All-New Santa and Reindeer Experience at Hersheypark Christmas Candylane

All-New Santa and Reindeer Experience at Hersheypark Christmas Candylane

Guide to the Mary N. Bright Airfield at 2024 Holiday Event in Hershey, PA

There's no place like Hersheypark amusement park for the holidays. For over 40 years, Hersheypark Christmas Candylane has delighted guests with experiences they can't find anywhere else like the most holiday lights in Pennsylvania, seasonal ride offerings, Santa and his reindeer, and uniquely festive holiday eats and treats.

New this year, Santa and all nine of his reindeer are in a themed location together called the Mary N. Bright Airfieldin Fahrenheit Catering. Check out this guide of things to do in Santa's favorite holiday stop at the merriest event of the year in Hershey, Pa.

See Santa in the Yule Lounge

The Yule Lounge is an exclusive party spot where guests can snap a photo with Santa and tell him their wish list, mingle with Mrs. Claus and the elves, and enjoy holiday tunes from carolers. Guests can take their own pictures with Santa from phones or personal cameras, but professional photos are also available for purchase. Santa is available during all hours of Park operations,with breaks noted on signage, through Dec. 24 before he makes his way back to the North Pole.

Please note that the line to meet Santa is separate from the line to meet his reindeer.

See All Nine of Santa's Reindeer in Hangar 96

For more than 25 years, Rudolph and his friends have come to the town built on chocolate. Hersheypark Christmas Candylane is the only place in the Northeast where guests can get an up-close look at all nine of Santa's reindeer, including Rudolph. New this year, guests will find them in Hangar 96, an old airplane hangar turned stables. The name of the space represents the first year that Santa's reindeer visited Hersheypark in 1996.

Trained reindeer specialists from ZooAmerica North American Wildlife Park are on-site inside Hersheypark to answer guest questions and share fun reindeer facts during all hours of Park operations through Jan. 1, 2025.

Please note that the line to meet Santa's reindeer is separate from the line to meet Santa.

Enjoy a Cup of Good Cheer in Terminal C

No visit to Christmas Candylane is complete without a delicious hot chocolate. After visiting with Santa and his reindeer, guests can grab a drink and warm up inside Terminal C, the sweetest holiday hangout. Inside, there are plenty of family-friendly offerings from Hot Chocolate Express. The following adult libations can be found at Concourse Cocoa:

• Chocolate: hot chocolate, 360 Double Chocolate Vodka, whipped cream, chocolate syrup
• Chocolate Peanut Butter: hot chocolate, Skrewball peanut butter whiskey, whipped cream, peanut butter sauce
• Chocolate Coconut: hot chocolate, Don Q coconut rum, whipped cream, toasted coconut

Also available for purchase from Hot Chocolate Express is the Kissmas TREEts Collectible, the first-ever collectible container from Hersheypark. The three-tiered tree features multiple-layered compartments of handmade goodies, such asa Sugar Cookie Christmas Tree, Mini Chocolate Chip Cookies, Caramel Corn, House-made Marshmallows, Chocolate-Dipped Rice Krispy Treats and Peppermint Bark.

Check out our Foodie Guide to Christmas Candylane for more info on these and other festive treats found throughout the Park!

The Happiest Holiday Celebration

The most magical part of a Hersheypark ticket is that a visit with Santa and his reindeer is included among the bright lights and coaster nights with admission. Guests can celebrate the holiday season at Hersheypark Christmas Candylane through Jan. 1, 2025. 'Tis the season to start a new Hersheypark Happy holiday tradition or cherish an old favorite.