About Hersheypark
Hersheypark offers a unique blend of thrilling rides, family-friendly attractions, and a chocolate-themed atmosphere, making it a delightful destination for families looking for fun and entertainment.
What parents should know
Summarized from real visitor reviews.
Best for: Families looking for a mix of thrill and family-friendly activities.Chocolate lovers who enjoy themed experiences.Groups wanting a fun day out with various attractions.Toddlers and young children: Kid rides are plentiful.Older children and teens: Thrill rides like Candymonium cater to thrill-seekers.
Why families love it
- Parent swap option for rides makes it easier for parents with young children.
- Free Chocolate Factory tour is a hit with families.
- Variety of food options available, including funnel cakes and turkey legs.
- Well-maintained park with a chocolate-themed atmosphere.
- Friendly staff, especially at go-karts.
- Comfortable amenities like water filling stations.
Insider tips
- Wear comfortable shoes for walking around the park.
- Bring empty water bottles to take advantage of free water stations.
- Consider visiting outside of peak times, like Spring break, to avoid long lines.
- Buy parking passes online for a cheaper rate.
Good to know before you go
- Visiting during peak times like Spring break when lines are extremely long.
- Dining at 'Chickies & Petes' based on negative reviews.
- Long wait times for rides, often exceeding 90 minutes.
- High costs for entry tickets, parking, and food.
- Some rides may have maintenance issues leading to ride closures.
- Crowds
- Expect high crowd levels during peak seasons, especially Spring break.
- Value
- Entry tickets are around $150 for three, parking costs about $30, and food can exceed $100 for a family of six. Expect to spend significantly on food and drinks, which are necessary for a full day at the park.
- Food
- Food options inside the park are limited, with a suggestion for more chocolate-themed items.
What parents say
"Great park!! Had an amazing time with lots to do. Kid rides were all over so you could entertain them while you go to larger rides. Parent swap was awesome and easy on all rides. We went opening day 2025 which was perfect and all was running like it had been middle of summer with trained staff. The rides are fun, the park is thought out and themed well, the park was clean and looked great! One suggestion- wheres the chocolate in your Hershey’s themed park? It’s all outside of the park… I get it - it might melt but no hot chocolate? No chocolate glazed ice cream or chocolate milk shake? No Hers"
4 weeks ago
"It had been several years since I've been to the park, and took advantage of this year's half price online ticket sales prior to the season opening. The first real spring weather made today perfect for an amusement park. Seems like the whole east coast felt the same way and all came to Hershey Park, too. EVERYTHING had a line that required 90 minutes or more of waiting. Not really the park's fault. However, the park has done absolutely nothing to make a 1.5 hour line any kind of enjoyable or worth a 2 minute coaster ride. In one instance, my party had to get out of the coaster right after bein"
2 weeks ago
"Great place to visit but not during Spring break, lines super long. The funnel cakes, turkey legs, kettle corn and lemonades were delicious. Go carts staff super friendly, my children were able to ride multiple times after 7pm. We absolutely enjoyed the free Chocolate Factory tour. Hershey, Pennsylvania did not disappoint!"
2 weeks ago
Reviews sourced from public Google data.
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