Joey Fatone and Alexander James AKA AJ McLean made a joint appearance at Great Wolf Lodge in Naples, Florida, and the family resort is building anticipation for what comes next.
Great Wolf Lodge posted on Instagram this week, confirming both celebrities had visited its Naples property and promising behind-the-scenes footage. “We know you wanna see what happened behind the scenes,” the resort wrote, tagging both Fatone and McLean. No footage has been released yet.
The two men come from groups that defined a generation of pop music. Fatone is a member of NSYNC. McLean is a founding member of the Backstreet Boys. Their fans are now largely in their 30s and 40s, many raising young children of their own. That makes both of them natural fits for a brand built around family travel.
NSYNC produced some of the era’s biggest hits. “Bye Bye Bye” and “It’s Gonna Be Me” remain in heavy rotation on streaming platforms decades after their release. The group sold more than 70 million records worldwide. They went on an extended hiatus in the mid-2000s and made a brief reunion appearance in 2023. Fatone has kept busy since. He’s taken on Broadway productions, television hosting roles, and acting projects.
The Backstreet Boys have maintained an active career across three decades. Their most recent studio album, DNA, came out in 2019. They rank among the best-selling music acts of all time. McLean has also spoken publicly in recent years about his recovery from alcohol addiction. He’s become an advocate for mental health awareness. That reputation extends well beyond his work as a performer.
Great Wolf Lodge operates indoor water park resorts across the United States and Canada. The chain focuses on family vacations, with amenities designed for younger guests.
What brought both celebrities to the resort hasn’t been clarified. Great Wolf Lodge hasn’t confirmed the nature of the visit. It could be a promotional partnership or something more informal. The resort’s tease suggests there’s footage worth seeing.
Fans of both groups have long been aware of the NSYNC-Backstreet Boys rivalry narrative. The two acts were often framed as competitors throughout their peak years. Seeing their members together at a Florida water park in 2026 carries a quiet appeal. It’s a low-key crossover, but the kind of thing their shared fanbase tends to notice.
Great Wolf Lodge hasn’t said when the content will go live. Based on the tease, they clearly plan to make something of it.
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