Noah’s Ark Waterpark – All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go

Noah’s Ark Waterpark is America’s Largest Waterpark and, in our opinion, the best outdoor waterpark in the Wisconsin Dells.  Spread out over 70 acres, Noah’s Ark has 51 waterslides, 2 wave pools, 2 lazy rivers, and a handful of additional attractions.  There is something for the whole family to enjoy.  Take a look at all you need to know BEFORE you go!

Operating Hours and Tickets

Noah’s Ark is typically open Memorial Day Weekend to Labor Day.  They always seem to be offering some sort of promotion on their tickets.  For an up-to-date list of ticket prices, check out their website.  As I stated in the Noah’s Ark Preview, we saw a deal on Season Passes during Black Friday last year.  The Season Tickets pretty much pay for themselves after just 2 visits.  Well worth it in our eyes.

Attractions

There really is something for everyone to enjoy at Noah’s Ark.  From mild to intense waterslides, to a float down the lazy river or a ride on a wave in the wave pool, to lounging in the sun, you can easily spend the whole day enjoying the attractions.

Rides and Attractions We Have Tried (with our rating)

  • Family Ratings 
      • Time Warp – ★★★★★
      • Black Anaconda – ★★★★★
      • Quadzilla – ★★★★★
      • Flash Flood – ★★★★★
      • Raja – ★★★★★
      • Flying Gecko – ★★★★
      • Surfing Safari – ★★★★
      • Black Thunder – ★★★★
      • Sting Ray – ★★★★
      • Kowabunga – ★★★★
      • Adventure River – ★★★★
      • Kahuna Wave Pool – ★★★★
      • Toucan Twisters – ★★★
      • The Bermuda Triangle – ★★★
      • Monkey Rapids – ★★★
      • Congo Bongo – ★★★
      • Endless River – ★★★
  • Kid Ratings (these attractions are geared more for the younger kids)
      • Paradise Lagoon – ★★★★
      • Tadpole Bay – ★★★★
      • Endless Kiddie Pool – ★★★
      • Kahuna Kiddie Pool – ★★★
      • Jumping Waters – ★★★
  • Rides We Are Too Chicken Try
      • Scorpion’s Tail
      • Point of No Return
  • Attractions Not Open During Our Visit
    • OctoExplorer
    • The Wave – Scheduled to reopen summer of 2022

Food and Dining

To be honest, we usually pack our own lunch when we make our daytrips to Noah’s Ark, so we currently don’t have too much input to add to the food that is served at the park.  Although they don’t allow you to carry food into the park, they do offer picnic tables and shelters near the parking lots that you are able to eat at.  We usually get our hands stamped and head out to the car for a quick lunch.

Even though we pack our own lunch, we can’t help but spend a little money on a treat here and there.  We fell in love with Dole Whip at Disney World a couple of years ago.  Luckily, Noah’s Ark has a Dole Whip stand and we love the Dole Whip Float and the Berries in Cream, you can even add some rum to them, which is always a welcome addition.  It might not be as good as Disney World, but it sure is refreshing on those hot summer days.  They also have a slushie stand over by the Kahuna Wave Pool that the kids really like.  You can purchase the refillable cup once and just pay for the refill the next time around.

In our eyes, this is the place to go if you’re looking for an amazing outdoor waterpark in the Wisconsin Dells.  The kids love it, us adults love it, and it is a must visit in the Dells.  Be sure to check out Noah’s Ark Waterpark on your next visit to the Wisconsin Dells.