Can you go to the water park at Florida’s Great Wolf Lodge without staying the night? What to know
Great Wolf Lodge has undoubtedly made a splash in Southwest Florida since it opened last September.
According to officials back in April, the local lodge has the highest guest satisfaction and engagement score of its 22 resorts across North America, and is expecting its occupancy rate in summer to exceed 85%.
The new Naples resort boasts 500 suites, multiple eateries, and hosts several family-friendly attractions, including its indoor water park. However, is there an option for local residents who don't want to necessarily book a room every time they want to race down the water slides or relax along the lazy river?
AdvertisementAdvertisement#«R14e4kr8lb2m7nfddbH1» iframeHere's what to know.
Where is Florida's Great Wolf Lodge?
The newFlorida Great Wolf Lodgeis located at3900 City Gate Blvd. in Naples.
What does the water park look like at the Great Wolf Lodge resort in Florida?
Dozens of people attend the grand opening ceremony at Great Wolf Lodge South Florida in Naples on Thursday, Nov. 14, 2024.Sitting nearthe I-75 and Collier Boulevard interchange, the 20-acre resort includes a 92,000-square-foot indoor water park with multiple slides, poolsand interactive water play zones. It is kept at 84 degrees year-round.
Here are the highlights, provided by Great Wolf Lodge:
Big Foot Pass:Lily pad obstacle challenge. There's also another course outside.
Breakaway Bay: The first of its kind for Great Wolf Lodge, you'll get in a five-rider raft and be accelerated into a cone-shaped "tornado" before exiting into a 360-degree loop. Then, you'll enter a giant bowl, be spun around, and free-fall into the splash channel.
Chinook Cove: Activity pool with basketball hoops and floating obstacles.
Crooked Creek: Relaxing lazy river.
Cyclone Cove: Shoot, score, and splash all day in a pool for basketball play.
Forest Flume: This is a body slide that accelerates riders through 360-degree loops, sharp turns, and drops.
Great Lagoon: An outdoor pool.
High Paw Roller: This body slide races you through enclosed flumes as you twist and turn before splashing down into a water-filled runout.
North Hot Springs: Outdoor hot tubs.
Otter Cave Waterworks: Multilevel interactive water playground with a 1,000-gallon tipping bucket.
Otter Springs: Play pool with gentle slides for toddlers and young kids.
Rapid Racer: Side-by-side slides you can race your loved ones down.
River Canyon Run: Family raft ride that sends you down one of the park's longest slides. There are no steep drops on this one.
Slap Tail Pond: Family wave pool that produces waves up to 3 feet.
Can Florida residents buy a day pass for the indoor water park?
Yes! According to Great Wolf Lodge's website, day passes allow access to its indoor water parks for unlimited "swims and splashes" with towels included.
AdvertisementAdvertisement#«R1ge4kr8lb2m7nfddbH1» iframe"Whether you're planning a half-day adventure or a full-day escape, our Day Pass options allow you to customize your experience to suit your schedule. Simply check our availability and reserve your water park pass today," the Naples website states.
How much are day passes to Great Wolf Lodge?
There are two different passes to choose from:
Half Day Pass (10 a.m. to 4 p.m.) - $40 to $52, depending on which day and season
Full Day Pass (10 a.m. to 8 p.m.) - $50 to $75, depending on which day and season
It also offers two promotions on full-day passes: the Day Pass Bundle and the Heroes Day Pass Savings. To purchase the pass, you can head to Great Wolf Lodge's website and click the top tab for "Day Pass."
Where can you leave stuff while at the lodge for the day?
The website shares said the resort offers small lockers to rent for a nominal fee. Larger items, such as luggage, will need to be kept in your vehicle.
Can you add an attraction or dining package to the day pass?
No, you cannot.
Which slides and pools are kid-friendly?
WESTMINSTER - Roman Foster, 4, reacts as he goes down a water slide at Great Wolf Lodge Thursday, July 1, 2021. All of the Great Wolf Lodge water attractions are kid-friendly except the North Hot Springs, which is an adult-only hot tub.
This article originally appeared on Naples Daily News: Florida's Great Wolf Lodge: Can you buy passes for its water park?
