Top 5 Reasons to Play for a Day at Great Wolf Lodge
Taking your kids to a Great Wolf Lodge Illinois Waterpark is a great way to pave the way to summer family activities and is the perfect family and friends fun activity over summer break! These are the Top 5 Reasons to Play for a Day at Great Wolf Lodge this summer and Play for a Day with the family.
We are a waterpark family! We really adore going to waterparks as a family and have been taking our children to indoor water parks since they were babies. We used to spend every single New Year’s Eve at in indoor waterpark for years. There are so many different ways to enjoy going to a waterpark, and not just for a New Year’s celebration or as a family outing.
Some of our favorite family summer memories were made at Great Wolf Lodge. The BEST ADVENTURES happens during the day and I don’t even need to pack a suitcase. We gathered our BEST FRIENDS and headed to Great Wolf Lodge in Gurnee, Illinois for a Play for a Day adventure.
How did we do this? Because ——->
Day Passes are now available at Great Wolf Lodge
Should you head to Great Wolf Lodge this summer and Play for a Day? Absolutely, YES! But, knowing what to expect for the Play for a Day adventrue at Great Wolf Lodge ensures that all friend and family have the most fun possible at the waterpark. Bring your entire family and all your friends for a full day of playing in the waterpark loaded with fun and great moments for everyone.
This past Friday we visited Great Wolf Lodge in the suburbs of Chicago in Gurnee with our friends. We had the most beautiful day as the sun was shining and it was not too terribly steaming hot and it could not have been a more perfect day. With the NEW full day passes, we were all able to enjoy unlimited splashes at the 84-degree indoor water park! In addition, we all had access to over 50 activities that day. The best part is I didn’t have to pack suitcases for everyone and we were all back in own beds by bedtime.
Great Wolf Lodge is located just 45 minutes from Chicago. This location is close enough for anyone visiting our amazing city to take a day trip out to the suburbs and enjoy a day of summer fun! If you need a day of BEST FRIEND SUMMER FUN or FAMILY SUMMER FUN, head to the Great Wolf Lodge water park in Gurnee, Illinois to Play for a Day and enjoy the water park facilities until closing.
HERE ARE THE FIVE REASONS TO PLAY FOR A DAY AT GREAT WOLF LODGE THIS SUMMER
1) RIDES, SLIDES & MORE: MAKE A PLAN FOR RIDING & SLIDING
Full list of Great Wolf Lodge water rides:
Double Whirlwind
Crooked Creek
Fort Mackenzie
Totem Towers
Alberta Falls
Raccoon Lagoon
Slap Tail Pond
Coyote Cannon
River Canyon Run
Otter Run
Chinook Cove
Whooping Hollow
Cub Paw Pool
2) FOOD AND SNACK
Full list of food and snacks available for purchase
Campfire Kitchen
Barnwood
Hungry As A Wolf
Timbers
The Watering Hole
The Outpost
Ben & Jerry's
Dunkin' Donuts
Great Wolf Candy Company
3) SEATING AND CABANAS
Pool chairs are available on a first come, first serve basis throughout the water park. There are also lockers available in the water park for guest use.
When we visit Great Wolf Lodge with the children, we usually rent a cabana for the day. It just makes everything so much easier. We did not rent a cabana on our Play for a Day visit, but cabanas are available for rent for day visits and I highly recommend a cabana if you have younger children. Cabana rentals Include Beverages, Towels, Seating and other smart amenities. Cabanas are available on the day of purchase until the water park closes. Based upon availability. Prices may vary.
Indoor Cabana Rentals Include
2 Chairs
Small Sofa
Oversized Ottoman
Small Fridge
TV
Fan
Deck of Cards
Bottles of Water (No Refills)
Trash Can
4) BABIES AND CHILDREN'S AREA
Guests are permitted to bring their own coast guard-approved life jackets. 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.
5) FREE FUN ACTIVITIES & ATTRACTIONS
*Some Adventure Park activities may require incremental purchase for Day Passes.
FREE ACTIVITIES
Wake Up with Wiley and Friends
Lunch Time Lineup
PJ Party with the Great Wolf Kids
Character Appearances
Story Time
The Northwoods Friends Show
Great Wolf Kids Activities
ATTRACTIONS
Howl in One Mini Golf
Rustic Ridge Climbing Wall
Great Wolf Adventure Park
MagiQuest
Oliver's Mining Co.
Ten Paw Alley
Howlers Peak Ropes Course
Northern Lights Arcade
Build-A-Bear Workshop
Play for a Day Details
Guests can choose to howl for a single day with a brand-new waterpark day pass starting at $50 per person, available at U.S resorts this summer. Until now, access to Great Wolf Lodge’s waterpark was available only to overnight guests. The new offering means families looking for a quick day trip have the option of spending the day at the resort’s centerpiece attraction.
To check availability of waterpark day passes for a particular day, guests can visit GreatWolf.com . Due to the capacity restraints in place, waterpark day passes must be purchased at least a day in advance of a visit. Waterpark day passes are only available online and cannot be purchased at the resorts. Passes are not required for toddlers 2 or under when accompanied by an adult pass holder.
The waterpark day pass program provides families with a full-day of play. Guests can access the waterpark starting at 10am on the day their pass is valid and can stay at the resort until the waterpark closes that evening. Guests can also choose a more immersive Great Wolf Lodge experience with an overnight stay that offers unlimited access to the waterpark, a spacious family-friendly suite and a host of complimentary family activities throughout the resort. For more information about Great Wolf Lodge’s waterpark day pass program, or to book a visit, guests can visit Play for a Day or by call 1-888-960-WOLF (9653).
Great Wolf Lodge Day Pass includes:
All-day fun at our 84-degree indoor water park
Free life jackets for all the family
Free passes for kids under 2.
Great Wolf Lodge Day Pass Details
Purchase passes online or through Customer Service at 800-905-9653.
Towels are available for purchase, or you are welcome to bring your own.
Lockers are available to rent on a first-come, first-served basis.
Coolers and outside food will have to stay in the car! Our lodges offer a number of delicious dining options.
More About Great Wolf Lodge:
Great Wolf Lodge is North America’s largest family of indoor waterpark resorts with 17 locations across the U.S. and Canada. With no shortage of innovative rides and attractions, each Great Wolf Lodge boasts a massive 84-degree indoor waterpark with areas specifically designed for toddlers, tweens, teens, and even adults. When visitors aren’t splashing around in the waterpark, they can dry off and experience an array of amenities such as the interactive live-action role playing game Magiquest®, specialty restaurants, arcades, and more.
DO YOU KNOW SOMEONE WHO NEEDS TO VISIT GREAT WOLF LODGE WATER PARK AND PLAY FOR A DAY?
Disclosure: No compensation has been received. Tiaras & Tantrums has been provided with guest passes to enter and enjoy our time at the waterpark for the day. My opinions are 100% my own.
