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Should I use Hersheypark?

Not disclosed - hersheypark.com

· 16 hours ago

Buy a visit if you're a coaster enthusiast or a family with kids aged 6-11 — the ride lineup and $39.99-$66.99 ticket deals deliver. Skip it if you expect Disney-level polish or won't pay extra for Fast Track on packed days.

Confidence

Medium. Based on ~45 public sources; most review snippets are truncated, so quotes use verbatim review titles.

Ratings

  • Value for money
  • Ease of useNo direct evidence in sources
  • Feature depth
  • Support quality
  • Security posture

Pricing

$66.99 online / $89.95 gate

Single-day ticket

ModelNot disclosed
Monthly feesNot disclosed
HardwareNot disclosed
Free tierNo
Promo ticket$39.99
Fast Track UnlimitedExtra; price not disclosed in sources

Best for

  • Coaster enthusiasts
  • Families with kids 6-11
  • Mid-Atlantic weekend trippers

Not for

  • Anyone expecting Disney-level polish
  • Visitors who hate closed rides and crowds
  • Waterpark-focused trips
  • People who won't pay extra for Fast Track

Gotchas - check before you buy

medium

Gate price hits $89.95; buying online saves $23 — plan ahead.

medium

Fast Track costs extra; enthusiasts report it's essential on packed days.

medium

Security procedures changed after opening weekend 2026; expect screening delays.

low

Season-pass purchase complaints appear on BBB.

Pros and cons

Pros

  • 121 acres of rides, waterpark, and coasters
  • Recent coasters draw national praise from enthusiasts
  • Wildcat's Revenge called phenomenal by riders
  • Friendly staff noted in family reviews
  • Big savings: $66.99 online vs $89.95 gate

Cons

  • Ride closures spark frequent visitor rants
  • Recurring customer-service complaints
  • Fights and arrests reported, with large police response
  • Some reviewers call it 'awful' or 'gone downhill'

Sources & method

- 10 sources - No known vulnerabilities found in the sources reviewed; news reports note guest-safety incidents and updated entry procedures, not software issues.

official x2review x5news x3
  • Fights and arrests inside the park, Fights broke out inside Hersheypark, leading to arrests and a large police response.
  • Security procedures changed, Hersheypark announced changes to security procedures and policies after opening weekend 2026.
  • Toddler injured at animal enclosure, A toddler was injured by a wolf after crawling under a Hersheypark enclosure (April 2026).

Key stats

  • Value for money: 3/5

    Rating

  • $66.99 online / $89.95 gate

    Starting price

  • 10

    Sources

  • Analyzed

  • Value for money: 3/5. Good promos, but add-ons and gate pricing sting
  • Ease of use. No direct evidence in sources
  • Feature depth: 4/5. Acclaimed coasters, waterpark, and major expansions
  • Support quality: 2/5. Repeated customer-service complaints in reviews
  • Security posture: 2/5. Fights, arrests, and 2026 procedure changes reported
  • $66.99 One-day ticket $89.95 at the gate
  • $39.99 Promo ticket Limited-time offer
  • 121 acres Park size Per official promo post
  • #102 YouGov popularity Tourist-attraction rank

Pricing

Single-day ticket

$66.99 online / $89.95 gate

  • 121-acre park access
  • Buy online to save $23

Promo ticket

$39.99

  • 121 acres access
  • Limited-time offer

Fast Track Unlimited

Not disclosed

  • Priority ride access
  • Reviewer reported ~30 rides in a day

Security

No known vulnerabilities found in the sources reviewed; news reports note guest-safety incidents and updated entry procedures, not software issues.

  • Fights and arrests inside the parkFights broke out inside Hersheypark, leading to arrests and a large police response.⁹
  • Security procedures changedHersheypark announced changes to security procedures and policies after opening weekend 2026.⁸
  • Toddler injured at animal enclosureA toddler was injured by a wolf after crawling under a Hersheypark enclosure (April 2026).

What users say

Enthusiasts rave about the coaster lineup while families report a mixed bag of friendly staff, long waits, closures, and service letdowns.

“Hershey Park is AWFUL”
Tripadvisor reviewer
“Fun Day - Customer Service HORRIBLE.”
Tripadvisor reviewer
“Wildcat's Revenge at Hersheypark is a phenomenal ride”
Reddit, r/rollercoasters
Full analysis

Based on ~45 public sources; most review snippets are truncated, so quotes use verbatim review titles.

Large PA theme park with a standout coaster lineup; great for enthusiasts and kids, frustrating when crowded.

Methodology

Based on ~45 public sources; most review snippets are truncated, so quotes use verbatim review titles.

Read how a report is made.

Sources

  1. Amusement Park Tickets | Hersheyparkhersheypark.com
    official
  2. Hersheypark 121-acre promo postfacebook.com
    official
  3. Hershey Park is AWFUL - Tripadvisortripadvisor.com
    review
  4. Fun Day - Customer Service HORRIBLE - Tripadvisortripadvisor.com
    review
  5. Gone downhill - Tripadvisortripadvisor.com
    review
  6. Rant about rides being closed - Redditreddit.com
    review
  7. Has any park done more in the last 10 years - Redditreddit.com
    review
  8. Hersheypark announces security procedure changes - abc27abc27.com
    news
  9. Fights broke out inside Hersheypark - Daily Voicefacebook.com
    news
  10. Hersheypark popularity - YouGovyougov.com
    news

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