Is the Great Wolf Lodge Paw Pass Worth Buying?

Are you planning a trip to Great Wolf Lodge and wondering whether you should purchase a Wolf Pass, Paw Pass or Pup Pass for your entire wolf pack?  Let me break down why buying a wolf pass at Great Wolf Lodge for your entire family is a great idea! Let your Great Wolf Kids have a howling good time by adding a stress-free waterpark experience and prepaying for a wolf, paw, or pup pass to your reservation.  


We have visited Great Wolf Lodge twice as a whole family and we have purchased the Wolf Pass on our first visit and during our second visit to Great Wolf Lodge we purchased the Paw Pass and highly recommend purchasing these during your visit for your youngest pack members. The indoor water park at Great Wolf Lodge resort may be the big draw for many families these fun activities are guest favorites for those of all ages!  These passes provide a new way for fun for guests of all ages outside of unlimited splashes!  Grab a pass and find out why the non water activities at Great Wolf Lodge are as much of a draw as the amazing water park draws like lazy river, water slides, and wave pool! 

Is the Great Wolf Lodge Paw Pass Worth Buying?

YES, guests of all ages will love the exciting attractions that paw passes offer.  Your children can engage in their favorite things at Great Wolf Resorts on your own schedule and timing with these passes and not have to worry about the extra costs once at the park of paying for these best games then.  

Is the Great Wolf Lodge Paw Pass Worth Buying?

Great Wolf Lodge has 3 levels of passes to add fun to your child’s trip to Great Wolf Lodge.  Are they worth it? YES YES YES and YES!  Let me help you figure out which Pass is the best fit for your family.

Do not feel overwhelmed by selecting a pass option, let's go through the 3 passes Great Wolf Lodge has and your family can select the pass that works best for your child and you budget! Buying these passes in advance of a visit allows you to better plan for your trip financially too!  It really allows you to be a yes parent on this trip because you've already paid and can say yes to all of the fun activities that you may normally not do.

Why is a Great Wolf Lodge pass a good idea for your children?

This was also a great way for my husband and I to schedule out the fun we were going to have while at Great Wolf Lodge.  As your child begins a new activity covered by the pass, the Great Wolf Lodge staff will mark it off.  This gives your child a very clear reminder of what activities have been done and which are left to do.  That way when our kids asked, “Can we get a scoop of ice cream again?” We could remind them that they already used that activity on the Wolf Pass and that was the only ice cream we were getting during our stay.  

Great Wolf Lodge has 3 levels of passes - Wolf, Paw, & Pup

Check out the detailed information below going over cost of each of the 3 types of passes for Great Wolf Lodge, what attractions are included for the 3 passes, and which is best for your family!  


While the attractions may be slightly different at each Great Wolf Lodge, this list gives you an idea of what you can expect at most Great Wolf Lodge locations. Some Magiquest options have indoor mini golf and include a round of classic mini-golf fun on the passes.  Additional Great Wolf Lodge options incude a climbing wall with the safety of a climbing harness of course! Check the specific Great Wolf Lodge attraction's page for specifics but this will give you a great idea of what the pass costs and what it includes.  


  1. Wolf Pass Option at Great Wolf Lodge

The Wolf Pass Option at Great Wolf Lodge is the most expensive and covers the most activities of the 3 pass options.  If you are heading to Great Wolf Lodge for the first time or with older children, I would recommend purchasing this pass as it has the most activities included!   The Pup Pass at Great Wolf Lodge includes a LOT of activities.  We always stay for two nights at Great Wolf Lodge so we can enjoy the activities and not feel rushed.

 The wolf passes will provide more than a full day of play.  These activities are also a great way to get your children to leave the water park as well, which is not always an easy task! The Great Wolf Lodge Wolf Pass is marketed for children and teens; however, you will see adults with these passes as well which is a great idea if you are planning to engage in the activities with your children! If you want the full comprehensive great wolf lodge experience, then this pass will provide it! 

What is Included with the Wolf Pass at Great Wolf Lodge?

  • One MagiQuest adventure game - Are you unsure of what Magiquest means and entails? Dont be overwhelmed, read this Magiquest go to guide here for info about the beloved Magiquest game.

  • Choice of Vellara wand, standard topper or Magi belt

  • One Build a Bear stuffed animal (outfit not included)

  • One $10 Paw Points game card for Northern Lights arcade for amazing Arcade fun

  • One single scoop of Bear Paw Ice Cream

  • One game of bowling at our fun-sized Ten Paw Alley - short lanes bowling

  • One game of unique interactive laser tag experience

  • One small candy cup from GW Candy Shop

  • One leather treaty wristband to take-home souvenirs 

How Much does the Wolf Pass at Great Wolf Lodge cost?

The Wolf Pass at Great Wolf Lodge costs 99.99.  While this price may feel steep when you pre-purchase - it will save you money at Great Wolf Lodge when you arrive.  The Wolf Pass is the best value if you are planning to do the majority of the activities that Great Wolf Lodge has to offer.  The other benefit of pre purchasing a Wolf Pass prior to your visit is that you do not have to stress about the money or cost during your visit.  Parents can allow their children to enjoy the fun without having to worry about cost, which allows for a more fun vacation and experience for parents as well!

2. Paw Pass Option at Great Wolf Lodge

This is the mid-tier Great Wolf Lodge adventure pass option for families. The difference in the Great Wolf Lodge Paw Pass and Wolf Pass is that the paw pass does not include a Build-A-Bear or Laser Tag themed laser arena. If you do not think that your child would want to do Build-A-Bear or if you already have one at home and can skip this or bring yours from home, so your child doesn’t feel like they are missing out, then this Paw Pass at Great Wolf Lodge is the one for you!   This Great Wolf Lodge paw pass still offers TONS of activities. 

What is Included with the Paw Pass at Great Wolf Lodge?

  • One MagiQuest adventure game

  • Choice of Vellara wand, standard topper or Magi belt

  • One Paw Points game card for Northern Lights arcade for amazing Arcade fun ($10)

  • One game of bowling at Ten Paw alley

  • One small candy cup from GW Candy Shop

  • One single scoop of Bear Paw Ice Cream

  • One leather treaty wristband to take-home souvenirs

How Much does the Paw Pass at Great Wolf Lodge cost?

The Pup Pass at Great Wolf Lodge is 79.99 and saves you twenty dollars compared to the Wolf Pass.  If you are paying for multiple passes for siblings then this Magiquest paw pass option is perfect for your family.  This pass saves your family money if you are planning on doing most of these activities hands down.  

Pup Pass Option at Great Wolf Lodge

The Pup Pass at Great Wolf Lodge is perfect for toddlers or younger children who are not interested in Magiquest or too young for Laser Tag or Bowling.   I LOVE the pup pass option for younger siblings who cannot do all of the big kid activities but do not want to feel left out.  We got this pass for our toddler so that he would feel included with age appropriate activities and it was perfect!  The one activity that I would recommend adding on for a preschooler is the magiquest mini magi mode and use an old wand or borrow one for your child to engage in age appropriate way, to feel included with older siblings who are participating.

What is Included with the Pup Pass at Great Wolf Lodge?

  • One Build a Bear animal (outfit not included)

  • One small candy cup from GW Candy Shop

  • One single scoop of Bear Paw Ice Cream

  • One $10 Paw Points game card for Northern Lights Arcade

How Much does the Pup Pass at Great Wolf Lodge cost?

The Pup Pass at Great Wolf Lodge costs 59.99 making it the cheapest option of the three passes that Great wolf Lodge offers.

What Is Included in your Great Wolf Lodge Stay if you Do Not Do the Wolf/Pup/Paw Pass?

Included with your stay at Great Wolf Lodge is admission to the water park, which is open ALL DAY!  Your family can enter and leave the water park as many times as you would like during your stay.  Trust me, there is plenty for your children to do and they will have tons of fun at the unlimited access to water park!  

Your child can also do any of the events located in the lobby of Great Wolf Lodge without a pass too!  These fun and interactive events range from yoga, character meet and greets, dance parties, charades, Pictionary, coloring, story time, crafts and more!  These happen in the main lobby pretty much all day every day of the week for guests of Great Wolf Lodge to enjoy!  

You can still access ALL of the activities that are in the Passes and pay as you go! This is a great option if you are just not sure you want to do everything on one visit.  Your family can do some activities during this visit and then have other activities for the next visit.  Just because Great Wolf Lodge has so many exciting activities packed into the hotel doesn't mean your family HAS to do them all during every visit.  Find other ways to save money during your Great Wolf Lodge trip here. 

Is a Great Wolf Lodge  Pass Worth it?

In my opinion absolutely especially if this is your child’s first time at Great Wolf Lodge. It allows them to experience everything that the Great Wolf Lodge has to offer and you can pre pay for the pass before your visit.  This would also be a great gift from grandparents or family if you are visiting for a birthday trip! 

Are you Looking for More Information about Planning your Great Wolf Lodge Trip?

Are you Looking for More Information about Planning your Great Wolf Lodge Trip?

10 Way to Save Money at Great Wolf Lodge - Taking your family on a vacation can be expensive and stressful.  Finding the best deals so your whole family can have a great time and you do not have to worry about cost is important for everyone to have a fun family vacation.   Take the stress out of planning a family vacation and save yourself so much time and read these 10 ways to save extra money at your next Great Wolf Lodge trip.  

15 Items You Must Pack for Great Wolf Lodge - be sure to read this blog post to be sure you pack everything you need for your family's trip to Great Wolf Lodge.  I recommend close-heeled shoes for magiquest and you will definitely want to pack your own food to save on snacks!

Ultimate Family Review Great Wolf Lodge 

If your family is considering a trip to Great Wolf Lodge, specifically Great Wolf Lodge Williamsburg, be sure to read this ultimate family review of Great Wolf Lodge first to get details on lodging, food, amenities, cost and everything you have ever wanted to know plus more!

Water Park Review: Great Wolf Lodge VA 

Seriously, there is something for every age group at the Great Wolf Lodge Williamsburg water park. Great Wolf Lodge Williamsburg is a 67,000-square-foot indoor water park that is an amazing attraction for families and kids of all ages. We have visited Great Wolf Lodge Williamsburg for a weekday vacation twice, and we spent a TON of time at the Great Wolf Lodge Indoor Water Park.  The Great Wolf Lodge Williamsburg Resort has so much to offer families and the indoor water park is a huge draw for many visitors.  

15 Items You Must Pack for Great Wolf Lodge 

Are you planning a trip to Great Wolf Lodge or thinking about visiting a Great Wolf Lodge location but do not know where to start? Take a deep breath and know that your family is going to have an AMAZING time at Great Wolf Lodge and will be begging you to return as soon as you get home. If you are feeling overwhelmed by what to pack for a Great Wolf Lodge trip, do not worry - these 15 items you must pack for a Great Wolf Lodge trip will have you ready in no time!

If you’re planning a trip to Great Wolf Lodge Williamsburg VA like us or if you are visiting one of the many other fabulous Great Wolf Lodge locations, you’ll want to take a look at the Wolf Pass package. Depending on what activities you and your family are planning on participating in, the Great Wolf Lodge Pass options can save you a lot of money especially if you are taking multiple kids with you! 

I cannot wait to hear about all of the fun that your family has a great time during your visit to Great Wolf Lodge!

Erin Smith

Mom of 3 sharing tips for parenting, DIY and crafts, recipes for kids, and lifestyle tips for families on the go.  

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