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What is the appropriate age range for Wolf Wipeout? My 6 year old wants to surf, but doesn't tend to be too adventurous.
Hi Jeanette, As long as your 6 year old meets the height requirements, he may ride Wolf Rider Wipeout. The height guidelines is as follows: Guests must be as tall as the body board (42") to participate. Enjoy!
We are trying to plan our first family vacation and a website recommended GWL. Our daughter would be about 8 months old. Is GWL accomodating to babies and will we all be able to enjoy the waterpark?
Hi Corinne, Yes, the waterpark is great for all ages including toddlers! Great Wolf Lodge has an exclusive indoor waterpark that is about the size of two football fields worth of activity pools, adventurous tube and body slides, and children's play areas. It also features Fort Mackenzie, a 4 story-12 level tree fort which has over 60 different water effects and a 1000 gallon tipping bucket. There are zero entry children's pools, a 12 level tree fort with several water effects that can be found on ground level, kiddie slides, and much more. For additional waterpark activities, please visit the Great Wolf Lodge website and select the Explore tab and view Water Parks & Activities. Howls!
My children are ages 1 year, 2 and a half, and 5 years. Can you tell me what areas of the water park the 1 year old and 2 and a half year old, will not be able to go into? I'm concerned that we are not going to all be able to stay together as a family.
Thanks for your question Stephanie! Depending on the comfort level of the children in the water, you should be able to stay together a good bit of the time. Since your oldest is still only 5, he or she may not want to do some of the things that they are able (depending on their height). While my 5 year old is tall enough to do most of the large waterslides, he opts not to! Fort McKenzie is a fun place for this age! This is the one thing that your 5 year old may like, that will probably be a bit old for the little ones. They may enjoy climbing a little, but my guess is that they won't make it very high. The river pool, the wave pool and the activity pool (as well as the pools outside if it is summer) are appropriate for all ages. There is also a toddler wading pool with 2 little water slides and a bunch of little water activities that I know your younger children will enjoy, and your 5 year old may not mind this for a little while either. All of the activities in the park are relatively close. For me, I was able to have my 5 and 6 year old play on Ft. McKenzie while I was in the toddler pool with my 3 year old - I was able to watch them all for the most part since they are right beside each other. I am sure you will all have a great time!
Do you provide towels in the waterpark?
Greetings Jucelle! Yes, towels are provided at the waterpark for your convenience. There is no need to pack extra towels. Be sure to grab a towel or two at the towel hut at the entrance of the waterpark and just deposit the wet towels in the towel receptacles on your way out. You will also find a supply of fresh towels in your room. Enjoy your trip!
Do we need to bring beach towels?
Thanks for your question Terri! There is no need to bring your own towels - Great Wolf Lodge has these available in the water park free of charge. Have a great visit!
Great Wolf Lodge Williamsburg’s Water Park
Great Wolf Lodge in Williamsburg, VA is your one-stop-shop for family fun and entertainment. With rides and slides for parents and kids of all ages, there's something for everyone to enjoy at our indoor water park. These fun-filled adventures await you and your family.
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.
Wolf Rider Wipeout™
The Flowrider® surf simulator brings the big waves indoors! From learning the basics from our lifeguard staff, to doing a kneeboard 360, you'll have a blast.
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!)
Beaver Tail Pond™
With waves as high as 3 feet tall, your kids will think they're in the ocean -- and so will you! Grab an inner tube and bob up and down with the crests of the waves, or body surf to "shore" with the kids. High tide comes every 10 minutes. The gigantic wave pool also features zero-depth entry to delight our smaller guests and goes as deep as 5 feet.
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.
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.
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.
Cub Paw™ Pool
Little ones can safely toddle along, exploring the spray-and-play features, or wade into the zero-depth entry kiddie pool with a maximum depth of 1'6".
North and South Hot Springs™
Find an oasis of relaxation in our jumbo warming pools. Find one for adults 21 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 800-551-9653 to reserve your Cabana today!