The kids and I spent Memorial Weekend Saturday at Hersheypark and had SO. MUCH. FUN! Definitely a #HersheyparkHappy day! We were invited to attend a media dinner and family day as part of my Hersheypark Sweetest Moms ambassadorship. Hersheypark provided us with complimentary park passes as well as a family 4-pack of tickets to give away, but all thoughts are my own.
Psst! Don’t forget to enter to WIN a family 4-pack of tickets to Hersheypark at the end of this post!
Hersheypark is OUR park. We feel so at home there and love every visit. Since the summer season is a great time to plan a trip to Hersheypark, I wanted to share some of my favorite tips for making the most out of your summer day at Hersheypark.
7 Tips For Making The Most of Your Summer Day at Hersheypark
Get a refillable drink cup – It’s so important to stay hydrated when you’re walking around Herhseypark, especially in the summer heat. When my kids don’t drink enough, they drag….and get extra cranky. We don’t have time for that! We always get a few souvenir cups…they are 100% worth the money! Refills are 99 cents for the rest of the season, and the cups are easy to strap onto a backpack strap or stroller handle (just take my advice and don’t put a full cup inside a kid’s backpack because it will leave all over when that certain kid forgets about the drink and sets the backpack on the ground…). Here’s a healthy AND money-saving tip that I love: Ask for ice and water in your cup. It’s free!
Indoor activities and rides – Whether you schedule a ride on Laff Trakk, Reese’s Extreme Cup Challenge or the Monorail or take a break to watch a show, a little bit of time out of the sun (and often off your feet) seems to give everyone a needed boost. We love to spend some time during each Hersheypark visit at Chocolate World (free), which is just a short walk from the Hersheypark entrance.
Cool off – Spend some time at The Boardwalk (the 5-acre waterpark inside Hersheypark) – When the sun is out, the Boardwalk at Hersheypark is one of our favorite places to hang out! We always bring a change of clothes so that we can fully enjoy the water attractions. There are plenty of lockers for rent in the park so that you don’t have to carry your wet items around all day. Note: the 2016 season for the Boardwalk at Hersheypark is May 28 through September 5. You can always check dates and times at hersheypark.com/hours.
Take a mid-day break – We love taking a break in the middle of the day when the temperature is at its hottest and the kids are starting to wear down. Whether we head to our home base (the hotel or a friend’s house, for example), spend a little time at Chocolate World, leave the park for a restful lunch at a local restaurant, etc. the break is often worth the time away from the park. We head back to the park at night when the sun has gone down and the lines are not so long. Everybody comes back with renewed energy and excitement.
Dress smart – Good shoes are a must, since you’ll probably do quite a bit of walking during your visit to Hersheypark (unless you’re a lucky stroller-rider, in which case you’re probably not reading this…). Go for comfort in everything you choose to wear, and don’t forget to consider the weather. Sometimes it’s chilly in the morning or at night…be prepared with layers if needed. I find that wearing loose, light-colored tops and lighter-weight fabrics on the bottom make a huge different in my comfort level. Don’t forget a hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen, too!
Get the app – Before you head to the park, download the Hersheypark app (for iPhone and Android) to maximize your time. You can check ride times before you walk over to your favorites rides and even get alerts when they’re not busy. The app also includes an interactive, GPS-enabled app, which means you can get to where you want to go more quickly. The app also lets you know about show times, places to eat, and ways to save. It will even tell you exactly where you parked your car.
And no one wants to have to worry about remembering where the car is parked at the end of a long, exciting day at the park!
What are your best tips for enjoying a day at Hersheypark?
WIN a family 4-pack of tickets to Hersheypark!
I am so excited to share the Hersheypark love! One winner will receive a family 4-pack of tickets to the park. Tickets can be used at any time during the 2016 summer season and are good through September 25, 2016. Giveaway ends June 20, 2016 (the 1st day of summer!).
Note: you must be able to get to Hershey, PA. No travel or accommodations are included in this prize. A winner will be notified via email and I’ll be mailing the tickets personally. Good luck!
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Thanks for this wonderful chance to win tickets, my kids would love to go to Hershey Park for the first time!
I would be excited to spend time with the fam.
Hopefully we can have the chance to visit Hershey Park. it looks like fun!
A family member of mine lives out there and my kids are going to visit her this summer. It would be great if they could go to the park as one of their fun activities planned!
We have never visited Hershey Park and I think it would be a fun experience for the whole family, thanks for the chance to win
I have been going to Hershey park since I was little and now I take my kids.. So many fun memories:)
It’s the sweetest place on earth!!! I haven’t been in a few years and my family is due for another visit!
My kids have never been to Hershey Park. I would LOVE to win so that they are able to experience the same joy I did as a child!!
Some of the sweetest moments as a family with a child was spent at HersheyPark! Now I get to make sweeter memories with my grandchildren! Thanks Mr Hershey for such a wonderful family park so close to home!
I would love to take my mom! She has never been to Hershey before and is a chocolate lover.
I would take the three older grandchildren with me
I’d love to take my 6yo son because he’s never been there.
We haven’t been to Hershey Park, so my kids would love to visit and go on the rides! It looks like tons of fun! thanks for this great giveaway!
My kids are dying to go to Hershey park, it has been at least 5 years since we went!
Thank you for the tips! I am hoping to go with my daughter this summer, and I found you through a google search.
Hershey Park has been on our to do list since we moved to the DMV. Looks like so much fun!
Thanks for the tips! I’d love to take my family because we haven’t been with my girls (I haven’t been in over 10 years). I’d love to see what’s new and of course get some chocolate!
We’ve never been to Hershey Park – would love to check it out this summer!
My kids would love to visit Hershey Park this summer! They are much older now than the last time we visited, so they are big enough now to go on most of the rides. Besides, it gives us all a reason to eat more Hershey chocolate! ;)
We have never been to Hershey Park but would love to go!
I’ve been hoping to go to Hershey Park with my family for a while. I think this will be the summer we finally make it. It sounds like so much fun and I’ve never heard a bad thing!
My family has never been to Hershey Park. I would love to take my boys this summer!
I love HersheyPark and the Hotel Hershey! It’s the real chocolate city. lol
I’d love to take my husband and kids to Hershey Park
Thank you so much for posting this! I’ll be in Philadelphia this summer for a couple days with my husband while he’s on a business trip and I’m going sightseeing on my own during the day. I’m definitely adding Hershey Park to my must-see list!