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Tips for Saving at Hersheypark

Hersheypark is officially open for the summer season, two weeks ago my family and I had the opportunity to visit for opening weekend, and as always we had a lot of fun.  If you’re planning a trip to the park this summer I have some great tips for saving when visiting Hersheypark.

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I’m a Hersheypark Sweetest Moms Ambassador, my family and I received complimentary admission into the park as a part of a special media event.  Any opinions expressed are my own.

Traveling with six people can become very costly, so we’re always looking for the best ways to save while traveling and to get the most bang for our buck.  We’ve been to Hersheypark so many times that I’ve learned some great tips to help save money when visiting the park.  Here’s a few of my favorite saving tips for when you visit the park this summer.

Zoo America Welcome Sign

Take Advantage of Zoo America

Your admission ticket to Hersheypark also provides admission into Zoo America.  We love visiting the Zoo especially in the summer because there a lot of great places to sit in the shade and relax before heading back to the park.  The zoo is open year round daily, except for Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Day.

Photo Credit Sarah M. @ Savoring the Good

Purchase a Season Pass

If you’re planning multiple trips to the park I highly suggest getting the Hersheypark Season Pass.  Fellow Sweetest Moms Ambassador Sarah of Savoring the Good, shared a great post on why her family decided to get rid of their pool membership and switched to a Hersheypark Season Pass instead.

Queen bed at Hotel Hershey

Stay at Hersheypark Resorts and Save

Stay at the official resorts of Hersheypark and save with special packages.  The Kids Stay, Play, & Eat Free package at the Hotel Hershey and Hershey Lodge.  The package includes a night at the hotel of your choice, free kids breakfast, and four tickets to Hersheypark.  Rates start at $369 at the Hershey Lodge and $549 at the Hotel Hershey.  Guests staying at the resort can also save on parking by using the complimentary shuttle service.

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Purchase Special Ticket Packages

Save even more when you bundle your ticket purchases.  The Ride, Dine, and Play package includes admission to Hersheypark & Zoo America, a meal ticket, and one game voucher. Prices for this package costs $68.40 per person.  The 2-Day Play Pack gives is perfect for when you’re visiting for two days.  With a a 2-day flex ticket, 2 meal tickets, 1 souvenir cup & 1 refill, 13 game vouchers, and 20% off one retail purchase.  The price for this package costs $123.25.  Both of these packages can only be purchased online.  You can also save with the Sunset package, when you visit later in the day.  If you’re visiting for an event in Hershey, show your concert ticket at the ticket booth at Hersheypark for discounted admission the day before, of, or after the concert.

Purchase a Games Pack

Save by purchasing a Games Value Pack at Guest Services, Hospitality Services, and Ticketing Services for $19, saving your over 30% on 13 game vouchers.

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Purchase a Souvenir Cup

Hersheypark allows guests to bring in one bottle of water per person visiting the park.  If you drink soda I recommend purchasing a souvenir cup that will save you on refills all season.  When you purchase a discounted meal ticket it includes a souvenir cup, an entree, and one side at 23 participating food stalls at the park.  Meal tickets can be purchased at Hospitality Services inside the park or online.

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Unwind at Water Works at Hershey Lodge

Guests staying at the Hershey Lodge can unwind at the Water Works at Hershey Lodge, the newly opened water park is another great way to get more bang for your buck when visiting Hersheypark.

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Hershey Gardens Pumpkin Glow

Free or Discount Admission to Area Hershey Attractions

When you stay at the official resorts of Hersheypark you receive either free or discounted admission to the Hershey Story and Hershey Gardens.  Guests of the Hersheypark Camping Resorts receive discounted admission, while guests of The Hotel Hershey and Hershey Lodge receive complimentary passes.

Be sure to read some of my other posts about Hersheypark, with even more tips for saving and making the best of your time at Hersheypark.

Quick Guide to Hersheypark

Stay at the Official Resorts of Hersheypark #HersheyPA

Enter to Win

Thanks to Hersheypark I have a family four pack of tickets to giveaway to one lucky reader.  For the giveaway  I’ve partnered with my #SweetestMoms Moms Lindsay, Naomi, Wendy, Megan and Sarah ( and we are giving away tickets to Hersheypark! You can enter to win, 1 of 2, 4-pack of tickets to Hersheypark! Tickets are good until end of the summer season and expire on September 25, 2016.

You can bring your family or friends (up to 4 people) to Hersheypark for FREE, if you win 1 of the 2, 4-packs of tickets!

Giveaway Start and End Date/Times: Giveaway starts 6/13 and ends 6/19 at 11:59pm ET.

How to Enter: Use the entry form below to enter. Winners selected randomly using the individual giveaway widgets and will be notified by email. The winner will have 48 hours to claim their prize. US residents only.

Hersheypark Family 4-pack of Tickets

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Nickida - is a wife and stay at home mother of four. She was born in Trinidad but moved to the US at age 14. She started blogging on an off for about three years and recently started writing more consistently. She enjoys sharing about her children, marriage, books, recipes, movies, reviews, giveaways and much more. She is working on improving her baking skills and building on her cake decorating business.

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  5. We live about an hour away from Hershey & have been there once in the 3 years we’ve lived here. We had a ball, and I’d love to go back!

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  7. Great tips ! We always do the game plan , but I was unaware of the zoo America tickets being free 🙂

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  17. I have not been to Hershey Park since I was a child! I would absolutely love to take my children to experience what I did when I was young!

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  18. We have not been to Hershey Park with our children in about 4 years! They would absolutely LOVE a day at the park with our family. Thanks so much for the chance!!

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  19. My husband and I have both been to Hershey Park, but our 6yo has never been and we’d love to take him!

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  21. We used to go to Hershey Park every year until the birth of my almost 7 year old. Since then, we’ve only been there once. We had been hoping to go there this year to celebrate my youngest’s 5th birthday but finances are too tight. This would be an awesome gift for him.

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  22. Yes I went once with my step children. Now our children together are old enough to enjoy it. Would lov to take them for their birthdays this summer. Thank you for the opportunity.

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  27. As surprising as it is, no I haven’t been to Hershey Park even though I live in PA! Really hoping to go this year though. Can’t get enough of theme parks + chocolate. Also I’d love to see the museums there! – Emily Ann Benzing (Emily Ann)

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  37. I’ve been to Hershey Park, but it was many years ago. I expect many things to have changed for the better!

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  39. I haven’t been to jersey park in years. After reading your blog I plan on taking a trip there this summer ?

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  42. I’ve been a lot when I was little and my kids have been one time. They’d love to go again this summer!

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  43. We took the kids to hershey park a few years ago, Everyone had a blast! I’ve been wanting to recreate that trip!

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  45. I went all the time as a kid (lived in MD), but have only gotten to take my girls once now that we live in NC… would love to take them again now that they’re old enough to appreciate it!!

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  46. Yes, I’ve been to Hershey Park! It’s been a few years since I’ve taken my boys there, and they frequently ask when we can go back. 🙂

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  49. Yes, several times when I was younger visiting family in PA and then 2 years ago with my own family

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  56. I was there when I was about 12 years old. Went again with my daughter on a field trip but we only went to chocolate world. Would love to get there again!

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  58. Yes, my old company has their annual picnic there. We still have friends there who pick up tickets for us.

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  61. We used to go to Hershey every year! We haven’t been in a few years, but now we are going back with my nephew! We love Hershey Park!

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  67. I went years ago when I was just a young kid. I remember it was so hot that day my mother bought bonnets at one of the stores at the park and made us wear them. 🙂

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