I was very surprised to see that not. Everyone has as great of an experience as I did. We were in…read moretown for a wedding and decided to make a family trip out of it with an extra couple days at the Kalahari. Our room was clean with no bugs to be seen. Although it was a bit on the colder side outside so that may be why. The indoor waterpark was clean and the staff was all very attentive and kind. They have tons of restaurants and the arcade in the area is also super fun. It's great that they have an attached movie theater. There's tons to do for kids and it just feels like an overall fun and stress-free vacation because everything is on site that you could possibly need or want to do. We'll definitely come back when the kiddos are older too!

It was a great time to take the last minute drive to Wisconsin dells from Chicago - I only wish…read morethat during the summer they had the lazy river fully operational all day indoors - when it was to crowded and hot outside we wanted to go indoors - but the lazy river isn't open until the outside one closes at night - other than that it was great - get the all day passes for games - well Worth it

Amazing experience. My only complaint is it seems pricey. We have toddlers and an older kiddo. For…read morethe five of us it was $106 for 45 minutes. It was so cool, immersive and we were all impressed but again, the price seems extreme for what it is. BUNDLE on cold days because it's 100% outside on slight terrain.

Went 11/1/25. We arrived about 6:30, so nice and dark…read more $25 a person (all ages). While a unique immersive experience, I guarantee my 7yo did not have the same experience I did... while I watched families with kids in strollers, knowing they paid the same $25.... If you have a carrier I suggest that, it is a crushed stone path and 2 steep areas (one going down and one coming back up). You have to pay attention in each area to understand the story. My 9yo understood it way more than my 7yo. When you arrived at each segment for the display, you may have to watch more than once to catch h the story as you may get to each segment in the middle of production. Last nights story (not sure how often it is changed) really brought my 9yo to tears as he understood that this story revolved around the full life of a deer. Also, if you have noise canceling headphones, I strongly suggest them. The noise levels of the music on the speakers on the trails was pretty loud. It was a very different and unique experience.

Our recent trip to Knucklehead was a bit of a mixed bag. On the positive side, the actual arcade…read moregames were fantastic! We spent hours on the racing simulators and the high-energy shooters. The equipment was well-maintained and very fun to play. However, the experience went downhill at the claw machines. They felt like a total scam! The claw had almost zero grip on the plushies. We watched several prizes slip through the prongs every single time. It was very frustrating for the kids. To make matters worse, the ticket prices were way too high. We burned through our credits much faster than expected. It is hard to enjoy the day when you feel overcharged. I hope the management looks into better pricing soon!

We had a lot of fun with our family. Arcade, a few smaller rides and wasn't too busy in off season…read more However, they do need to work on bussing the area. There are empty drinks left all over the games and floors. Otherwise, we had a great time and would return.

Can I say this is THE BEST attraction in the Dells?…read more I loved riding the mountain/alpine coasters when I visited Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg years ago, so when my friend and I found this while on a casual drive, we knew we had to stop and give it a try. It was $20 per person (a little pricey, in my opinion), but the ride was well worth it. It really lets you connect with nature. We came at non-peak times, which let both of us go full speed without any worries. Normally, the photos for purchase from attractions like these are on the pricey side. We were able to purchase our photos together and got a discount on them. I think it came out to $10 per photo, which is a great deal in my opinion.

I am silly. I am scared of all things roller coaster and most rides, I know... silly…read more So I was nervous to try this, I know... silly... But it was fantastic and fun! And I would do it over and over again! I felt like I had a little control because you have a small break to slow down your cart if you please. I enjoyed it so much I wish it was a longer ride!!

This was such a great tour! Dana was our tour guide, and we were lucky to sit in the front. The…read moreticket price is about $24, and it's definitely worth it. The tour lasts around 30 minutes and takes you through winding rock formations and narrow alleys. I was amazed at how the horses could walk us through such tight spaces. During the ride, the guide shared interesting facts about the rocks, the history of the place, and even about the blue roan horses. It was nice to learn how well these horses are cared for during the off-season and how they get to stay at the farm after they retire. Our horses were about 10 years old, and they did a great job. This was a very different and unique tour compared to others I've taken. I absolutely loved it! A wonderful way to spend time in the Dells.

I made sure to read a ton of reviews before coming here today. I had major concerns about people…read moresaying there were high charges to use your credit card and that they stop mid-tour to try and sell you trinkets. I was also worried about the religious comments many reviews have talked about as the last thing I want is to be paid to be proselytized to. When I arrived, I got even more worried about that as there are religious images everywhere. We were also frustrated because their website shows they open at 9 am (see screenshot) but we arrived at 930 to find other people waiting saying they were told they don't open until 10:00. We were not off to a good start. HOWEVER, all of that changed when the carriage pulled in. We walked up to purchase our tickets and there is large sign The ticket window that states there admission is $21.95 per adult and you will be charged a credit card fee. Right underneath that it says that if you pay cash tickets are $20. We chose to pay cash and I recommend that you do too, because that will leave you with more money to tip your driver. Our driver was very nice and informative and nowhere along our journey did he talk about anything religious. He explained that the canyon was formed by nature and untouched by man. Our tour was full of interesting information and a few laughs here and there. Asking for female volunteers to change the horse's diaper might have been a little misogynistic, but I don't think it was malicious. The tour was very laid-back and I felt comfortable. He did stopidway through the tour to rest the horses for a moment and offer us some postcards. He explained, as people have noted, that he makes the majority of his money as a tour guide from tips and from selling the postcards. We chose to purchase the cards at the end of the journey because we would have tipped anyway. It actually seems quite sad that the guides feel the need to do this in order to make a living wage. It was dog friendly but it was clear right away that the horses did not want our dog anywhere near them. So we were very respectful of that and made sure not to bring her close to them and to sit all the way in the back. She didn't bark or fuss at all and even fell asleep in our laps on the ride. There were 13 of us on the wagon so it was a little packed. It was a very short trip through the canyon, maybe 30 or 40 minutes, but it was definitely worth it. The Dells are incredibly touristy and this was by far the most enjoyable thing we did here. I would definitely recommend this tour, although I think it probably makes a big difference which guide you get. I also think that being prepared helped me enjoy the experience that much more. Happy trails everyone!

We recently visited the Great Wolf Lodge for a winter escape with our 1.5 year old and it was a…read moresuccessful trip! We stayed in a single king room and were pleasantly surprised with how much space we had, it didn't feel cramped even with all the toddler gear. Both the hotel and the waterpark were consistently clean throughout our stay. For a high traffic family resort this was impressive and much appreciated. The wave pool and dedicated toddler area were a huge hit. Our little dude had a blast and it was great to have a safe, age appropriate space for him to explore. The lodge is due for some updates, specifically the waterpark equipment - the water jet skis in the toddler area were all broken and material was visibly chipping. While my toddler didn't notice the cosmetic wear, as a parent it is a little worrisome. I'd say visiting in the winter was the perfect way to beat the cold, though it did limit us to indoor sections. We're definitely curious to return when it's warmer to see how the outdoor area fairs. Overall a great choice for families with toddlers, but hopefully, management will invest in some much needed repairs to the play features soon!

Terrible place to stay. Groupon reservation holders are looked upon like second tier citizens. Lots…read moreof hidden charges. Rooms and facilities are run down and understaffed or poorly staffed (lack of training and professionalism).

Zeus is definitely a god of a coaster as it's just perfect for all to enjoy as it's not super high…read moreand it's not that fast and it's just a fun smooth ride from start to finish! At first I didn't think all that much of this wooden coaster but after a ride I was like wow that was fun! During my ride I can see that Zeus has recently been retracked in several areas making for a solid fun quick and just smooth ride! This was a super fun and enjoyable coaster that's perfect for all ages so get the kids on it as you can just tell it's just that fun! This is definitely the second best coaster in the park next to Hades360 but this is more or less your standard wooden coaster of awesomeness! Overall this was a great ride and it took me by surprise with how much I enjoyed it so much so that I got about 4 rides on it! It's with that I hope that I can come back to ride again soon because this was a super fun coaster!

LIGHTNING STRIKES THRICE…read more Zeus was the 3rd CCI woodie to appear at Mt Olympus Theme Park and has the highest coaster stats of the original Grecian trio (the other two being the smaller Pegasus and mid-sized Cyclops). At 90ft tall and 60mph, Zeus bears decent stats for a wooden coaster and has much more oomph than you'd think at first glance. The track is 2,900 feet in length but only delivers a ride time of 1 minute 25 seconds, since the train absolutely FLIES through the course. No trim brakes, no slow downs. As with all the other coasters here, Zeus runs a single train operation. From the lefthand turn after the lift to the station brakes, this thing runs full tilt. There's enough negative G's to satisfy even the most airtime-thirsty riders, and forceful lateral G's absolutely SLAM you in turns. It has the potential to be unpleasantly painful, so watch out. Trains use individual ratcheting lapbars and a shared seatbelt with seat dividers. Like its coaster brethren Pegasus and Cyclops, the boxy PTC trains aren't the most comfortable and offer little protection from the unusually intense out-and-back experience. With regards to front row vs back row, I cannot comment on the former due to the unnaturally long waits associated with these damn 1-train ops. But I can say that the rear of the train provides ample negative G's and a thoroughly rough ride.....but in a good way. __________ Well, that just about wraps it up for me and this trip to Mt Olympus. Hopefully y'all enjoyed reading my ride reviews this year; this marks my 40th roller coaster review in 2016, which matches my combined total from 2014 & 2015. 2017 will hopefully see many more thrills + chills + spills for yours truly, since I moments ago purchased a gold pass for the Six Flags parks (hey, it was on sale for $64.99). I'll look to knock out another 40 coasters next year at Magic Mountain, New England, and possibly Hotlanta. So until next time...... Put those hands up...... And keep on ridin'.

Overall, it's just a lot going on and the waterpark and the "indoor theme park" is just really…read moresmall. I got an email for a good deal for the weekend, so that's why we went, but I think the other water parks offer more. They own about 40 other buildings for hotels and it's confusing and you have to drive to get to the waterpark which defeats the purpose of going there I think. The food in the waterpark is expensive and just ok. Lockers available if needed. If there's a lot of people in the waterpark , there's no tubes available for the small lazy river. I don't think we'd stay here again.

HORRIBLE!! The most amount of money I've paid for the WORST accommodations. The beds are not any…read morebetter than a pull out sofa mattress. There are no plugs in the room for charging devices. I couldn't even plug my CPAP in without taking the lightbulbs out of a light fixture. NOT WORTH IT Not to mention the water park. Time limits and lines for the one adult hot tub. No space to sit or set your things. And we came in the winter, I can't even imagine what it would be like in peak season. NOT WORTH IT

This is a cool place for something to do. It's about $7 to walk through and they currently have the…read moretransformers out front which is cool to see. Inside is about a White House upside down and discovering aliens. Something cool for kids to see but doesn't contain much otherwise.

My 3 year old was terrified. I carried him the whole way through and he kept saying he was scared…read moreand wanted the exit. It didn't help when the two random rooms made sudden noises and added to his fear hahah Honestly I don't really understand it. But $5 was a great price for two people and I could see how it could be entertaining for bigger kids.

We loved wizard quest, did it two days in a row. It's pretty challenging but you have to think…read moreoutside the box!!! Had to even crawl into a prison cell, or into a chamber. It's honestly somewhere you can go back to over and over and still find something new to do

Not for the faint of heart…read more I have mixed feelings. We went around 11am on a rainy day during spring break. There was a line. It wasn't super long, but it was slow moving because they give each family their tablet and explain how things work. Waiting in a slow line is really hard for kids when they are super excited. I wish the people at the desk just sold tickets and that they had someone in the starting room explain the tablets to a group at a time to speed things up. Some people behind us in line bought tickets in advance online and were annoyed that they had to stand in the same ticket line as everyone else. Buying tickets online does not expedite things at all. There was no line when we left, so maybe late afternoon is a better arrival time. Overall, the design of the questing area is very cool. There is a lot to explore, and there are lots of fun details and secret passageways to explore. My kids are age 7 and 9 and really enjoyed it overall. As a parent, 2 hours was way too long for younger kids. It would have been perfect for teens and adults, but it is way too long for younger kids. We're pretty fit, and we were exhausted by the end because there is a lot of walking and going up and down the stairs. We were also carrying our kids coats and umbrellas as we didn't see the lockers until the end. Tip; Ditch any gear before questing. There are very few places to sit and take a break along the way. This would be a very poor choice attraction for anyone with mobility issues or anyone who can't handle a lot of walking. I wouldn't bring grandparents along on this adventure. We ended up taking a break in the snack area, and they paused our quest, so taking a break wouldn't count towards the 2 hours. I wish we didn't pause the quest because we ended up deciding we were done after 90 minutes of questing time, but 2 hours of being there, and our kids did not want to leave time on the clock. As a parent, this was a lot. My kids were SO excited to find things and explore, but I felt a bit stressed because there are lots of passageways and secret doors, and any time another family exposed some secret entrance, they immediately wanted to run through it. I had to be on high alert to avoid losing them to their impulses to go through any secret passages they stumbled upon. I read everything on their website, some online reviews, and watched videos about Wizard Quest, but I wish I had more info going into this about what to expect. We finished 3 quests. We would have to come back multiple times to complete everything. That would have been nice to know going into it to manage kid expectations. People in larger bodies might have a hard time navigating certain areas because some passages are quite narrow. There are 3 levels. We never made it to the fire area in the basement, and I feel like most of our time was in the earth area. Tip:choose quests that start in different realms to explore different areas. There was a lot of walking back and forth, going back to places we already explored. I wish there was an option to tap for a hint in the app instead of asking the staff. We went inside the tree so many times. When my kids had trouble finding what they needed to complete the task, we had to circle around, come down, and loop around to ask for a hint and then go back up again (and again and again). The staff is helpful, but having to go in circles to get a hint was frustrating for younger kids. They wanted to finish the task and move on to explore new areas. I also wish there was a back feature in the app. When little kids tap through quest details quickly, They miss important information. Both kids had a blast and said it was 4 stars and want to go back. I had fun, but I also feel like I would wait several years before considering a return trip.