Hersheypark - Hersheypark navigation & personalization

Enhance your visit to Hersheypark® with The Official Hersheypark Mobile App! Discover essential information about rides, attractions, entertainment options, dining, shopping, and much more for Hersheypark, ZooAmerica® North American Wildlife Park, and the Hershey's Chocolate World Attraction. Additionally, you can navigate through the park using a customizable map and set up an HPGO account to access personalized ride statistics and photos.

Map Features

- Tailor your own map of Hersheypark and ZooAmerica by showing or hiding attractions that interest you

- Utilize the ‘Get Directions’ feature for step-by-step navigation to any spot*

- Set alerts for ride wait times on your preferred attractions

- Easily find essential services such as Ticketing Services, First Aid, Accessibility, Lost Children, Lost & Found, and the Barking Lot Day Kennel, among others

- Identify restrooms, ATMs, lockers, designated smoking areas, and rentals for strollers/wheelchairs

HPGO Features

- Establish and manage an HPGO account to track ride statistics, access ride photos, and link your Fast Track purchases

- Customize your experience via your HPGO profile

- Set reminder alerts for your must-see shows

- Create a list of things to do

Attraction Details

- Access comprehensive information about all rides, shows, games, shops, and services

- Check current status details including closed rides and wait times

- Use the search function to locate information about specific attractions

- Filter and sort results based on height, distance, name, and other criteria

- View schedules for daily entertainment and appearances by Hershey Characters

- Get details on food and beverage options, including menus, ingredient lists, and allergens

- Find operating hours for nearby attractions, such as Hershey's Chocolate World Attraction and the Hershey Story Museum, among others

*Ongoing use of GPS in the background may affect battery life.

The Official Hersheypark Mobile App: Your Pocket-Sized Key to Sweeter, Smarter Theme Park Magic 🍫🎡

From the moment I opened this app at Hersheypark’s gates, it transformed my visit from a sugar-rushed free-for-all into a meticulously curated chocolate-coated adventure. Seamlessly blending utility with whimsy, the app is less a tool and more a theme park genie—granting wishes for shorter lines, hidden shortcuts, and stress-free family fun. The customizable map alone is a game-changer: filtering rides by thrill level (or hiding those my toddler couldn’t tackle) saved hours of zigzagging, while the Get Directions feature—complete with step-by-step navigation—made finding that elusive Dippin’ Dots stand feel like a treasure hunt with a guaranteed payoff. But the real MVP? Wait Time Alerts. Setting notifications for rides like Candymonium® let me swoop in during lulls, turning a dreaded 45-minute queue into a 10-minute breeze.

The HPGO account integration added a layer of personal magic. Tracking ride stats became a playful competition (“Who rode Skyrush® more?”), and linking ride photos directly to my profile meant no more fumbling with payment kiosks—just pure, grin-filled snapshots of my kids’ cocoa-smeared joy. As a food allergy parent, the dining filters felt like a lifeline; scanning menus for allergens before reaching the counter kept meltdowns (mine included) at bay. And when my daughter insisted on meeting Reese’s™ Peanut Butter Cup Character, the entertainment schedule ensured we never missed a sugary mascot hug.

While the GPS navigation is brilliantly precise (goodbye, “Where’s the nearest bathroom?!” panic), it does nibble on battery life like a chocolate bar in sunlight—a small trade-off for its park-wide wizardry. Whether you’re a first-timer or a Hershey® veteran, this app isn’t just helpful—it’s essential. It turns sprawling chaos into a smooth, sweet itinerary, letting you focus on what matters: stuffing your face with Kisses®-shaped churros, conquering coasters, and making memories stickier than a Chocolate World sample. Download it, customize it, and let it be your fairy godparent in a world where even the maps smell like cocoa. 🍭✨