Hersheypark Christmas Candylane Food Guide 2026

Date: November 10, 2026

Season's eatings, foodies! It's time to unwrap this year's yuletide holiday treats during Hersheypark Christmas Candylane.

The seasonal event at the largest amusement park in Pennsylvania is open on select dates and all weekends from Nov. 13, 2026, through Jan. 3, 2027. Guests can indulge in holiday flavors with limited-time food and beverage offerings, including new variations of fan-favorite King Size Shakes, festive Holi-dogs hot dogs and exciting new ways to enjoy our signature, over-the-top hot chocolates.

The 2026 Hersheypark Christmas Candylane Foodie Guide will get you into the holiday spirit with festive foods and seasonal sips. Read on and add these treats to your Christmas wish list!

Simply Chocolate

• King Size Shakes
  • Frozen Hot Chocolate: frozen hot chocolate shake, marshmallow drizzle, sprinkle rim, chocolate-dipped pretzels, whipped cream, hot chocolate-stuffed brownie
  • Reese's Peanut Butter: chocolate peanut butter shake, peanut butter chip rim, chocolate-dipped pretzels, whipped cream, chocolate peanut butter whoopie pie wreath

New this year at Simply Hot Chocolate, guests can enjoy our over-the-top premium hot chocolates with either a regular or white hot chocolate base.

• Hot Chocolate Bar
  • Peppermint Hot Chocolate: peppermint syrup, whipped cream, crushed peppermint and peppermint bark
  • Reese's Extreme Hot Chocolate: peanut butter syrup, chocolate whipped cream, Reese’s pieces and a peanut butter cookie
  • S'mores Hot Chocolate: marshmallow syrup, chocolate whipped cream, mini marshmallows, chocolate chips and a s’mores cookie
  • Sugar Cookie Hot Chocolate: whipped cream, sprinkles, and a sugar cookie

*Please note, these specialty hot chocolates are NOT included in the Season Pass Hot Beverage Program or the All Day Souvenir Mug refill program.

Berk's Hot Dogs

• Holi-dogs
  • Holiday Dinner Dog (NEW): footlong hot dog served with shredded turkey, mashed potatoes, herb stuffing, cranberry sauce and gravy
  • New Years Day Dog (NEW): footlong hot dog served with shredded pork, sauerkraut, mashed potatoes and parsley
  • Reindeer Grub Dog (NEW): footlong hot dog served with a brussels sprout slaw that includes carrots, purple cabbage, dried cranberries, grain mustard and a smoked honey vinaigrette

Overlook Food Court

On select days after Thanksgiving, Overlook Food Court will feature a pop-up station across from Hershey Triple Tower, with specialty holiday offerings that are perfect for sharing.

• Chicken Pot Pie Fries
• Chocolate Lava Cake
• Gobbler Sandwich
• Pot Stickers
• Soup Flight (Choice of 3 Soups)
  • Chicken Noodle, Loaded Baked Potato, Mushroom Bisque, Spiced Pumpkin Bisque
• Turkey Dinner Plate available Nov. 27 through Dec. 20
• Orange Chicken Dinner Plate available Dec. 26 through Jan. 3

All-Day Souvenir Mugs refills and a la carte Hot Chocolate sales are available at the register of Overlook Food Court.

Holiday offerings at Overlook Food Court are available Saturdays and Sundays Nov. 28 through Dec. 28, Friday Nov. 27 and daily Dec. 29 through 31.

Ghost Truck

Beginning Nov. 28 and open on Saturdays only, the pop-up Ghost Truck will return next to the entrance to TREEville Presented by Hershey's. Specialty offerings include:

• Boneless Chicken Bites with Stuffing Flavored Fries, served with Rosemary Gravy
• Potato Pancakes, served with sauteed cinnamon apples and sour cream
• Tomato Bisque Soup, served with Asiago Focaccia

Enjoy S'mores

Add "s'more" flavor to your Hersheypark visit! Guests can visit the Create Your Own S'mores cart*, located in the Founder's Way region across from 1906 Grill, to purchase a s'mores kit which makes two traditional s'mores. Guests will be able to roast marshmallows themselves at this location.

For even more s'more fun, guests can visit Fahrenheit S'mores Cart, located next to the entrance to The Cabanas, for prepared Traditional S'mores. Please note that guests will not be able to roast marshmallows themselves at this location.

*The Create Your Own S'mores Cart is available Saturdays only.

Kissmas TREEts Collectible

Back by popular demand is the Kissmas TREEts Collectible, available for $19.99 plus tax. Guests can purchase this sweet souvenir inside Hersheypark at the Estate Of Evil Bar, Mary N. Bright Airfield (Fahrenheit Catering), Milton's Ice Cream Parlor, The Sweeterie Confectionery Kitchen and TREEts and Libations Bar. The exclusive container features three tiers of snacks, including kettle corn, chocolate covered pretzels and a meringue Kiss, plus a lanyard for easy, hands-free transportation.

Boozy Hot Chocolate and Specialty Cocktails

Guests 21 and older can warm up with Boozy Hot Chocolate, available at the Estate Of Evil Bar and TREEts and Libations Bar.

• Chocolate: hot chocolate, 360 Double Chocolate Vodka, whipped cream, cookie crumble
• Chocolate Peanut Butter: hot chocolate, Skrewball peanut butter whiskey, whipped cream, peanut butter topping
• Peppermint: hot chocolate, Ole Smoky Peppermint Moonshine, whipped cream, Candy Cane Crumble*
• Salted Caramel: hot chocolate, Ole Smoky salted caramel whiskey, whipped cream, salted caramel topping

*Please note that the Peppermint Boozy Hot Chocolate is available exclusively at the Estate Of Evil Bar. Estate Of Evil Bar is open beginning November 28 on Saturdays only.

Specialty cocktails are available at the The Porch Bar for guests 21 and older.

• Mexican Coffee: el Jimador Reposado Tequila, Tia Maria Cold Brew Liqueur, Coffee, Whipped Cream, Cinnamon
• Ornament Old Fashioned: Woodford Reserve Bourbon, Simple Syrup, Bitters
• Spiked Joe: Fresh Brewed Coffee with choice of flavored Whiskey
  • Butter Pecan
  • Mint Chocolate Chip
  • Salted Caramel
• Winter Cranberry Gin Fiz: Gray Whale Gin, Cranberry Juice, Lime Juice, Simple Syrup topped with Ginger Beer

All-Day Souvenir Mug for Hot Chocolate and Coffee 

Whether you're a hot chocolate fanatic or looking for a tasty way to warm up, the All-Day Souvenir Mug is a great option for a seasonal beverage. Free refills of regular hot chocolate or coffee are included on the day of purchase, with a 10-minute waiting period between refills. Plus, the souvenir mugs can be brought back for $1 refills through the remainder of the Christmas Candylane season. Guests can add “The Works” to their hot chocolate, which includes whipped cream and mini marshmallows, for an additional price of $1.50 at all locations. 

All-Day Souvenir Mugs can be purchased for $17.99 plus tax at the following locations:

• Fahrenheit S’mores Cart
• Hot Chocolate Express at 1906 Grill
• Mary N. Bright Airfield Hot Chocolate Express
• Simply Chocolate

Guests can refill their All-Day Souvenir Mugs with hot chocolate at the following locations. Please note that hot chocolate refills are given in a 16-oz. paper cup. 

• 1906 Grill
• 8 Cut Crust
• Berks 
• Chickie’s & Pete’s in Midway America
• Create Your Own S’mores Cart
  • Available Saturdays only
• Estate Of Evil Bar
• Fahrenheit S’mores Cart
• Founder’s Way Nathan’s
• Hot Chocolate Express at 1906 Grill
• Hot Chocolate Express at the Mary N. Bright Airfield 
• Mary N. Bright Airfield Hot Chocolate Express
• Overlook Food Court
• Simply Chocolate
• TREEts and Libations Bar

Guests with an All-Day Souvenir Mug can refill coffee at the following locations: 

• 8 Cut Crust
• Hot Chocolate Express at 1906 Grill
• Starbucks

Free Christmas Candylane Hot Beverage Plan

As a special holiday perk, 2026 King and Giant Size Pass Holders can enjoy FREE refills on hot chocolate and coffee during Christmas Candylane. Just present your 2026 King or Giant Size Season Pass to receive a “refill” in the form of a 16 oz. paper cup. Please note that Full Size and Bite Size Season Pass Holders are not able to participate in the Season Pass Hot Beverage program.

Sweet Savings on a Visit Christmas Candylane

Guests can save up to 45 percent on their Christmas Candylane visit with Pre-Sale tickets available online through Nov. 15. Tickets purchased during this offer are valid on any operating date through Jan. 3, 2027, and like all other admission types, include access to more than 40 rides and attractions (weather and maintenance permitting), more than five million twinkling lights, a holiday show in the heated Chevrolet Music Box Theatre, Holly Jolly Sweet Greets with select Hershey Characters, Santa and all nine of his reindeer, and other festive entertainment.

Current 2026 Season Pass Holders can enjoy unlimited visits to Hersheypark Christmas Candylane as part of their year-long perks. 2026 Season Passes are on sale now and include unlimited visits to Hersheypark and the perks of a Full Size Pass for the remainder of 2026, plus the benefits of a Full, King or Giant Size Pass beginning in 2027 - a great gift idea, too!