Wild Waves Water Park & Amusement Rides in Federal Way (greaterseattleonthecheap.com)

Wild Waves Water Park & Theme Park in Federal Way is over 70 acres and the largest water park in the Northwest. Located 25 miles south of Seattle off I-5, Wild Waves is two parks for the price of one. The theme park has over 60 rides and attractions, including thrill rides, family rides, and kiddie rides. The water park includes slides and pools. Twice a year, for Halloween and Christmas, the park transforms itself with holiday-themed entertainment and special attractions.

Wild Waves is two parks for the price of one: a water park and a theme park with rides and attractions. (Wild Waves photo)

Wild Waves Tickets & Season Passes

A single-day admission ticket to Wild Waves Theme & Water Park provides access to all 70 acres. This includes rides, attractions, slides, and pools, with the exception of featured attractions requiring an additional fee that must be purchased at the park.

Where: Wild Waves Theme & Water Park, 36201 Enchanted Pkwy S, Federal Way, WA 98003
When: Wild Waves Theme & Water Park is open weekends from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day. The park is open daily from mid-June to early September.
Admission tickets (2023 prices): Single day admission at the front gate $59.99. An admission ticket is good for any day during the operating season.
Season Pass (2023 prices): Regular season pass $119.99 includes unlimited visits 2023 Fright Fest, Dive-In Movies, and other Season Pass Perks.

How to get discount tickets to Wild Waves

At Wild Waves, you will pay full price at the door. There are several ways to save and get discount tickets:

Buy admission tickets online; price is higher at the gate.
Buy admission tickets and season passes early in the season. There is usually a sale before opening day in May that it is sometimes extended into June.
If you are going to visit the park more than once then consider buying a season pass, which typically pays for itself in two visits.
Military Discount with ID can get the discount ticket price of $34.99/person for up to 4 guests. Available Opening Day – October 31. Sold at Front Gate ONLY. Not available for purchase online.
Apply for a job at Wild Waves Theme & Water Park. Employees get a season pass plus other benefits.

2023 Dive-In movies every Thursday (G or PG)

Included with admission every Thursday, float in the wave pool or kick back in a lounge chair for movie nights on the gigantic LED screen!

June 22 – The Lion King
June 29 – Puss in Boots: The Last Wish
July 6 – Encanto
July 13 – Wall-E
July 20 – Minions: Rise of Gru
July 27 – Sonic the Hedgehog 2
August 3 – Luca
August 10 – Monsters, Inc.
August 17 – Lyle, Lyle Crocodile
August 24 – Super Mario Bros. Movie
August 31 – DC League of Super Pets

2023 Wild Waves Halloween Fright Fest

Each year after the summer season is over, Wild Waves gets a SPOOKTACULAR makeover and reopens for haunting Halloween thrills and chills. Enjoy family-friendly activities in Booville by day. But beware—after the sun sets the park transitions to Fright by Night with haunted attractions, rides in the dark, and spooks around every corner.

When: Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, October 6 – 29, 2023
Discount tickets: Save on regular admission tickets with advance purchase online. Fright Fest is included with a summer season pass.
For more info about Wild Waves Halloween Fright Fest: https://www.wildwaves.com/events.php