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Hersheypark reviews

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Posted: October 6, 2010

Hersheypark was created for the employees and relatives of Milton S. Hershey's Chocolate Factory on April 24, 1907. Milton wanted to create a more pleasant environment for workers and residents in his community than any typical factory town of the time. Now offering 62 attractions, 55 "dry" rides, and 7 "wet" attractions, including 11 world class roller coasters, Hersheypark is one of the cleanest, oldest, and true-to-its-theme amusement parks in this country!

For a historical study of Hershey Park, visit here: Hershey Park History

Strategy:
Once you enter the park through the main gates, you will enter the Founder's Circle theme area. If it is a crowded day your best bet will be to go directly to the Boardwalk waterpark. In the morning, it is not crowded at all. The crowds here only pick up around 11:30 or so. (Also, the waterpark closes everyday at 8pm, so plan accordingly.) However, if you do not wish to get wet just yet, immediately get in the line for Fahrenheit. After that, you can basically navigate the perimeter of the park and hit all of the major rides along the way. There are a ton of great rides that Hersheypark offers, so enjoy!

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Readers' Tips for Visiting Hersheypark

[121 + / 11 -] They have cubbies on the rides, so feel free to bring a bag! Also, although hershey's food is still expensive, it is not nearly as bad (prices and taste) as six flags. Hope this helps!

[66 + / 9 -] If your staying overnight, enter the park at 5:30pm or later and you can enter the following day for FREE! You get more bang for you buck and don't have to pay for another ticket.

[41 + / 8 -] You will not get nearly close enough to the full experiance if you don't sit in the front on Great Bear.

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Readers' reviews:

Attractions
(Rating)(Height)
Skyrush
Comet Hollow(Rating)(Height)
Comet842
Tilt-A-Whirl7
Wave Swinger742
SooperDooperLooper642
Founder’s Circle(Rating)(Height)
Carrousel10
Scrambler9
Tiny Tracks5
Mini-Himalaya4
Space Age3
Traffic Jam3
Helicopters3
Founders Circle(Rating)(Height)
Balloon Flite4
Dinosaur-Go-Round3
Midway America(Rating)(Height)
Ferris Wheel10
Lightning Racer948
Wild Mouse842
Wildcat748
Miniature Train7
Whip742
Roller Soaker642
Merry Derry Dip Fun Slide6
Tiger's Tail6
Frog Hopper5
Pony Parade5
Granny Bugs4
Music Express442
Crazy Climber3
Minetown(Rating)(Height)
Flying Falcon9
Kissing Tower8
Coal Cracker8
Great Bear854
Twin Turnpike7
Frog Hopper7
Red Baron5
Convoy3
Music Box Way(Rating)(Height)
Fender Bender848
Dry Gulch Railroad7
Reese's Xtreme Cup Challenge7
TheCLAW!748
Tiny Timbers7
Ladybug6
Pirate642
Skyview6
Blue Cross Monorail5
Dizzy Drums5
Roller Racer5
Swing Thing5
Bizzy Bees5
Mini Pirate3
Outside Main Gate(Rating)(Height)
Chocolate World Tour9
Pioneer Frontier(Rating)(Height)
Frontier Fyers942
Fahrenheit954
Storm Runner: Vertical Horsepower!854
Rodeo8
Trailblazer8
Livery Stable7
Mini Scrambler742
Sidewinder648
The BoardWalk(Rating)(Height)
Tidal Force842
ZOOAMERICA®(Rating)(Height)
North American Wildlife Park8

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Dining
Boardwalk(Rating)
Shoreline Grill10
Carrousel Circle(Rating)
Dippin' Dots10
Craftbarn Kitchen9
Country Style Café5
Carrousel Cone3
Comet Hollow(Rating)
Nut Hut9
Damian's Soft Frozen Lemonade6
Paddleboat Café5
Midway America(Rating)
Waterfront Creamery10
Trolly Car10
Brickers Famous French Fries10
Green's Ice Cream Parlor10
Midway Clubhouse & Café8
Wildcat Catering8
Hawaiian Shaved Ice7
Dippin' Dots7
Midway Munchies5
Mamma Ilardo's Pizzeria3
Minetown(Rating)
Boardwalk Fries10
Coal Cracker Pretzel and Icee10
Dippin' Dots10
Wok & Roll10
Berk's Theatre Hot Dog10
Berk's Tower Hot Dogs9
Minetown Restaurant9
Awesome Ice5
Philly Steak House4
Loft Catering Area0
Arctic Smoothie0
Music Box Way(Rating)
Shakey's Drive-In10
Music Box Icee® & Pretzels10
Pretzel House9
Country Cousins9
Ben & Jerry' Ice Cream7
Gyro Express5
The Sandwich Stop0
Pioneer Frontier(Rating)
Canyon River Catering10
Prarie Dawgs10
Subway10
Dippin' Dots9
Country Grill9
Awesome Ice8
Freeman's Texas BBQ7
Taco Bell5
Tidal Force Catering Area5
Trailblazer Catering Area5
Sidewinder Café3
Rapids Refreshments0
Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream0
Rhineland(Rating)
Kettle Corn10
Central PA's Kosher Mart9
Mamma Ilardo's Pizzeria5
Creekside Catering Area5
The Boardwalk(Rating)
Wurstburg Grill Express5
Tudor Square(Rating)
Grinder's Gourmet Coffee Shop8
Pippin's Food & Spirits6
Tudor Grill

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