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    3.3 (1.6k reviews)
    Open 10:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Juan T.

    Good, clean, food is pretty decent and not crazy expensive. The Hotdogs for instance are the same as at the ballpark but with worse buns. The lemonade.. omg what a joke was $7. Popcorn 12. Fries, soda and chicken fingers + gogo apple $20. The bad: lines for everything. The timer they have is all lies. To the bathrooms lines, to the wave pool, long lines. To do anything lines. See some of the pictures The ugly: its designed to get you 1 time unless you live near by. Tons of tourists and we all came to the same conclusion. NEVER coming back on purpose. Too much waiting for everything. Everything said 15 minutes wait but that was a lie.. 45+ per ride Some rides had 2 lines. The last one was Reese central and that was 45 with a 5 year old.. every parent here was carrying their kids by this time of the day as these took too long. Ps: 3 people work the ride but only 1 works the ride. Its done on purpose to make you want to pay for the fast pass. Same for the lifeguards, kids playing rough and they ignore it No thank you. REESES would be ashamed of what this has become.. milk factory.

    Lexie K.

    I've been coming to Hershey park for over 30 years and have always been a big fan but this last trip was beyond disappointing. I'm hoping it was just an off day. They advertise the app but it wasn't too user friendly. The app ride wait times for rides are incredibly inaccurate. Half the rides were closed all day, especially the small ones for younger kids. My nephew was very restricted on the rides because most of the ones that were for his height requirement were closed. The food prices are basic for amusement parks. Overpriced but that's to be expected. The park is beautiful as ever. Well landscaped and pretty clean.

    Kitty H.

    We came on a Sunday during end of June. Online parking is $25. On site is $40. So buy online. Pro: -3 in 1: admission includes zoo, amusement park and waterpark. Zoo was ok but will skip next time. - free shuttle to take you to parking lot up to one hour after closing. - lots of restrooms and trash cans. - very sufficient staff despite they may not be very well trained. - at the chocolate world free ride, it offers moving platform and at least 5 staff running it. It was very efficient. Long was long but kept moving. Good job! - we bought tickets at kids' price promotion, $49.99 plus tax online. Good value. - Great sea lion and seal show. Trainer and narrator were both very knowledgeable. Cons: - long line!! Popular rides are easily 60-90 min wait. Monorail was 60 min ( only one train operating). A water ride was 60 min. Things improved after 6 pm when park closes at 10 pm. - Food is ridiculously expensive. $4.50 for water. $11 hot dog. $17 brisket sandwich. $ 6.5 a fountain drink. $10 for 6 inches subway sandwich. $4.65 for a bottle os soda. $5 Cheetos. Overall, not sure will return or not. Too much standing on line.

    Liz D.

    We come every year but this will be our last. We decided to come for my daughter's birthday and enjoy Hershey in the fall (weekend of 9/18-9/21) but 75% of the rides are closed, most of the kids rides. So disappointing for the kids as they were really looking forward to the rides. How can you charge full price admission when less than half the park is usable? The lines for the rides that are open are ridiculous since there are so few rides open. I'm talking 45 min for teacups. Various games and food places inside are also closed. This will be our last year here, very sad because we loved Hershey! Would never recommend coming here in the fall. Posting a pic so you can see everything orange is closed.

    Hershey Park waterpark time!
    Marjorie L.

    MomMom & PopPop had a great day with our granddaughter and grand niece at Hershey Park yesterday. Monday & Threat of rain all day did not keep us away but we feel like it may have kept others away. We went in the wave pool, lazy river, boardwalk buckets and beach areas, log flume, Waterslide's, bumper cars the girls had a blast! Happy faces and polite park attendants with lots a great food choices, our 10 and 11 year olds picked in the park Chick-fil-A, lol. Wholesome fun for the family or grandparents day!! We will be back soon!

    Let the fun begin!!
    Sylvia A.

    This was my first time at Hershey Park. I really enjoyed my visit. Wow what a walk. Got in nearly 12,000 steps. We love amusement parks. I'm not a roller coaster rider but I do get on rides. I get on mellow rides lol. We probably got on at least six non roller coaster rides that were very enjoyable. Also saw a seal show. That was quite entertaining. It also wasn't rushed. Probably lasted at least 30-40 minutes. Oh and the price also includes the zoo. We were here during the springtime. I would love to come back during the summer to explore some of the other activities available such as the water park and other options. This really was fun and we also paid for one meal plan. It included one main course, one side and a fountain drink or bottle of water for $19.99. All tickets were pre-purchased online. One recommendation. Pre-purchase your parking online as well. We didn't do that and we went for upclose parking. It was pretty expensive. $60 to be exact. We could have saved if we had purchased it online. So we know the next time. General parking was $35 and they had a trolley to take you to the park. So the choice is yours. I would definitely return again. Can't wait!!!

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    Kat V.

    The park keeps getting better. It could use lite shade and maybe something to watch while waiting in the lines, but we got lucky most of the time with the lines.

    Luis R.

    Amazing time at the park. This was my first roller coaster in more than 25 years. Lost 100 lbs so now I fit. Lol

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    Shelb L.

    Hershey park is worth the road trip to PA! I feel like it's such a magical and cute place that is entertaining for the whole family no matter how you enjoy parks! I also appreciated how well maintained & clean it was! The Turkey Hill ice cream that they serve here is so yummy & it's not a small serving either! Also enjoyed a delicious BBQ sandwich with some crunchy fries! They have cute little chocolate mascots roaming the park! I loved the wooden coaster & the Ferris Wheel! There's even a little zoo inside the park. I visited in late spring & it felt too cold to visit the water park so I can't speak to that side of the park! Will definitely visit this park again!

    Anthony E.

    Hersheypark needs to elevate its standards. Today's visit was an unmitigated disappointment, aside from the pleasure of spending time with family. This follows a concerning trend in recent visits we've experienced. Major issues include high prices, numerous closures, season ticket discounts with more exclusions than inclusions, discontinuation of towel service in cabanas, and opaque communication about closures. After four years of loyalty as a season ticket holder, I'm choosing not to renew next year due to these unresolved issues. Hersheypark needs to elevate its standards. Today's visit was an unmitigated disappointment, aside from the pleasure of spending time with family. This follows a concerning trend in recent visits we've experienced. Major issues include high prices, numerous closures, season ticket discounts with more exclusions than inclusions, discontinuation of towel service in cabanas, and opaque communication about closures. After four years of loyalty as a season ticket holder, I'm choosing not to renew next year due to these unresolved issues.

    Chocolate Town, Hershey Park!!
    Bill M.

    To my knowledge there's no other Chocolate related Theme Park anywhere else as awesome as Hershey Park is, where the good times are as abundant as the Dentist visits you'll need when you return home, Lol. [Just kidding] tell the kids to brush their teeth and you should be fine. Traditionally the annual Halloween Season at the park offers hair raising thrills and blood curdling frights in their one-of-a-kind immersive haunted experience which runs for eight weeks from September 12th to November 2nd. This is probably one of the best times to plan a trip here in my humble opinion. Anyway, you know you're somewhere special when the entire town is named after this super famous brand of Chocolate. It's fun, it's flavorful, it's Hershey baby!! Where Fun and Chocolate Shake Hands!!

    The hard to walk through crowd.  We simply didnt even attempt to wait on most rides

    While I understand theme park's desire to make money, I also understand how to effectively manage a theme park and these bozos just simply don't do it. I figured sine every ride today takes over 2 hours, this leaves me with ample time to write a review. After calculating the wait vs ride time (5rides, 10 hrs waiting, 9 minutes enjoying the rides) I can only see it fit to never come here again. I wont do it to my fam unless they have been extraordinarily misbehaving

    Michael F.

    I am not a chocolate fan whatsoever. Luckily, my displeasure for chocolate does not carry over to chocolate and candy themed rides. Hershey has the cute little kid rides as well as a decent selection of more intense roller coasters. I appreciate the variety as my stomach does not do well with too many coasters normally yet I'm able to enjoy most of this park. There are plenty of other games to explore. There are more food options than just candy and chocolate. It is fairly easy to navigate. Finally, admission includes access to ZooAmerica if you need a ride break. Overall, I find Hersheypark to be a good value in the theme park world and would recommend a visit!

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    Half the rides are down or not open at HersheyPark. Don't waste your money. Our family has learned their lesson.

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    Horrible rides I got stuck these employees don't even care one star and someone almost pickpocket me

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    Great park and great rides! Been going here for years! Plan on going here for years to come!

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    Just rides... no green areas to sit or have a picnic... overpriced and no good quality food.

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    Ask the Community - Hersheypark

    Are the lines bad on weekdays in early July?

    They are pretty long whenever school isn't in session. A good idea is to know what you want to ride ahead of time, then try to arrive as soon as the park opens and head to the specific ride.

    Is it worth it to buy either type of fast pass for Easter Sunday? We plan to stay for the day but have never been there before.

    If you are really into amusement rides, especially the coasters, it is well worth the fast pass. Also, if your goal is to ride as many rides as possible that is the only way to do it. I’m not positive how many rides will be open Easter Sunday. If… 

    Fast pass -springtime in the park Hi All-heading to Hershey in April, weekend trip...fast pass is so expensive for our big group,but is it worth the hefty tag?

    Weekends at Hershey Park are typically the busiest, that much is true. However, I would say that you're likely to find springtime (and the fall, for that matter) to be far less busy than the summer, so purchasing Fast Track may not be necessary.… 

    Do restaurants inside the park offer a military discount?

    I am going to Hershey Park in the Dark soon. With COVID have the lines been shorter? Is it worth getting the fast pass?

    Hey! i went during the summer months also amidst covid and the lines moved verh fast for everything, i found no need at all to go with a fastpass but im not sure if the situation has changed at all now with what i feel like is more people being out… 

    I didn't realize you are open now? What are some good places to stay?

    Hampton Inn and or La Quinta. Less than fifteen minute drive.

    Can you bring your own food? I keep ready about how bad the situation with the food is and that concerns me

    Hello! Outside food is not allowed in Hersheypark. Gazebos and picnic tables are available along the tram spine for guests who would like to enjoy a picnic lunch. Each… 

    Is it worth it to purchase the fast pass? I've heard that in the past, the fast pass gave you set windows of time to ride, but it seems like they changed it so you can go anytime. We're going to the park this Friday from 6-11 PM. Thanks!

    First, it should be noted that the fast pass only covers the roller coaster and two other rides. If you will be with small children or not planning on going on roller coasters it will not be worth it. I also agree with Joel L. that the lines are… 

    Is there a long line to get in? Where can I buy discounted tickets? or online tickets to save time and not to wait on a line to purchase them?

    The line was not long when we went, I literally was able to drive right in, but in speaking to the people at the gate they said some nights its over an hour to drive through because the amount of cars in line slows down the line, as far as… 

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    They have 5 elite thrill coasters in Skyrush, Storm Runner, Fahrenheit, Great Bear, and Candymonium.

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