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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.

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!

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.

We may be forced to operate on a limited basis; however, don't assume that your group will not be needed. If your services are not required due to inclement weather, or any other operational reason, Hershey Entertainment Complex management will contact your group leader as early as...

We may be forced to operate on a limited basis; however, don't assume that your group will not be needed. If your services are not required due to inclement weather, or any other operational reason, Hershey Entertainment Complex management will contact your group leader as early as possible. For this reason, we suggest you develop a “quick call” system within your group.

If your services are required and your group cancels or fails to report, you will receive no payment and will be removed from our list of program participants. In any event, please call the department in which you are scheduled to work if you have any questions.

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

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...

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.

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...

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℠.

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...

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™; Merry Derry Dip® 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℠.
 

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.

The Hershey Entertainment Complex uses volunteer groups to assist with special staffing needs at various times throughout the year in the following departments. Food & Beverage: Assist catering staff with special group meals; assist in restaurants with prep work, basic...

The Hershey Entertainment Complex uses volunteer groups to assist with special staffing needs at various times throughout the year in the following departments.

Food & Beverage: Assist catering staff with special group meals; assist in restaurants with prep work, basic cooking, serving customers, processing transactions using a cashless point of sale system, and maintaining general cleanliness. Year-round shifts are available.

Ride Operations: Assist operators at major rides, operate easy-to-run rides, enforce height restrictions and other safety guidelines, and sweep and maintain general cleanliness of ride area. Must be able to lift approximately 25-30 lbs. several times a day.

Games: Assist in operating games and cashless gaming system. Most games must be accessed by climbing in and out of two to three feet counters.

Retail: Stocking and maintaining cleanliness of shops and selling items to guests.

Utility: Pick up trash in the Hersheypark midways and landscapes. Wash down asphalt concrete walkways with fire hose, empty trash cans, wash sponsorship cars, and assist in cleaning the Hersheypark and adjacent parking fields. Must be able to lift up to 30-40 lbs.

Parking Attendant: Assist in collecting parking fees and identifying parking passes as guests enter the Hershey Entertainment Complex. Organization Volunteers must be able to handle money and be comfortable processing cash transactions without the use of a calculator or cash register.

Guest Experience (Hersheypark and ZooAmerica Admissions): Greeting and welcoming guests to Hersheypark/ZooAmerica. Scanning various ticket types and season passes to ensure validity. Provide hand stamps to guests exiting and wishing to re-enter Hersheypark/ZooAmerica on the same day. Ensure that guests have proper hand stamp when returning. Volunteers must be able to work in outdoor locations at Hersheypark/ZooAmerica and stand for the majority of their shift.

ZooAmerica: Animal exhibit interpretation, hands-on learning tables, animal encounters, and assisting with special events such as Creatures Of The Night and Scout Days. Organization Volunteers will need to be comfortable speaking with guests.

Usher (Giant Center and Hersheypark Stadium): Checking guests tickets, showing guests to their ticketed seats and overseeing a section during an event. Organization Volunteers may also operate an elevator and maintain access control at various locations to ensure only those guests with proper tickets/credentials enter and exit. Organization Volunteers may also assist with guest surveys and distributing promotional material.

Special Events (Treatville during Hersheypark In The Dark): Set up, prepare and give out candy to guests as they walk through Treatville during our Halloween events. Organization Volunteers will also control the entry to the area and ensure that guests only come through one time per day.

**Standard Working Conditions for all Departments: Organization Volunteers must be able to stand for entire Volunteer Shift and Organization Volunteers must be able to bend, stoop, and walk. Must be able to volunteer in a variety of weather conditions; including, heat, cold, and inclement weather.

Hersheypark Halloween is open Fridays through Sundays and runs seven weekends from September 15 - October 29. Hersheypark Halloween offers 50 rides, weather permitting, your favorite coasters, chocolatey trick-or-treat adventures in Treatville, Hershey Character experiences and Creatures Of The...

Hersheypark Halloween is open Fridays through Sundays and runs seven weekends from September 15 - October 29. Hersheypark Halloween offers 50 rides, weather permitting, your favorite coasters, chocolatey trick-or-treat adventures in Treatville, Hershey Character experiences and Creatures Of The Night at ZooAmerica starting October 13, plus 5 haunted houses and three Scare Zones for Dark Nights, all included with general Hersheypark Halloween admission.

Hersheypark offers 3 tram stops in the parking lot that take guests to and from the Main Entrance. Trams will run all operating days during Spring Weekends, Summer and Hersheypark Halloween™. During Christmas Candylane, trams will operate on weekends and daily between Christmas Day and New...

Hersheypark offers 3 tram stops in the parking lot that take guests to and from the Main Entrance. Trams will run all operating days during Spring Weekends, Summer and Hersheypark Halloween™. During Christmas Candylane, trams will operate on weekends and daily between Christmas Day and New Years Day.

Shuttles coming from The Hotel Hershey®, Hershey Lodge℠, and Hersheypark Camping Resort® drop off and pick up at the exclusive resort drop-off location on a continuous loop during operating days.

Tram service may be interrupted or not available due to weather.

There is a daily parking fee of $25, or $20 per vehicle if purchased online in advance, and $40 per camper, with no overnight parking.  From our parking lots to the Hersheypark entrance, our tram service runs approximately every 15 minutes from Park opening to closing. Tram service may be...

There is a daily parking fee of $25, or $20 per vehicle if purchased online in advance, and $40 per camper, with no overnight parking.  From our parking lots to the Hersheypark entrance, our tram service runs approximately every 15 minutes from Park opening to closing. Tram service may be interrupted due to special events or weather conditions.  Hersheypark Season Pass Holders enjoy free parking and guests of Hershey Lodge, The Hotel Hershey, and Hersheypark Camping Resort, enjoy front gate shuttle service to the exclusive resort drop-off location.