06/26/2024 | News release | Distributed by Public on 06/26/2024 08:19
Hersheyparkamusement park today announced the return of its Hersheypark Halloweenseasonal event and Dark Nightsimmersive haunt experience for more haunting dates than ever before from Friday, Sept. 13 through Nov. 3, 2024.
For 25 days, including Halloween night on Thursday, Oct. 31, guests can experience five haunted houses, including the all-new Estate of Evil haunted house, three Scare Zones with the new Darkstone's Hollow:Battle for Spring Creek scare zone, 50 attractions and dark coaster rides, Hershey's Trick-or-Treat Trail and more - all included with a Hersheypark Halloween ticket. The eight-weekend event will also featureexclusive culinary creations, including the return of the popular Dark Nights Tasting Pass, plus the new Avenue Of The Afterlife path with themed food and drink offerings, pop-up retail and live entertainment.
Hersheypark Halloweenevent hoursare 5-10 p.m. on Fridays, 12-10 p.m. on Saturdays and 12-9 p.m. on Sundays. Hersheypark Halloween will also be open on Halloween night, Thursday, Oct. 31, from 5-10 p.m., with Dark Nights open until 11 p.m. Dark Nights begins each night at 6 p.m. and extends one hour after the Park closes, running Fridays and Saturdays until 11 p.m. and Sundays until 10 p.m.
The terrifying next chapter of Dark Nights at Hersheypark Halloween begins nightly at 6 p.m. Dark Nights features five haunted houses with all-new and evolved stories containing more creatures, chaos and intensity.
Also, as part of Dark Nights, midways will transform into three Scare Zones each evening.
Families can experience HersheyparkHalloween like never before as they play by day and fright by night, with thrills on 50 rides and attractions(weather and maintenance permitting), dark rides on select coasters, trick-or-treating, a new Avenue Of The Afterlife scare-free zone, Hershey Character appearances, kid-friendly entertainment and the original Creatures Of The Night flashlight tour at ZooAmericaNorth American Wildlife Park.
Coasters and Rides
Thrill seekers will feel the rush on 14 epic coasters, weather and maintenance permitting. During the last hour of Park operation, the lights will go out for dark rides on some favorites, including Wildcat's Revenge, Candymonium, Comet and Lightning Racer coasters. Plus, Laff Trakk coaster will be dark all day, each operating day.
Trick-or-Treating Experience
Children 12 and younger are invited to collect their favorite candy at 13 sweet stops on the Hershey's Trick-or-Treat Trail each operating evening until 8 p.m. The Trail winds from Hershey's Chocolate WorldAttraction with three locations to The Boardwalk At Hersheypark region with 10 stops in Treatville.
Avenue Of The Afterlife (NEW FOR 2024)
Located in The Boardwalk, the new Avenue Of The Afterlife path will allow guests to skip the scare while enjoying the season's thrills without fear. The scare-free zone, free of monsters and mayhem, will feature entirely scare-free Dark Nights festivities, including exclusive food and drinks, music and dancing, wicked-fun street performers and retail shopping.
Festive Entertainment
The Hershey Characters will be all dressed up in their trick-or-treating finest, ready to party with guests to the season's classics during the Shake, Howl and Glow Halloween show inside the Chevrolet Music Box Theatre venue. Guests can also experience daily Hershey Character appearances throughout the Park and Our Friends From The Sea shows in the Aquatheatre. Details will be listed in the Hersheypark app.
Creatures Of The Night Attraction
ZooAmerica North American Wildlife Park will offer a special nighttime flashlight tour and themed activities included in the one-price admission to Hersheypark Halloween when accessing the Zoo from the bridge inside Hersheypark during posted Park hours. Guests can see the wild and fascinating animal activity that only happens after the sun sets. Creatures Of The Night runs Fridays through Sundays on Oct. 11 through 27 from 6-9 p.m.
Hersheypark Halloween and Dark Nights will feature an elevated food and beverage scene with more than 50 scary good eats and spell-binding drinks.
Back by popular demand, the Dark Nights Tasting Pass allows guests to taste five frightfully delicious snacks, desserts and drinks available exclusively during Dark Nights. Stay tuned to the Hersheypark social media channels for official reveals.
Located in the Hershey's Chocolatetown region, The Chocolatier Restaurant, Bar + Patiowill also bring back Spirit's Rooftop Bar, a rooftop rendezvous available during all Hersheypark Halloween and Dark Nights operating days. There will be more tasty details about an all-new menu to come.
Guests can also take home a piece of Dark Nights with event-exclusive branded merchandise at Dark Nights Emporium, Halloween Boo-tique store and Hersheypark Supply Co.
Hersheypark Halloween admission includes access to the Dark Nights haunted houses and Scare Zones. Guests interested in visiting for the seasonal event can purchase 1-Day Any Day Tickets, valid through Jan. 1, 2025, online now. Current 2024 Season PassHolders can enjoy unlimited Hersheypark Halloween and Dark Nights visits.
Guests can get to the thrills and fear faster all night long with the Dark NightsFast Track Unlimitedprogram, valid on participating coasters and all five haunted houses on the visit date.
During the Halloween season, guests can extend their stay in Hershey, Pa., at The Official Resortsof Hersheypark: The Hotel Hersheyluxury accommodation including the all-newThe Villas at The Hotel Hersheyexperience,Hershey Lodgeresort and Hersheypark Camping Resortcampground.
The Hotel Hershey and Hershey Lodge will offer three packages, including a Dark Nights 2-Night Package featuring two nights of deluxe accommodations, breakfast each morning, a two-day Hersheypark ticket, a Dark Nights Tasting Pass and Dark Nights Haunted House Fast Track Passes for each guest. All guests receiveFree Resort Benefitslike free front gate shuttle service and preview hours. Overnight guests of Hershey Lodge receive exclusive access to Hershey's Water Worksat Hershey Lodge indoor pool complex.
Join our team as a scare actor, specialty performer, Dark Nights Attendant, Ride Operator or Food & Beverage team member, and enjoy sweet perks including FREE admission to Hersheypark Halloween, FREE parking to Hersheypark Entertainment Complex events, discounts around town and so much more!