Free Extra Hours

Extra time, extra memories - at no extra charge. Discover how many hours your Hersheypark® ticket unlocks with Preview Plan and Hersheypark Sweet Start®.

Preview Plan

A sweet sneak peek is included with every ticket!** Present your ticket at the main entrance before your full day visit and enjoy a fun-filled evening during public operating hours!

• Park ClosesAt 7 PM
  Park Closes At 8 PM
  Park Closes At 9 PM
  Park Closes At 10 PM
• All Admission Tickets2 hours FREE
  Enter after 5 PM
  Enter after 6 PM
  Enter after 7 PM
  Enter after 8 PM
• Resorts Guests3 hours FREE
  Enter after 4 PM
  Enter after 5 PM
  Enter after 6 PM
  Enter after 7 PM

Hersheypark Sweet Start

Exclusively for Hersheypark Season Pass Holders and guests of The Official Resorts of Hersheypark.

Full Size, King Size, Giant Size and Pre-K Season Pass Holders and guests at The Official Resorts of Hersheypark may enter the park (May 23 through September 8, 2024) to enjoy a selection of rides 1-hour before the Park opens. Sweet Start Attractions availability is subject to change. Download the Hersheypark App to view ride availability on the day of your visit.

Attractions - Subject to Availability

• Carrousel
• Candymonium®
• Balloon Flite
• Starship America
• Mini-Himalaya
• Tilt-A-Whirl
• Space Age
• Helicopters
• Traffic Jam
• Scrambler
• Comet
• sooperdooperLooper®
• Skyrush®
• Wave Swinger
• Tea Cups
• Sweet Swing
• Skyview
• Fender Bender presented by GEICO
• Minty Bees
• Misfit Bug
• Dizzy Drums
• Mini-Pirate
• Cocoa Cruiser

Entertainment

• Hershey's Characters near the Carrousel: Hershey Bar, Reese, Miss Kiss, Twizzler and Jolly Rancher
• The Sweet Notes Hersheypark Band Near The Kisses Fountain

Games

• Hyperdeck
• Candymonium® Disc Drop

Food & Beverage

• Pepsi Fast Fill at the 1906 Grill
• Starbucks
• The Sweeterie Confectionery Kitchen
• Kettle Corn - Founder's Way

Retail

• Hersheypark Supply Co
• HP Collections
• Life is Good

Services

• Wheelchair Rental
• Stroller Rental
• HPGO
• Guest Services




*Admittance valid with a valid 2024 Giant Size, Full Size, King Size or Pre-K Season Pass or Official Resorts of Hersheypark identification. Not valid for 2024 Bite Size Season Pass. Entry to Hersheypark Sweet Start is not permitted for guests with a 1-Day or 2-Day admission ticket.

**If visiting with a 2-day ticket, Preview Plan is only available the night before your first visit to Hersheypark. 1-day tickets are eligible for preview plan. Hersheypark Event Special and Hersheypark HAPPY HOURS tickets are not eligible for preview.