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While our goal is to have all attractions available during scheduled operating hours, weather conditions like rain, lightning, wind, snow, and certain temperatures can temporarily cause attractions to close. Hersheypark® remains open during inclement weather conditions and offers a variety...

While our goal is to have all attractions available during scheduled operating hours, weather conditions like rain, lightning, wind, snow, and certain temperatures can temporarily cause attractions to close. Hersheypark® remains open during inclement weather conditions and offers a variety of indoor activities including entertainment shows, dining options, shopping, game arcades, exhibits at ZooAmerica®, as well as rides under cover while you wait for the weather to clear. 

Hersheypark makes every effort to reopen the rides and attractions as quickly and safely as possible after the inclement weather conditions cease. In the event the inclement weather conditions cause the majority of major rides and attractions to close for a continuous 60 minutes on a public operating day, a Return Visit Voucher may be issued for a return visit for the current operating season. Please present your ticket stub or receipt of purchase to any Guest Services location or Hospitality Services to receive your Return Visit Voucher (note, not valid for private events).

Download and check the Hersheypark Mobile App for an up-to-date listing of closed rides and ride wait times.

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For guest comfort, these rides will close during any precipitation: Candymonium, Pirate, Skyrush®, Storm Runner®, and Wild Mouse℠

Select rides are weather-dependent and may only open when the temperature reaches a certain degree threshold and rises consistently per manufacturer guidelines. Similarly, select rides may close for guest safety during operating hours if the temperature drops below a certain degree threshold....

Select rides are weather-dependent and may only open when the temperature reaches a certain degree threshold and rises consistently per manufacturer guidelines. Similarly, select rides may close for guest safety during operating hours if the temperature drops below a certain degree threshold. Please see the list of available rides and sort by season. 
 
The following rides MAY NOT OPEN unless the temperature is 34 degrees and rising consistently. They may CLOSE when the temperature approaches 34 degrees or lower: Candymonium; Ferris Wheel; Jolly Rancher Remix™; Kissing Tower; Mix'd™ Flavored By Jolly Rancher; Monorail; Wild Mouse℠ ; and Wildcat's Revenge℠ . 
 
The following rides MAY NOT OPEN unless the temperature is 41 degrees and rising consistently. They may CLOSE when the temperature approaches 41 degrees or lower: Fahrenheit; Great Bear; Hershey Triple Tower; Lightning Racer; Skyrush; and Storm Runner.
 
The following rides MAY NOT OPEN unless the temperature is 65 degrees and rising consistently. They may CLOSE when the temperature approaches 65 degrees or lower: Bayside Pier; Breakers Edge Water Coaster; Coal Cracker; Coastline Plunge; East Coast Waterworks; Intercoastal Waterway; Sandcastle Cove; Shoreline Sprayground; The Shore; Tidal Force; and Whitecap Racer.
 
It may not be possible to identify which rides will be closed at specific times due to varying degrees of effects from inclement weather. We appreciate your understanding as we work to keep guests safe!

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These rides may be closed due to the effects of glaring sun causing seating structures to be uncomfortable:  Convoy℠ ; Frog Hopper℠ ; Mini Pirate℠ ; Minty Bees; Misfit Bug; and Tiny Tracks℠ . Walking surfaces may become hot in the sun. Foot protection is...

These rides may be closed due to the effects of glaring sun causing seating structures to be uncomfortable:  Convoy℠ ; Frog Hopper℠ ; Mini Pirate℠ ; Minty Bees; Misfit Bug; and Tiny Tracks℠ .

Walking surfaces may become hot in the sun. Foot protection is recommended in queues and all walking surfaces.

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These rides MAY close: Bayside Pier℠ ; Breakers Edge℠  Water Coaster; Candymonium; Coal Cracker℠ ; Coastline Plunge; Cocoa Cruiser℠ ; Comet℠ ; East Coast Waterworks℠ ; Fahrenheit®; Ferris Wheel; Great Bear®; Hershey Triple Tower℠ ; Intercoastal Waterway; Jolly...

These rides MAY close: Bayside Pier℠ ; Breakers Edge℠  Water Coaster; Candymonium; Coal Cracker℠ ; Coastline Plunge; Cocoa Cruiser℠ ; Comet℠ ; East Coast Waterworks℠ ; Fahrenheit®; Ferris Wheel; Great Bear®; Hershey Triple Tower℠ ; Intercoastal Waterway; Jolly Rancher Remix™; Kissing Tower®; Lightning Racer®; Capital BlueCross Monorail; Sandcastle Cove; Shoreline Sprayground; Skyview; sooperdooperLooper®; The Shore; Tidal Force®; Trailblazer℠ ; Whitecap℠  Racer; and Wildcat's Revenge℠ .

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The following rides MAY close given winds greater than 25 mph: Frontier Flyers and Kissing Tower. The following rides may close with winds greater than 30 mph: Balloon Flite, Candymonium,  Coastline Plunge, Cocoa Cruiser; East Coast...

The following rides MAY close given winds greater than 25 mph: Frontier Flyers and Kissing Tower.

The following rides may close with winds greater than 30 mph: Balloon Flite, Candymonium,  Coastline Plunge, Cocoa Cruiser; East Coast Waterworks, Fahrenheit, Ferris Wheel, Hershey Triple Tower, Jolly Rancher Remix, Fun Slides, Mix'd Flavored By Jolly Rancher, Sandcastle Cove, Skyrush, Skyview, Sweet Swing, Swing Thing, Tea Cups, and Tidal Force.

Winds greater than 35 mph may impact: Breaker’s Edge Water Coaster, Frog Hopper, Music Express, Storm Runner, The Claw, Whitecap Racer, and Wild Mouse.

At wind speeds greater than 40 mph, all remaining rides will close: Coal Cracker, Great Bear, Lightning Racer, Mini Pirate, Trailblazer, Wave Swinger, Pirate, The Howler, and Wildcat's Revenge .
 

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All rides, including Boardwalk attractions, may be closed during the threat of lightning and severe weather and will reopen as the conditions improve. Safety rechecks of rides and attractions may be necessary prior to re-opening after the storm.

All rides, including The Boardwalk At Hersheypark attractions, may be closed during the threat of lightning and severe weather and will reopen as the conditions improve. Safety rechecks of rides and attractions may be necessary prior to re-opening after the storm.