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What to Pack and Do at Great Wolf Lodge
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items We make an annual and sometimes semi annual trip to Great Wolf Lodge. This list is made by our seven year old with the help of an adult! So you know what you need and also what is exciting for kids! This list is helpful at most Great wolf lodges as t...
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Hotel Room Essentials
What and Where to Eat
Water Park Essentials
Activities to Do
Hotel Room Essentials
All the things you might find useful for your overnight stay in the rooms. They do come with a microwave and a little fridge.
I always travel with a power cord with a variety of outlets and USB. I find they never have enough outlets and so I never travel without this exact product anywhere. It is so useful. Also for security reasons I believe in plugging in my USBs in my ow...
Anker 20W USB C Power Strip, 3 Outlets
You will have a microwave and so popcorn is always fun to have. We prefer this brand with avocado oil but any of your favorite flavors would be fine.
Orville Redenbacher's Microwave Popcorn Avocado Oil Sea Salt
When your swimming all day and multiply days you need more places to hang your swimsuits. There is just not enough space for even just towels. This is handy to take so you can hang your swimsuits to dry out between swims.
Retractable Portable Clothesline with 12 Clips
We found the first trip we went we were not prepared with microwave safe dishes and having spare dishes or silverware. We had left over pizza and other food and no safe way to microwave and eat it from. You can just get microwave safe paper plates an...
Kyraton Camping Utensils Mess Kit
You’ll want a way to store and heat leftovers, even if just staying for a day or two. We are all about collapsible, light, dishwasher, microwave safe and BPA free!
KUON Collapsible Silicone Food Containers Airtight
Ok this may seem weird, but I highly suggest this lamp for your trip to Great Wolf Lodge. The lighting is HORRIBLE in the rooms. At least in Minneapolis. I bought this lamp years ago for each kid to have for fun and it is awesome to light up the room...
Defiant 1000 Lumen Dimmable Weatherproof LED Lantern 90837
What and Where to Eat
What we like best to eat while there. They do have a couple options not mentioned like a little grab and go and a bar as well.
We missed this place the first time around but we go here every time since. The pizza is pretty good and filling. They have some unique choices as well. For our kiddos we can do gluten free crust with no cheese and they happily enjoy it. Even my one ...
Hungry as a Wolf Restaurant | Minneapolis Resort | Great Wolf Lodge
This is where we have breakfast buffet on our mornings and sometimes we order food “to go” for dinner from here. Overall besides the pizza this is the best food in the hotel. The breakfast buffet has a really nice selection as well.
Campfire Kitchen Dining | Minneapolis Resort | Great Wolf Lodge
This is the place to go to get your morning coffee and that doughnut. I don't eat doughnuts but there are many people here in the morning. I come here for my special coffee. They are not open all hours, just the first half of the day!
Dunkin' | Dining | Great Wolf Lodge Minneapolis / Bloomington, MN
This is the most convenient place to eat while in the water park. If we are not looking for pizza we go here and grab some burgers and fries. It is not the best food, Campfires is better, but it is food that satisfies those who are hungry and its right there. In addition Campfires is not always open during lunch time.
Buckets Incredible Craveables | Minneapolis Resort | Great Wolf Lodge
This is the place to get your creamy ice cream treat you may be craving after a meal or for a midday pick me up.
Wood's End Creamery | Great Wolf Lodge Minneapolis / Bloomington, MN
Water Park Essentials
All the essentials you will enjoy having as you hang out in the water park.
At Great Wolf Lodge you get one towel per person that is not very big and not super absorbent in the pool area. It is really nice to bring your own towel as well. I personally love the microfiber towels that dry quickly and have a secure zip pocket. ...
Microfiber beach towel with secure zipper pocket.
Even though the water park is indoors we and our kids like having rash guards on as the extra coverage can help if feeling chilly at all. Two pieces are nice for easily going to the bathroom since you might be hanging out all day. We also do suggest ...
Hurley Girls' Long Sleeve Rash Guard Swimsuit
Rash guard top for boys.
Boys' Rash Guard Shirts - Clothing
So I’ll be honest I’ve not always worn a swim sock, but last time I was there I saw a family with them. Shortly after that I went snorkeling in Cayman and had purchased swim socks. So for now on I’ll wear swim socks when at Great Wolf Lodge. With all...
Water Shoes Women Men Quick-Dry Aqua Socks
Kids water socks/shoes. The velcro is nice to help with wider or more narrow feet and allow the kids to get them on more easily!
Centipede Demon Kids Quick Dry Water Shoes
Our kids love having their googles at water parks, especially if not a fan of water in eyes. They both swim and over the years we have tried a few different kinds but we prefer Speedo and the one with the wider back like these. We have these exact gl...
Speedo Kids' Swim Goggles Skoogle Ages 3-8
Swim googles for the slightly older kids! These are our favorite!
Speedo Unisex-child Hydrospex Swim Goggles
Cover up is essential! Easy to zip up, long sleeve, and hooded is best. When you leave the water park you have to drop their towels off. You and your kids will be waking through the cold AC hotel to get to your room. So a nice cover up after an initi...
MissShorthair Kid Hooded Towel Robe Zipper
A light shoe with some grip to wear to and from the water park. Your swim socks will be wet so it’s nice to have a light to pack easy sandal your kids can put on easily!
Crocs Sandals Kids
Activities to Do
All the different activities you can spend some time doing.
This is one of my daughter’s favorite things to do beyond the water park. Every year she talks about doing this and is super excited. Make sure to pack closed toe shoes as it is a requirement for this activity! Adults can enjoy this as well. It is an...
Rustic Ridge Climbing Wall | Minneapolis Resort | Great Wolf Lodge
My child waited years to be tall enough for this 48 inches, and then finally when she made it we found out some kids who are shorter are allowed with a parent. I’m unsure if there is a consistent rule or not. This requires closer toe shoes/tennis sho...
Howlers Peak Ropes Course | Minneapolis Resort | Great Wolf Lodge
We are not arcade people but this is the one place we allow our kiddos to play a few games. You can get a card and easily charge it up. We give them a little taste of arcade where you can earn tokens and then go spend in the little shop around the co...
Northern Lights Arcade Attraction | Minneapolis Resort | Great Wolf Lodge
A short little bowling alley for the kids. With the short lanes it’s a little more kid friendly. Also an extra cost.
Ten Paw Alley Family Bowling | Minneapolis Resort | Great Wolf Lodge
This is an activity we actually have not done but I do see kids running around having fun on this activity. If you are going for multiply nights and want a break from other things this could be a fun addition to your trip. Kids run around throughout ...
MagiQuest Live Action Game | Minneapolis Resort | Great Wolf Lodge
This attraction is right in front of the climbing wall at the Minneapolis location. It can be fun for any age but it’s also a great thing for a younger kid to do while their older sibling is on the ropes or climbing wall! You can find some cool rocks...
Oliver's Mining Co. Attraction | Minneapolis Resort | Great Wolf Lodge
If you want that stuff of a wolf. Build a Bear has different wolves and sometimes other animals you can build and dress. An additional cost but a fun souvenir, which probably ends up costing less then an arcade visit.
Build-a-Bear Workshop | Minneapolis Resort | Great Wolf Lodge
It’s always worth checking out the various packages before going. We always get the eating package as we know we will eat there for ease and convenience. And depending on what other activities you want to do and the age and height of your children a ...
Family Vacation Deals, Packages & Savings Minneapolis / Bloomington, MN | Great Wolf Lodge
The water park is included in your overnight stay but of course is the main attraction for most who come here!
Indoor Water Park & Rides near Minneapolis, MN | Great Wolf Lodge