This was our second time at Great Wolf Lodge, both times staying 2 nights. Our two children (age 2) absolutely love it, and this time the outdoor portion was open, and that was great too.

The elevators are very slow and the prices are outrageous, but that's to be expected I guess. We did learn to bring our own food. There's a small fridge and microwave in the rooms, so we packed sandwiches, hot dogs, breakfast foods, chips, fruit, etc. so we saved money on meals.

We live close by, so it's a great vacation close to home (not to mention we saved on gas prices). We'll be back!

As a single mother it is very hard to plan a 'vacation' for a toddler and mom. I thought Great Wolf Lodge would be a great solution.
It was apparent that this vacation would be a lot of 'work' when I had to stand in line for half an hour just to check in. Managing a toddler in line to check in at a hotel is hard enough with two parents, but for a single mom it was painful.
The next big letdown was the high priced food. I can't really compare it to anything but airline food.
I ordered a peanut butter and jelly sandwich for my son, which was so gross he just wanted to play with it. It came in a wrapper, and had pressed sides like a hot pocket only the filling was even more repulsive. As for my food, let's just say I don't like to eat human hair on my fruit. Never mind the sticker shock for the gross food. We had to leave the hotel for each meal.
All of the concession stands are undermanned and I can't tell you how many times I was snubbed because I used a debit card to check in instead of a credit card. I mean, every concessionaire asked me if I came in on a debit or credit card.
What is wrong with cash? I was there long enough to see many families come and go.
The water park wasn't everything I expected but my son really enjoyed it.
I have to say that four different parts of the park closed during a four day stay. That wasn't so great.
Today when I left, the outdoor pool had loads of dead flying ants floating in it. I assume that was because the VERY noisy construction workers that were building onto the hotel, must have disturbed the home of these ants.
Also, I got a rash from the water, I got very dizzy last night and I have a real headache.
I am willing to bet money this park would never make it in Florida. People there have higher standards when it comes to water parks and this was a big letdown. I thought I would save some work by staying local. Next year we are going home to Miami Beach for our water fun. I would rather not give more money to Great Wolf.

We spent 4 days at Great Wolf Lodge in Grapevine... kids loved the water park and my wife loved the spa. Great family vacation!

We just left the Great Wolf Lodge and had SUCH a good time! This place definitely caters to kids, and since we have 4 this was just the ticket for us. Our room was spacious - and what every family needs - PLENTY OF TOWELS! The indoor water park was great - fun for kids of all ages. I don't really have anything bad to say about this place at all, except the elevators are REALLY busy, and get ready to spend some $$$ - lots to do, but nothing is cheap. I highly recommend you try this place out - in the winter this would be such a fun place to take the kids for the weekend!