Hershey Park

stacyk · #1 10-01-2001, 04:09 PM

I'm thinking for visiting hershey park, on my trip to the US in a month. I need to know is it worth visiting or is it best avoiding it.

Thanks

trock476 · #2 10-01-2001, 04:15 PM

Well, i would say no, but only because only half the park will be open on cerati weekends in november. this is for the christmas time thign at hershey, its only on weekends, and only certain rides are open. however, such rides as great bear and comet are open, and its only 20 bucks for unlimited rides. its really up to you, it will more than likely be cold though, just as a warning.

Coaster131 · #3 10-01-2001, 05:49 PM

Yeah...HersheyPark isn't worth going to at this time of year. Now, it is only open for "HersheyPArk In The Dark"...their halloween event that has nothing special but a kiddy area with trick-or-treating. You must go to Hershey in the summertime, though. That's when the chocolate Factory is in full swing and the park is just beautiful!

Also, it is Pay Per Ride during the Halloween season...admission is free right now.

TopGun77 · #4 10-01-2001, 08:58 PM

That sucks that ikt isnt good this tiem of year, for you, that is a park that is on my must visit list because of great bear, it looks relly unique, plus lightnign racers and wilcat. O sooperdooperlooper too, they all looks like top notch coasters.

Jay_rider19 · #5 10-01-2001, 09:20 PM

Hershey in the summer is nothing for like thrills it's for your family the wooden coasters are great Lightning racer is of the hook Great Bear is alright.

Jokercoaster · #6 10-01-2001, 09:46 PM

Its a decent park in the summer, but not at this time of year. But whenever you go don't miss Chocolate World

topfuel · #7 10-02-2001, 01:50 AM

Great Bear (called Great Scare) during Halloween weekends, will be open along with a couple of other coasters. Unfortunately, Lightning Racer will not because it is in another section of the park. But, the good news is that lines are very short. I walked right on the front row of the Bear a couple of years ago in October. The bad news is, it was about 40 degrees with a 30 mph wind. But, like a hard core coaster rider, I got my frozen body back on that sucker and rode it again.

Rockrc480 · #8 10-03-2001, 04:01 PM

That sux that the Racer won't be opened. Dont go if the Great Bear, Wildcat, or Lightning Racer isnt't opened.

SLFAKE · #9 10-08-2001, 01:17 PM

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Originally posted by trock476
Well, i would say no, but only because only half the park will be open on cerati weekends in november. this is for the christmas time thign at hershey, its only on weekends, and only certain rides are open. however, such rides as great bear and comet are open, and its only 20 bucks for unlimited rides. its really up to you, it will more than likely be cold though, just as a warning.

Acutally, its only $16 for unlimited rides ($13 if you go on a Thursday) and it is for Halloween, not Christmas... that starts up Nov 9. On the Hersheypark website there is a coupon for $2 of admission.

The days are Oct 18-21 and 25-28. Hours are 5-9 Thrus, 5-10 Fri, 2-10 Sat and 2-9 Sun.

Coasters that are scheduled to be open are: Comet, sooperdooperlooper, Great Bear, SideWinder, Trailblazer.

If this is your ONLY chance have to get to Hersheypark, it is worth it. If you will have other chances to get to go there, I think it is still worth it. If for some reason a trip to Hersheypark now will prohibit a visit during next season (for reasons of travel or finances), then hold off for the summer.

Personally, I enjoy it. Gives me a chance to take my final coaster ride of the year (a night ride) on the Comet, my sentimental favorite.