Anonymous
Post 12/17/2016 22:51     Subject: Great Wolf Lodge
We went in October, when it was fairly chilly outside, and the waterpark was perfectly warm. I hate GWF, but my kids love it!
Anonymous
Post 12/16/2016 22:45     Subject: Great Wolf Lodge
I went last year during winter break and didn't find the water park cold at all. I'm a wimp in cold but didn't find Great Wolf to be cold.
Anonymous
Post 12/16/2016 22:18     Subject: Re:Great Wolf Lodge
Anonymous wrote:In regard to the warmth - NO! The air is warm, the water is decent, but things get REALLY cold if you get your hair wet. My family really likes Great Wolf, we've gone a handful of times and will go again, and my only problem is the fact that I never want to get in the water because I'm a wimp and I know I'll get cold. On extremely cold days, it's awful. When it's mild outside (45ish) it's tolerable. I think it has to do with the slides that go outside of the building and then return inside.


WOW! I thought for sure they would manage the temperature inside a place like that much better! Good to know. We may hold off until April then. I was planning a trip with friends.
Anonymous
Post 12/16/2016 19:13     Subject: Great Wolf Lodge
A lot of people complain about the cost, but from my experience, a day at a water park is about >$50 per person, and if you add that to the cost of a hotel room, it kind of evens out the cost
Anonymous
Post 12/14/2016 06:03     Subject: Great Wolf Lodge
Jeez OP, there have been multiple threads about this place:

http://www.dcurbanmom.com/jforum/posts/list/368634.page#4816813

http://www.dcurbanmom.com/jforum/posts/list/438378.page#6220635

http://www.dcurbanmom.com/jforum/posts/list/450625.page#6497199

http://www.dcurbanmom.com/jforum/posts/list/518213.page#8010819

http://www.dcurbanmom.com/jforum/posts/list/99594.page#811008

http://www.dcurbanmom.com/jforum/posts/list/135944.page#1182326

http://www.dcurbanmom.com/jforum/posts/list/546550.page#8657377

http://www.dcurbanmom.com/jforum/posts/list/564707.page#9089242
Anonymous
Post 12/13/2016 15:58     Subject: Re:Great Wolf Lodge
Anonymous wrote:This might be a silly question, but is it really warm inside the water park? Both the water and the air temp? One of mine is completely adverse to the cold, so it'd be a total bust if it's not warm enough there.


I was surprised how cold it was. It was NOT a pleasent experience.
Anonymous
Post 12/13/2016 14:28     Subject: Re:Great Wolf Lodge
In regard to the warmth - NO! The air is warm, the water is decent, but things get REALLY cold if you get your hair wet. My family really likes Great Wolf, we've gone a handful of times and will go again, and my only problem is the fact that I never want to get in the water because I'm a wimp and I know I'll get cold. On extremely cold days, it's awful. When it's mild outside (45ish) it's tolerable. I think it has to do with the slides that go outside of the building and then return inside.
Anonymous
Post 12/13/2016 14:17     Subject: Re:Great Wolf Lodge
This might be a silly question, but is it really warm inside the water park? Both the water and the air temp? One of mine is completely adverse to the cold, so it'd be a total bust if it's not warm enough there.
Anonymous
Post 12/13/2016 13:49     Subject: Great Wolf Lodge
Don't listen to the haters

Go on a weekday in the winter.Check their deals page - https://www.greatwolf.com/williamsburg/deals

The food isn't the best but it's not horrible either. We went in the winter and I always appreciated not having to worry about young kids, cold, and coats during my time there.
Anonymous
Post 12/13/2016 12:44     Subject: Great Wolf Lodge
Overpriced and boring, go to Disney at a later time.
Anonymous
Post 12/13/2016 12:32     Subject: Great Wolf Lodge
I went with a 3.5 year old last year. He (and his older sister) LOVED It - we spent a lot of time in the waterpark. He also liked the bowling so I recommend that. I wish that I had brought more bottles of water and small food items for the room. I wish that I had brought our own beach towels too, and a bottle of wine.
Anonymous
Post 12/13/2016 11:45     Subject: Great Wolf Lodge
If you can, go for a random middle of the week overnight in 2017. 1 night is fine, but 2 will also be fun. There will be plenty of room deals if you are patient and willing to go on off days- wait until January so the Christmas rush is over. For one night, the food is fine. For two nights, plan on going out. So the only advice I have is don't go on a weekend or holiday!
Anonymous
Post 12/13/2016 11:41     Subject: Great Wolf Lodge
Go for only 1 night..it is enough time and you wont stray to other pricey activities. Bring your own towels. They run out and they are terrible. Don't eat there. IHOP is right next door and Chic Fillet. They say you can not bring snacks into the park but everyone does.
Anonymous
Post 12/13/2016 11:12     Subject: Great Wolf Lodge
All of the food there is really disgusting. Bring snacks or even pack some sandwiches for lunch - there is a nice sized mini fridge in the room. Not sure there are great deals to be had on the rooms but they do run specials from time to time. Your child will probably not be interested in some of the add ons they have but there is a free storytime every evening that my young kids loved and they enjoyed coloring in the gift shop (free) and just playing in the pools/water park.
Anonymous
Post 12/13/2016 11:05     Subject: Great Wolf Lodge
Can anyone provide me with some novice advice for a trip to this place? I have an almost 4-year old. Any deals on the rooms? Tips for activities/add-ons there?