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CLIMB THE TREEHOUSE & ESCAPE DOWN ON
BODY SLIDES

A sure-fire favorite for the whole family, Totem Towers is perfectly sized for small and tall alike. Once you enter our interactive water fort treehouse, escape down these slides with easy turns and gently sloping straightaways. Coast your way to a smooth stop—then start the adventure over again.

Sensory Level & Participant Guidelines 1 = low sensory stimulation, 10 = high sensory stimulation
7
Touch
  • Must be able to maintain body position on slide
  • Fast moving body slide
  • Immersion at end of slide
2
Taste
  • Low impact on this sense throughout the attraction
  • Potential to ingest water
5
Sound
  • Background noise consisting of rushing water and other quests
4
Smell
  • Scent of chlorine prominent
5
Sight
  • Bright colors
  • Riders move quickly down slide as scenery rushes
  • Transition from darkness to bright light
  • Twists and turns 

Safety Requirements

Safety Requirements
  • Height: 42 inches tall minimum. Guests between 42 and 48 inches tall are encouraged to wear a life jacket and must be accompanied by a supervising companion.
  • A supervising companion should accompany children at the entry or exit of the slide. Supervise young children at a safe distance from the end of the slide.
    • The supervising companion must be 14 years of age or older and meet all posted attraction requirements.
    • "Supervising companion" is understood to mean a person who is responsible for assuring that the child will comply with all applicable rules and regulations for the attraction.
  • Weight: 300 lbs maximum.
  • Only one rider permitted at a time.

Instructions

Instructions
  • The attendant will tell you when you may ride.
  • Riders must lie back, feet first, looking straight ahead with chin down, legs crossed at the ankles and arms crossed over the chest with hands on opposite shoulders and elbows in, or remain in upright seated postion, feet first down the slide.
  • Remain in the riding position. Do not stop on the ride. Changing position, forming chains, double riding or lap riding are not permitted. At no time shall guests slide headfirst, dive from anywhere on the slide, or misuse the slide in any fashion.
  • Exit the slide run-out immediately. Do not cross over any adjacent slide run-out.

Warnings

Warnings
  • Riders will experience acceleration and deceleration while traveling forward and side to side.

Universal Water Slide Rules

Universal Water Slide Rules

For your safety, you should be in good health to ride.

  • Only you know your physical conditions or limitations. If you suspect your health could be at risk for any reason, or you could aggravate a pre-existing condition of any kind, DO NOT RIDE.
  • Pregnant women, guests with heart conditions, neck, back, bone/joint problems, high blood pressure, guests who have experienced a recent illness or surgery, and/or guests under the influence of drugs or alcohol are not permitted to ride/should not participate.

Eyewear and loose articles (jewelry, clothing) must be secured or removed prior to riding.

Suitable swimwear is required. Any bathing suit with plastic/metal rivets or ornamentation is not permitted.

Footwear must be removed before participating in body slides activities.

Great Wolf Lodge requires guests to obey all written warnings and directions and behave in a manner that will not cause or contribute to injuring themselves or others.


Failure to abide by these rules may result in injury to yourself and others and could result in removal from the water park.

Totem Towers HOURS
*Hours are subject to change.
Location: Indoor Water Park

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Ride Type Icon
Indoor
Thrill Level Icon
Moderate Thrill
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Min. 42"
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Max. 300 Pounds

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Come play for a day with a day pass

Come play for a day with a day pass

We offer several day passes to best fit your needs. Day passes include access to the water park, events, and more.



Frequently Asked Questions

What are the water park hours at the Great Wolf Lodge in Kansas City?

For water park hours during your stay, please view our Indoor Water Park page. You can access the water park any time after opening on your arrival day and until closing time on your departure day.

How much is a water park day pass at the Great Wolf Lodge in Kansas City?

You can enjoy our entire indoor water park at Great Wolf Lodge in Kansas City, KS with a Day Pass. Please see our Day Pass Page for pricing on both Half Day and Full Day Passes. Passes are free for children ages 2 and under.

What is included in a stay at Great Wolf Lodge?

Great Wolf Lodge guests have unlimited access to our 84-degree indoor water park, filled with slides, pools, and more. Guests are also invited to enjoy free daily events and activities, including dance parties, arts and crafts, and story time. Our Adventure Park is also full of attractions available at an additional cost. Parking is not included in the room rate.

Are life jackets provided?

Coast Guard approved life jackets are available on a first come, first serve basis. We strongly recommend that children under 48 inches and weak or non-swimmers wear a life jacket. Please note that inflatable toys are not allowed in the water park.

Are towels provided in the water park?

Towels are provided for your family in the water park as well as bathing towels in your suite. You may wish to bring a beach towel or cover up as we ask that the towels stay in the water park area. Towels in the water park are included but are subject to a fee if not returned.

Are lockers available in the water park?

We do have a locker room with small lockers available for your use. The lockers are rented on a daily basis for a nominal fee. Larger items, such as luggage, will need to be kept in your room or vehicle.