r/Hersheypark

Meowdy! My girlfriend and I have free tickets to go any time until the 7th, and I've picked friday the fourth. Do you guys think that it would be worthwhile for my girlfriend and I to get the line-skip addition for our trip?

And if theres any advice or info or whatnot you'd give lmk :]

I'm going for a birthday trip tomorrow but forecast is rain all day with +- an inch of rain. What is your experience with rain if you've been? I am just very anxious since my drive is 3 hours. I know rain usually means low attendance and no lines but I'm just worried rides will be closed.

Going to see Pitbull on Saturday and when I went 2 years ago, it was awful to leave. We did get there late and ended up in one of the back lots but I'd really like to avoid it altogether this time around. Would you recommend getting there early and tailgating for a few hours in a closer lot, or is there an option that is walkable without risk for getting towed? Is it better to pay for amusement park parking? Any advice appreciated!

Have been coming once-per-year for the past 5 years but am strongly considering Full Size season pass for 2027.

My understanding is that the price for a Season Pass isn't set in stone, and that it can vary based on any promotions / sales that Hersheypark is holding.

I also know that Season Pass Plus will likely become available in a few weeks, and that would give us access for the rest of 2026 (along with all of 2027).

Is that the best time to get a season pass (even if the price is higher than it might be if purchased at some other time during a promotion)? My thinking is "yes" simply because of the additional access for remainder of 2026.

However, it might not be feasible for us to make it up there even once between now and end of 2026. So, I'm just trying to figure out what the "next best option" would be timing-wise for getting a season pass at lowest price if we don't go with the Season Pass Plus this year.

Appreciate any words of wisdom from the park veterans! 🙏🏼

I went to Hershey today and went on every coaster saving candymonium for last, and I decided to ride in the last row with my friend. When I sat down I noticed that my seatbelt was VERY loose. Like loose enough I could probably get close to wrapping it around myself twice. The buckle didn’t have the tightener like all the other coasters did so when the person checking the lap bars came by I told him and showed him how loose it was and he said “yeah sometimes it be like that” and shrugged, and immediately put his hand up for the ride to start without giving me a chance to respond, and the ride immediately started.

I know that the seatbelt is just a third safety precaution after inertia and the lap bar, but this just irked me in a weird way as I’d like to have all my safety precautions working haha and the response I received when asking about it was just odd. Has anyone else had a completely loose seatbelt on this coaster? Am I being a Karen for thinking this was odd?

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Announcement came by email for season pass holders, ride will close after Labor Day and reopen Summer 2027.

Is anyone else itching for a new major ride or experience from Hershey? I'm seeing so many parks releasing their new rides and 27' passes. Dollywood is consistently tied with Hershey for attendance and they just open NFE and are hinting at more to come. It's been pretty quiet from Hershey. Thoughts?

How is the weather today for anyone that is going? I was planning on today but idk with the forecast!

i’m only 26, not sure if I’m just getting old.. I’ve been on Kingda Ka & iron gwazi in Tampa which to me I’d consider “scarier” and at least “more intense” than skyrush.. but that first drop got me.. I’ve never in my life ever blacked out on a roller coaster or even gotten sick or nauseas. and it was as if I blinked and by the time i realized what was going on we were like halfway through the ride… insane.

anyway, first time at Hershey park and it was great. jealous of all you natives. I’d for sure get season tickets and I’m from Florida. all the other rides were great. we had fast past and I rode all of them. but man skyrush was crazy, I did not expect that.

Heading to Hershey Park tomorrow with a 6 and an 9 year old, and we are looking for suggestions on which rides might work best, where to park, and what is the best way to store our stuff if we are planning on going on rides and to the water park? Thanks for any suggestions.

Hey all - considering a trip this fall to dark nights with my young kids who scare easily and would not enjoy monsters and scare actors. Planning to arrive at park open to enjoy everything before it gets scary at dark. How is it once the dark nights portion of the night starts? If I avoid the scare zones will we be safe from jump scare and monsters? Are there any roaming actors outside those areas? Trying to figure out if we need to leave the park, or if we can extend the day by being smart with where we are walking.

My almost 5 yo saw a Mr beast video with the world largest chocolate bar. He was in Ecuador. She said take me there please.

girl....😅

Luckily, we have Hershey park, which is a tad closer, like 2 hours away.

thankfully, she is settling for Pennsylvania over South America 😅

help me by creating the perfect day for my pretty lil pb cup!

thank you!!

I’m planning on visiting Hershey Park on the Sunday before school starts for most counties, so I’m planning to go Sunday, August 23, and I am hoping/expecting that the crowds will be smaller than usual because it’s the day before school starts for kids, meaning it’s a school night. Do you think I’m on the right track with thinking that this would be a good day to go to avoid kids/family crowds? #HersheyPark #SchoolStarts #AvoidingCrowds #BestDayToVisit #PlanningToVisit

Hi there, I’m going to be going to Hersheypark with my family next week. Unfortunately recently I’ve been dealing with some gastro issues that have me down to eating really light, fresh small meals (think salads, pasta with veggies, roasted chicken, etc.)

I know this is an amusement park, and Hersheypark nonetheless, so lots of junk food and candy is to be expected, but does anyone know of any good healthy food options in the park?

I figure I can always go back to the lodge or out of the park for meals if I have to, but it would obviously be less convenient.