We went a few years ago and had a great time. But IMO, if you are going to check out the area, don't bother staying at the GWL. We stayed 2 nights in the US and 2 nights in Canada...there are so many things to see and do that we wasted our $$$ paying for the waterpark that we only used for a few minutes. The hotel is beautiful, but there are plenty of nice hotels closer to the action.