10/21/2021 | News release | Distributed by Public on 10/21/2021 13:07
This story was originally published on mommyknowswhatsbest.com. Marissa is the owner of Mommy Knows Whats Best blog and part of the Sweetest Families program with Hershey Entertainment & Resorts.
Thinking about a Hersheypark Season Pass this year? Learn about all of the benefits of a Hersheypark season pass holder!
Hersheypark is one of the sweetest places to go for family fun. While many people choose to visit one or two times a year, many others love the ability to to visit all year long by getting season passes.
Being a Hersheypark Season Pass Holder has so many benefits, but is it worth it? Read on to find out if getting a Hersheypark Season Pass is right for you and your family.
As a member of the 2021 Sweetest Families, my family and I have been gifted Hersheypark Season Passes to use throughout the year so that we could get a real taste of what it's like to be season pass holders. All opinions are mine based on experience.
The price of a Hersheypark Season Pass depends on a number of things, including:
Season passes can be anywhere between $154-$235 plus tax as of 2021, not including add-ons.
To put the price in perspective, it costs $74.95 plus tax for a one day ticket to Hersheypark. A season pass is basically less than the price of three visits, and you get to visit all year long and get awesome benefits!
Is there a payment plan for Hersheypark Season Passes? According to what I've read, a payment plan may be available for season passes in the fall after the summer season ends. Those passes would then be able to be used the next year.
A variety of different payment plans may be available. The option to have payment plans may end closer to the start of the summer season. More information should be available here at the end of the summer season.
There are three different levels of Hersheypark season passes:
Notice the reference to candy bar sizes? Gotta love that!
Each pass level gets a certain number of pretty cool perks.
A Bite Size Pass is the base level pass. Included in a Bite Size Pass is:
A Full Size Pass is the next level up. Included with a Full Size Pass is everything that the Bite Size Pass offers plus:
Note: This is the level of season passes that we have.
A King Size Pass is the top level of passes. A King Size Pass includes everything a Full Size Pass offers, PLUS:
See a complete comparison of the three pass levels here.
Bonus! Did you know that you can use your Hersheypark season pass to get a discount at Hershey's Chocolate World? You can use your pass to get a 15% off discount on merchandise that isn't already on sale.
There are a number of add-ons that can be attached to a Hersheypark Season Pass, including:
I added on the All-Year Drink Plan to my season pass. With that, I was given a special Hersheypark cup that I could use to fill with a fountain drink or Slush every 10 minutes at one of the various refill stations when you scan your season pass.
TIP!Fellow season pass holders have said that it's easier to scan the pass from the Season Pass Holder Portal than the actual card. Keep that in mind if you get the drink plan!
Did you know that you could use Hersheypark Season Passes for discounts around the Hershey area?
Here is a list of additional discounts around town:
Some of the dining options outside of Hersheypark or the Resorts include Houlihan's, Devon Seafood and Steak, and Cocoa Beanery.
I have visited Houlihan's myself and everything was delicious!
It's a good idea to bring your pass with you wherever you go in Hershey in case you can use your pass for a discount!
To access all of the sweet perks of a Hersheypark Season Pass, pass holders use theHersheypark Season Pass Self Service Portal. Inside, pass holders can access digital Season Passes (which yes, can be used to get in the park), link family passes together, purchase add-ons, redeem in-park coupons, update account information, and more!
For King Size and Full Size Pass Holders, discounted tickets and complimentary tickets can be purchased or redeemed through the portal.
Note: Bite Size Pass Holder? You must purchase your parking pass through the account to receive the 50% discount on General Parking.
While the Self Service Portal within the Hersheypark app can be a tad slow at times, it has all the information you need.
Yes, Hersheypark Season Pass Holders can bring a friend (the more the merrier!). The friend or family member would need a ticket, and depending on the level of pass the ticket could be a discounted or complimentary ticket from the Season Pass Holder Portal (for Full Size and King Size).
Those with the complimentary tickets or the discounted tickets bought through the Pass Holder Portal may enter an hour early during Sweet Start.