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Hersheypark
100 Hershey Park Dr, Hershey, PA
(717) 534-3900
http://www.hersheypark.com/index.php
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Roller Coaster Photos
Cocoa Cruiser
Comet
Fahrenheit
Great Bear
Laff Trakk
Lightning Racer
Roller Soaker
(Closed)
Sidewinder
SkyRush
SooperDooperLooper
Storm Runner
Trailblazer
Wildcat
Wild Mouse

Other Ride Photos
Carousel
Chocolate World
Coal Cracker
Claw
Dry Gulch Railroad
Fender Bender
Ferris Wheel
Flying Falcon
(Closed)
Frog Hopper
Frontier Flyers
Hershey Triple Tower
Howler
Kissing Tower
Merry Derry Dip Fun Slides
Monorail
Music Express
Pirat
Reese's Xtreme Cup Challenge
Scrambler
Sky View
Starship America
Sunoco Speedway
Sunoco Classic Cars
Tidal Force
Tilt-a-Whirl
Wave Swinger
Whip
Zoo America

TPR Trip Reports
East Coast Bash 2011
Theme Park Review's 2008 East Coast Tour
Photos From Robb & Elissa's "July 4th 2004 Trip"
Photos From Robb & Elissa's "June Trip" - 2001

TPR Member Photo Trip Reports
September 27th, 2014 by cfc
July 30th, 2014 by The Great Zo
April 22nd, 2014 coasterkyle
June 2012 by SkycoastinStebe
August 7th, 2011 by SkycoastinSteve
August 15th, 2008 by Hhappy
October 20th, 2007 by natatomic
August 2007 by scaparri
June 10th, 2007 by cfc
May 6th, 2007 by DerekRx
September 9th, 2006 by DerekRx
December 5th, 2005 by FlyerAce1 (Christmas Candy Lane)

Food
There are a wide variety of options throughout the park, including a few fast-food chains (Chick-Fil-A, Nathan's, Subway, Chickie and Petes, and Famous Famiglia Pizza). Burgers and chicken fingers are the most popular items on many menus, but for a change of pace try Spring Creek Smokehouse (near Trailblazer) or Tumbleweed Tacos. Hersheypark Square in Tudor Square is the park's full-service restaurant. Some of the unique snacks at the park is a smores cart in Founders Circle and the Whoopie Pie stand. Before you leave the park you may want to buy a bag of kettle corn, some of the best around, and to further feed your sweet tooth, you can purchase Hershey products in bulk and ice cream at Chocolate World.
Operating Season
Hersheypark is open for the summer season for weekends beginning in early May and daily from late May through Labor Day. They are also open for a few September weekends after Labor Day.
Established Seasonal events
Springtime in the Park generally occurs for one weekend before the park begins the regular operating season. Ticket prices are discounted, but some rides may still not be ready for the season.

Halloween in Hershey is a town-wide celebration of this "frightfully fun" season! Hersheypark in the Dark features over 50 rides, including 10 exhilarating roller "ghosters" and dozens of family favorites like the Night Mares (Carrousel) and The sooperBOOperlooper! Between Thanksgiving and New Year's is the Christmas Candylane event. Holiday lights and decorations surround a very limited number of open family rides.
Access & Location
From Baltimore: I-83N to York and Harrisburg. Near Harrisburg, continue on I-83N to 322E to Hershey. Exit at Hersheypark Drive/Route 39W.

From Central New Jersey: I-95S to the Pennsylvania Turnpike (I-76). I-76W to Exit 266. Turn left onto 72N to 322W. Route 322 becomes Hersheypark Drive/Route 39W.

From NYC: I-78W to I-81S. Take Exit 77 and follow Route 39S to Hershey.

From Philadelphia: Schuykill Expressway (I-76W) to the Pennsylvania Turnpike (I-76). I-76W to Exit 266. Follow NJ directions above.
Nearby Lodging
Hershey offers three nearby options: Hotel Hershey (luxury accomodations), Hershey Lodge (premium pricing), and Hershey Highmeadow Campground.
http://www.hersheypark.com/lodging/index.php

Rates tend to be higher for all motels in Hershey, and better deals can be found if you don't mind staying 15 miles away in Harrisburg.
Virtual Queue Options
Hersheypark offers their Fast Track Pass, available on 14 rides coasters. One time on each coaster with assigned seating. They also have an unlimited Fast Track Pass allowing repeat use on all rides

Preview Plan!
Arrive the night before and take advantage of the preview plan. Purchase your next day's ticket, and enter for 2 1/2 hours prior to the park closing. (Example: Arrive Sunday night after 7:30 PM and purchase or present your ticket for Monday--be a guest for no additional cost!) The preview plan is a great way for you to explore the park so that you can be prepared for your big day! Bonus! Pay to park in the evening, and the next day's parking is FREE.
Shows
Musical shows are housed in two locations: Music Box Theatre and the Hershey Ampitheater. But there are also performances along Music Box Way and in the Hatfield Country Grill. Sea lions perfrom in two separate shows at the Aquatheater.
Videos
Fahrenheit Roller Coaster POV
SkyRush Roller Coaster POV
Wildcat Wooden Roller Coaster POV

Nostalgia
1978 Park Brochure
1979 Park Brochure - Shane's Amusement Attic
1980 Fact Sheets and Souvenir Book - Shane's Amusement Attic
1980 Park Brochure - Shane's Amusement Attic
1981 Park Brochure - Mark's Postcard Paradise
Mark's Postcard Paradise

Park Maps
2012 Park Map
2011 Park Map
2010 Park Map
2007 Park Map
2004 Park Map
1999 Park Map

Discussion
Hersheypark Discussion Thread