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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nThe Great Wolf Lodge in Grapevine, TX is renowned in North Texas as being a go-to indoor water park<\/a> resort for young families around DFW.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Great Wolf Lodge provides an easy and unforgettable escape for families.<\/p>\n\n\n\n One big tip that we\u2019ve seen shared is that once you\u2019ve searched once for a set of dates, you could return to that search a day or two later and the same room has increased in price. This is because Great Wolf Lodge tracks the searches and increases prices for popular dates. So, if you want to return to your search again, use an Incognito Web Browser or a different device.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Winter is the perfect time to visit at a discount, as pricing is more budget-friendly during the Winter season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Book a weeknight if possible. Weekends and holidays are always crazy busy and more expensive. Sunday night is the best option if you can\u2019t stay midweek only.<\/p>\n\n\n\n You can still get two full days at the Water Park if you arrive early on Day 1, book one night, and use the changing rooms before your room is ready.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This also applies once you\u2019ve checked out. You can still use the Water Park.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Bring your own fruit, juice, milk, cereal, and snacks, and use your in-room fridge and microwave to save money in the restaurants on site (especially for breakfast). You could do lunch in your room too if you bring some basic supplies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Every evening, there are some daily activities, like storytime (at 8.30, to allow time to leave the Water Park and after dinner) and the glow party, be sure to bring with you glow sticks<\/a> and a bubble wand<\/a> or bubble guns (get them from Target for $5). It\u2019s something we\u2019ve seen people recommend at other locations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Buy yourself and any other adults going a waterproof phone case<\/a> from Amazon, the ones there cost $40 and looked like the same thing we paid 2\/$10 for on Amazon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you want to do the ropes course make sure you bring socks and tennis shoes for it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n We walked in and were immediately greeted, and each given a pair of (free!) wolf ears (parents too!)! It\u2019s the perfect way to get you into the Great Wolf Lodge mood!<\/p>\n\n\n\n The lobby had huge glass windows overlooking the water park \u2013 it was absolutely mesmerizing to watch while waiting in line to check-in and got us so pumped up for the park! Lists of daily activities are posted everywhere, and the majority of them meet in the main part of the lobby. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Our kiddos got to pop into an arts & crafts time while we checked in!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Our room keys were our wristbands \u2013 how cool is that? You can opt to allow (older) kiddos to get wristbands that allow them to make room charges, but since ours were so little we declined.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The hallways alone are so fun and decorated!<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Lodge has Standard Rooms, Suites, and our choice: Themed Rooms<\/a>! <\/p>\n\n\n\n We opted for a KidCamp<\/a> room and it was absolutely adorable. The best part of a themed room is that it has a separate little bunk room for the kids \u2013 they LOVED it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The room even has a little window looking out into the main room.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The rooms are definitely set up for families and had a great little living room sitting area, as well as a little table with two chairs, and both areas were perfect for the games we brought with us!<\/p>\n\n\n\n You have the option to purchase passes for your time at GWL. There are three levels, differentiated by age. <\/p>\n\n\n\n We opted for the Paw Pass<\/a> and the Pup Pass<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n While it\u2019s an extra expense, I definitely would recommend a pass \u2013 it gave our kiddos a whole list of things we could go do but kept us from spending any money outside the passes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The passes included things like making a Build-A-Bear, scoops of ice cream<\/a>, arcade points, GWL goggles, custom bracelets, and a magic wand & the MagiQuest game. <\/p>\n\n\n\n MagiQuest is described as a video game, coming to life, and you are the main player.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The kids (and adults if you\u2019re into that sort of thing) choose a wand, activate it, choose a magical name, then run around completing quests by virtually capturing crystals and other paraphernalia with the power of the wand \u2013 a little like Pokemon Go. <\/p>\n\n\n\n They need to explore areas on three different floors, so expect kids to be running up and downstairs and down themed hallways trying to find their treasure. It\u2019s worth getting the pass to include this, as it can cost around $30 once you buy the wand and the access to the games. <\/p>\n\n\n\n However, if you are a frequent visitor, you can bring your wand back the next time to use it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Expect the Magiquest to use up a minimum of 45 minutes all the way up to 3-4 hours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you want some kid-free time, it\u2019s a great way for you to relax in the restaurant on the main floor, relaxing, and watching the craziness unfold. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Some activities, like arts and crafts, are related to the storytime in the evening. Storytime happens at 6.45 and 8.30. <\/p>\n\n\n\n It\u2019s not cheap \u2013 a full day pass is $50 per person from open to close (9am to 8pm) and a half day pass is $40 per person (from 3pm to close.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Kids aged 2 and under are free<\/p>\n\n\n\n You can absolutely still have a blast without the passes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Great Wolf Lodge has lists of free activities posted all over the lodge that include things like: crafts, storytimes, character appearances, yoga, bingo, and even dance parties!<\/p>\n\n\n\n To get some space away from the crowds, if you have kids who need some quiet downtime without going back to your room, a cabana is perfect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n You can access your cabana from 10 am with your own personal waiter. It includes two lounge chairs, a couch and a table\/chair set up with curtains for privacy. A TV, Fresh towels, and a fan are also provided, along with water and sodas, brought to you by your waiter. You can also get them to bring you lunch and other snacks. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The pricing is not openly available online, but we can tell you that they cost anything from $149 to $199 depending on the day of the week and the season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 2. Large play structure area (aka Fort Mackenzie<\/a>) \u2013 this is the one that has the giant bucket of water dumping at intervals. Two great slides here that kiddos can do solo with short lines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"This](\"https:\/\/www.greatwolf.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Dad-and-Daughter-at-Great-Wolf-Lodge.jpg.webp\")
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Things to Do for Free at Great Wolf Lodge Grapevine<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Is it Worthwhile to Rent a Cabana?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
There\u2019s a Ton of Things to Do Inside the Water Park<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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