Question 1

When is the best time to visit Hersheypark?

Accepted Answer

Weekdays in term-time are usually the quietest at Hersheypark, with midweek (Tuesday-Thursday) typically calmer than weekends and school holidays. Arrive at opening to beat the longest queues.

Question 2

What are the quietest days at Hersheypark?

Accepted Answer

Midweek days outside school holidays are normally the quietest. Saturdays, Sundays and holiday periods see the biggest crowds.

Question 3

Is Hersheypark busy today?

Accepted Answer

Crowd levels change daily. See Hersheypark's live crowd calendar for a day-by-day forecast and today's expected crowd level.

Question 4

When does Hersheypark get busiest?

Accepted Answer

Weekends, school holidays and major event days (e.g. public holidays and school breaks and seasonal events) are the busiest. Crowds also peak in the middle of the day.

Question 5

What time should I arrive at Hersheypark?

Accepted Answer

Arrive for opening. The first hour or two after the gates open reliably has the shortest queues of the day at Hersheypark, whatever the season.

Question 6

How long are the queues at Hersheypark?

Accepted Answer

Queue lengths vary by ride, hour and season at Hersheypark. The live queue times page shows what every ride is running right now.

Question 7

Is it worth visiting Hersheypark midweek?

Accepted Answer

Midweek days in term time are normally quieter than weekends and school holidays at Hersheypark.

Best time to visit Hersheypark