As we reported back in February, Hersheypark is looking towards a massive 2020 project. Earlier today, Hershey Entertainment and Resorts presented a land development plan at the Derry Township Planning Commission meeting for redeveloping 23 acres on the west side of the 121 acre park. The plan calls for redesigning the park’s front entrance gate and drop-off…
Just down the road from Hersheypark, nearby ZooAmerica North American Wildlife Park will celebrate its 40th anniversary the weekend of May 5-6 2018 with various fun activities the whole family can enjoy. Founded in 1910 when Milton S. Hershey formally organized his Park’s growing collection of wild animals, the Hershey Zoo reopened to the public…
Even though Hersheypark is entering the 2018 season with 2 epic new waterpark attractions, the future could be even sweeter if the park can obtain permission to move forward with their future plans. According to the Dauphin County Board Of Commissioners Commissioners’ Legislative Meeting on November 15th 2017, Hersheypark notified the board through its engineering…
SORRY FOLKS! PARKS CLOSED! With bitter cold temperatures sweeping the east coast, several theme parks hosting annual holiday events, have changed their operating scheduled or closed early for the season. Here’s a quick run down of the parks effected so far: In Pennsylvania, Hersheypark has adjusted their opening time today (12/30/17) to 2pm to allow time to clear…
The Albert family were visiting the Hershey area from Pittsburgh, and decided to make a stop into Hershey’s Chocolate World. The family had no idea that when they arrived in Hershey that they would collectively become the Mayor of Chocolate World for the day. When The Albert family, Shawn, Kirsten, Hannah, and Levi, and Kristen’s dad, Dave…
Since June, Hersheypark has been teasing for its 2017 attraction. This week Hersheypark announced Hershey’s Triple Tower, the first “choose-your-thrill” drop and launch tower complex in the United States. The ride complex will contain three different S&S drop towers and will be Hersheypark’s first major ride to be chocolate and candy themed. Each tower will contain a unique theme. The first…