Indoor Water and Play Area

Wiley's Woods is an attraction in the Great Wolf Lodge Resort in the Wisconsin Dells. It is a combination play area and game. The object is to race through the structure gathering plastic balls and earning points for your team. Throughout the structure are various games, and kids are provided with a great opportunity to burn off some energy. The cost is about $10 per person, unless you are staying at the Lodge. Lodge guests are entitled to free admission to the park.

A lot of parents think this is a good attraction because they can interact with their children. A lot of the indoor water and amusement play areas are designed strictly for young children. Parents are tasked with sitting beside the structure ensuring their children do not escape without supervision. But with Wiley's Woods, parents can jump right in and have fun with their kids. Hours can pass while you are enjoying this play structure. There are slides that reach four stories, so there are som minor thrills involved with this attraction, too.

Several visitors to the park suggest it is probably best suited for Lodge guests. Aside from being entitled to free admission, guests are also not required to wait in the ticketing line. This sometimes results in visitors waiting in several lines, not realizing tickets are not required for guests. Guests are also able to earn tickets during their play, a benefit to which visitors are not entitled. Another concern expressed by parents is the size of the structure. While a huge play area is great for kids, it can be disconcerting for parents when kids disappear into the structure. There are numerous exits and entrances into the structure, so you can never be sure where your child is playing, or if they are even still inside. Lost children are not an uncommon occurrence. Older children may understand they need to periodically check in with parents, or only exit through one part of the structure. However, young children may become so involved in what they are doing, they may find themselves disoriented and lost.

If you are worried about not having access to the benefits that Great Wolf Lodge guests are entitled to, consider staying at the Lodge. While it will not remove the safety factor, it will give you a chance to experience the structure without paying an extra fee. The Lodge can be pricey, but it is much like an all-inclusive resort. Guests of the Lodge could make their trip to the Dells enjoyable without ever leaving the grounds. Water attractions, dining, and comfortable accomodations are all part of the Lodge experience.

However, if you want your trip to the Dells to include the traditional Dells attractions, take time to visit the outdoor water parks, the miniature golf courses, and do not forget to ride the ducks. There are also a number of fun museums that are great if you have discounted tickets. If you are looking for a fun afternoon for the kids while in the Dells, consider visiting Wiley's Woods.