Explore Family Activities at Great Wolf Lodge
Throughout the entire Wisconsin Dells, WI lodge, you’ll find a range of activities that will keep your children active and entertained for hours. Please explore some of our most popular attractions that the whole family can enjoy.
Fort Mackenzie™
We've turned splashing into an adventure at Fort Mackenzie, our 4-story interactive tree house in the center of our 84 degree indoor water park. Adventure through suspension bridges, swinging cargo nets, treetop slides and soaking spray stations. If that doesn't get you drenched, just wait for our 1,000-gallon bucket to tip from the treetops.
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The water bucket dumps over 700 gallons of water. Use caution when standing directly under the bucket area.
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Running, hanging, or swinging on ropes is not permitted
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No age/height limit
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Please do not bend or cover hoses to spray guests on deck
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Banging toys together is not permitted
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Howlin' Tornado™
Our most thrilling adventure. Grab up to 3 other members of your pack willing to drop into the 6-story funnel. You'll quickly learn how this ride earned its name. Repeatedly swish and swirl 30 feet up the sides of the funnel, before making a safe splash landing.
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Howlin’ Tornado is a multi-passenger raft ride with splashes, quick acceleration, steep drops, and a landing pool finish
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Guests must be at least 48” tall to ride
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Two, three, or four riders are permitted; the combined weight of riders shall not exceed 700 lbs.
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Only four-person Cloverleaf tubes are permitted, single or double tubes are not allowed
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Riders must sit facing one another, remain seated, and hold on to tube handles at all times
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Loose items such as hats, visors, etc. are not permitted and eyeglasses must be secured
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Guests are permitted to wear life jackets while riding
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This ride is recommended for guests in good health and good physical condition
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Pregnant women, guests with heart conditions, guests with neck or back problems, and guests under the influence of alcohol or drugs are encouraged not to participate
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Please exit the splash pool quickly; steps for exit only (entering/sitting not allowed)
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Slap Tail Pond™
With waves up to 3 feet tall, you'll think you're in the ocean. Grab an inner tube or let the surf take you to "shore". Waves come in 5-minute intervals. The gigantic wave pool also features zero-depth entry and goes up to 5 feet deep.
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There is a strong current in this attraction
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No rough play
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Enter at shallow end only
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All swimmers are strongly suggested to wear a life jacket due to the challenging nature of this attraction
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Guests under 48” tall should wear a life jacket and stay in the shallow end
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Waves can sweep you off your feet
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Waves will be on and off throughout the day
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Weak or non-swimmers without life vests should stay in the shallow end
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Lookout Mountain™
Slide 200 feet down "Lookout Mountain" and into the lazy river.
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Guests under 48” tall must be accompanied by an adult to ride Lookout Mountain
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Guests must be at least 42” tall to ride Coyote Cannon and Whirly Bird Run
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Correct riding position requires guests to sit in the hole with feet on top of the tube
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Single tube, one rider only. Double tube, no more than two riders.
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Guests must exit splash pool quickly; steps for exit only (entering/sitting not allowed)
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Life jackets are permitted on this ride
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250 lbs maximum on a single inner tube, 400 lbs maximum on a double tube
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Mountain Edge Raceway™
Challenge your family to some friendly competition on our indoor competitive mat racer waterslides. Launch headfirst down the 4-story slide and prepare for some sharp turns before finishing along the straightaway.
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Guests must be at least 42” tall to ride
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Correct riding position requires guests to be prone (face down) on the mat head first and gripping mat handles
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Exit splash pool quickly to the sides
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Guests are not allowed to sit at the end of the slide
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Whirly Bird Run™
Spin down our 443-foot Whirly Bird waterslide. Go solo, or on a 2-person tube for double the fun!
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Guests under 48” tall must be accompanied by an adult to ride Lookout Mountain
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Guests must be at least 42” tall to ride Coyote Cannon and Whirly Bird Run
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Correct riding position requires guests to sit in the hole with feet on top of the tube
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Single tube, one rider only. Double tube, no more than two riders.
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Guests must exit splash pool quickly; steps for exit only (entering/sitting not allowed)
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Life jackets are permitted on this ride
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250 lbs maximum on a single inner tube, 400 lbs maximum on a double tube
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Coyote Cannon™
You can't be afraid of the dark if you want to ride the Coyote Cannon. Twist, turn and loop back and forth along the 436-foot enclosed slide. Once you exit the darkness, the Coyote spits you into the splash pool. Pair up with the kids, or send them solo.
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Guests under 48” tall must be accompanied by an adult to ride Lookout Mountain
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Guests must be at least 42” tall to ride Coyote Cannon and Whirly Bird Run
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Correct riding position requires guests to sit in the hole with feet on top of the tube
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Single tube, one rider only. Double tube, no more than two riders.
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Guests must exit splash pool quickly; steps for exit only (entering/sitting not allowed)
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Life jackets are permitted on this ride
- 250 lbs maximum on a single inner tube, 400 lbs maximum on a double tube
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Chinook Cove™ Activity Pool
Get into the hoopla with a little water basketball with the kids. Let them test their balance along a floating activity or just goof around (safely, of course!) in this activity pool.
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Parents should accompany small children and weak or non-swimmers should wear a life jacket
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Running, diving, rough play and splashing are not permitted
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Do not shoot basketballs from outside the pool or designated area
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Do not dunk basketballs or hang on the rims
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No shaking, twisting of, or standing on floatable (snake and log)
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No flippers, snorkels, or toys allowed in the pool
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Mineshaft
No tube, raft or mat required. Just lie down, cross your arms over your chest, and propel yourself down the 100-foot slide.
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One rider on slide at a time
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Guests under 42” tall are advised not to ride without adult supervision
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Guests must ride feet first with arms crossed over chest
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Exit splash pool quickly to the sides
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Life jackets are permitted on this ride
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Guests are not allowed to sit at the end of the slide
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Totem Towers™
These twin three-story slides offer the fastest (not to mention, funfilled) escape route out of the Fort Mackenzie tree house.
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One rider on slide at a time
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Guests under 42” tall should be supervised by an adult
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Correct riding position requires guests to remain on their back, feet first with legs crossed at the ankles and arms crossed over the chest throughout the course of the ride. Stopping, changing positions, and forming chains are not permitted.
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250 lbs maximum weight limit on slides
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Exit slides run-out quickly to the sides
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Life jackets are permitted on this ride
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Guests are not allowed to sit at the end of the slide
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North and South Hot Springs™
Find an oasis of relaxation in our jumbo whirlpools. Find one for adults 21 and older and another for the whole family.
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No jumping or diving
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No climbing on rocks
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By Wisconsin law, children age 6 and under are not allowed in the hot tubs
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Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult in the lower hot tub
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Must be 21 or older to be in upper hot tub
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Crooked Creek™
Buddy up or go solo. Just let the current sweep you along the endless, winding lazy river.
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Thunder Bay™
Thunder Bay Outdoor Pool area has a 122,000 gallon outdoor pool, which ranges from zero-depth entry to four feet. Thunder Bay includes two outdoor waterslides (Thunder Run and Lightning Falls), water basketball, kiddie activities, water effects including floor geysers and spray features, as well as heated water. There is a patio area with tables and chairs so you can relax in the sun. Open Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day weekend, weather permitting. Hours vary.
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Thunder Bay (Seasonal Outdoor Pool)
- No hanging on basketball rims or nets
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Tubes are allowed in the pool, but no stacking tubes
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Children must be supervised at all times
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No rough play
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Life jackets are permitted
Half Moon Lake Outdoor Pool
- Wristbands must be worn at all times unless under the age of 3; this includes spectators.
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No jumping, running, or diving
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No carry-in food or coolers allowed in outdoor pool area
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Enter and exit the pool at designated areas only
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“Piggy Back” or shoulder riding is not allowed
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Children must be supervised at all times
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Water toys are not permitted in the outdoor pool
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Life jackets are permitted
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Protect your skin! Use a waterproof sunscreen with at least SPF 15 – even when it’s cloudy. And be sure to reapply it frequently. Sunscreen is available for purchase at the gift shop.
Thunder Run and Lightning Falls Outdoor Slides
- Guests under 42” tall are advised not to ride without adult supervision
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Correct riding position requires guests to sit in the hole with feet on top of the tube
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Single or double tubes allowed on both slides. Heavier person must sit in the back and a single rider on a double tube must sit in the back
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All riders must face forward
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Life jackets are permitted on this ride
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Cabanas
Cabanas are available to rent daily for your family’s comfort and convenience in the waterpark. A Cabana has seating for six with table (four chairs and two loungers), a 20" flat screen TV w/Satellite access, a safe, Great Wolf Lodge Playing cards, and a copy of USA Today. There is also a mini refrigerator that is stocked with an assortment of non-alcoholic beverages. Please contact us at 800.559.9653 to reserve your Cabana today!
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MagiQuest®
With a magic wand in-hand, you’ll explore an enchanted kingdom and join in the ultimate adventure as you enchant objects, befriend a pixie, learn from an ancient wizard, battle a goblin and outwit a dragon. We guarantee this live-action adventure game is unlike any other you’ve ever played. You’re sure to become legendary when the getaway you planned becomes epic.
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Cub Club®
At Great Wolf Lodge we have a rule: Everything must be fun. Since that goes for learning too, we created this haven especially for your Wolf Pups. We’ve packed our Cub Club with activities and crafts designed to enlighten and entertain your younger ones. They’ll have so much fun, they won’t even notice they’re learning.
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Northern Lights™ Arcade
If kids designed your family room, it would probably look something like this. Our sprawling, family-friendly arcade is packed with over one hundred games designed to bring out the inner child in everyone.
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Scooops® Kid Spa
With whimsical wall murals, ice cream cone stools, and oversized banana split pedicure thrones, Scooops Kid Spa – our special spa designed for kids - proves that life can have a cherry on top, without being over-the-top.
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Creation Station
Choose one of the Great Wolf Kids character or another furry friend to bring to life.
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Daily Activities
Join us at Great Wolf Lodge for great daily activities like Wolf Walk, The Great Clock Tower Show, and Story Time.
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