The holiday season kicks off in Hershey, Pa., on Nov. 10, 2023, with the opening of Hersheypark Christmas Candylane holiday attraction and Hershey Sweet Lights drive-through attraction.
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Most Lights in Pennsylvania – More than five million sparkling lights – the most in Pennsylvania – deck the halls of Hersheypark amusement park in celebration of the season. The guest-favorite NOEL light show featuring more than 250,000 dancing lights choreographed to Christmas music returns nightly beginning at 5 p.m. in The Hollow region. Guests can view four different shows every half an hour from the three bridges overlooking Spring Creek or take a gondola-style ride on the Skyview attraction right over the lights.
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Unique Ride Offerings – New for 2023, guests can enjoy holiday thrills on seven coasters, including the new Wildcat’s Revenge hybrid coaster during its first winter, plus Candymonium, sooperdooperLooper, Jolly Rancher Remix, Wild Mouse, Cocoa Cruiser and the indoor glowing Laff Trakk, which is decorated for the holidays with a large Christmas tree in the center. Weather permitting, family-friendly rides and holiday favorites like Dry Gulch Railroad and Skyview are also available.
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Only Place in Northeast with All Nine Reindeer – For more than 25 years, Rudolph and his friends have made a special stop at Christmas Candylane. Guests can see all nine live reindeer at Santa’s Reindeer Stables inside Hersheypark during all hours of operation through Jan. 1. Trained reindeer experts will be on-site to answer guest questions. Hersheypark is the only place in the Northeast with this magical experience featuring all nine of Santa’s reindeer.
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Interactive Santa Experience – Santa is available during all hours of operation (with breaks noted on signage) for photos as part of an interactive experience with his elves under the former Carrousel Pavillion through Dec. 24.
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NEW Mrs. Claus’ Dance Party – New for 2023, guests can join Mrs. Claus to celebrate the most wonderful time of the year with a bright and colorful Holiday Dance Party under the former Carrousel Pavillion at select times noted in the Hersheypark app.
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TREEville Trail – Starting Dec. 1, 2023, guests can experience TREEville trail, a strolling holiday adventure experience in The Boardwalk At Hersheypark region with more than a dozen uniquely decorated trees sharing stories of The Sweetest Place On Earth.
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Hershey Characters Sweet Greets – Visitors can stop by the heated Chevrolet Music Box Theatre venue to meet their favorite Hershey Characters donning their coziest winter apparel and snap a photo. Times are listed in the Hersheypark app.
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Hot Chocolate and Seasonal Eats – Delicious seasonal offerings include the popular Hot Chocolate Bar and new King Size Shake flavors like Apple at Simply Chocolate dessert shop, the fan-favorite Baked Potato Bar and a new Thanksgiving pizza at Overlook Food Court, and new holiday items at Milton’s Ice Cream Parlor and The Sweeterie Confectionery Kitchen.
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Festive Dining Experiences at The Chocolatier – New for 2023, The Chocolatier Restaurant, Bar + Patio will offer a holiday patio event with spiked hot chocolate for adults ages 21 and older, over-the-top hot chocolate for kids and tabletop s’mores kits overlooking Chocolatetown region starting Nov. 24. A Breakfast with Santa experience is also available at The Chocolatier on select dates from Nov. 24 through Dec. 24. Guests can enjoy a delicious breakfast buffet with hints of chocolate, kids’ activities and holiday family fun while seeing Santa and a few of his elves.
For more information, visit www.Hersheypark.com/explore-
