From “Hersheypark 2026! Whats New??” by The Krystal Palace
Hersheypark 2026: What's New This Season
A sweet day through Hersheypark's 120th season, ride by ride.
Key points
- Hersheypark is marking three anniversaries in 2026: the park's 120th, Candymonium's 80th and the Dry Gulch Railroad's 65th. 0:00
- Arriving before opening and riding Candymonium during early entry gets a guest among the first riders, and the shortcut path from Candymonium leads straight to Skyrush. 0:54
- The boardwalk expansion and the new play zone open this summer, with the boardwalk running from Memorial Day to Labor Day, so guests cannot see it from the Wildcats area until then. 8:00
- Hersheypark's America's 250th summer includes a new souvenir cup priced at 26.49 with free refills all day, select fireworks nights, patriotic ride overlays and a new show in the Music Box Theater. 8:51
- New food options include Oola bowls at a little over $17, six East Coast Mini Donuts for $8.47, and a Cuban stand that was not yet open when the video was filmed. 7:00
The day, ride by ride
- 1. Ticket lockers — Hersheypark now owns its lockers, and guest services handles any issues. 0:36
- 2. Zoo America signpost — Directional signs point to Hershey Hill ride names and Zoo America near the walkway to Sky Rush. 1:56
- 3. Park entrance path — Visitors walk a shaded path toward the park's tall ride tower. 2:20
- 4. Oola Bowls stand — A purple kiosk sells açaí bowls, pitaya bowls and superfoods with a menu board. 2:59
- 5. Cuban menu stand — A blue menu board lists Cuban appetizers, sandwiches, bowls, empanadas and desserts. 6:51
- 6. Boardwalk and Tidal Force — Tidal Force is closed for now and opens with the boardwalk from Memorial Day to Labor Day. 8:35
- 7. Music Box Theatre — The Chevrolet Music Box Theatre hosts a new America 250 show this summer. 9:34
- 8. Coaster Collectibles — A merchandise store with Candymonium ornaments and coaster merch. 14:38
- 9. Chocolate World entrance — The vlogger explains the photo validation needed to re-enter the park after leaving for Chocolate World. 15:33
Small things worth a closer look
- Tidal Force accessible entrance sign — A blue sign reads 'Tidal Force Accessible Entrance' beside a sign that says 'This Attraction is Closed'.
- Cup and refill kiosk price — The blue kiosk screen shows a souvenir cup with the price $26.48 and the note on free refills all day.
- Park map on phone — A phone shows the park map with ride icons, wait times and food markers, including Hershey's Chocolate World.
- Candymonium brass ornament — A red 'Nation's Treasures' box holds a collectible brass ornament of the Candymonium ride, sold in Coaster Collectibles.
- Turkey Hill milk vending machine — A refrigerated vending machine stocks Turkey Hill chocolate and white milk bottles with a keypad for selection.
East Coast Mini Donuts prices
- : 6 donuts, any 1 flavor · : 7.99
- : 12 donuts, any 2 flavors · : 12.99
- : Donut Fried Oreo Cookies, 3 for · : 6.80
- : Bottled Water · : 4.50