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BIRTHDAY PARTIES

Plan Your Party

CREATE BIRTHDAY MEMORIES

At Great Wolf Lodge Chicago / Gurnee, IL, we go all out for birthdays. Invite 10 or more of your favorite people to gather for a full-scale party with access to our enormous indoor water park and a variety of dry-land activities. Or enjoy a quieter festivity in your suite with a birthday package when staying overnight at the lodge.

With multiple birthday options to choose from, you can customize a celebration perfect for your pack, and our Birthday Coordinator will help you host an event that will delight your birthday child and guests of all ages.

What's Included

Our Birthday Coordinator will work with you to create the perfect birthday party experience for your pack, and all birthday parties include:

  • 1.5 hours in a dedicated birthday space reserved just for your pack (multiple time periods available)
  • Lodge-Crafted large pizza and soft drinks (water, soda, or juice) for your group to share
  • Delicious decorated birthday cake
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Party Hall
Table set up for birthday party
Balloons, Cake, Pizza and More
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Happy Howls Birthday Decorations
boys celebrating his birthday
birthday party set up
birthday tables
Girl making a string of beads
Party Hall
Table set up for birthday party
Balloons, Cake, Pizza and More
Wiley the wolf and a boy during a dance party

IN-ROOM BIRTHDAY PACKAGES

Staying overnight? Book a stay at the lodge & enjoy a smaller-scale celebration from the comfort of your suite.

Birthday Packages

  • Birthday

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    Birthday Bash
    Save up to 23% on the ultimate birthday celebration
    Watch the birthday child’s face light up with this package that includes pizza, cake, balloons, an arcade game card, and more.
    Best For:
    family, children, toddlers
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  • Birthday

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    Birthday Fun
    Save up to 20% on all the birthday essentials

    With cake, balloons, door decoration, and more, this package includes everything you need for memorable day.

    Best For:
    family, children, toddlers
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  • Birthday

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    Birthday Basics
    Save up to 14% on some birthday delights

    Give your child a birthday to remember with this package that includes an arcade game card, their own special balloon and more.

    Best For:
    family, children, toddlers
    From
    per package


    • Compare Parties

    Nothing makes a birthday great like a trip to the lodge. Pick a party and have a howling good time!

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Options to Celebrate with us

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    Waterslide Warrior

    Water Park Access. *Pricing varies by date

    Party Pro

    Attractions Outside the Water Park

    Party Quest

    For Guests Who Love Games
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Options to Celebrate with us
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    Waterslide Warrior Water Park Access. *Pricing varies by date     		Party Pro Attractions Outside the Water Park Party Quest For Guests Who Love Games
    All-day water park access
    Guests may wear their bathing suits under their clothes for the party or there are changing rooms available in the water park for them to change after the party. Guests may wear their bathing suits under their clothes for the party or there are changing rooms available in the water park for them to change after the party.
    Reserved party area (1.5 hours)
    Wolf ears for every child
    Birthday wolf ears for guest of honor
    Pizza and beverages (water, soda, or juice)
    Wiley & Friends Birthday Cake
    MagiQuest games and wands
    MagiQuest upgraded wand, topper, and cape for the guest of honor
    Unlimited access to select attractions including the ropes course, rock wall, bowling, and mini golf

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Top 10 Questions

    How long is the birthday party and how long do we have in the waterpark?

    Your dedicated party space is reserved for 1.5 hours. Most party guests stay in the water park about 3 hours, but there is not required end time--everyone with water park wrist bands can use the water park until it closes for the day.

    Is the party space private?

    Your will have a reserved section in our restaurant for your group with dedicated servers for your party.

    Do the Party Pro and Party Quest birthday options include water park access?

    No, Party Pro and Party Quest do not include water park access. Waterpark Warrior is the only birthday option that include water park access.

    What is the cost for adding more than 10 guests?

    Additional guests start at $40/person, depending on the party date. Spectators and infants/toddlers that are not swimming can be added for no extra cost. The total guest count must have at least a ratio of 1:4 adults to children.

    When is my final guest count due?

    You'll need to submit a guest count to reserve the party date and time. You may adjust your guest count until 7 days before your party.

    What's the total cost?

    The total cost includes a service charge and taxes, and is displayed during the payment step of the booking process.

    When can I cancel the party if needed?

    You may cancel the party up to 7 days before the event and receive your deposit back.

    Does the birthday child need to included in the guest count?

    Yes, the birthday child needs to be included in the guest count. The guest count includes all adults and children in attendance and must hav at least a ratio of 1:4 adults to children.

    Should I include family or friends who are not going to play in the water park in the party guest count?

    Any guest who expects to enter the water park, even if not actively playing, must have a wristband. In order to receive a wristband, a guest must be part of the final guest count.

    Can I reserve an overnight room with a discount?

    There are no special room discounts offered for birthday parties at this time, but you'll always find the best room offer available on our Deals page.

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