Last Summer, we had an amazing first trip to Hersheypark. The kids have been begging to go back and I don't blame them. After my weekend away in Hershey Pa, I cannot wait to get back, I got the chance to preview some of the new and exciting additions coming to the park this year. With the addition of 2 new water park rides, food trucks, and more, trust me, you will want to experience Hersheypark in 2018 for yourself.
I was invited by Hershey for the weekend to experience their properties. All opinions are my own.
The Boardwalk at Hersheypark
The Boardwalk is Hersheypark's expansive water park. It is included in your admission and this year they are welcoming two new rides. Breakers Edge Water Coaster and Whitecap Racer will be making their debut Memorial Day weekend.
Breakers Edge is the 14th coaster to join the Hersheypark lineup. Grab the family and be ready to experience the ultimate thrill in water rides.
Whitecap Racer is the longest mat racing slide in the world. Up for a little competition? This ride features a timing-system that allows you to compete against the other racers during your turn and throughout the day. See if you can win the day! Don't feel like competing, you don't have to. The timing feature is optional.
Food Truck Fridays
Also new at the park, Food Truck Fridays. From now until May 18th, 2018 find delicious new offerings served up on wheels. We previewed some of the bites you can expect to find. If I had to choose, these tacos would get my vote.
All-Day Drink Deal
Grab your own 2018 Souvenir Cup for $15.89 and you can get free refills on fountain drinks and ICEE® all day long! Planning on coming back? Get .99 cent refills on future visits in 2018!
King Size Shake
I got to try my first King Size Shake and wow! I can see why these are award-winning and a must have at Hersheypark. Just look at these toppings!
Finished product. This is actually a mini version of the King Size Shake. I don't think I could finish a big one by myself. But this one, yeah I didn't need any help.
ZooAmerica
One of the highlights of my trip to Hersheypark was our ZooAmerica experience. ZooAmerica is a year-round walk-thru zoo included in your Hersheypark admission. It is the home to over 200 North American animals.
If you have an animal lover in your house I highly recommend booking a behind-the-scenes tour. For an additional cost, choose between an early-bird tour, after hours tour, or a photography tour. We participated in the after hours tour and it was awesome.
I got to hold an owl name Luna, meet a baby alligator named Buford, and see an adorable, newly hatched baby turtle named Huey. Kudos to whomever names the animals at ZooAmerica, I think they have the best ones.
During our tour of the zoo, we stopped by to feed the otters. Link was super excited to see us.
The night ended when we stopped in to see Murphy and Chief. These black bears are intelligent and beautiful creatures. Did you know bears love grapes? I had no idea. Murphy and Chief were all about those grapes.
What did a bear kiss feel like? Imagine your dog licking your finger, it's just like that.
Ticket Deals
From now until June 30th everyone is a kid! No really. Get your tickets online by June 30th to save more than 30%. Tickets valid all summer. Get your tickets now!
What is your must do, see, or eat at Hersheypark?
I’ve always wanted to go here! I just love chocolate, so I know I’d have an amazing time! One day I’ll take my family.
What a great sale on tickets! I’ve always wanted to visit Hersheypark and this is definitely the right time to plan a trip.
I’ve heard of Hersheypark but I’ve never been there. For some reason in my mind I figured it was just the chocolate factory. Apparently it is a whole lot more than that and I know at some point we need to check that place out.
There’s so many fun activities and rides at Hershey Park. I would love to try the water rides and the food as well.
I’d rather roam around the pet place than go on those slides or rides. We love our experience in Hershey a couple of years ago.
I can see where Hersey Park would be a fun place for a family to visit. My grandchildren would enjoy going to a place like this. The water slides , animals and good food.
We live close enough to go once a year about. We love it and always visit the animal park when we go.
This place is on our bucket list. I’ve been wanting to take the grandkids and can’t wait until we make it there. Your photos have me so excited about it.
Love Hershey park! We took our daughter there when she was little and she adored it, too.
Looks like a fun place. Similar to Six Flags maybe? Except Six Flags doesn’t have a zoo.
Hershey Park is on my list! I would love to take my kids there one day.
Oh my goodness how fun does Hershey’s Park look! I have to admit I would love seeing all the animals and the water park looks such fun too!
Now this looks like my kind of fun day. My family would have such a blast – I wish we lived closer so we could visit often! I’ve always heard such amazing things about Hershey Park!
Wow! I never realized Hershey Park had so many different kinds of activities. And that waterslide looks off the hook!
So many amazing activities at Hershey Park. Hopefully will get to see and explore one day. Looks like fun.
I have always wanted to go to Hershey Park! I swear I’ll make it there one day. It looks like a total blast!
Oh wow, I just thought the park was all about chocolate. There are so many things to do for the entire family. I know my kids would have so much fun there.
Ohh Wow! as in a big wow! The Hershey Park is indeed a great place to bond and experience adventure. I hope I can also get to experience such amazing rides and attractions.