When you have a toddler that loves the water, you HAVE to take them to great wolf lodge! We've been…read morehere twice now in the last year. The first time was just a day pass in the afternoon which is a great deal if you don't want to stay the night. And most recently we stayed the night and had a great time! We booked the kid cabin suite which can accommodate up to 7 people but I think realistically and comfortably, it would be 5. It comes with balcony access, a pull out sofa bed, a queen size bed, a bunk bed, a full size bed and one bathroom. The room is fairly spacious but could use either a bigger table and or an addition half bath at least to accommodate up to 7 people. This was great for us as we had 4 adults and one toddler. There are quite a few attractions here besides the water park. They have a pretty extensive arcade, glow in the dark putt, bowling, story time for kids, ropes course, laser tag and multiple restaurants! Obviously their main attraction is their huge indoor water park! They have things for babies to adults to try here! But I would say their main water attractions are geared more for small babies to middle schoolers. There are multiple water slides for all ages and there's a HUGE bucket of water that dumps about 1,000 gallons of water every 5 mins! Pretty cool! We added on the breakfast buffet for which I would highly recommend. This isn't your typical hotel breakfast! Their offerings were pretty vast and even included a MTO omelette station! If you want to entertain your kiddos, look no further than great wolf lodge for all your entertainment needs! SN: everyone gets a wristband to wear which grants you access to the water park BUT you can also use it to charge purchases to the room AND serves as you room key! Pretty cool!!

I'm so, so disappointed. At this price point I was expecting clean rooms at minimum. By the end of…read morethe first day (I'm still here, unfortunately) my feet were filthy. My sheets had dirt or sand on them. The "crafts" for kids, is crayons and a coloring page each time. Everything is so expensive here, that it reminds me of Vegas hotels. A single candy bar was 8.00. The buffet was actually pretty good but the restaurants are awful. Every attraction is designed so it is cost prohibitive unless you spend a ton on unlimited passes. I paid 24.00 to pay one fast round if laser tag with my 2 kids and myself. I called to ask for trash pickup and towels and ai said someone would be up "immediately." An hour later and no one came. I searched the internet for the front desk number (there is no lodge info at all in the rooms) and got voicemail so I left a message. Still waiting to see if they're going to come. Parking is somehow 20.00 a day. We have a handicap placard and there were very, very few handicap spots, we never got one and ended up having to park on the opposite end of the lodge every time, with an Autisic kiddo at risk elopement. The noise. Yes, it's for families. Kids are loud. But, who are these purely that are letting their kids run up and down the hall screaming every night. It's not just the kids, the adults are busy yelling at the kids to slow down. I've gotten so little sleep because it's so loud all the time. I will not be back. It cost my family of 6 far less to rent a 6 bed 4 bath oceanfront house in NC. Oh, and something I saw mentioned a lot- one of our adjoining rooms wasn't ready when we arrived. We arrived at about 4:15 and check in was at 4. It wasn't ready until 5. Not a huge deal for us if everything else had been cool, but it's just another thing in the list I saw mentioned a lot. It gets 2 stars instead of 1 because 1. The staff that I encountered was nice. 2. It's nice to find a place big enough for all of us. 3. The kids like the water park- it's a good size, but not big enough to justify the price.

Came here on a random Tuesday with my cousin, auntie and uncle for a day of fun…read more Many of the shops were closed on this day, I'm guessing that they are all open on the weekends and it is still early in the season. We walked around, so a couple of shows, rode a ride and ate a crazy yummy meal. They have the Wine and Food Festival going on until June 21'st. Can't remember all of the places but they will have dishes from Hawaii, China, Turkey, Italy..... There are several different events going on this year so be sure to check out their website before coming to the grounds.

A Day That Defied Reality: Our Elite VIP Tour at Busch Gardens Williamsburg…read moreThe Beginning: Already Impressed Before We Even Entered Let me start by saying this: I've been to theme parks countless times throughout my life. I thought I knew what to expect. I was wrong. Wonderfully, spectacularly wrong. Our day began at 10:15 AM when we arrived at Busch Gardens Williamsburg for our 11:30 AM Elite VIP Tour. Meeting Tyler: The Man, The Myth, The Legend I can confidently say that Tyler alone would have made this experience worth every penny. His energy, knowledge, and genuine enthusiasm set the tone for what would become one of the most memorable days our family has ever shared. The First Hour: Three Hours Saved. Yes, You Read That Right. Within the first hour, our group of four had ridden the top four roller coasters at Busch Gardens. Let that sink in. Four coasters. Sixty minutes. For context, on a typical busy day at the park, the wait times for these attractions can easily exceed 45-90 minutes each. Based on the posted wait times we saw at each ride, Tyler saved us approximately three hours of standing in lines - just in that first hour alone. This wasn't just VIP treatment; this was time-travel. The "Snacks" Revelation: A Glorious Understatement Tyler explained that "snacks" meant anything any of us wanted, anytime, all day long. Waters? Check. Energy drinks? Check. Icees, churros, soft pretzels? All of it. Throughout our eight-hour tour, our group sampled pretty much every food option the park had to offer. The funnel cakes with ice cream and toppings were a particular favorite. The various cakes, cupcakes, cheesecake, cookies - I'm getting hungry just thinking about it. Tyler took care of everything with a simple tap of his card, never once making us feel like we were imposing or asking for too much. The Moment Everything Changed "This tour lets you ride any ride, without waiting, in any seat you want, as many times as you want." This wasn't just a theme park visit. This was a day where the normal rules didn't apply. A day where "I don't want to wait 90 minutes for that ride" simply wasn't in our vocabulary. Rides, Rides, and More Rides We rode everything. The coaster behind-the-scenes experience gave us an incredible up-close look at the inner workings of these engineering marvels. Feeding the Beast: Two Meals, Zero Complaints Our VIP tour included two full meals, and Tyler made sure we experienced the best the park had to offer. Lunch was at Das Festhaus, and at 6:30 PM took us to Trapper's Smokehouse, where the aroma of smoked meats had been tempting us all day. It did not disappoint. The Verdict: Eight Hours of Perfection Here's what truly made this experience exceptional: Tyler. Yes, the VIP perks are incredible. Yes, skipping lines changes everything. Yes, the all-inclusive food and drinks feel almost too good to be true. But a VIP tour is only as good as the guide who leads it, and Tyler was nothing short of outstanding. His knowledge of the park, his ability to read our group and adjust on the fly, his genuine care that we were having the best possible time - that's what transformed this from a great day into an unforgettable one. This tour was planned as part of a grand send-off for Ben and Jakub, who will be returning to Europe in June after their time with us. They came to America expecting a typical theme park experience. Instead, they got a day where magic was real, lines didn't exist, and every wish was granted before they even knew they had it. Would I Do It Again? In a heartbeat. Without hesitation. This wasn't just a theme park visit. This was an experience that redefined what a family day out can be. For anyone considering the Elite VIP Tour at Busch Gardens Williamsburg, here's my advice: Do it. Not "think about it." Not "maybe someday." Just do it. The Numbers Don't Lie Time saved in lines: Likely 6+ hours over the course of the day Rides experienced: Every operational coaster and major attraction Meals enjoyed: 2 full sit-down meals plus unlimited snacks and drinks Special experiences: 2 (Coaster behind-the-scenes + Animal Encounter) Professional photos: 33 captured memories included Memories made: Priceless Final Thoughts Busch Gardens Williamsburg's Elite VIP Tour is, quite simply, the gold standard for theme park experiences. From the moment we parked 100 feet from the entrance to the moment we left after eight hours of pure joy, everything was handled. Every need anticipated. Every wish granted. To Kate and the VIP Tours team who handled our booking and answered our questions with patience and professionalism - thank you. To Tyler - you're the real MVP. You took what could have been a fun day and turned it into something our family will talk about for years. Your passion for what you do shows, and we're grateful we got to experience it. And to anyone reading this review, wondering if the Elite VIP Tour is worth it: It's worth it. Every single penny.

The best ride in the park. It is a thrill lover's dream. You'll get plenty of air time, the…read morelaunches feel great and every twist and turn is so smooth. Note: this ride does have a size limitation. If you're worried, try the test seat at the front before waiting in line. The line could use more theming along with something to help the line during the hot months.

This is the best rollercoaster in the entire state of Virginia. Whether you are afraid of heights…read moreor don't like drops and that stomach churning feeling that comes with coasters. This is one that looks scary but is fast and fun and everyone can enjoy. From grandma to the kids. And the view from the top of the first curve gives you a slow few seconds to actually look around. In fall it is so gorgeous. Before it goes fast without pulling at your stomach since the downward drop is tilted you don't feel it.

Wow, what a great historical site. I had never been and it was fascinating. Plenty of parking and…read moreindoor and outdoor things to see. I recommend anybody who visits the area to go. A great experience for kids also. They also have a very nice gift shop and restaurant.

We visited on a Saturday before the summer season really got its momentum. Because it was early in…read morethe year, the waterpark wasn't fully open yet... there were no live shows running, and very limited options, which was a bit of a bummer. If you aren't a hardcore ride enthusiast, the adult entertainment is pretty much limited to finding a nice spot to grab a drink. For adults who don't like coasters, early season is a total miss. They are incredibly cool, packed with big thrills, and 100% kid-approved. Arrive early! If you don't want to suffer in massive lines for the main attractions, you've got to be fast on your feet. Get to the park ahead of the crowds so you can sprint to the best rides first. While the lack of shows was disappointing, the park totally redeemed itself with pure, unadulterated nostalgia. My former pre-teen self was absolutely losing it because I got to meet Franklin--and had a chance to strike a pose, with Linus, Lucy, and hung out on the bench with Snoopy and Woodstock. These moments completely made the trip. As they say, "Happiness is anyone and anything at all that's loved by you." Go early in the day, hit the big tracks, and don't miss a photo op with the classic Peanuts crew!

My husband and I bought the season passes to Kings Dominion and visited on a Saturday in early…read moreJune. We were happily surprised that there weren't a lot of people and the rollercoaster lines were short! The newer rides are great, we loved raptera. Soak City was another story and it was packed. The lazy river was chaos - I recommend that the lifeguards start limiting the number of folks that can get in at the same time. Other than frogmageddon (if you know, you know) we had a nice day at the park!

This used to be Hurler and made the conversion to Twisted Timbers. I rode Hurler at Carowinds, but…read moreit was pretty rough and glad they did the conversion. It does have a connection to Mystical Timbers. They were only running 1 train at the time and the line did move slow, but was it worth it yes of course. It is different as you go up the hill and then do a twist when going down which is neat. There is a lot of air time in there so you thighs will take a beating for sure. I rode this 3 times there as the line was pretty slow. Seats were assigned so I rode mainly in the middle. Theming was cool

Twisted timber's was a great ride. The first drop gave great hang time. The air time hills were a…read morebig plus. You were out of your seat for a good part of the ride. I would recommend going early in the day as to skip the line. Great theming made it feel like a more intense Disney ride. 10/10 would ride again!

Fun theming and fast. InvadR is a wooden coaster that has plenty of hills and turns. This coaster…read moreis very family friendly and does not go upside down. The line for this is hard to tell until you walk up to it, but it moved pretty quickly.

I love this coaster. Fast, fun and wooden it bounces you around and gives you some seriously fun…read morethrills and throws your stomach into your throat at least a few times. Definitely different from the faster, bigger metal coaster, but I'm a sucker for wooden ones.

The rides looked well maintained and the staff was very friendly and helpful. The prices weren't…read moretoo bad either.

Unfortunately, I cannot recommend this place. It was overpriced, dirty, and sketchy…read more The attendants were on there phones most of the time. On two of the rides the attendant left us on there way too long. There was one attendant that was trying to manage up to three rides at one time. Isn't there some sort of regulations that forbids that? Save your money.

I recently attended a birthday party at Apex Entertainment and I was genuinely impressed! We came…read morein on a busy Saturday afternoon, and even with the crowds, the staff kept everything running smoothly. First off, this place is HUGE. There's truly something for everyone. We started at the bowling alley (our main event), and the lanes were clean, the scoring system was intuitive, and the party host made sure our group was set up and having fun. Despite a lot of guests bowling at once, wait times were reasonable and the lanes had comfortable seating areas for everyone to relax between turns. Apex has a gigantic arcade, axe throwing, bumper cars, an immersive dark ride, escape rooms, high-speed go-kart racing, Hologate VR, laser tag, mini golf, pool tables, a ropes course, and even sports simulators! If you can't find something you enjoy here, it probably doesn't exist. Everything was well-maintained, and the staff at each attraction were friendly and helpful, making sure everyone knew how to play and was having a good time. Food and drinks definitely exceeded my expectations for an entertainment venue. The bars are fully stocked, and the food menu ranges from classic favorites to more upscale options like pizza, burgers, wings, and salads were all fresh and tasty. Our server was attentive, had great recommendations, and was super quick with drink and food orders, which made our party even more enjoyable. If you're looking for a location for a night out with friends, a kids party, or even an adult party ... Apex is your spot.

The overall options are good and can be fun. We did the…read moreescape room which was fun! We did axe throwing and that also was fun! Our only issue was when we went to the floor with the escape room to purchase tickets the person who helped us let us know what time the next escape and axe throwing session were and then we asked if we could do the minigolf course before the escape room. She said yes and charged us for it. Originally we had asked for 2 separate checks since we were with friends. But she just did it on one check and split the cost. She gave us only on receipt for it. When we went to the mini golf course there was a wait of about 8-9 people just for the first hole because of how over filled it was with kids. Kids just running around everywhere. We went back and just asked for a refund for the mini golf and we would just wait for the escape room since we didn't realize it was that packed with kids in there. We only had 25 minutes to kill and the first hole alone would take us those 25 minutes. The same person did the refund BUT she didn't tell us it would not be a refund but put it on two apex gift cards to use as credit....... She did not communicate this to us at all. She just said here you go and handed us those cards. I asked what is this and she said your refund.... That is not a refund that's like store credit. And we wouldn't have minded that if she just communicated it was non refundable.

I played the Warhammer 40K experience in their Zero Latency VR and it was absolutely amazing, truly…read morenever experienced anything like it. You're able to freely walk around a virtual world, battle enemies, and play alongside your friends. Big shoutout to Caleb the manager for recommending the VR experience to us, we would have never tried it otherwise! I also did karting and those were some of the fastest karts I've ever been on. The staff is incredibly friendly and genuinely seem to love their jobs. 10/10 experience, highly recommend!

Great for competitive and casual racers. I've been 6 times, each time I've gone, I've been…read moresatisfied. The people at the desk are informative and quick, races are fairly prices, karts are fast, and the track is amazing. For causal racers- it's a blast. The speed of the karts are manageable, the track isn't to tricky, and the equipment onsite is great. They have multiple helmets onsite in all sizes. For competitive racers- its an amazing experience. As a competitive racer myself, the karts are able to zip around the track smoothly. It's easy to over/understeer when pushing, but that comes with racing.