2025 Hersheypark Season Pass Holder Winter Guide

Date: January 24, 2025

Thank you for purchasing or renewing a 2025 Hersheypark Season Pass! Although Hersheypark amusement park is currently closed for the off-season, there are a few things you can do now to ensure you can get right to the fun come opening day on April 5, 2025. 

Take a look below at our 2025 Season Pass Holder Winter Guide for tips and available perks to enjoy as we get set for another year of Hersheypark Happy.

Create a Season Pass Holder Account

Once you have received the confirmation email of your Season Pass purchase or renewal, the first step is to create a Season Pass Holder Account via the Hersheypark Season Pass Portal. This is where Season Pass Holders can manage their Season Pass, upload a photo for a digital Pass, access rewards, purchase add-ons and more - all in one convenient place! 

Follow these steps to set one up:

1. Create an account or log into an existing account.
2. Locate the Visual ID/Barcode Number found on the Print-At-Home Season Pass Confirmation PDF, which is attached to the confirmation email from the Season Pass purchase. If you renewed a Season Pass, it is the same number on your physical Season Pass ID card.
3. Enter your Visual ID and last name to look up the Season Pass. 
4. Create a password. Please note that the password must be at least 12 characters, alphanumeric and include at least one uppercase and lowercase letter.
5. Once you have created an account, you can log in at any time to view your account information.

Set Up a Digital Season Pass

2024 Season Pass Holders who renewed into the same Pass type in 2025 can reuse their physical card or the digital passes in 2025.

New 2025 Season Pass Holders can log into their Season Pass Account to upload their own photos. After review, they will have a digital Season Pass ready for use in 2025 without needing to stop at Ticketing. If a photo is rejected, our Guest Experience team can assist you at Ticketing during your first visit. The only Season Pass tier that requires a physical pass from a visit to Ticketing is the Pre-K Pass. All others are digital-first, but if you would still like to receive a physical Season Pass ID card, you can get one at Ticketing.  

Please note that Ticketing is located inside Hersheypark Supply Co. through March 7. It is open daily from 12 to 5 p.m. for all of your Season Pass and ticketing needs before the Park opens for the season. 

Pick Up Your Giant or King Size Bag 

Starting Jan. 24, Giant and King Size Season Pass Holders can also visit Ticketing inside Hersheypark Supply Co. to receive their exclusive appreciation bag and Season Pass Holder cup. 

Season Pass Holders who pick up their bags between Jan. 24 and Feb. 28 will receive a one-time 25 percent discount on their entire retail purchase at Hersheypark Supply Co. to be used on the date of their bag pickup. Plus, all Season Pass Holders can activate their game card at that time to receive a 15 percent discount on games all year. They can also get a $75 bonus when buying a $150 game card. 

Redeem a Pre-K Pass

Pre-K Passes are now available for Full, King and Giant Size Season Pass Holders to kickstart a lifetime of Hersheypark Happy for their kids. If you have one of these Season Pass tiers, you can start the redemption process now by following these steps:

1. Log into your Season Pass Holder Account.
2. Claim the Pre-K voucher within the ‘Benefits’ section of your Season Pass Portal. Please note that one Free Pre-K Pass is available with each Full and King Size Season Pass and two Pre-K Passes are available with each Giant Size Season Pass.
3. Visit Ticketing to activate and receive your printed Pre-K Pass. Remember to bring your Pre-K voucher, your Pre-K child and a government-issued birth certificate or passport showing the child’s date of birth (the child must have been born after July 1, 2020) to have the physical Pre-K Pass printed.

Please note that all Pre-K Passes must be redeemed by July 1, 2025. Children 2 and under are eligible to redeem a Pre-K voucher but are not required to have an admission ticket for entry.

After you activate and have your Pre-K Pass, your child can visit during any operating day throughout 2025, at both Hersheypark and ZooAmerica. Looking ahead, your child can also join a Full, King or Giant Size Season Pass Holder for 1-hour early access during Sweet Start, along with Season Pass Holder exclusive events.

Visit ZooAmerica

Looking for a fun winter activity that the whole family can enjoy? ZooAmerica North American Wildlife Park is open daily, with a wide variety of special events,  including Discovery Weekends in January and Valentine's Day Weekends in February. 

2025 Hersheypark Season Pass Holders can visit the 11-acre Zoo for free year-round! Plus, Pass Holders can receive 15 percent off retail purchases and $2 off Bring-A-Friend tickets. The winter is a great time to visit as the Zoo is often less busy and the animals are more active when the temperature drops.

Dine at The Chocolatier

The Chocolatier Restaurant, Bar + Patio is open daily for family fare with a fun spin and hints of chocolate. Guests can also savor a signature dessert menu filled with mouth-watering Hershey's chocolate-inspired treats. Season Pass Holders can receive a double discount of 20 percent every Monday through Thursday in January and February!

Make your reservation online and enjoy your next lunch or dinner at The Chocolatier.

Enjoy Discounts Around Town

Just because Hersheypark is closed during the off-season doesn't mean that the Season Pass Holder perks stop. In fact, it's just the opposite. Full, King and Giant Size Season Pass Holders can enjoy year-round discounts across the destination at select restaurants, spas and attractions right now.

• MeltSpa by Hershey: 15 percent off spa services on Monday through Thursday
• The Spa At The Hotel Hershey: 10 percent off spa services Monday through Thursday
• Restaurants in Hershey: 10 percent off dining at The Hotel Hershey, Hershey Lodge, Houlihan's and Devon in Hershey
• ZooAmerica: 15 percent off retail plus $2 off Bring-A-Friend tickets
• Hershey's Chocolate World: 15 percent off on dining and shopping

If you stumbled upon this article but do not already have a Hersheypark Season Pass, now is the time to buy for the Best Price Of The Year through March 31. The 2025 Hersheypark Season Pass program features four tiers with unlimited visits and sweet perks to fit every family’s lifestyle - all for less than the cost of three visits. You don't want to miss out on a sweet year of rides on the most coasters in the Northeast, the all-new Twizzlers Twisted Gravity Screamin' Swing opening this summer, water park splashes, Zoo visits and so much more.