Buy the right ticket, skip the closed rides and know the weather rules before you park
Noah’s Ark Waterpark is the large seasonal outdoor waterpark at 1410 Wisconsin Dells Parkway. A good late-2026 visit starts with the current $34.99 sale rather than an old ticket snippet, then checks the exact operating calendar and live attraction status.
The small details matter here: parking adds $25 or $30, towels are not supplied, the park does not page separated groups, several major attractions have current availability notices, and a rain shower does not automatically qualify you for a return ticket.
Noah’s Ark 2026: the quick answer
The current Last Splash Sale is $34.99 for one operating day through September 7, 2026. Noah’s Ark also lists dated admission from $39.99, Any Day admission at $54.99, Eat Free admission at $44.99 per person when buying four or more, and verified military admission from $36.99.
General parking is $25; preferred parking is $30. Children under 36 inches enter free. Junior pricing applies from 36–48 inches and senior discounts apply for age 55+ on applicable in-store ticket products.
What current search results can get wrong
Top search results include Noah’s Ark itself, Groupon, Wisconsin Dells tourism, Tripadvisor, review aggregators and older WaterParkUSA pages. Several are useful, but not all of their time-sensitive details agree.
Third-party deal pages can contain one expiration date near the offer and another date deeper in the page. The official Noah’s Ark ticket page should control the purchase.
Tripadvisor, review aggregators and local panels may display different daily hours. Noah’s Ark itself tells visitors to use its current operating calendar.
A map shows the physical attraction. The live attractions page shows whether that attraction is temporarily unavailable or seasonally closed.
Older WaterParkUSA Noah pages still surface previous ticket and pass promotions. Keep one primary Noah’s Ark URL current instead of maintaining several competing versions.
Noah’s Ark ticket prices: choose by trip type
Last Splash Sale
$34.99Current online sale for one operating day through September 7, 2026. The offer says no date selection is required.
Dated Admission
$39.99+The normal date-selected ticket block currently starts higher than the active Last Splash Sale.
Any Day Ticket
$54.99Flexible admission for one operating day during the 2026 season.
Eat Free Ticket
$44.99Per ticket when buying four or more online. Includes an eligible meal and 12-ounce fountain drink.
Military Admission
$36.99+For an active-duty or retired military member plus up to four guests. Affiliation verification is required.
Group Admission
$32.99+The park homepage currently advertises group tickets from $32.99. Standard group savings start at 15 guests.
Child Under 36″
FreeAdmission is based on height. Individual ride restrictions still apply.
Junior / Senior
In storeJunior 36–48-inch and senior age 55+ discounts are listed for applicable in-store admission.
What a Noah’s Ark day really costs before food
Useful baseline for two adults using the current $34.99 sale.
Food, lockers, cabanas and final checkout charges are separate.
The extra $40 over four Last Splash tickets buys four qualifying meals and fountain drinks.
Promo codes: don’t waste the morning testing random coupon strings
Public visitor
The current $34.99 Last Splash Sale is published directly by Noah’s Ark and does not require a general public promo code.
Corporate employee
Noah’s Ark operates a legitimate Corporate Partners program that can issue an organization-specific promotional code for team members.
15+ guests
Use the official group-sales route instead of a coupon site. Group savings begin at 15 people.
Current 2027 season passes include remaining 2026 access
Noah’s Ark is already selling its next pass cycle. This makes season-pass comparison relevant even if you are visiting before the 2026 season ends.
2027 Silver
$59.99Current sale price. Includes unlimited summer admission, one 2027 friend ticket, discounted friend visits and 10% food/retail savings.
2027 Gold
$99.99Includes general parking, two 2027 friend tickets, four discounted friends per eligible visit, 15% food/retail and 20% cabanas.
2027 Platinum
$169.99Includes parking, three friend tickets, souvenir-cup refills, 20% food/retail, 30% cabanas and listed multi-park access.
2027 Bronze
WeekdaysBronze is the weekday tier. The current promotion advertises Silver for the price of Bronze rather than exposing a separate stable Bronze headline price.
Noah’s Ark hours: don’t publish one permanent daily closing time
Noah’s Ark is an outdoor seasonal park. The 2026 season opened May 23 and the current sale/park information places the season end after Labor Day on September 7, 2026.
Published 2026 opening date.
Current published 2026 final date.
Use the official calendar rather than copying a third-party daily-hours panel.
The park says operating hours can change because of cooler temperatures or inclement weather.
Best crowd guidance from the park itself
Noah’s Ark says June is generally slower near the beginning of the season. In July and August, Tuesdays and Wednesdays have traditionally been slower than busier summer dates.
Ride status checked August 29, 2026
Black Anaconda
The live attraction page currently marks the quarter-mile water coaster unavailable.
Quadzilla
The four-lane head-first mat racer is also currently marked temporarily unavailable.
Endless River
Noah’s Ark currently tells guests to use Adventure River instead.
The Wave
The current attraction page directs guests toward Kahuna Wave Pool.
Ride rules that can save a wasted climb
Scorpion’s Tail
Nearly vertical looping waterslide with a new 2026 drop capsule.
Raja
King Cobra-style tube slide with separate single- and double-tube weight ranges.
Black Anaconda
Long water coaster for 2–3 riders. Currently temporarily unavailable.
Time Warp
Large raft/bowl attraction for groups.
Chameleon
520-foot raft slide with light and sound effects.
Point of No Return
Near-vertical body slide aimed at strong thrill riders.
Quadzilla
Four-lane mat racer. Currently temporarily unavailable.
Flash Flood
Large splash ride that creates a major observation-area wave.
Bermuda Triangle
Tube attraction that can work for smaller children who can sit independently and hold the handles.
Congo Bongo
Family raft attraction with more than 700 feet of turns.
Adventure River
The current lazy-river alternative while Endless River is seasonally closed.
Kahuna Wave Pool
The current wave-pool alternative while The Wave is closed.
Tadpole Bay
Young-child play area with fountains and small slides.
Pelican Bay
Shallow child-focused pool with fountains, squirters and slides.
The official 2026 map is for route planning, not ride-status checking
Noah’s Ark’s live Park Map page links to a downloadable map identified as its 2026 map. Save it before entering so your family does not spend the first high-value hour walking across more than 70 acres without a plan.
Pick one first ride zone
Start with a currently operating must-do attraction instead of crisscrossing the park.
Set a fixed meeting point
The official FAQ says Noah’s Ark will not page separated parties.
Know First Aid before you need it
The FAQ lists First Aid near Safari Outfitters and Kluck’s Tin Coop; the accessibility guide also points guests toward the central preferred/VIP gate area for assistance.
Plan the cooler/re-entry walk
If lunch is staying in your car, know where your family base sits relative to the exit.
Parking and arrival: the first decision after you turn into the entrance
1410 Wisconsin Dells Parkway
Wisconsin Dells, WI 53965.
Available online or at the gate.
Purchased at the gate and available first come, first served.
Cashless
The official parking page says Noah’s Ark is a cashless park.
How the lots are laid out
After entering the main gate, preferred parking is the first lot on the right. Continue straight and follow the road as it curves right to reach the general-parking booths.
When the extra $5 can make sense
Preferred parking can be useful if your family expects multiple car trips for a cooler, has a stroller, carries a lot of swim gear or wants a shorter walk at the end of the day.
Outside food is usually prohibited, but there are two useful exceptions to understand
Normal family picnic
Outside food and beverages are generally not allowed inside the waterpark.
Car cooler + re-entry
Guests may leave, use food kept in their vehicle or the outside picnic option, then return after receiving a hand stamp before exiting.
Dietary concern
Noah’s Ark’s accessibility guide says outside food and beverages are permitted for guests with dietary concerns. Guest Services can connect visitors with the Food and Beverage Manager for additional allergy questions.
Paying spectator?
Yes. Noah’s Ark says admission is required even if a guest does not plan to enter the water. That matters when budgeting for a grandparent or adult supervising from the deck.
Towels, lockers, changing rooms, water shoes and loose items
Towels
Noah’s Ark does not supply ordinary visitor towels. Bring them or plan to buy towels in a gift shop.
Lockers
Standard, large and jumbo lockers are available. The official FAQ says they use a passcode rather than a physical key.
Changing / showers
Changing and shower facilities are located near both wave pools and Paradise Lagoon.
Water shoes
They are fine around the park but prohibited on most attractions. Current listed exceptions include Congo Bongo, Kowabunga, Chameleon and Flash Flood.
Where the accessibility guide says lockers are located
The park’s accessibility information identifies locker-rental areas near Big Kahuna Wave Pool, Paradise Pool and Safari Gifts.
Children, life jackets and family-meeting rules
Under 36″ admission
Children under 36 inches enter free, but individual ride rules determine what they can use.
Wave-pool rule
Guests under 48 inches must wear a life jacket in the wave pool and be accompanied by an adult.
Life jackets are free
Noah’s Ark provides life jackets around the park, including near wave-pool areas. Some attractions do not allow them.
Swim diapers
Children in diapers or toilet training must use approved swim pants in the water.
Where to take a toddler
The official FAQ highlights four young-child play areas, including Tadpole Bay, Jumping Waters near Sting Ray and kid-friendly areas near the wave pools.
If the group gets separated
Agree on a meeting point and check-in time before splitting. Noah’s Ark says it will not page separated parties. Guest Services is the place to go when a child or party member cannot be located.
Cabana prices and which family each location fits
Cabana admission is separate. Online rentals currently need to be purchased by 11:59PM Central the day before use; same-day rentals are in-person and depend on availability.
Adventure Mini
$79+Capacity 2 near Adventure River.
Endless Mini
$79+Capacity 2 near the Endless River area.
Endless River Cabana
$119+Capacity 6 with shade, water bottles, electric safe/charging and mobile ordering.
Kahuna Vista
$129+Capacity 6 near Big Kahuna Wave Pool.
Paradise Cabana
$139+Capacity 6 near Paradise Lagoon and Tadpole Bay.
Endless Premier Vista
$239+Capacity 6 with mini fridge and premium amenities.
Kahuna Premier Vista
$249+Capacity 8 with mini fridge and ceiling fan.
Paradise Grand Vista
$289+Capacity 12 and the largest currently listed Paradise option.
Rainy Day Guarantee: four clocks determine whether a voucher applies
Lightning / thunder
Water attractions close when lightning is within a 10-mile radius or thunder is heard.
Reopening
Attractions remain closed until lightning is outside the 10-mile radius and 20 minutes have passed since the last strike within it.
Lightning voucher
A combined 90 minutes or more of attraction closure can qualify ticketed guests for a return voucher if they are still present at the threshold.
Rain voucher
Ordinary rain uses a cumulative three-hour threshold. Noah’s Ark otherwise remains open in rain.
Late-season voucher validity
If the weather-affected visit occurs after July 15, the current policy says a qualifying voucher is valid for the rest of the 2026 season and through June 30, 2027.
Four ways to lose the expected weather benefit
Leaving early
You must still be in the park when the applicable weather threshold is reached.
No proof of purchase
Ticket, wristband, receipt or e-receipt is needed to receive the voucher.
Passholder / comp ticket
The published Rainy Day Guarantee excludes passholders and complimentary tickets from these return vouchers.
Final hour
No return voucher is issued when the disturbance occurs within the final hour before normal closing.
Accessibility details that are useful before arriving
Adventure River pool lift
Mobility-impaired guests can use an ADA Pool Lift Chair near Johnny Rockets rather than the normal stair entry.
Paradise Pool lift
The pool itself has an ADA lift option, although its individual activity features can still require stairs or specific physical abilities.
Personal Care Assistant
The accessibility guide says required government-funded or privately paid PCAs can have admission waived when the conditions of the policy are met at the ticket booth.
Quiet areas
The park identifies several quieter pavilion locations and directs guests with additional needs to Guest Services.
Service animals
Trained service dogs and miniature ponies are welcomed under the published policy, must remain under handler control, and are not permitted to ride attractions or enter bodies of water.
Dietary accessibility
The accessibility guide specifically permits outside food and beverage for guests with dietary concerns. That exception is more specific than the standard FAQ’s general no-outside-food rule.
Park terrain matters
Noah’s Ark notes that the property includes steep grades and stairs. A visitor for whom long outdoor walks or steep terrain are a concern should speak with Guest Services or call before paying.
What changed at Noah’s Ark for 2026?
Scorpion’s Tail drop capsule
The park added a new drop capsule to the looping slide for 2026.
Chameleon soundtrack
Chameleon added four new songs with synchronized light shows.
Walking Taco Stand
A new Walking Taco Stand was added to the food lineup.
Neon Nights
The new nighttime event ran Fridays and Saturdays from July 10 through August 22, 7PM–10:30PM.
“Noah theme park” and “Noah flood” searches often mean the wrong attraction
Noah’s Ark Waterpark is not Ark Encounter
The page you are reading covers the Wisconsin Dells outdoor waterpark, not the full-size biblical ark attraction in Kentucky.
Flash Flood is a real Noah’s Ark attraction
Flash Flood sends a large raft down a drop and creates a large splash wave. The current ride information uses a 36-inch minimum with companion rules for shorter riders.
How to plan Noah’s Ark in seven steps
Compare the live offers
Check the $34.99 sale, $44.99 Eat Free product, military option, group rate and current season passes before buying.
Open the exact date on the official calendar
Confirm the park is operating and recheck the hours on the morning of the drive.
Check the live ride list
Do not promise Black Anaconda or Quadzilla while they are marked temporarily unavailable.
Measure children and review weight limits
Check the family’s three must-do attractions before entering the queue. Height is not the only restriction on several slides.
Pack towels and budget parking
Bring towels, proper swimwear and a payment card. Choose $25 general or $30 preferred parking and decide whether a locker or cabana is worthwhile.
Use the map before everyone separates
Set a first ride zone and fixed meeting point. The park does not page separated groups.
Know the weather thresholds
Lightning uses a 90-minute cumulative closure threshold for qualifying vouchers; normal rain uses three cumulative hours.
A practical first 90 minutes
Enter ready
Have tickets open, settle the locker and establish the meeting point before anyone heads to a slide.
Ride the first priority
Choose a must-do attraction you confirmed is currently available.
Stay in one zone
Do nearby attractions rather than crossing 70+ acres after every ride.
Reset
Hydrate, reapply sunscreen and decide between family rides, Kahuna Wave Pool, children’s play or food.
Official links — use each one for a specific action
These are intentionally placed after the explanation. Open the one that completes the task you are already trying to do.
Noah’s Ark Waterpark FAQs
How much are Noah’s Ark Waterpark tickets in 2026?
The current Last Splash Sale lists admission at $34.99 for any one operating day through September 7, 2026. Other published options include dated tickets from $39.99, Any Day admission at $54.99, Eat Free tickets at $44.99 each when buying four or more and verified military admission from $36.99.
When does Noah’s Ark Waterpark close for the 2026 season?
The current published season runs through Labor Day, September 7, 2026. Exact daily hours vary, so use Noah’s Ark’s official Calendar & Hours page instead of relying on a permanent third-party hours listing.
Does Noah’s Ark have a promo code?
You do not need a public code for the current $34.99 Last Splash Sale. Legitimate special promo codes are available through Noah’s Ark’s Corporate Partners program for participating organizations.
How much is parking at Noah’s Ark?
General parking is currently $25 and preferred parking is $30. Preferred parking is purchased at the gate and is first come, first served. Accessible spaces are available in both areas for qualifying vehicles.
Can I bring food into Noah’s Ark?
Outside food and beverages are generally not allowed. Guests can keep food in the car, get a hand stamp before leaving and use re-entry. Noah’s Ark’s accessibility policy also permits outside food and beverages for guests with dietary concerns.
Does Noah’s Ark provide towels?
No. Bring your own towels or purchase towels from a park shop if you forget them.
Is Black Anaconda open?
As of August 29, 2026, the official Black Anaconda page marks the attraction temporarily unavailable. Quadzilla is also temporarily unavailable. Endless River and The Wave are currently closed for the season.
What is Noah’s Ark’s Rainy Day Guarantee?
Lightning within 10 miles or audible thunder closes water attractions. A cumulative 90 minutes of lightning-related closures can trigger a return voucher for eligible ticketed guests who are still present at that threshold. Ordinary rain uses a cumulative three-hour threshold. The policy provides vouchers, not cash or credit-card refunds.
Is Noah’s Ark Waterpark the biblical Noah theme park?
No. This is an outdoor Wisconsin Dells waterpark. It is not Ark Encounter in Kentucky. If your search included “flood,” Noah’s Ark Waterpark does have a ride called Flash Flood.
Where can I find the Noah’s Ark map?
Noah’s Ark has an official Park Map page with a downloadable 2026 map. Use it for route planning and meeting points, then check the live attractions page separately because a map does not indicate whether a ride is temporarily unavailable.