Guide for Where to See Santa in Hershey for Christmas 2024

Guide for Where to See Santa in Hershey for Christmas 2024

Top 5 Places to Meet Santa, Tell Him Your Wishlist and Snap a Photo With Him

Christmas in Hershey is full of millions of lights, family-friendly attractions and holiday coaster rides, cozy resort nights by the fire, some of the best hot chocolate in the world and, of course, Santa!

Santa has come to the town built on chocolate for the 2024 holiday season. Here is a guide to the top five places in The Sweetest Place On Earth to meet Santa, tell him your wishlist and snap a photo with him for a sweet souvenir.

Hersheypark Christmas Candylane

Select Dates Through Dec. 24; Available During All Operating Hours

Santa's favorite holiday spot at Hersheypark is the Mary N. Bright Airfield, a new themed location in Fahrenheit Catering featuring Santa and all nine of his reindeer. Santa is located in the Yule Lounge inside the Mary N. Bright Airfield during all hours of Hersheypark Christmas Candylane operations through Dec. 24, 2024.

To get to the Yule Lounge, guests should head to the left-hand side of the Mary N. Bright Airfield, where they will enter a winter wonderland lined with beautifully decorated trees and sweet holiday decorations. Along the way to see Santa, guests can meet his elves and Mrs. Claus and maybe even get lucky enough to catch them caroling. Once guests arrive at the Yule Lounge, they can sit next to Santa or on his lap to tell him their wish list and get a photo with him. Professional photos are available for purchase in Terminal C of the Mary N. Bright Airfield.

Right next to the Yule Lounge, guests can get an up-close look at all nine of Santa's reindeer, including Rudolph, in Hangar 96through Jan. 1, 2025. Please note that the line to meet Santa is separate from the line to meet his reindeer.

Guests can also stop by the heated Chevrolet Music Box Theatre for Holly Jolly Sweet Greets with the Hershey Characters donning their coziest winter apparel. Appearance times are listed in the Hersheypark app.

The Chocolatier for Breakfast with Santa

Select Weekend Dates Through Dec. 22; 8-10 a.m.

Families can enjoy a delicious breakfast buffetat The Chocolatier Restaurant, Bar + Patio with hints of chocolate, kids' activities, and lots of holiday family fun alongside Santa and a few of his festive elves.

Breakfast with Santa is offered from 8-10 a.m. on Saturdays, Sundays and select Fridays through Dec. 22, plus Dec. 24. Please note that limited availability remains, and reservations are required. The cost for adults (12+) is $35.95. Kids (3-11) are $22.95, and children two and under are free. Prices do not include tax and gratuity.

Hershey's Chocolate World

Select Dates and Times Through Dec. 24

Visitors can bring the entire family to Hershey's Chocolate World to create a new holiday tradition by having their photo taken with Santa in front of the HERSHEY'S Holiday Chocolate House in a classic HERSHEY'S Chocolate Tour ride car. Santa is available on select datesthrough Dec. 24 at various times.

The HERSHEY'S Characters and Dr. Seuss'sThe Grinch and Max are often available for photos in the meet-and-greet area in the Food Hall. Visitors are encouraged to check the schedule upon arrival, as dates and times vary per day and are subject to change.

Hershey Gardens

Saturday, Dec. 14; 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Hershey Gardens welcomes the holidays with various family-friendly activities, including an appearance by Santa on Dec. 14 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. During that time, kids can visit with Santa in the Milton & Catherine Hershey Conservatory, included in general admission.

Also included with a ticket, Mrs. Claus hosts story time in the Milton & Catherine Hershey Conservatory on Dec. 7 and 21 from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.

While strolling through the Milton & Catherine Hershey Conservatory, visitors can enjoy The Christmas Tree Showcase, which features ten beautifully decorated trees in an indoor winter display. New this year, the showcase boasts a unique family photo opportunity: a car from the Comet roller coaster at Hersheypark, fashioned as Santa's sleigh. Guests can also enjoy sparkling lights, a 14-foot poinsettia tree and an 8-foot bromeliad tree.

The Hotel Hershey for Breakfast with Santa

Weekends Through Dec. 22

Guests staying at The Hotel Hershey can celebrate the holidays with a breakfast buffet in the beautifully decorated Fountain Lobby and enjoy a photo opportunity with Santa on weekends through Dec. 22. Breakfast with Santa is available for overnight guests only, and reservations are required. Please note that limited availability remains. Guests can call 844-330-1711 to book.

Santa will also make a stop at The Villas At The Hotel HersheyConcierge Lounge each weekend exclusively for guests staying in the newest luxury accommodation during its first Christmas season.