Is Great Wolf Lodge more expensive than Disney, other Florida theme parks? Let’s compare

The mountain lifestyle is making its way to Florida this year with a new Great Wolf Lodge coming to South Florida.

Great Wolf Lodge has been constructing its first Florida water park resort in Naples and is on track to open this fall.

But how much will it cost to stay at the new resort? Is it on par with parks like Disney and Universal?

Here's what we know about Great Wolf Lodge pricing and how it compares to other popular Florida water parks.

What is Great Wolf Lodge?

Great Wolf Lodge is a family-friendly resort with an indoor water park.

The resort also offers attractions and activities for all ages along with dining options.

If you choose to stay at a Great Wolf Lodge, you'll have unlimited access to the resort's water slides and pools inside the water park. Activities like story time, yoga, and arts and crafts will be free as well.

When is Great Wolf Lodge Naples opening?

The $250 million Great Wolf Lodge South Florida is aiming to open Sept. 25, 2024.

Rooms for the first few weeks are already sold out.

What are prices like for Great Wolf Lodge?

Great Wolf Lodge offers rates for staying overnight, but also offers day passes for guests who just want to use the water park.

Rates start at $199 per night.

Great Wolf Lodge South Florida hasn't released a price for water park day passes ― representatives say they don't start offering the passes until six to eight months after the resort opens.

However, the Great Wolf Lodge Georgia offers day passes starting at $50 for weekdays. Weekends are more expensive, ranging from $60 to $90.

The Georgia location also offers a half-day pass that allows you in the water park from 4 p.m. until close. Those passes range from $45 to $81 depending on the day.

How do Great Wolf Lodge prices compare to other Florida water parks?

• Great Wolf Lodge: $50-90 per day
• Disney's Typhoon Lagoon: $74 or $68 for 9 years old and younger
• Aquatica Orlando: Currently $45
• Universal's Volcano Bay: Starting at $70 for adult Florida residents

What will be inside the Great Wolf Lodge South Florida?

The 60,000 square foot resort will offer a ton of family-friendly attractions. Here's a list of what the new location will offer.

• Indoor zipline and rope course
• 92,000 square foot water park
• Mini golf course
• Virtual adventures
• Sand sifting for gemstones
• 24 hour arcade with over 100 games
• Mini bowling

Where is Great Wolf Lodge being built in Naples?

The new Great Wolf Lodge will be located at 3900 City Gate Blvd. in the Golden Gate area.

Does Florida have an existing indoor waterpark?

Great Wolf Lodge will be Florida' first fully indoor water park.

Water parks are popular because of Florida's frequent sunshine, but an indoor water park can provide year-round fun without any weather risks.