Hershey is my home park for the past 15 years. I almost never go when the water park is closed because the lines are always too long for the coasters, even at the start of the day. During the summer season, the water park draws huge crowds, especially on hot days, which results in the shortest lines for the coasters. I almost exclusively go on Sunday morning, leave by 4 PM and rarely wait in lines more than 10 minutes for each ride. There are certain coasters you want to ride first thing in the AM since they tend to get and maintain long lines throughout the day. They are Comet, Great Bear, Fahrenheit and Laff Trakk if you want the family coaster. Rides like Canymonium, Skyrush, and WCR get longer lines in the AM and have slower traffic during the middle of the day. Stormrunner and Lightning Racer tend to have short lines in the AM and get longer in the PM. Mothers day and fathers day are also slow. Rainy days can also be good as there are other forms of entertainment in the Hershey area. Don't even bother with the HP app for wait times, they are never even close to correct.
We're going in mid June for my son's day. Glad I did some research, I didn't even know there was a water park and 100% my kids will only want to go there.
My top favorite ride at Hersheypark is Wildcat's Revenge. I have several favorite rides I like to go on when I'm at the park. My favorite ride below Wildcat's Revenge is Skyrush with its new restraints and new theming.
Nice I'm visiting Hershey next month my first visit since 2019. I plan on riding the new coasters they added since then and plan to ride the coasters I missed in my 2019 visit.
You rock Brandon! Miss the days of working with ya at KI at good ol white water canyon. Taking the kids to KI at the end of May they are pretty excited.
Here’s my top 5 favorite coasters at HersheyPark: 1. Wildcat’s Revenge 2. Great Bear 3. Candymonium (tied with Super Dooper Looper) 4. Jolly Rancher Remix 5. Skyrush BTW, I agree with you Brandon, HersheyPark is starting to become a destination. 😁👌👍👍🍫
I've been going for 4 years straight now. Love and agree with all of your advice! I do however recommend the Hershey Lodge if you have kids. Lots of things to do after your day at the park
Candymonium is my favorite at Hershey, because the B&M Hyper model is frickin' amazing. Mini Hyper Jr Giga. 167ft tall 157ft drop with the Mantis first drop (steeper) and color scheme. This channel is very entertaining.
I hear that staying at the on site Hershey hotels also offers admission to the nearby Hershey Gardens and Hershey Story Museum. Plus an additional hour of park time added to the two free hours of park time before closing on the evening before your visit. I am hoping to stay at the Hershey Lodge during my visit to the park (whenever that will be).
Very good video- few comments If you have sweet start, you have to be at the park 100 minutes before official opening. Consider going if the weather is terrible you might get lucky and have an empty park The water park is great but it’s insanely busy and be aware of lines for a lazy river! The water park is stressful on a weekend. While I’m too cheap to buy fast track I do recommend on weekends from Memorial to Labor Day Lightening racer while fun needs to be removed for more water park stuff Do check if the giant center is having an event and avoid the park those days Would say you need three days if you value the water park and want re rides without rushing
Thanks for the video Brandon! I'm currently at hershey for two days. Everything you said was exactly what I did and it was a perfect day. I'm going back tomorrow also. Loved wildcats revenge! Best ride in the park in my opinion!
The lines for Cupfusion, Fahrenheit, and LaffTrakk are nightmares because the ride capacity on those is terrible. Comet is also long since it's probably the best coaster little kids can ride. Most of the other lines are okay unless it's super busy. WCR and Candy are popular, but the lines move pretty fast if they're running all the trains. The food lines vary a lot - Chick-Fil-A has a terrible line. I find smaller places and places closer to the entrance have shorter lines. For example, when both are open, the Famous Nathan's near the entrance has a MUCH shorter line than the one in the waterpark. I think summer weekdays are better than May/September, because they have more staff to run more rides and run more trains, and the waterpark splits the crowd.
Buy the parking pass online and save a couple $ compared to at the gate. Do Cupfusion at park opening. Get there fast. The wait time never goes down all day long. Ride Candymonium last. It's incredible at night. The zoo is awesome. My 10y/o is a coaster enthusiast, my 13 y/o couldn't care less if he rode any. Lots of good things for both of them to last all day. Went to Hershey four times last year and once the year before. Food ops are very inefficient and disorganized compared to CP. Dining areas were disgusting with all the trash all over the ground. Pick up after yourselves, people! Saw this each visit and at multiple dining venues. Lots of room for improvement there. Get the all day dining. The cheese curds are my kids' favorite. The bbq place is great for mom and dad. After that, pretty much standard park fare with mostly generic burger options.
we're going on a friday in october, how bad do you think the crowds will be? should we get a fast track? is it worth it to get the one that includes the haunted houses?
Honest question: This is the park I plan on visiting this year, since it's more economical for me to go to Hershey Park than Holiday World. But how does that make Hershey "my favourite candy in the world?" Have you ever eaten a Mirabell Mozart Kugel? If not: I suggest a trip to Austria. (BTW they have better they have even better home made Kugeln than Mirabell in Salzburg.) I'm only planning on going to Hershey Park for the coasters, my friend, not the sugar. You can buy sugar at Walmart if need be. 🙃
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Hershey is my home park for the past 15 years. I almost never go when the water park is closed because the lines are always too long for the coasters, even at the start of the day. During the summer season, the water park draws huge crowds, especially on hot days, which results in the shortest lines for the coasters. I almost exclusively go on Sunday morning, leave by 4 PM and rarely wait in lines more than 10 minutes for each ride. There are certain coasters you want to ride first thing in the AM since they tend to get and maintain long lines throughout the day. They are Comet, Great Bear, Fahrenheit and Laff Trakk if you want the family coaster. Rides like Canymonium, Skyrush, and WCR get longer lines in the AM and have slower traffic during the middle of the day. Stormrunner and Lightning Racer tend to have short lines in the AM and get longer in the PM. Mothers day and fathers day are also slow. Rainy days can also be good as there are other forms of entertainment in the Hershey area. Don't even bother with the HP app for wait times, they are never even close to correct.
so am I fucked for next Friday lol
will the lines be crazy on a friday in october? should we get fast track?
Finally, someone that actually gives logistical tips and details. Thank you!
Thank you! Glad you enjoyed them!
We're going in mid June for my son's day. Glad I did some research, I didn't even know there was a water park and 100% my kids will only want to go there.
My top favorite ride at Hersheypark is Wildcat's Revenge. I have several favorite rides I like to go on when I'm at the park. My favorite ride below Wildcat's Revenge is Skyrush with its new restraints and new theming.
Nice I'm visiting Hershey next month my first visit since 2019. I plan on riding the new coasters they added since then and plan to ride the coasters I missed in my 2019 visit.
I have not been to Hershey Park in 23 years! Alot has changed since then. Thanks for the tips. It will make my life easier.
Perfectly timed video because I'm planning a trip here in June! And will be going during the week so hopefully crowds are lower
Have fun! Enjoy! It's a great park
Thanks for the video! SDC employee benefits includes Hersheypark ‘24-‘26. This video will help us maximize our time which ever year we go.
You rock Brandon! Miss the days of working with ya at KI at good ol white water canyon. Taking the kids to KI at the end of May they are pretty excited.
Skyrush hauls at night, I waited a station wait and got on the next train last night at passholder night, best in the park
Here’s my top 5 favorite coasters at HersheyPark:
1. Wildcat’s Revenge
2. Great Bear
3. Candymonium (tied with Super Dooper Looper)
4. Jolly Rancher Remix
5. Skyrush
BTW, I agree with you Brandon, HersheyPark is starting to become a destination. 😁👌👍👍🍫
Quite a conterversial list! What's your grudge against Stormy and Fahrenheit? Also why is Great Bear so far up?
@SunRise-q4m I know, I want to know why his opinion is what it is
I've been going for 4 years straight now. Love and agree with all of your advice! I do however recommend the Hershey Lodge if you have kids. Lots of things to do after your day at the park
Going for the first time in July. We're a family of 4 and we're going on a Wednesday and Thursday. Hoping we get to do everything.
Candymonium is my favorite at Hershey, because the B&M Hyper model is frickin' amazing. Mini Hyper Jr Giga. 167ft tall 157ft drop with the Mantis first drop (steeper) and color scheme. This channel is very entertaining.
I hear that staying at the on site Hershey hotels also offers admission to the nearby Hershey Gardens and Hershey Story Museum. Plus an additional hour of park time added to the two free hours of park time before closing on the evening before your visit. I am hoping to stay at the Hershey Lodge during my visit to the park (whenever that will be).
Very good video- few comments
If you have sweet start, you have to be at the park 100 minutes before official opening.
Consider going if the weather is terrible you might get lucky and have an empty park
The water park is great but it’s insanely busy and be aware of lines for a lazy river! The water park is stressful on a weekend.
While I’m too cheap to buy fast track I do recommend on weekends from Memorial to Labor Day
Lightening racer while fun needs to be removed for more water park stuff
Do check if the giant center is having an event and avoid the park those days
Would say you need three days if you value the water park and want re rides without rushing
As always great advice and recommendations
Glad you like them! Ty
Thanks for the video Brandon! I'm currently at hershey for two days. Everything you said was exactly what I did and it was a perfect day. I'm going back tomorrow also. Loved wildcats revenge! Best ride in the park in my opinion!
Hey Chris! Thank you so much! Your comment made my day because you had a great time at the park! Thank you! 🙌🏻🎢
I LOVE HERSHEY PARK!
The lines for Cupfusion, Fahrenheit, and LaffTrakk are nightmares because the ride capacity on those is terrible. Comet is also long since it's probably the best coaster little kids can ride. Most of the other lines are okay unless it's super busy. WCR and Candy are popular, but the lines move pretty fast if they're running all the trains. The food lines vary a lot - Chick-Fil-A has a terrible line. I find smaller places and places closer to the entrance have shorter lines. For example, when both are open, the Famous Nathan's near the entrance has a MUCH shorter line than the one in the waterpark. I think summer weekdays are better than May/September, because they have more staff to run more rides and run more trains, and the waterpark splits the crowd.
Favorite coaster is Thigh Crush. Oops, new restraints. Yay! Can't wait to try them out. WCR is meh, but maybe I've been spoiled by SteVe and IG.
I have to get back there. It's been a few years.
There is a tram you can take from the parking lot over to near the entrance
yes :)
Traveling to HersheyPark tomorrow. My 400th coaster credit will occur at the park. Thinking of either Skyrush or Wildcat's Revenge.
What was your 400th credit?
@@lorenzoperez9049 #400 was Skyrush.
I'm visiting on a Friday but it's going to be on and off rain, would you still recommend fast track?
The Dolphin Show is spectacular. 🐬
@brad There are NO dolphins. When was the last time you were there?
I went to Hershey Park years ago. My favorite ride was the Sidewinder. It's probably not there anymore.
It’s been rebranded and now called jolly rancher remix.
How is this park looks so much fun
Buy the parking pass online and save a couple $ compared to at the gate. Do Cupfusion at park opening. Get there fast. The wait time never goes down all day long. Ride Candymonium last. It's incredible at night. The zoo is awesome. My 10y/o is a coaster enthusiast, my 13 y/o couldn't care less if he rode any. Lots of good things for both of them to last all day. Went to Hershey four times last year and once the year before. Food ops are very inefficient and disorganized compared to CP. Dining areas were disgusting with all the trash all over the ground. Pick up after yourselves, people! Saw this each visit and at multiple dining venues. Lots of room for improvement there. Get the all day dining. The cheese curds are my kids' favorite. The bbq place is great for mom and dad. After that, pretty much standard park fare with mostly generic burger options.
Stay at the many hotels in Harrisburg. It's cheaper and only 15-20 minutes away
Agreed or off of 81.
where can you get coupons or ticket deals we are planning 2 days june 10-11
we're going on a friday in october, how bad do you think the crowds will be? should we get a fast track? is it worth it to get the one that includes the haunted houses?
How does hersheypark compare to six flags new england. we are touring north east USA, and want to include a themepark.
Honest question: This is the park I plan on visiting this year, since it's more economical for me to go to Hershey Park than Holiday World. But how does that make Hershey "my favourite candy in the world?" Have you ever eaten a Mirabell Mozart Kugel? If not: I suggest a trip to Austria. (BTW they have better they have even better home made Kugeln than Mirabell in Salzburg.) I'm only planning on going to Hershey Park for the coasters, my friend, not the sugar. You can buy sugar at Walmart if need be. 🙃
Yummy! Solid tip! Thank you
Most GP probably think it’s made of Hershey’s chocolate
I bet cuz I don’t like chocolate and think it’s disgusting, I feel like hershey park is gonna be a lot less fun😢