Outside was open 10am-7pm and inside was open 9am-9pm. We stayed two nights so one night, we finished at the waterpark in the afternoon, changed, and went to Grapevine Mills and had dinner at the Rainforest Cafe. It's only 2 miles up the road. Then we saw a movie at the theater there.
The second night, they got tired by the afternoon so we went out to Chili's for dinner and then came back and wandered the hotel and rented a PPV move in our suite.
I stayed outside 99% of the time even with the heat. the inside is humid and 84 degrees so I just sat and sweat the whole time. Inside, there was a breeze and it felt great. I just laid on a chair near the zero entry pool and when I got hot, I wandered into a fountain thing, got wet, and laid back down.
I found the whole hotel a lot like a cruise ship. The downstairs level has openings to both pool areas plus a big arcade, sweet shop, pizza hut fast food spot, kids spa, glitter tattoo stand, build a bear stand, hair extension stand, and teen club. All over that hotel is that magicquest game that is pricey but seemed to be really common. Be prepared for your kids to ask to play itI think they shut the pool down so early so that you'll come inside and spend money at those spots to keep them occupied
There is a bar and grill, but we didn't stop by there, and the main restaurant in the lobby. We ate the breakfast buffet one morning and it was really good and not that expensive. Your dinner is there I'm sure since it's a buffet then, too.
There is also an A&W snack bar inside the indoor waterpark and a snackbar outside (with chicken fingers and such). We didn't eat any of those places.
We did lots of snacking at the sweet shop because the ice cream and treats were really good... and they are open until 11.
Oh - and most importantly - there is a Starbucks. It's also open late and has refills on anything but Fraps! Seriously, I got a Trenta Iced Coffee and refills if I kept the same cup were $1!! Refills on Talls and Grandes were 50cents! The kids drank lots of passionfruit lemonades since they were so cheap to refill.
I brought that to the pool with me.
The rooms all have microwaves and fridges so we brought some snacks.
I'm trying to think what else... I was really impressed with the place. Tons of staff, lots of lifeguards, I just set the kids free and had them check in every once in awhile. They cleaned up used towels all the time and there were plenty of chairs outside and inside.
You can check in and start using the pool at 1pm on your first day so bring some changes of clothes with you. They will call your cell when your room is ready, if it's not at 1pm. The indoor area has a big changing room inside the restrooms and lockers for rent (or someone can watch the bags).
They have other activities going on, too, like a bedtime story and bingo but I had 11 and 12 year olds with me who thought that was all lame
Really, Grapevine Mills Mall is right down the road so you could easily hop there for restaurants, movies, or even visit LegoLand that just opened. the kids I had would spend hours in the waterpark but after awhile, you need a break to do something else. There is also a lot of fast food near the mall, like ChickFilA, and downtown Grapevine is super cute to visit with more restaurants nearby.
Let me know if you have any other questions!!
Today is Scott's birthday so I am making him some of his favorite tonight: Original Kitten Chicken, (remember that one, lol? it's Parmesan Ritz chicken) macaroni and cheese, and green peas. Mmm mmm mmm!
I'm off to the salon in a little while to get my hair worked on so it's going to be a busy day.
Want to see some pics?
Me and Chloe when she was about 4 weeks old
Me and Chloe on the 4th
Sorry for the crazy sizes!
I agree with you that it sounds like your nephew could use some real books! While Alexis liked her leap pad & it helped learning to read, nothing beats crawling up on a lap with a book!!!
OMG.
Thank you SO much for the information. The Starbuck's tip has made us want to take you out for a drink just to pay you back for sharin' the information!
When I took J to the orthodontist yesterday, the office manager was giving me tips about Great Wolf. She told me that it was freeeezing inside and that I needed to practically bring a parka. I'm thinking that sounds wonderful with this heat we've been having lately.
We're going on Sunday and I can't wait! Thank you again for all of the information.
Let's just say that before I went, I was super concerned about my rear in a bathing suit - with pair of shorts and tank over it - until I got there and realized that I had nothing to worry about. I guess because it's a waterpark hotel that people feel like they can run around in a bikini inside at the gift shop, Starbucks, arcade, etc. Sorta odd. I insisted my kiddos throw on coverups before tramping through the hotel lobby. Perhaps I'm a prude? 
Aimee The chicken gyros are awesome. I got a little heavy handed with the garlic in the sauce. I don't think I will be bothered by vampires at least until next week
at the garlic!
Hey y'all,
Sorry I just haven't been able to keep up with posting! Alexis had her tonsils & adenoids taken out on Monday. She's doing just okay. She was having so much nausea they had to call in phenergan for her. That has improved but her jaw is hurting a lot & of course the normal sore throat. I had a spinal injection yesterday, I'm doing fine today. I only have Jude today, A's Dad stayed home with her today. Tomorrow I'll have both of them.
Hi Jen, I'm Sheryl from N'awlins. Married to Bob, mom of Angelina 29, surrogate Mom to young SisIL Chris 30+, Nana to Chris's daughter Alexis 8 & my new grandbaby Jude 3 mos.! Love to cook, eat & drink wine!
to ya' too. Thanks for the welcome! I don't remember it being cold inside the hotel... but maybe if you're dripping wet? I never was that wet.
I will say that I was amazed (appalled?) at what people will run around a hotel wearing
Good to know that I need have no shame. Goofyluver - let me know if you ever come to Oz. You'll have to trek down to Melbourne in your tour downunder....I'm always up for a DisMeet!
When did we get a sophomore in HS in this house????
We were on the cape for the 4th of July week and I was thinking of you. It was crazy busy... much busier than I've seen it there is years.
I hope he can rest it, so he can get with his new group this weekend! He's sleeping through the night now & goes down for a nap in under 5 minutes!!! 
