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Will it be hectic? I have two kids to run after, and ther is only one of me and two of them. I dont want anyone to get lost.
HI Sandra, The waterpark can get a little crazy with all the kids running around. If your kids are close in age and like to do the same kinds of things, each area of the waterpark (for example, wave pool, lazy river) are pretty contained so you keep them together. If you have older kids, what I do is find a table or chair to make 'home base' and have everyone check in there. The lifeguard to kid ratio is better than I've seen anywhere else, so if they do get away from you for a minute or two, you can at least feel secure knowing there are other sets of eyes watching them. Enjoy your stay! Ericka
I will be visiting with my 4-month-old, will he able to be with me in the lazy river?
Hi Faith, I'm not sure you would want to bring your baby into the Lazy River because the current moves pretty quickly, and there can be a lot of guests in tubes around, people flip over, etc. But the little children's area or Raccoon Lagoon is a zero entry pool, so you can sit with your baby in very shallow water. GWL requires swim diapers on all infants and toddlers, but they sell them there if you forget them. Enjoy your stay! Ericka
Our family of 6 is going to GWL tomorrow and wanted to get some tips on how we can make the best of our time there, we are only staying one night. Thanks in advance
Hi Tara: I usually stay one night when I go as well and the best advice I can give is to play it by ear. There are many things to do and cram into a single night stay! I swim until the kids get tired and then we usually hit the arcade. Sometimes we do the MagiQuest game and others we don't depending on how the kids feel.
Explore Family Activities at Great Wolf Lodge
Throughout the entire Grapevine, TX 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.
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.
River Canyon Run™
Pack the entire family into a raft and together take one of the park's signature slides.
Alberta Falls™
Alberta Falls is four stories of fun. Twist in and out of the Lodge before dropping into the plunge pool. (Don't worry, the tube is enclosed so there's no temperature change!)
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.
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.
Big Foot Pass™
This agility challenge keeps kids busy for hours, as they practice their balance and cheer on their friends. Little kids learn to jump from lily pad to lily pad, while the older ones use the netting above to guide themselves across. One false step and ... splash.
Totem Towers™
These twin three-story slides offer the fastest (not to mention, funfilled) escape route out of the Fort Mackenzie tree house.
Whooping Hollow™
For the "48 inches and under" set, we offer a kiddie slide that the little ones will want to try again and again and again.
North and South Hot Springs™
Find an oasis of relaxation in our jumbo warming pools. Find one for adults 18 and older and another for the whole family.
Crooked Creek™
Buddy up or go solo. Just let the current sweep you along the endless, winding lazy river.
Raccoon Lagoon™
Raccoon Lagoon Outdoor Pool area ranges from zero-depth entry to four feet and includes water basketball, kiddie activities, 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. Typically open Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day weekend, weather permitting. Hours vary.
Cabanas
Cabanas are available to rent daily for your family’s comfort and convenience in the waterpark. A Cabana has seating for four with a table & chairs, 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 directly at 800-693-9653 to reserve your Cabana today!
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.
Compass Quest™
For the Master Magi in your pack, Compass Quest unlocks a whole new layer of MagiQuest. A hi-tech compass leads players on an interactive way finding journey, unveiling nine new quests in this next-generation game of magic, mystery and discovery.
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.
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.
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.
Creation Station
Choose one of the Great Wolf Kids character or another furry friend to bring to life.
Howly Wood® XD Theater
Fasten your seatbelts for a turning, moving, twisting adventure. The brand new Howly Wood XD Theater is a great way to stay dry and still make a splash into thrilling adventures.
Daily Activities
Join us at Great Wolf Lodge for great daily activities like Wolf Walk, The Great Clock Tower Show, and Story Time.







