{"id":1140,"date":"2025-04-08T12:35:48","date_gmt":"2025-04-08T12:35:48","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.amshieldins.com\/?p=1140"},"modified":"2025-04-13T18:58:16","modified_gmt":"2025-04-13T18:58:16","slug":"great-wolf-lodge-stays-from-93-night-6-waterpark-passes-plan-your-summer-vaca-now","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.amshieldins.com\/index.php\/2025\/04\/08\/great-wolf-lodge-stays-from-93-night-6-waterpark-passes-plan-your-summer-vaca-now\/","title":{"rendered":"Great Wolf Lodge Stays from $93\/Night + 6 Waterpark Passes (Plan Your Summer Vaca Now!)"},"content":{"rendered":"
Snag the hottest Great Wolf Lodge Groupon deal!<\/em><\/p>\n For a limited time, scoot on over to Groupon<\/a> where you can snag a Great Wolf Lodge Resort Stay + SIX waterpark passes for as low as $93.29 per night! Note that pricing varies by location and requires a two-night stay for this sale.<\/em><\/p>\n Your stay will include a Family Suite with two queen beds and a full sofa bed, or a Deluxe Bunk Room with a queen bed, one set of bunk beds, and a full sofa bed, all equipped with daily waterpark passes for six!<\/p>\n Gear up for summer break with this deal:<\/strong><\/p>\n Great Wolf Lodge Resort Stay \u2013 2 Nights<\/strong><\/a> *Travel somewhere new! Snag the lowest prices at Wisconsin Dells, Colorado Springs, or Chicago\/ Gurnee, IL locations!<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n Note that prices vary by resort, room type, and date. Select locations may have a daily resort fee and other additional taxes and fees added at checkout in order to provide additional services that are often charged individually by other resorts. This fee covers services such as wireless internet, self-parking, fitness center access, in-room coffee and two bottles of water, life jackets and towels in the water park, access to fax, wolf ears, local phone calls, and a concierge service.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n Groupon is your ultimate destination for discovering incredible deals! Take a look at the latest offer they have. Three years ago, before I became a Hip Sidekick, my friends and I stumbled upon an amazing Groupon deal for Great Wolf Lodge. It played a pivotal role in planning an unforgettable and budget-friendly trip for my son\u2019s birthday, which has since transformed into a cherished yearly tradition.<\/p>\n We always head to the resort decked out in our swimsuits and cover-ups. You can access the water park as early as 1 PM, even though check-in isn\u2019t until 4 PM. (By the way, my Hip Sidekick, Lina, once got into the water park as early as 11 AM on her check-in day \u2013 how incredible is that??) On the day of check-out, you can stay until the park closes, which is usually around 9 PM.<\/p>\n Hip Tip<\/strong>: On check-out day, if you plan on staying at the water park until it closes, be sure to be out of your room by 11 AM (which is easily done contact-free through their convenient text-out service) and store your luggage at the front desk or in your car.<\/p>\n It would also be very helpful to pack a smaller bag with a change of clothes that you can take into the water park and store inside their lockers (available for rent). You can also use their showers and dryers inside the water park.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Worry about one less thing and leave the beach and extra bath towels behind! The Great Wolf Lodge water park provides both; however, you may want to bring a swimsuit cover-up as the beach towels must stay in the water park area (and bath towels must stay in your suite). Inflatables are also not allowed.<\/p>\n Also, Coast Guard-approved life jackets<\/strong> are available in various sizes, so you won\u2019t need to bring your own unless you want to.<\/p>\n Wondering if the water park is suitable for your non-swimmer?<\/em><\/p>\n They have a dedicated area for infants and younger children to play in, and parents are encouraged to join them. The indoor wave pool has three settings: calm, medium, and high. Puddle jumpers helped, but it was overwhelming for three and five-year-olds to navigate alone. The outdoor pool is perfect for swimmers of all ages, allowing them to splash and play at their skill level.<\/p>\n One of my favorite attractions at the Wolf Lodge in AZ is the River Canyon Run as it is one that all five of us can ride on together! During our first ever visit, at just over a year old my youngest was able to sit on the intertube with us (no lap sitting allowed) and enjoy this HUGE & fun slide with gentle bends and curves and a fun display of rainbow colors!<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n From specialty restaurants to MagiQuest<\/strong> or ShadowQuest<\/strong> (an interactive adventure game) to the Elements Spa Salon<\/strong> or Iron Horse Fitness Center<\/strong>, each lodge offers an abundance of awesome \u2018dry land\u2019 activities. The Arizona location even has an in-resort Build-A-Bear Workshop<\/strong>! \ud83d\ude0d<\/p>\n To take advantage of these fun experiences while still saving a TON, consider bundling dining & entertainment passes with your\u00a0reservation as these passes are often priced higher (& sometimes unavailable) when you purchase them in person at the resort.<\/p>\n The resort offers exciting activities for kids, including interactive games like MagiQuest and ShadowQuest, and family-friendly options like miniature golf, bowling, rope, and rock climbing courses.<\/p>\n To maximize your Wolf Lodge trip as a family, consider saving money with specialty kids passes for extra activities around the resort.<\/p>\n The savings are evident! If you have the Wolf or Paw passes, consider the MagiQuest alone starts at $13.99 (game) and up to $22.99 (wand), without tax. Then add five more games, treats, and activities for as low as $59.99. That seems great!<\/p>\n But my absolute favorite thing about these kids\u2019 passes is that it makes you feel like you\u2019re truly on vacation\u2026from swiping your card!\u00a0<\/strong>I don\u2019t know about you, but swiping my card on vacation for every little thing like food, souvenirs, etc. tends to stress me out, plus it adds up SO QUICKLY! \ud83d\ude2c<\/p>\n Since the passes are already prepaid with your reservation, it doesn\u2019t make me feel like I\u2019m spending more or overspending (in fact, it kind of feels FREE \ud83d\ude09 since the kids just show their passes at checkout. Absolutely no swiping of your card or pulling out that extra cash!)<\/p>\n We opted for the Paw Pass because the kids were dying to do the MagiQuest. If given the opportunity, my kids, who were seven and eight at the time, would spend more time doing the MagiQuest than they would at the water park. It is seriously their favorite thing. They had so much fun trying to decipher the clues and complete each mission.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n In addition to the kids\u2019 passes, dining passes are available with exclusive discounts online only! You\u2019ll pay just $170 for a $200 dining credit, $135 for a $150 dining credit, or $95 for a $100 dining credit. This is an easy way to save if you plan on staying in-resort or don\u2019t have transportation to go outside of the hotel.<\/p>\n Hip Tip:<\/strong> One of the best options for feeding a hungry crew is to order a large 16\u2033 pizza with toppings from Hungry as a Wolf, which costs around $14-$16, depending on your location. Bring a few 2-liter sodas with you to avoid paying for drinks, and you\u2019ll have a much more affordable dinner than eating at the restaurants.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n If you don\u2019t care to eat in-resort, consider using a Groupon offer to save even more on nearby restaurants\/experiences! I was able to more than double my savings by using a Groupon to a restaurant that was less than 5 miles from the resort! Plus, if you are on vacation, why not take advantage and explore all that the area has to offer, instead of being limited to just the resort?<\/p>\n This was my favorite way to save by far! I was able to pay just $27 for $40 worth of food at this cool dinosaur-themed restaurant nearby. My kiddos loved it, there were even more choices on the menu, and I paid WAY less than what I would have paid for eating at the resort!<\/p>\n \u201cWe never eat there because the food is too pricey. We always bring a huge bag of breakfast foods, snacks, sandwich fixings, etc. And we eat out for dinner. So much cheaper.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Most of us savvy savers know that the BEST way to save on food & dining on any vacation is by bringing your own food! And yes, coolers are allowed at the Great Wolf Lodge, just not in the water park area. Rooms do have mini-fridges, and some have microwaves, so you can easily save money by having a supply of snacks and drinks in your room.<\/p>\n Don\u2019t have a microwave in your room?<\/strong> Many readers mention they could acquire a microwave in their room by simply asking the front desk!<\/p>\n I was able to keep their bellies full while still giving them the magical feel of \u2018vacation food\u2019 with our team-favorite Bentgo boxes<\/a>!\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n Hey everyone! Guess what? I made these sandwiches right in our hotel room and even cut them\u2026 with a spoon! \ud83d\ude02 It\u2019s true that you don\u2019t have to break the bank to create unforgettable memories. And with these awesome lunch boxes, I kept their food fresh and made sure they were getting all the nutrients they needed.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
\nAs low as $186.58 \u2013 just $93.29 a night (reg. $376-$498)<\/strong><\/p>\n
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Before you plan your stay, check out these must-read tips & tricks<\/strong>\u00a0from our team:<\/h2>\n<\/blockquote>\n
\n1. Look for available Great Wolf Lodge Groupon deals and discounts first!<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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\n2. Enjoy the water park for FREE on check-in day (wear your suits \ud83d\udc59)!<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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\n3. Save luggage space! Don\u2019t pack life jackets or beach towels.<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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\n4. Grab package deals before<\/em> you head to the resort.<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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\n5. Save over 30% by purchasing kids passes.<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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The\u00a0Paw Pass is priced around $59.99 (may vary by location) and includes:<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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The\u00a0Wolf Pass\u00a0is priced around $99.99 (may vary by location) and includes:<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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The\u00a0Pup Pass is priced around $49.99 (may vary by location) and includes the following:<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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And here\u2019s what my Hip Sidekick, Lina, had to say about the passes\u2026<\/strong><\/h4>\n
\n6. Save up to $30 with a dining pass.<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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\n7. Browse Groupon for local restaurants to save even more.<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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\n8. You can\u2019t beat the value of bringing food & snacks from home! \ud83d\ude4c\ud83c\udffc<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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