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Great Wolf Lodge Water Park | Grand Mound
4.2(14,064)4.2 out of 5 stars, 14064 reviews Portland, OR
About Great Wolf Lodge Water Park | Grand Mound
Great Wolf Lodge offers a unique blend of indoor water park excitement and interactive gaming experiences, making it an ideal destination for families with children under 14. The attentive customer service and safety measures enhance the overall experience.
What parents should know
Summarized from real visitor reviews.
Best for: Families looking for a fun getaway with kids under 14.Groups of families traveling together for a shared experience.Children under 14 will find the water park and Magiquest particularly engaging.Younger children (5-7 years) may not fully enjoy Magiquest but can still participate.
Why families love it
- Excellent customer service, particularly noted with staff like Annette from Magiquest.
- Highly attentive lifeguards ensure a safe environment for children.
- Magiquest offers an engaging alternative to water activities, keeping kids entertained for hours.
- Safety measures with attentive lifeguards.
- Interactive Magiquest game that keeps kids occupied.
- Indoor water park with a variety of attractions suitable for different age groups.
Insider tips
- Bring your own water bottles to avoid $2.99 charges.
- Consider packing snacks or sandwiches to save on food costs.
- Check room conditions upon arrival and report any issues immediately.
Good to know before you go
- Busy weekends or holidays when the park may be overcrowded.
- Dining during peak hours to avoid long wait times for food service.
- High resort fees ($40 more per night than advertised) and expensive food options.
- Inconsistent room quality, with reports of cockroaches and uncomfortable beds.
- Confusion regarding the ropes course and family packages.
- Crowds
- The water park can get busy during weekends and holidays, impacting wait times for attractions.
- Value
- Expect to pay a high resort fee of $40 per night on top of the room rate. Food prices are considered fair by some, but others found them outrageous. Budget around $100 per night for arcade activities.
- Food
- Outside food is not allowed, but bringing snacks for personal consumption is suggested.
- Safety
- Highly trained and attentive lifeguards.
What parents say
"This is our third visit to great wolf and the updates have been largely great! I miss the clock and animatronics and the rooms are definitely smaller. However the attractions are excellent and the customer service is really where great wolf shines. Biggest con: Beware of the very high resort fee. $40 more a night than the advertised price, and you’re paying a very high premium for food. Pro: Magiquest remains the family favorite, even over the water slides. There’s nothing like running around and playing “wizard”. It offers a nice reprieve from the noise and humidity of the water park itself"
a week ago
"The pizza for the birthday party package was horrible. Was not able to add any more toppings to the pizza even after offering to pay for more toppings. The birthday cake was not very good either. The rooms were just okay and I really couldn't sleep well with the beds or the pillows. We had a light that did not work it was the main light above the only table. I heard a lot of talk about food prices being outrageous but I thought they were fair. The lifeguards were pretty nice and hopeful. I went with my 5,7 and 12-year-old and we had a lot of fun in the water park. We were so busy with the wa"
a week ago
"First time at gwl and I have to say overall I was impressed. I think overall the service was the biggest thing for me. Not once did I have a bad experience and everyone was very helpful. Didn’t do any magic quest add-ons as my kids are smaller and probably would not have enjoyed it. I did spend close to about $100 per night though at the arcade but that was expected. The food was pretty good and prices seemed reasonable for a water park. My one complaint was the beds though! Man my rooms beds were rough. Im writing this at 3am because I can’t sleep on these beds. New beds are def needed. Other"
a week ago
Reviews sourced from public Google data.
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