The honest review
Mt. Olympus is the Wisconsin Dells value proposition taken to its logical extreme. The family-owned, Greek-mythology-themed operation bundles admission to its indoor waterpark, outdoor waterpark, and a genuine outdoor theme park — roller coasters and go-kart tracks included — into every room night, at advertised rates that start at $59 for two. For a family of four comparing total trip cost against Kalahari or Wilderness, the gap can run several hundred dollars over a weekend.
The headline attractions are real. Rise of Icarus is America's tallest indoor waterslide at 145 feet, and Medusa's Slidewheel — a rotating waterslide, the first of its kind in the US — is the kind of ride kids talk about on the drive home. The outdoor side adds wooden coasters and the go-kart complex the Laskaris family built its business on, plus a seasonal outdoor waterpark that runs mid-May to mid-September. There's an arcade, kids' pool, playground, and even free 9-hole golf at the affiliated Christmas Mountain course.
Now the honest part, because this property's reviews demand it: the lodging is the weak link. The 1,500-plus rooms span motel-style strip buildings, basic family suites, cabins, and campsites, and guest ratings (mid-6s out of 10 on the major booking sites) consistently cite dated rooms, thin housekeeping, and peak-season crowds. This is a 2-star room attached to a 4-star quantity of attractions. Parent recovery essentially doesn't exist — no spa, no adults-only zones, limited dining.
Who it's for: budget-focused families with kids in the 5-15 range who plan to spend every waking hour in the parks and just need a clean-enough place to sleep. Who should skip it: anyone who wants the room and resort common areas to be part of the vacation, families with toddlers (the attraction mix skews older), and anyone allergic to peak-season chaos. Set expectations correctly and the value is legitimately unmatched in the Dells; expect Kalahari polish at Mt. Olympus prices and you'll be disappointed.
Who this works for
Derived from FamilyFactor data
Toddlers
ages 0–3
Elementary
ages 4–8
Tweens
ages 9–12
Teens
ages 13+
Multi-gen
with grandparents
All amenities (9)↓
- Arcade and playground
- Free 9-hole golf at Christmas Mountain
- Kids' pool and hot tub
- Large indoor waterpark including Rise of Icarus, America's tallest indoor waterslide (145 ft)
- Medusa's Slidewheel rotating waterslide
- On-site restaurant, bar, and cafe
- Outdoor theme park with roller coasters and go-kart tracks
- Park admission included with every room night
- Seasonal outdoor waterpark (mid-May to mid-September)
