A while back, I posted a list of must try foods at Hershey. Today, I’m sharing a list of general Hersheypark tips, particularly for first time visitors. So, if you are planning a trip here, then keep reading for my advice.
Hersheypark Tips
While it may be one of the more chill theme parks to visit, I also think these tips were helpful in planning my trip to the chocolate themed park.
- Utilize free Preview Hours – There’s a whole page on the website dedicated to getting the most park hours out of a ticket here. However, I wanted to draw attention to the fact that they have preview hours for every ticket holder the day prior to your first day visit! So, a one day ticket to the park is actually more of a 1.5 days ticket! My mom and I planned a day at Chocolate World and then hopped over to the park in the afternoon. Then, we spent all of the next day in the park too! I highly recommend that itinerary.
- Get a Sweet Start – Staying at an official resort becomes even more worth it when you realize that you get additional hours in the park! When you have a park ticket and stay at either Hershey Lodge or The Hotel Hershey, then you can enter the park 1 hour early!
- See the zoo – This is the only theme park that I’ve been to that has an attached zoo! Your ticket to the park includes entry to Zoo America too. In fact, there is a separate entrance from the park over to the zoo you can use. My mom and I enjoyed slowing down during the warmer part of the day and looking at the animals. It’s a smaller zoo, but still fun to look at.
- Visit the water park – The Boardwalk at Hersheypark is the water park inside of the park! During the summer months, you can come and go to the water park with admission to the theme park! I didn’t go inside the water park, but I saw lots of people having fun there. I think it’s great for a longer trip and makes for a more affordable vacation to have an all-in-one destination.
- Check the park calendar – While the park is open every day during the summer months, its hours are drastically reduced during the off seasons. It closes during the winter months and is open on the weekends in spring/fall/Christmas. So, consult the website for special events and operating hours before planning a trip here.
Other Hersheypark Suggestions
While there aren’t as many Hersheypark tips or tricks as there are for other parks, these are the few important ones I recommend keeping in mind. Also, I would like to point out that the elevation of the park varies from area to area. It’s not a flat park, so wear comfortable shoes and watch where you are walking. Also, keep an eye out for some adorable Hershey characters! Do you have any other suggestions I missed?
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