Guide to Summer 2025 Savings at Hersheypark

Date: August 18, 2025

Summer is coming to a close in The Sweetest Place On Earth, but there is still time to plan an unforgettable vacation packed with rides on the most coasters in the Northeast and the world's tallest Screamin' Swing, unique chocolate-inspired eats and special entertainment. 

We've got you covered with some tips to save both time and money on your end-of-summer Hersheypark amusement park family adventure.

Overview of Hersheypark Ticket Offers

Each Hersheypark summer ticket includes three experiences in one with a wide variety of thrilling attractions and family-friendly rides, a water park open through Labor Day and ZooAmerica (only by accessing the Zoo through the Hersheypark bridge during posted Park hours). 

If you plan to visit the largest amusement park in Pennsylvania during the summer season, consider these great offers for tickets valid through Sept. 7: 

• Back To School Ticket Offer - $49.99: Save on 1-day tickets when purchased online through Aug. 21.
• Happy Hours Ticket - Starting at $29.99: Visiting Hersheypark for evening thrills and night rides? Starting at 4 p.m., you and your family can enjoy thrilling night time rides for just $39.99 with our Happy Hours Ticket! Or, save even more by visiting on Fridays with our Friday Happy Hours Ticket that’s just $29.99.
• Family 4-Pack - $220.00: A great deal for families or groups of four, this bundle includes four 1-day tickets and FREE parking.

Offers on Tickets Valid for Seasonal Events, Too 

Hersheypark provides various ticket offers throughout the year so families can choose the best option to fit their travel needs. The following ticket options are great options for select seasons at Hersheypark and can be used during summer,, or Hersheypark Christmas Candylane: 

• Hersheypark Halloween Pre-Sale - $49.99: The Halloween season is almost here! If you are planning to visit for Hersheypark Halloween and Dark Nights, you can save the most on 1-day tickets for the whole family when you buy before the event with our Hersheypark Halloween Pre-Sale. The tickets are valid any operating day between Sept. 12 and Nov. 2, 2025. 
• 1-Day Any Day Ticket - $64.99:  These tickets are valid any day during the 2025 public operating schedule through Jan. 4, 2026.
• 2-Day Any Day Ticket - $90.00: Our best value! Two-day tickets are just $45 per day and are valid any day during the 2025 public operating schedule through Jan. 4, 2026. Two-day tickets do not have to be used on consecutive days, but cannot be used by two people on the same operating day.
• Junior/Senior Ticket - $54.99: Young and young at heart thrill seekers can save with discounted tickets, valid for juniors ages 3-8 and seniors ages 62 and up.

Added Value with Extra Hours of Happy

Not only can you save money on your summer Hersheypark visit, but you can maximize your time inside the 121-acre amusement park, too. Here are some time-saving tips:

• Free Preview: A sweet sneak peek is included with every ticket. Guests with any ticket type may enjoy Hersheypark for TWO hours before the Park closes on an evening before their full-day visit for FREE. Guests of The Official Resorts of Hersheypark may enter THREE hours before closing.
• Sweet Start: Snack Size, Full Size, King Size and Giant Size Season Pass Holders and guests of The Official Resorts of Hersheypark may enter Hersheypark one hour early daily this summer through Sept. 7 to enjoy a selection of rides before the Park opens.

Plan with Insider Tips

The best vacations begin with a plan, so be sure to check out Hersheypark.com for various resources before you travel.

• Download the App: The official Hersheypark app is packed with tools to help you plan your visit and maximize your day. You can view an interactive map, real-time ride availability and wait times, Hershey Character locations, Our Friends from the Sea show schedule, food options for any special requests and even place mobile orders at participating locations.
  • Pro tip: Start in the back of the amusement park and work your way to the front. The Boardwalk is also less crowded at the start of the day if making a splash is on your to-do list before Sept. 1. 
• Buy Parking Online: Before your visit, purchase a parking voucher online to save time and money. Guests can save money by buying online instead of paying in person. Present your voucher at the Parking Plaza and head toward the fun!
• Pack Smart with Water: Guests can bring a small bag or backpack to Hersheypark. We recommend packing it with sunscreen and water. Each guest is allowed one sealed water bottle or an empty reusable water bottle. Visit our Pepsi Fast-Fill machines, which dispense free water without scanning our Souvenir Cups. We also have bottle fillers in multiple locations throughout the Park, but our team will also provide free cups of water upon request at all Hersheypark-owned dining locations. Learn more about what to pack for a day at the theme park.
  • Complimentary lockers are available at Candymonium, Skyrush, sooperdooperLooper and Reese’s Cupfusion to store all personal belongings while you wait and ride. All loose articles must be stored in free lockers at Wildcat's Revenge.
• Have Your Digital Ticket Ready: Set your phone to full brightness and have your ticket barcode pulled up and ready to scan at arrival to get to the fun faster. 
  • Season Pass Holder Tip: Did you know? You can add your pass to the Hersheypark app as a digital pass to scan at the front gate, so you have one less thing to carry. 
• Mobile Ordering: Hungry? When available, guests can utilize our mobile ordering system at select locations around the Park. Please use the Hersheypark app or scan the QR code outside a participating location to start your mobile order. Once ready, you can pick up your order at one of our mobile ordering windows. 
• Extend Your Stay: Planning a summer getaway? Consider booking a sweet package at The Official Resorts of Hersheypark. Resort guests enjoy extra perks like the best price on Hersheypark tickets, free parking and more.

Add On the Fun

We're always looking for ways to offer sweet deals and value to our guests. Explore some of these great options to save even more during your day:

• Fast Track: Guests can get to the thrills faster with our Fast Track program. Limited quantities are available, so buy online today and get your wristband inside Hersheypark. We offer two options:
  • Skip the regular line once per day for each of the featured attractions
  • Fast Track Unlimited, where you skip the regular line on the featured attractions all day long.
  • New this year is Fast Track Forward and Fast Track Forward Unlimited, which allows you to save on Fast Track when purchasing three or more days before your visit.
• All-Day Drink: Enjoy a 2025 Souvenir Cup and save with FREE refills on fountain drinks and ICEE all day! Plus, get $1 refills on future visits.
• All Day Dine: Dine all day for one low price! The deal includes one entrée and one side at more than 15 locations throughout Hersheypark.
• Single-Use Meal Deal: Enjoy an entrée, side and drink from one of 20 food locations.
• Let Us Take the Photos: Capture the fun with a Hersheypark Photo Pass. Get unlimited digital downloads of all photos taken inside Hersheypark and special discounts on prints.