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    2.9 (505 reviews)
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    Garrett Z.

    Yes, you either will love this place or hate it. Let's get past that right away. It's full of kids, kitschy, and a tourist trap but sometimes you just want to peek in and see how this world turns. At the end of the day, my kids had a blast and I didn't have to sink my wallet, wins all around. We usually try to get to the Dells once a summer and we usually stay at smaller resorts like Atlantis or Natura but I found a deluxe family room here for only $50 for the whole trip. Why not give it a shot at that price point then. First observation, this place is huge. The water park has a massive footprint, three indoor areas that encircle an outdoor area. Lots of pools and slides including a wave pool, small lazy river, and a few hot tubs (including a kid friendly one - you get a star just for that!). They really pack a lot of slides into the building so a lot is indoors which is nice when weather isn't great. My kids never got bored with the water park. A big plus - most of the pool water is heated! Great for a water wimp like me. I actually enjoyed swimming in it :). When we did need a water break, there was other entertainment to explore onsite including Magiquest and an arcade. We mostly played in the water park though, it was easy to spend a day there. Location for the lodge is right off the road. Food and drink options are available onsite. The prices are hot or miss. If you don't want to pay out, you can walk to fast food, restaurants, shops, etc. so you can just park the car and enjoy the area. Parking is additional, which is dumb, so they lose a star for nickel and diming. The room was spacious and laid out well, lots of room for everyone. We stayed on a Sunday - Tuesday so crowds were light and lines were minimal. One thing we did notice was that the resort is showing its age, could use a good clean and a few updates here and there. Staff were helpful, welcoming, and very nice. We enjoyed our stay and got a good amount of fun for our $$. Worth the visit!

    Jessica J.

    Made some great memories at Great Wolf Lodge with the fam! Our recent visit was my first time back since I was a kid myself, so it was certainly giving all the nostalgic feels. Our group decided to rent a condo-suite, as we had four adults and five kids (all age 4 and under). It had a main bedroom with a king bed, secondary bedroom with a queen and bunk beds, and a loft space with a full size bed. The 'living space' was pretty small and awkwardly laid out, but still did the trick. Our balcony unfortunately faced the highway, making it genuinely too loud to sit out there or have the door open, so that was a bummer. The full kitchen had all appliances, which was nice because we cooked in both nights. They provide pots, pans, plates, and silverware. Also a small dish soap. Would have been great if the could also provide mini salt/pepper, mini cooking oil, and paper towel. Those other simple necessities would go along away for sure. So take this as a tip to bring your own! I think the main reason this resort isn't more highly rated is because it's getting pretty outdated. Including some needed paint jobs, carpet replacements, wall patches, and overall decor. Nothing was terrible enough to really bother us, but it for sure is becoming noticeable. Especially when you're paying a good amount of money to stay somewhere. Can't imagine the cost of giving this whole place a facelift, but I bet it would be worth it. The waterpark options are vast. Three (very) large indoor spaces, and a good size outdoor section. Waterslides for all ages, splash pads, lazy river, wave pool, hot tubs... the works! We worried a little that our kiddos could be a tad too young, but we were wrong - there was something for everyone. Plus they provide life vests as needed, and it's clear how great their lifeguards are trained (and they're all over the place)! Safe-fun was had all around. Other positives: The wristbands serve as room keys and you can sync your credit card to it, making it so you don't have to carry cards around. Parking is plentiful. Towels are provided. There are lots of food & drink options on-site. And they had extra kid programing going on around the resort, from kids yoga to bubble dance parties - we loved that. Overall a comfortable, family-friendly resort!

    Morgan W.

    We visited Thursday-Sunday and had alot of fun. My son is 4 and he never wanted to leave the water park he was having so much fun. I loved all the different water park sections as it made it perfect for kids of all ages. They did only have one worker working two different water slides so the line was EXTREMELY slow for a particular water slide that my son kept wanting to go down which was disappointing. (Half hour wait) We enjoyed some of the free activities they had through out the day like kids yoga, music, pictures with the wolf character, etc. My main complaint would have to be the food. I'm not a picky eater and every meal I had there was bland, tasted slightly stale or tasted like they just reheated a prepackaged meal in the fridge. Also, the majority of the swimsuit dryers throughout the park were broken which was a bit of a pain. If you're going for just a day trip or one night I'd say still come as the park was really good for the kiddos.

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    Great place for family and friends to meet- friendly staff and beautiful lodge - lots of activities for upcoming Halloween

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    Ask the Community - Great Wolf Lodge

    Is the Wolf Wakeup Breakfast package worth purchasing during booking? Or is it more worth it to go off the resort for breakfast? Also, is this a buffet-style breakfast, ala-carte, etc?

    When we were there last week, it was served family style and all you can eat. The first plate is a generous helping of eggs, breakfast potatoes, pancakes sausage and bacon. There is a fruit cup and cinnamon rolls. It is all you can eat. We often… Read more

    Anyone know how the dining vouchers work? Says $10 lunch and $20 dinner voucher per person, do they just put a credit on your account then as you make purchases of food it consumes credit? 11 people in our party, thanks!

    You would get vouchers, children 3 and younger eat free.

    Would an 8 year old have fun at this park? Are there a lot of bigger waterslides? We've only been to the great wolf lodges in Ohio. One was def more for younger kids versus 8 yrs and up.…

    I think an 8 year old would love it! There is a section for younger kids but there are definitely plenty of larger slides and activities perfect for that age.

    Good for 2 year olds?

    Definitely! It's perfect for them.

    Has anyone been to the Great Wolf in the Dells over Thanksgiving? Suggestions for other things to do in the area? We have the Black Bear Condo rented....is it worth it to upgrade to the Wolf Pack Condo? Do they ever offer condo upgrade promos? ❤️

    Idk about thanksgiving time, but it was a very fun time there. We went downtown and seen some fun shops and a magic show. Also checked out the zoo which was pretty cool and the Tim Barton show. Think that's his name. If you say it's a special reason… Read more

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    Review Highlights - Great Wolf Lodge

    Both the hotel and the waterpark were consistently clean throughout our stay.

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    Noah's Ark Waterpark - Funnel cake

    Noah's Ark Waterpark

    3.5(260 reviews)
    2.2 mi

    Went with our free passes that came with our hotel stay for a half a day. The pace has gotten so…read morebig as I haven't been there in 20+ years. Go early, park close and be done by noon. It gets VERY busy fast.

    I've been coming to Noah's Ark since I was a teenager, and I used to love it soo much. As an adult,…read moreI don't mind it too much. The parking is crazy if you come later than noon. We had to walk almost 10mins just to get to the door. Once inside, the lockers were easy to navigate and for $15 (small one) it wasn't overly bad. The wave pool wasn't too bad. The waves came crashing for 5mins probably and it was a lot of fun. The only thing that I didn't like was how hot the water became later in the afternoon. It just made it less enjoyable when it is 95 degrees outside. The lazy river seems shorter than I remembered. It was okay, but definitely not too deep because I found myself scraping up against the floor. They do have a lot of water slides, which is nice because there is a nice variety for everyone. They even have a little tadpole section for younger children that may not want to do waterslides but can still play with the water and a shorter slide. The food was outlandishly priced, but I guess that's too be expected (kind of). Paying $12 for a regular funnel cake, $8 for a pineapple soft serve, and almost $5 for a bottle water was kinda crazy. The tickets getting in are already expensive plus $15 for the locker and $25 for general parking that spending that much more on food is just a bit much. Lastly, you can tell the water park is a bit dated since they made limited updates since I've been here as a teen.

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    Wilderness on the Lake - Lake Delton view from Jacuzzi

    Wilderness on the Lake

    3.5(54 reviews)
    1.8 mi

    I want to share my experience regarding the noise levels during our recent stay. We encountered…read moresignificant disturbances due to poor soundproofing, which made it unbearable, especially when traveling with a small child. For two of the three nights, the noise was excessive. During our last night, which much needed sleep, I contacted the front desk twice. The first time, I was told security would address the loud group on the patio. On my second call, I was advised to approach the guests myself to ask them to lower their volume, which I found quite shocking. When I requested the staff's name, she began to spell it out instead of simply stating it, and ultimately hung up on me. Given that we paid over $500/per night was too much for not getting much sleep. As well as the lack of support and rude service were very disappointing. I hope future guests take note of this issue and similar other reviews about the excessive noise level likely due to lack of soundproofing.

    5 stars for Wilderness on the Lake…read more I didn't experience a stay at the hotel itself as I stayed at the regular Wilderness resort, but I did get to explore the resort and experience their water park/gift shop and escape rooms. This resort is much more quiet than the regular Wilderness Resort, it's not as busy and there is only 1 water park here. You get a nice view of Lake Delton from the Jacuzzi at the water park and in the summer time there is a really nice indoor/outdoor connecting pool open overlooking the lake. There are also basketball hoops in the pools you can play in and a nice kids area and a quick service food/bar/coffee shop. Overall I think this is a nice resort - take the blue bus to get to the other water parks on Wilderness property.

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    Lost Canyon Tours - Gift shop

    Lost Canyon Tours

    4.6(93 reviews)
    1.5 mi

    This was such a great tour! Dana was our tour guide, and we were lucky to sit in the front. The…read moreticket price is about $24, and it's definitely worth it. The tour lasts around 30 minutes and takes you through winding rock formations and narrow alleys. I was amazed at how the horses could walk us through such tight spaces. During the ride, the guide shared interesting facts about the rocks, the history of the place, and even about the blue roan horses. It was nice to learn how well these horses are cared for during the off-season and how they get to stay at the farm after they retire. Our horses were about 10 years old, and they did a great job. This was a very different and unique tour compared to others I've taken. I absolutely loved it! A wonderful way to spend time in the Dells.

    I made sure to read a ton of reviews before coming here today. I had major concerns about people…read moresaying there were high charges to use your credit card and that they stop mid-tour to try and sell you trinkets. I was also worried about the religious comments many reviews have talked about as the last thing I want is to be paid to be proselytized to. When I arrived, I got even more worried about that as there are religious images everywhere. We were also frustrated because their website shows they open at 9 am (see screenshot) but we arrived at 930 to find other people waiting saying they were told they don't open until 10:00. We were not off to a good start. HOWEVER, all of that changed when the carriage pulled in. We walked up to purchase our tickets and there is large sign The ticket window that states there admission is $21.95 per adult and you will be charged a credit card fee. Right underneath that it says that if you pay cash tickets are $20. We chose to pay cash and I recommend that you do too, because that will leave you with more money to tip your driver. Our driver was very nice and informative and nowhere along our journey did he talk about anything religious. He explained that the canyon was formed by nature and untouched by man. Our tour was full of interesting information and a few laughs here and there. Asking for female volunteers to change the horse's diaper might have been a little misogynistic, but I don't think it was malicious. The tour was very laid-back and I felt comfortable. He did stopidway through the tour to rest the horses for a moment and offer us some postcards. He explained, as people have noted, that he makes the majority of his money as a tour guide from tips and from selling the postcards. We chose to purchase the cards at the end of the journey because we would have tipped anyway. It actually seems quite sad that the guides feel the need to do this in order to make a living wage. It was dog friendly but it was clear right away that the horses did not want our dog anywhere near them. So we were very respectful of that and made sure not to bring her close to them and to sit all the way in the back. She didn't bark or fuss at all and even fell asleep in our laps on the ride. There were 13 of us on the wagon so it was a little packed. It was a very short trip through the canyon, maybe 30 or 40 minutes, but it was definitely worth it. The Dells are incredibly touristy and this was by far the most enjoyable thing we did here. I would definitely recommend this tour, although I think it probably makes a big difference which guide you get. I also think that being prepared helped me enjoy the experience that much more. Happy trails everyone!

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