Is the Wolf Pass Worth It at Great Wolf Lodge?
By Erin
* I am proud to serve as a Great Wolf Lodge Parent Pack Ambassador. As part of this ambassador program, I may receive complimentary experiences and/or other promotional consideration from Great Wolf Lodge. As always, all thoughts, opinions, and experiences shared on this website are entirely my own. I only recommend destinations, products, and experiences that I genuinely enjoy and believe will be valuable to my readers.*
After spending a few days exploring everything included with the Wolf Pass, I can confidently say it was one of the best decisions we made. Not only did it keep us entertained long after we left the water park, but it also saved us from constantly pulling out our wallets.
The Wolf Pass gave us the freedom to try more activities, create more memories, and enjoy our vacation without worrying about the cost of every little experience.
If you’re planning a stay at Great Wolf Lodge Southern California in the Anaheim area, you’ve probably wondered whether the Wolf Pass is actually worth the extra cost.
I asked myself the exact same question before our stay.
Here’s exactly what our Wolf Pass included, how much value we got from it, and whether I recommend adding it to your next Great Wolf Lodge vacation.
What Is the Wolf Pass at Great Wolf Lodge?
The Wolf Pass is an activity package that bundles many of Great Wolf Lodge’s most popular attractions into one discounted price.
At Great Wolf Lodge Southern California, the Wolf Pass starts at $89.99 per person (plus tax) and includes:
- One MagiQuest game for your entire stay
- One MagiQuest Vellara Wand, Evergreen Leaf Mod, or Belt
- One Pass Exclusive Furry Friend at Build-A-Bear
- Three Northern Lights Arcade games *Excludes virtual reality/headset games
- One Candy Cup from Great Wolf Candy Co
- One Kids Ice Cream from Wood’s End Creamery
- One round of Howl-in-One Mini Golf
- One Laser Tag game
- One admission to Howler’s Peak Ropes Course*
- One round on the Howler’s Peak Adventure Trail*
*Some attractions have height requirements and require closed-toe shoes.
Are There Any Extra Costs with the Wolf Pass?
Yes, but only if you decide to upgrade certain items. And let’s be honest, your kids will probably have their eyes on some of those upgrades!
During our visit, we upgraded our wands, added wand mods, and chose some premium Build-A-Bear characters, outfits, and accessories. We kept the included sizes for the ice cream and candy cups, so we didn’t spend extra on those treats.
Overall, we still found the Wolf Pass to be an amazing value because it includes discounts on additional purchases. And let’s be real, if your kids already love customizing their toys, getting a discount on those extras definitely helps!
Your Wolf Pass includes a MagiQuest Vellara Wand, but if you have your eye on one of the premium wand designs, you can upgrade by paying the difference (typically around $5–10, depending on the wand).
The same goes for the Build-A-Bear experience. During our visit, the Wolf Pass included three adorable furry friends at no extra cost. If you want to choose a premium character or personalize your new friend with outfits, accessories, sounds, or scents, you can add those extras for an additional charge. Wolf Pass guests also receive a discount on these optional add-ons, making it easier to customize your furry friend and create an even more memorable souvenir from your trip.
The included Kids Ice Cream and Candy Cup also make great treats, but if you want to upgrade to a larger scoop of ice cream or a bigger cup of candy (and trust me, it’s tempting!), you simply pay the difference.
None of these upgrades are required, and we never felt like we missed out by sticking with what came included. However, I loved having the option to splurge a little and customize the experience when we wanted to.
Do You Need a Wolf Pass to Enjoy Great Wolf Lodge?
Absolutely not.
The indoor water park alone can easily fill an entire day, and Great Wolf Lodge offers free daily activities throughout the resort that families can enjoy without an additional cost.
However, if your family wants to spend time exploring attractions outside the water park, the Wolf Pass unlocks many of the experiences kids get most excited about.
For our family, the Wolf Pass completely changed our stay.
Instead of stopping at every attraction and debating whether it was worth purchasing separately, we simply enjoyed everything included with our pass. We had the freedom to say “yes” more often, try new activities, and focus on making memories together.
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