Hersheypark amusement park in Hershey, Pa., is an ideal destination for groups of all sizes, from businesses and community organizations to sports teams and schools. With more than 70 rides and coasters, a water park and a zoo, there is no sweeter place to reward the team with a fun day or make learning more enjoyable on a school field trip. Seize the summer and utilize this guide with the top 10 tips to start planning your group outing to Hersheypark today.
The Hersheypark Group Sales Team works with groups of 20 or more people broken up into three categories: General, School and Corporate. General groups include churches and religious groups, Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts, camps, sports teams, community organizations, large families and reunions. School groups include public and private elementary, middle and high schools, PTO/PTA, colleges and universities, and daycares. Corporate groups include businesses and workers' unions.
Once you know this information, you can complete an online form to receive more information about planning your group’s visit. The Hersheypark Group Sales Team is also available by phone at 1-800-242-4236 (Option 1) Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. or via email at Hersheyparkgroups@hersheypa.com .
HP.21.General.Family.MeasureUp.Characters.2 Hersheypark_Students Great Bear 2017General group and school group 1-day tickets are valid any day during the 2022 public operating season through January 1, 2023. Corporate groups can purchase undated tickets with flexibility for employees to visit any day they choose. The other option is to select an outing date in advance. Tickets that can be returned are picnic admission and dated outing admissions.
Tickets include three parks in one with more than 70 rides and coasters , The Boardwalk water park (open through Sept. 5, 2022) and ZooAmerica North American Wildlife Park only when accessing the Zoo from the bridge inside Hersheypark during posted Park hours.
One of the biggest advantages of visiting Hersheypark with a group is the discount on pre-purchased tickets. School groups and general groups of 20 or more can save more than 40 percent on pre-purchased 1-day Hersheypark tickets. Plus, school groups are invited to participate in five yearly Education Days. Corporate Groups can save up to 60 percent on Hersheypark tickets when hosting a picnic
As a bonus, general and school groups receive one free ticket per every 10 purchased admissions, with a minimum of 20 or more admissions required for complimentary group tickets.
Start by filling out the 2022 pre-purchase general group , school group or corporate group order form to purchase group tickets. If you’re paying by check, you can mail the order form and organizational check to Hersheypark Group Sales at 108 Chocolate World Way, P.O. Box 866 Hershey, PA 17033. Another option is to call 1-800-242-4236 to pre-purchase with a credit card.
The Group Sales Team recommends purchasing group tickets a minimum of two weeks before the visit date. UPS sends all orders with a signature required. New this year, groups also have the option to select Email Order with electronic ticket delivery. The maximum number of tickets that can be delivered electronically is 500. You will need to have them mailed if you purchase more than that.