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Mt. Olympus - Water & Theme Park Resort
★3.7(4,224 reviews)$$$Water Park
🕑 Full day (6-8 hours) or multi-day visit👶 Best for ages 4-16. Younger children love the gentler slides and splash areas, while tweens and teens gravitate toward the adrenaline-pumping water slides and roller coasters. Toddlers under 4 may find limited age-appropriate attractions, though kiddie areas are available.🧡 Saved by 22 families
About
Mt. Olympus is Wisconsin Dells' ultimate family playground, combining massive water parks with traditional amusement rides all in one resort. With both indoor and outdoor water attractions plus go-karts, roller coasters, and themed areas, families can enjoy multiple days of entertainment without leaving the property, making it perfect for multi-generational trips where everyone from toddlers to grandparents can find their thrill level.
Highlights
- ✓Hades 360 wooden roller coaster,one of the longest in the world with an underground tunnel
- ✓Medusa's Slidewheel,massive 6-story waterslide complex with multiple paths
- ✓Poseidon's Rage wave pool perfect for younger swimmers
- ✓Go-kart tracks with multiple themed courses throughout the property
- ✓Indoor water park sections allowing year-round swimming
Pro Tips
- 1.Book a stay-and-play package at one of their connected hotels for unlimited park access and skip the daily admission fees,it often works out cheaper for families spending multiple days.
- 2.Arrive at opening time on weekdays during summer to hit the most popular slides before lines form, then retreat to your hotel room during the hot afternoon rush.
- 3.Bring water shoes for the whole family,the pavement gets scorching hot, and you'll be walking between attractions throughout the day.
- 4.Download their app before visiting to see real-time wait times and plan your route through both the water park and theme park sections efficiently.
- 5.Pack your own snacks and drinks in a soft-sided cooler,they allow outside food, which can save families a bundle on concessions.
Best Time to Visit
Visit on weekday mornings (Tuesday-Thursday) during the school year in May or September for the smallest crowds and pleasant weather. Summer weekends are extremely busy. The 10 AM opening is ideal,arrive early to park close and claim lounge chairs.
What to Know
Day passes run $45-65 per person with significant discounts for booking hotel packages. Parking is free but lots fill quickly in summer. Multiple food courts offer standard theme park fare (pizza, burgers, chicken tenders), though prices are high,outside food is permitted.
Seasonal Notes
Outdoor water parks operate late May through early September, weather dependent. Indoor water parks and some amusement rides operate year-round. Peak season is June-August when all attractions are open. The resort hosts special Halloween and holiday events in fall and winter with limited outdoor operations.
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Nearby Eats
Moosejaw Pizza & Dells Brewing Company (0.5 miles away) offers kid-friendly pizzas and a relaxed atmosphere after a long park day. For a quick breakfast before the parks open, stop at Monks Bar (1 mile away) for their famous breakfast pizza and fluffy pancakes.
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