Wild Mountain Waterslides vs Great Wolf Lodge Minnesota
A side-by-side look at two water parks — rides, prices, amenities, and which one fits your trip.
Which Park Is Right for You?
Quick verdicts based on what each park offers.
Amenities Compared
What each park offers, side by side.
| Feature | Wild Mountain Waterslides | Great Wolf Lodge Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Parking | ||
| Arcade |
Only at Wild Mountain Waterslides
- picnic areas
Only at Great Wolf Lodge Minnesota
- lazy river
- wave pool
- cabana rentals
- gift shop
- hot tubs
- Arcade
- wifi
- birthday party packages
Both parks share 1 amenities including Parking.
About Each Park
Wild Mountain Waterslides
Minnesota
Wild Mountain Waterslides sits on a hillside in the scenic St. Croix River valley, making it one of the most naturally beautiful water park settings you'll find in Minnesota. The park takes full advantage of its sloped terrain with gravity-fed slides that feel faster and more thrilling than your typical flat-ground setup. The main attraction here is a collection of tube slides that wind down the hillside, giving you genuine speed and some serious airtime on the bumps. The views alone are worth the trip - you can see the St. Croix River and Wisconsin bluffs while you're waiting in line. This is very much a classic, no-frills water park that focuses on what matters most: fun slides and a great location. Don't expect elaborate theming or high-tech attractions, but do expect solid tube slides that deliver genuine thrills. The park works best for families with kids who can handle intermediate slides - there are gentler options for younger kids, but the real draw here is those hillside runs. The facility has that old-school summer vibe that's getting harder to find at newer mega-parks. Since it's built into natural terrain rather than constructed from scratch, everything feels more organic and less manufactured. Pack your own snacks if you want variety, and definitely bring water shoes since you'll be walking on natural surfaces between attractions. The best strategy is arriving right when they open to beat any crowds and get the most runs in. Summer weekends can get busy with families…
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Minnesota
Great Wolf Lodge Minnesota brings the classic indoor water resort experience to Bloomington, just minutes from Minneapolis-St. Paul. The 38,000 square foot water park stays a consistent 84 degrees year-round, making it perfect for escaping Minnesota winters. The centerpiece is Fort Mackenzie, a massive four-story interactive treehouse with water cannons, rope bridges, and a giant tipping bucket that dumps 1,000 gallons every few minutes. Kids absolutely lose their minds when that bucket tips. The Howlin' Tornado is their signature funnel slide where families ride together in four-person rafts through a massive funnel before splashing into the bowl below. River Canyon Run offers gentler tube slides for younger kids, while the Crooked Creek lazy river gives parents a chance to float and decompress. The Wolf Tail is their body slide with a trapdoor floor that drops you straight down - definitely not for the faint of heart. Beyond the water park, Great Wolf Lodge does the whole themed resort thing well. Kids get obsessed with the MagiQuest wand game that has them running around the lodge casting spells and solving mysteries. There's also mini bowling, an arcade, and story time in the lobby. The rooms are what you'd expect - themed suites with bunk beds that kids love and parents tolerate. Food options include a buffet restaurant and grab-and-go spots, though prices are resort-level steep. The best strategy is arriving right when the water park opens to claim your spot, especially around the kiddie areas which fill up fast. Consider splurging…
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