Wait Times at Hershey Park
HersheyPark is an amusement park located in Hershey, Pennsylvania, featuring roller coasters, including Skyrush, Wildcat's Revenge, Storm Runner, & Fahrenheit, thrill rides, and family friendly attractions. HersheyPark operates seasonally and is busiest during April, May, and October, with lighter crowds in June, July, & August. See the Hershey Park Crowd Calendar for more details. Each fall/winter, the park hosts the Halloween themed Dark Nights event with haunted houses and the Christmas Candylane with millions of lights & select attraction operation.
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Hershey Park Typical Wait Times
What are wait times typically like at Hershey Park each day? The table below shows the recent average of wait times at Hershey Park, listed in 5 minute intervals.
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Nearby Hotels
| Name | Location |
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| Hershey Lodge | Hershey Hershey Park |
| Hersheypark Camping Resort | Hershey Hershey Park |
| The Hotel Hershey | Hershey Hershey Park |
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Note that is not a crowd calendar. Click here for the Hershey Park Crowd Calendar
Hershey Park Frequently Asked Questions
What do admission tickets cost to Hershey Park?
A single day admission ticket costs $84.95 for ages 9+, $54.99 for ages 3 to 9. Cheaper deals or online purchases can reduce the cost of tickets. A Giant Size season pass costs $415, a King Size season pass $290, a Full Size season pass $245, and a Bite Size season pass $195.
What is the busiest day to visit HersheyPark?
Saturday is the busiest day of the week to visit the park with an average wait time of 22 minutes. The least busy day to very is Monday through Thursday with a 16 minute average wait time.
What are the Hershey Park hours?
The park hours vary by the season. In the summer, the park is usually open at 9:00 AM. In the fall, it may not open until after 12:00 PM or later.
Where is HersheyPark located?
Hershey Park is located in Hershey, Pa, within Central Pennsylvania.
What is Hersheypark Christmas Candylane?
After the regular season ends in October, and cooler weather arrives, HersheyPark operates with a more limited set of offerings with Christmas Candylane. The park is decked out in millions of Christmas lights and operates several roller coasters, weather permitting. The base price for a Christmas Candylane ticket is $84.95 per person, but it can be purchased online for $39.99 if a particular day is selected.
What is the Boardwalk at HersheyPark?
The Boardwalk is a water park included with admission to Hershey Park.
What other attractions are near Herhsey Park?
Hershey's Chocolate World is a free tour all about the world famous Hershey's chocolate. It is open year round. ZooAmerica is a zoo that also operates year round.
What are the official resorts of HerhseyPark?
There are three official HersheyPark resorts/hotels: the Hershey Lodge, The Hershey Hotel, and the HersheyPark Camping Resort.
What family coasters does Hershey Park have?
The only true family coaster is the Cocoa Cruiser.
Where is the best place to buy tickets to HersheyPark?
The official HersheyPark website offers the best deals on regular season tickets and Hersheypark Christmas Candylane tickets.
What is Fast Track at Hersheypark?
Fast Track is a system to avoid much of the queue at participating attractions for an additional fee (i.e. wait less time in line for a price). It comes in Fast Track and Fast Track Unlimited varieties, with the latter allowing multiple redemptions per attraction. The price varies per day, and is typically higher on busier days. Fast Track is linked with the HPGO system.
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Park Attractions List
Attractions with Wait Times
| ATTRACTION | REQ | TYPE | WAIT |
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Attractions Not Reporting
| ATTRACTION NAME | REQ | TYPE |
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Shows and Entertainment
| ATTRACTION NAME |
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Dining Options
Nearby Hotels
| Name | Location |
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| Hershey Lodge | Hershey Hershey Park |
| Hersheypark Camping Resort | Hershey Hershey Park |
| The Hotel Hershey | Hershey Hershey Park |
Defunct Attractions
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