Five Things that Surprise People about Hersheypark

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Jan 162012

There isn’t free chocolate everywhere. Sorry folks, but the only free chocolate you will find is on the exit from the Chocolate Tour ride at Hershey’s Chocolate World. In fact chocolate isn’t cheaper at Hersheypark either. Candy is the same price you’d find at your local stores and actually somewhat higher in some cases. What you will find are products your local store may not carry. Chocolate World and Hersheypark often showcase new to the market items so if you find something you’ve never seen before and love it, buy a bunch.
Hersheypark is not flat and walking can be difficult. This is very true. The park covers 110 acres which is larger than Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom and has high points and low points that challenge even fit walkers. The park entrance is in a high spot and you can continue along on the higher route by passing around Comet Hollow and going into the Music Box Way section. The low points of the park are Comet Hollow and sections of Minetown. Many years ago steep steps led out of these two areas but now they are steep paths that are wheelchair accessible. If you have problems with slopes, pay very close attention to the park maps which are marked with the word STEEP when the incline is harder to navigate.
You can’t see all of Hersheypark in a day. Some people may be able to visit all portions of the park, but not if they are going to be riding rides and certainly not if they want to visit the Boardwalk water park area. With over 60 rides (including 12 roller coasters in 2012) and 110 acres of sometimes tough walking, you just can’t see it all in one day. So what do you do if you only have one day? Visit www.hersheypark.com and take a look at the map, the ride descriptions and anything else you might like to see. Have everyone make a list of their top 5 choices and start there. Come to the park early and stay late (evenings offer the shortest lines for nearly all rides) to fit as much as you can in during your one day. Do not visit in August when crowds are at their peak.
Hersheypark is expensive. Yes, this should come as no surprise to anyone, but Hersheypark is expensive. Research all options on the website, with AAA, with Giant Food Stores, to get the best deal on your park tickets. Average ticket price without discounts is $64. Expect parking to be $10-12. Expect your average meal for an adult to run you $12. Expect drinks to be $3-5 a piece – unless you get the refillable mug for around $8 which you can refill free with water and ice all day. Games are $2. You are talking $100 per person for a day easily. Be prepared.
Hersheypark is HOT. Holy cow is this true. Black asphalt is the pathway of choice at Hersheypark and that means Hot! Hot! Hot! in the summer sun. Beware your children’s feet if they are in flip flops. They may end up with a burn on their toes. Hersheypark has very little shade left due to park modernization and new ride additions. They do try to offer shade cloths, misters and other things to help with heat and sun, but they are few and far between. ZooAmerica is one exception to this and it is a nice shady rest in the afternoon during the summer – well, if you don’t mind the “animal” smells. Best things to do are bring sunscreen, wear a floppy hat, lift an umbrella, drink lots of water and visit the shops and indoor cooled areas to keep the heat at bay.

Bonus 6^th thing:

Hersheypark is shoulder to shoulder crowded on Saturdays late June through mid-August. Yes, in good weather this happens. Waiting hours for a kiddie ride, no place to park your stroller, lines down the block for bathrooms, most attractions at the Boardwalk waterpark are at capacity and closed to new visitors. That is Hersheypark on a Saturday in late June through early August. Want to beat the crowds? Go during the week Tuesday – Thursday in the evenings. (Daytimes are full of summer camps and tour buses.) Or visit in May or early June before school lets out. Yes, some things may not be open but you will have a much more pleasant travel experience. If you must travel on a Saturday during the busy season? Stay late – and be prepared to wait in line for a very long time.

10 Ways to Save Money on Food and Drink at Hersheypark

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Jan 162012

Macaroni and Cheese at Chocolate World

We all know that eating at an amusement park can take a huge chunk of change out of your pocket. Here are some tips for easing the pain while visiting Hersheypark:

Purchase a meal voucher to get a discounted meal and a refillable mug.
Use your refillable mug to get water and ice refills for FREE during your whole trip.
Use your season pass to get a 15% discount on most food and drink.
Visit Chocolate World as soon as it opens for day old cookie bargains for a delicious snack before you enter the park.
Share meals. Many meals at Hersheypark are too large for one person, this includes kid’s meals. Not sure how much food you will get? Watch what others order before you buy and see what the portion sizes are. Nothing worse than paying top dollar for food and wasting half of it.
The best healthy beverage bargain is at the milk vending machines. A 16oz bottle of milk is $2.00, compared to a tiny box of milk for nearly a dollar more.. Be warned though, the chocolate milk is full of sugar but still better than soda since it at least contains some protein and calcium. White milk is a healthier choice.
Leave Hersheypark (get your hand stamped) and use the free shuttle at Chocolate World to go to downtown Hershey to eat lunch at a local restaurant. Hershey offers everything from pizza and subs to high end dining. Shuttles run during the summer season only.
Eat at Chocolate World (get your hand stamped to return to the park) – try the macaroni and cheese side dish or the soup in a bread bowl. Filling food at slightly less than park prices.
Pack your own food and leave it in a cooler in your car. (No outside food is allowed in Hersheypark.) Use the pavilions and picnic tables in the parking area and around Hersheypark Arena for your feast. To save time, send one member of the family out to find a spot and set up the feast and then text/call the rest of the family when it is ready. Finding a spot is usually the hardest part.
In the mood for ice cream? Soft serve ice cream at the Turkey Hill outlets is much cheaper than hard ice cream anyplace else in the park. Small soft serve cones are generally enough for most people and you can split one serving between two people if you ask for a spoon and an extra cone. Though if you must have hard ice cream, Cold Stone Creamery dishes up large portions of amazing ice cream for not much more than the other ice cream places. Ask for more spoons.

Pennsylvania Amusement Park 2012 Season Passes now available

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Dec 212011

Many of the amusement parks in Pennsylvania offer season passes for their guests. In most cases these passes can be a considerable savings over purchases single day tickets if you visit the park three or more times. Check out each park’s website below for details on their 2012 Season Pass offerings.

Conneaut Lake Park – Season passes are not available to Conneaut Lake Park. Check the park’s website here for ticket information.

Delgrosso’s Amusement Park – Delgrosso’s is a free admission amusement park that offers season passes for rides and the waterpark. Pass holders can bring a buddy for free on Tuesdays. A discount is being offered on the passes but no end date is listed. Visit the park’s website for information here.

Dorney Park and Wild Water Kingdom – Dorney has a buy now don’t pay until March plan in place for their season passes until 12/31/11. The regular season pass includes admission to all Dorney Park and Wild Water events plus free parking. A platinum pass is available that gives you access to all Cedar Fair parks (with a few exceptions) in the US. Platinum passes do not include seasonal events at some parks. See the Dorney Park website here for details.

Dutch Wonderland – Dutch Wonderland has discount prices prior to 1/1/12. Dutch Wonderland season passes include entry to all Dutch Wonderland events. Dutch Wonderland and Hersheypark combo passes (Gold passes) are still available for 2012. See website here for complete season pass details.

Hersheypark – Hersheypark has discount pass prices prior to 1/1/12. Hersheypark Season passes include entry to all Hersheypark events and free parking. Dutch Wonderland and Hersheypark combo passes (Gold passes) are still available for 2012. A Discovery Pass upgrade is also available that includes other Hershey attractions. See website here for complete details.

Idlewild – Idlewild & Soakzone has discount pass prices if you buy 4 or more. They also offer a bring-a-buddy free day for season pass holders. See website for details here.

Kennywood – Season passes to Kennywood are available at a discounted price through 12-31-11 and are further discounted if you buy 4 or more. Season passes to Kennywood include regular season events but do NOT include Phantom Fright Nights. They do include buddy discount events. Visit their website here for details.

Knoebels – Knoebels is a free entry park and they do not offer season passes. They do offer discounts on ride tickets and wristbands at certain times. Visit their website here for details.

Lakemont Park – No information is available at this time.

Sesame Place – Sesame Place is offering a discount on their season passes through 12/31/11. They have different types of passes which include free admission or discounts to SeaWorld, Busch Gardens and other parks or just to Sesame Place. The passes include free parking and regular season admission only. Choose carefully from their website here.

Waldameer – Though Waldameer is a free admission park, they do offer season passes to cover the cost of rides. Waldameer is the only park in Pennsylvania to limit the number of season passes it sells, so make sure you get one early if you want one since they sold out last year. Visit the website here for details.

Hersheypark performer, Lindsay Karchawer, receives IAAPA Best Female Performer of 2011 Award – Congrats!

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Dec 172011

I’ve been a fan of Matt Davenport Productions Rock the Jukebox show since it began at Hersheypark and it seems I’m not alone. The industry giants at the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions annual convention voted Lindsay Karchawer, one of the Jukebox performers, the Best Female Performer in 2011. Remember folks, this is an INTERNATIONAL award! What an accomplishment!

Did you miss seeing Rock the Jukebox while at Hersheypark this year or are you unsure which one was Lindsay? Check out a video of Lindsay in action in Jukebox
and also Christmas in Chocolate Town which sadly I haven’t seen, on Matt Davenport’s Productions website here.

2011 Pennsylvania Amusement Park Celebrations

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Nov 182011

: Reindeer at Hersheypark’s Christmas Candylane

Well, as you’ve probably noticed if you’ve gone into any store since Halloween, the winter holidays are approaching. Sure, it is mid-November, but already Christmas displays have taken over nearly half my grocery store and in just a
few short days several Pennsylvania amusement parks will be opening their doors for the Holiday Season.

A visit to one of these parks is a great way to get yourself into the holiday mood and to work off some of that Thanksgiving turkey but walking a few miles or so in the cold. (No, really, it IS fun!)

Here is a list of the Pennsylvania parks offering up winter holiday fun this year:

Conneaut Lake Park

It isn’t a sure thing yet, but if Conneaut Lake has sold enough tickets they will be holding their Holiday of Lights 2011 event from November 25^th through January 1^st. Check the park’s website for more information here.

Dutch Wonderland

Dutch Wonderland in Lancaster County, PA, is holding their Dutch Winter Wonderland on weekends from November 19^th through December 18^thand then for the whole week after Christmas from the 26^th to the 30^thof December. This park is best for ages 3-8 and offers lights, rides and visits with Santa. Read more about it here.

Hersheypark

Hersheypark in Hershey, PA, is holding their Christmas Candylane event beginning November 18^th and running on various days until December 31^st. Hours
vary widely for this event which includes lights, rides, live reindeer and Santa so be sure to check the website here for more details.

Kennywood

Kennywood in Pittsburgh, PA, puts on a show with Kennywood Holiday Lights on varying days in December beginning on the 2^nd and ending on the 18^th. The park
will offer light shows, choirs singing carols, rides and food for those who visit. Check out the details on their website here.

Lakemont Park

Lakemont Park in Altoona, PA, is offering up Holiday Lights on the Lake every evening from November 24^th through January 8^th. This is a ride through light show covering fifty-one acres which includes animations as well. Also open on same dates are the gift shop, model train display and food stands. Visit the website here for complete details.

Sesame Place

New for 2011 is Sesame Place’s A Very Furry Christmas held at the popular children’s park in Langhorne, PA. The park is offering up over 300 Christmas trees, rides, shows, a parade and the very lovable Sesame Street characters. The park is open varying days and times beginning on November 25^th and running until December
31^st. Check the website here for details.

Happy Holidays everyone from Amusement Park Mom!!!

Post Title: Hersheypark lost a great friend in 2011, Frank O’Connell

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Oct 192011

Frank O’Connell was the general manager of Hershey Entertainment and Resorts Co. when he passed away on Tuesday, October 18, 2011 from at heart attack at age 48.

Mr. O’Connell began his working career at Hersheypark at the tender age of 15 and finished it there on his last day. A family man with a strong sense of community, those who worked with him respected him in a way few men achieve. Under his watch Hersheypark has become a world-wide amusement destination which constantly excites the industry with such projects as the Boardwalk, Fahrenheit and, most recently, Skyrush.

10/14/11 2011 Hersheypark in the Dark Trip Report

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Oct 162011

Amusement Park Mom with Dead Kitty and the masked Reeses Cup

Sincy my oldest daughter had a rare Friday night off from marching band and her best friend was busy (Happy Birthday Sparky!) we decided to take a mother-daughter trip to Hersheypark to check out the first night of Hersheypark in the Dark.

If you’ve been reading this website you know I say this event has gotten too expensive and after my visit I still agree with that, but we both have season passes which gives us free admission and free parking (regular parking is $8 per car.) So since it was a free night for us there was no reason not to go.

We started at Chocolate World where Sheridan grabbed a rather healthy meal of chicken soup in a bread bowl and a bottle of orange juice. This cost around $8 but it was a filling, hot meal that kept her going through the night and it wasn’t fried! I recommend the soup/bread bowl option to anyone wanting to spend park prices on some food that actually will stick with you. Another good choice is their mac & cheese which comes in under $3 without tax. It isn’t a large serving, but it is tasty.

I looked around to see what the S’more Campfire event was costing and it was $3 to make a s’more and get a cup of hot chocolate. Have no idea how big the cup is, but that isn’t a bad price for a family activity. And of course s’mores are tasty. This runs from 5-9 I believe, but we headed to the park instead of trying it.

There was quite a line to get in the gate and they didn’t open until a few minutes after 5. Lots of people had passes and pre-purchased tickets and they pushed you to the right to get in via those lines. Don’t listen to that. Go to the shortest line if you have a season pass or prepurchased ticket. They can ALL take them. The line farthest to the left is often the shortest.

I was surprised that Hersheypark still has not repaired the flood damage or opened the bathrooms in the entrance. I imagine they have major work to do, but I would have thought they’d be in more of a hurry. The bathrooms in the Trailblazer area are also still closed. We did not make it down into Comet Hollow but I would guess they didn’t do much there either with Skyrush coming in next season.

My goals for the night were to see if anything was new, enjoy a piece of Special Dark Cheesecake from Simply Chocolate and to catch both shows – Bunsen and the Burners and the Screaming Mummies. I didn’t accomplish that last goal so I’ll have to try to go back to catch the Screaming Mummies.

Sheridan noticed right away that the Carrousel had some new Halloween music. They were playing the theme from the Batman TV Show. (Yeah, Adam West!!!) I didn’t have my recorder with me, so I’ll have to try to get the new music next time. I do have some of the Halloween carousel music on this site here, here, here, here and here I recorded last year. Gotta get that Batman though.

We did some rides in the park that I haven’t done in a very long time – the Monorail, the Twin Turnpike and the Reese’s Extreme Cup. The Monorail had its own music score being played which was much better than what we heard in other areas of the park. They also did not play the usual recording about what you were seeing. Was kind of eerie passing over the now empty bison area of ZOOAMERICA.

Looks like the real PA turnpike

The Twin Turnpike has been redone to actually showcase signage from the true PA Turnpike courtesy of Sunoco and that was really neat. This was the first time Sheridan got to drive me around after she had an actual driver’s license. (Was still a little bumpy….)

Mmmm.... cheesecake

We went to Simply Chocolate and I enjoyed my Special Dark Cheesecake – I even shared a little. It started to pour while our cheesecake was being plated but that was the only rain we had. We got some Mtn Dew in our refillable cup – they are still good through the end of Dec 2011 so don’t forget to bring it if you have one – and sat down to eat. Cost for both the cheesecake and drink with a season pass discount was under $8.

Just then we noticed two hungry cats (kittens really) who were gladly accepting handouts but would not let you get near them. I always feel bad when I see animals in this type of situation, but cats are highly adaptive and I’m sure these two will be fine.

I forgot to mention that crowds were light. Probably 200 at opening going up to maybe 1000 by night’s end. It did threaten rain and poured for about 15 minutes but other than that it was dry. All rides were walk-ons, all coasters were operational and you could have lots of the rides all to yourself. A GREAT time to visit if you like coasters.

Sheridan played some games hoping to win a Staypuff Marshmallow Man (hope that name is right) but she didn’t get that. She did manage to win me a skeleton kitty from the large claw machine which I’m holding in the picture above. She has a knack for those things.

So what was new this year? Not much. A few pieces of decoration, a new potato chip and cider stand near the Ghostly Galleon and that was about it. We didn’t make it to the Comet Hollow or Midway sections so perhaps there might have been something new there, but in general if you’ve been to Hersheypark in the Dark before it’ll be the same experience. Same 8 stops for Treatville, same renaming of rides etc.

Now, this is not to say that we didn’t have a good time. We in fact had a great time, mostly due to the tremendously talented cast of Bunsen and the Burners. I missed the first showing for this group but we caught the second two. Now you know if a teenager wants to see something twice it has to be pretty good. OK, Sheridan is a band kid so anything with music appeals to her, but what we enjoyed most of all was watching the little kids interact with the cast as they discoed around the theater and learned to do the Monster Mash.

We stopped to thank the cast at the end of the second show (yes they recognized us from the first one – only about 40 people turned out for each show) and turns out one of Sheridan’s student teachers from music was in the cast. (Hi Mr Jones!!!)

Here’s a pic of them:

Sheridan with Bunsen and the Burners

So there you have it. We left the park around 9:30 and had an easy trip out of the parking lot and home. I needed to rest up because the next day I was heading to Dutch Wonderland with my 3 year old. I was guessing that wasn’t going to be nearly as enjoyable, and unfortunately I was right. See Part 1 of my Dutch Wonderland Happy Hauntings trip report here.

Hersheypark in the Dark - is it worth $29.95? For the first time, I'm saying No.

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Oct 092011

Hersheypark in the Dark is now too expensive

Last year I had to report that the price of this event went up to $26.95 (it was $24.95 in 2009) and now it is up another $3. Again I find myself asking the same question, is this off-season event worth the price?

I think Hersheypark has crossed the line here and has made this off season attraction too expensive. A family of 4 will drop $120 plus parking just to get in the gate. There are so many other free or nearly free Halloween events out there that I myself could not justify this trip being worth that kind of money. (I still hold to the fact that if you want a wonderful family amusment park experience without the steep admission price – go to Knoebels. Their admission and parking is free and you can ride the Black Diamond dark roller coaster too. Their Hallo-fun event was rated number 3 in the world by Amusement Today so it isn’t some shabby competitor. Hersheypark didn’t even make the list.)

You can make your trip a little cheaper by visiting Giant food stores since they are once again offering discount tickets for $4 off the adult admission and $3 off the youth/senior admission.

If you have a 2011 season pass, you can get in free and get free parking which makes this a free event too.

What you will find at HPITD:

More sections of the park are open than at Christmas but less than during regular season, it is similar to Springtime in the Park.
Many smaller food venues will be closed.
Certain rides will shut down when the temps approach 40F. You can see the list of rides here with the temp sensitive ones listed in yellow.
The trick or treat adventure has 8 stations for candy/pretzels for kids 12 and under. They are not full sized bars but some folks will give out more than one even if they aren’t supposed to. You are only allowed to go through once. This is certainly enough candy for a 2 year old but an older child will be disappointed. Details here.
If you are a coaster enthusiast this can be a great time to visit since the general audience is younger, and shorter, than during the regular season so the coasters can be less crowded but they will not be operational in the cold or if it rains.
The entire park and all the rides are re-themed/re-named for the holiday which makes it a fun place for the smaller kids, yet not too scary. Costumes are encouraged and there are a few contests for them as well. Halloween is one of our favorite times to people watch at the park, some of the costumes are amazing.
Two musical shows will be shown, The Screaming Mummies and the award-winning Bunsen and the Burners. Both shows will be loud so protect smaller kids by keeping them farther back. Bunsen and the Burners is by far the better show so if you only have time for one, see that one.
You can visit ZooAmerica as part of your admission and experience “Creatures of the Night.” You are allowed to take in a flash light and view the animals in the dark. This is the only time during the year visitors are allowed in the zoo after dark unless you do one of their special educational programs. Most elementary aged kids love using their flashlights. A little tidbit of info is that Creatures of the Night has been open longer than Hersheypark in the Dark, so if you love HPITD you should thank the folks at ZooAmerica.

So when should you visit Hershypark In the Dark? What are the crowds like? Here are my thoughts on it:

The absolute best time to visit Hersheypark in the Dark for the smallest crowds is on a Sunday if you stay into the evening. The park is open until 9, but most families leave shortly after dusk because the kids have school the next day.
The busiest time to visit is Saturday unless you go during the daytime hours.
Friday nights sometimes are not crowded but you only get five hours in the park instead of 8 or 9 on the other days so if you are planning on riding coasters, you might not get much accomplished.
In my experience this event does not seem to be as affected by weather as other Hersheypark days. This means that people will still come if it is drizzling or threatening to rain. Cold is another thing entirely. Kids do not want to wear coats over their costumes so most people will skip out early or not come at all.

For more info on Hersheypark in the Dark, including park hours, visit their website here

Want to find some Thrills and Chills this Fall? Check out all the Halloween offerings from Pennsylvania Amusement Parks

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Sep 232011

If you like Halloween AND you like amusement parks AND you live within driving distance of the state of Pennsylvania, you are one lucky person. Our amazing Pennsylvania amusement parks have conjured up 9 different Halloween festivities encompassing parks across the entire state.

Whether you want to be a little scared, a lot scared or positively terrified – Pennsylvania has got a park for you. Here is a complete listing of Halloween park festivities including links to the park’s websites to make it easy to get all the info you need to plan your trip.

Please BEWARE that some of the activities are not appropriate for younger children or those who frighten easily. I’ve tagged the general audience type at the beginning of the entry to make it easy to tell what is appropriate for you.

Happy Halloween!!!!

Conneaut Lake Park
FAMILY FUN: CLP is haunting its classic amusement park this fall on September and October weekends for young and old during their Ghost Lake event. With 8 layers of haunting and a wonderful past midnight schedule, this is not to be missed. Check out their website here.

Dorney Park
FAMILY FUN: For the younger set, DP is putting on a Boo!Blast during the daytime hours on the weekends during September and October. Meant for children 56 inches or shorter, this event features rides, crafts and special PEANUTS character activities. Check out the website here.
13 AND OVER ONLY: For those 13 and older DP puts on a night time fright time with their Halloween Haunt during October and November. Don’t plan to wear your costume to this one, but prepare to be scared with 8 outdoor mazes, 4 indoor mazes and 2 themed shows in addition to most of the regular park rides. Check out the website here.

Dutch Wonderland
FAMILY FUN: On weekends in October Dutch Wonderland features Happy Hauntings including trick-or-treating, themed rides and storytelling. Dutch Wonderland’s main age group is ten and under but this truly is a family park with parents often having as much fun as the kids. View their Happy Hauntings video at their website here.

Hersheypark
FAMILY FUN: On weekends in October Hersheypark turns itself into Hersheypark in the Dark for families with all ages to enjoy. Trick-or-treating, re-themed rides and special Halloween treats are featured throughout the park. Check out all the details on what’s going on at Hershey in and out of the park at the Halloween in Hershey website here.

Idlewild
FAMILY FUN: Just voted the best children’s amusement park in the world for the second year in a row by Amusement Today (Hooray!!), Idlewild is again putting on their HallowBoo event on October weekends. With trick-or-treating in Storybook forest plus themed rides and attractions, you can be sure a good time will be had by all. Check out their website here.

Kennywood
OVER 13 ONLY: It’s Kennywood’s Phantom Fright Nights 10th anniversary beginning Sept 30th and you can bet they will pull out all the stops. Open till 1am on Fridays and Saturdays, an amusement park at night is definitely a scary place to be – add in the ghouls, vampires and zombies and, well, bring it on! Check out their website here.

Knoebels
FAMILY FUN: They survived the flood and scored a Golden Ticket for Best Amusement Park food (beating out EPCOT!!!!) and now they’re ready for some Hallow-Fun Nights on October weekends at Knoebels. With themed rides and special snacks and crafts, Knoebels is a fun time for the entire family. Check the Knoebels website here.

Sesame Place
FAMILY FUN: It just so happens that my favorite muppet is hosting a Halloween party at Sesame Place beginning on Sept. 24th. The Count’s Halloween Spooktacular takes place during Sept. and Oct. Weekends and features re-themed rides, 2 mazes, 3 Halloween shows and the Sesame Street characters dressed up in their Halloween best. Geared toward the younger set but fun for anyone who has a soft spot for Sesame Street, it’s not too spooky, but lots of fun. Check out the website here.

Hersheypark and ZooAmerica to reopen Saturday, September 17th at 10am following devastating flooding

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Sep 142011

The water is gone and Hersheypark is ready for visitors starting Sept. 17th

A message on Hersheypark’s website says the park will be open Saturday, September 17th and Sunday, September 18th. The park is only open weekends in September.

The last report I heard was that all rides will be operational with the possible exception of SooperDooperLooper and Tidal Force. Remember though, the Boardwalk is closed for the season (as of Labor Day Monday) so water rides will be at a minimum.

ZOOAMERICA will also be opening on Saturday.

Flood photo courtesy of Pennlive.com.

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