentioned. The Lodge is going to be packed and you can read even more about it below if you are looking to dedicate time to getting in.
Create a Custom T-Shirt on a STAR TREK Starship
Stepping onto a STAR TREK starship, fans can customize their very own “Starfleet swag.” Utilizing a replicator, visitors will be able to place an order via touch-screen tablet and customize their t-shirts with options from a curated list of STAR TREK franchise-inspired insignia. This experience is available exclusively at The Lodge, and gives fans the chance to take home completely unique customized merch.
Olfactory Atelier Inspired by GHOSTS
In the CBS Original GHOSTS, scents are one of the strongest connections ghosts have to the living world. The Lodge will feature Woodstone Manor’s Olfactory Atelier, where guests are invited to step into the enchanting ambiance of ‘The Livings’-own living room workshop (filled with easter eggs from the show). Essence Chemists will entice them to explore a collection of specialized perfumes—each perfume displays a unique homage to the ghosts in the series. Fans will leave with a scent of their choosing, allowing them to carry a piece of the Manor’s mystique with them throughout the living world at SDCC and beyond.
Solve a Case for CRIMINAL MINDS: EVOLUTION Behavioral Analysis Unit
For all the CRIMINAL MINDS: EVOLUTION lovers, The Lodge will have an in-world office inspired by the series’ Behavioral Analysis Unit (BAU), filled with a chaotic spread of evidence, paperwork, unpredictable clues, and more. Guests can dive into their own investigative work to help BAU agents connect-the-dots to the ongoing case.
IF’s Cozy Ferris Wheel Photo Op
The Lodge is bringing the whimsical world of IF to SDCC. With the inviting Luna Park marquee complete with carnival lights galore, guests can line up to “ride” the Ferris wheel. While in the queue, fans can play a game of hopscotch before they get onstage with a magical button that brings the Memory Lane Retirement Community Register to life and auto-pairs the guest with their very own IF companion for the photo op.
TALES OF THE TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES–Themed Pizza Parlor
The Lodge will bring the love story between pizza and TALES OF THE TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES to life with the tastiest slice in town: Turtle Power Pizza. The pizza parlor will be decked out with illustrated stylings to welcome guests into the world of the new series. SDCC-goers will be able to fuel up for their next adventure with a slice of ‘za accompanied by beverages inspired by the colors of the four Turtles, perfect for heroes in a half-shell of any age.
Jellyspotting in Bikini Bottom
Nickelodeon and Paramount+ are celebrating the 25th anniversary of SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS and guests are invited to join the fun and immerse themselves into a day-in-the-life at Bikini Bottom’s Jellyfish Fields. Partake in “jellyspotting” throughout the day and catch jellyfish using “Ol’ Reliable,” SpongeBob’s most trusted jellyfish net. Upon entry, special jellyspotting gear will be handed out so fans can see the world through a joyous sponge-colored lens.
INK MASTER Tattoo Parlor
Expanding from last year’s INK MASTER-themed space, The Lodge will include a tattoo parlor set where high-brow modern meets edgy. The activation will allow guests to step inside the series, with an opportunity to get a temporary airbrush tattoo done of their choice from the stencils inspired by Paramount+’s featured shows & films.
BRED2BUCK Saloon from TULSA KING
TULSA KING will take over the Happy Does indoor bar with a themed ‘BRED2BUCK Saloon.’ Taking elements from the series with props, graphics, neon lights, as well as exciting Season 2 references for fans, guests will be able to enjoy in-world drinks that’ll knock their boots off. The saloon will also feature games that take guests into the world of CBS Sports including the hook and ring toss and UEFA Champions League-themed soccer ball kicking challenge.
The Lodge Ski Pass sponsored by Walmart+
On the back of each Lodge Ski Pass this year, guests will receive an exclusive offer for a 3-month Walmart+ subscription as well as other surprise rewards while visiting The Lodge.
If it seems like a lot and you are a bit weary of giving The Lodge any of your precious time out at SDCC, I can say that having been to last year's and the Las Vegas stop, they are a lot of fun. Some great immersion into your favorite TV shows on top of the free stuff that many will be looking out for. If none of the shows or films are anything you are excited about, then you might want to skip the wait unless you can get a reserved time. Hopefully, The Lodge will offer up more times and not require long lines to get in. I was able to pretty much walk into the Las Vegas one without any kind of special access, but SDCC is a whole different beast, so we will see as we get closer to the time.
Have you had a chance to check out The Lodge during any of the past stops or would this be your first time? Do you enjoy any and all of the shows coming or are you only there to get the random goodies they give out? What scent from Ghosts would you want to get out of all of them? Head on down to the comment section to discuss all of this and everything else we have going on. We are going to swing by Paramount+’s The Lodge during SDCC, so be sure to check in here and on our socials to see and hear about all of that as it unfolds. You will be glad that you did, I am sure of it.
