Hersheypark Walk-thru

A tour of the Sweetest Place on Earth. I did catch a mistake: the Storm Runner coaster is launched hydraulically, not magnetically.
If you'd like to read more about the park, a full trip report can be found here: www.karenandjay...

[@Aidan_minotti]

Man, the old Hershey with the old entrance😊

[@Thesussycrew]

Yes

[@AbsurdJANGO]

I miss that old entrance so much. Felt less barren and hot.

[@Thesussycrew]

Yess… I agree, pretty sad right? 😢

[@c-tha-man9463]

Visited Hersheypark a month ago. It's an awesome place and it's now one of my favorite parks. : )

[@chaank1069]

Ctha Man is it good park to take a 7 year old and a 1.5 year old?

[@Sarah-fr7ps]

Coffee Chai And Makeup Yep

[@gta4user]

Ctha Man i

[@Thesussycrew]

Same

[@scottnelson9]

Sidewinder was the first big coaster I could ride. I’d love to go back to Hershey Park, but my home park now is Kings Dominion.

[@jayducharme]

That’s not a bad park to call home.

[@wwall2]

Haven't been to the park in years and years--so good to see how it has changed. Beautiful, vivid colors. Well done. Thanks for making this.

[@johnfoltz8183]

As of 2020, many of the Tudor style buildings in the front were torn down and replaced with a bigger, newer front gate, and a new turned area called Chocolate Town.

[@Maw0]

Yeah, I noticed that. That's why I came back to this video to specifically remind myself of the old layout for nostalgia purposes. The Carousel isn't even in the same location anymore.

[@JTC2227]

I love this Place ❤

[@loderunner71]

Nice video. Thanks for uploading. Really brought back some fond memories of working there as a teenager. It's changed quite a bit in the last 25 years.

[@Katnipkitkat_Cthulhu]

I grew up in Maryland but most of my dad's side of the family was in the St. Clair, Allentown area. Growing up I pretty much went to Hershey Park every year on the way to Nana's house. Now she's gone, my dad is gone, I left the country in 2003 for a homestay program not considering that I might not come back. I really enjoyed seeing the video of Hershey Park, I've ridden The Comet more times than I can count, but it makes me sad to think I may never get the chance to go there again.

[@itsantartic2747]

I'm going to Hersheypark that's why I'm watching this video

[@extremegamer1724]

Me too

[@peep6017]

AntMan. Me to

[@peep6017]

Zoie Rackley you went right as corona hit! So lucky

[@Thesussycrew]

I was in my mom’s belly in 2017, itsantaric2747

[@angelamagruder5911]

This is what makes amusements so great and fun to enjoy,the exercise of walking,eating,drinking,riding,while sightseeing a part being in the park,whenever or wherever you go to amusements that joy of being there,the excitement of enjoying it all.

[@Rheisler1475]

one of my favorite park layouts, so much to do! creating your own chocolate bar is one of them 🍫 😊 Skyrush is amazing and being on the edge seat makes it even better.

[@WhoCares0095]

you made me night with this video, my grandparents and I use to visit Hershey every summer and I haven't seen it since my grandpa died. thank you! (:

[@kimber6421]

Angel Sera not to be rude but it would be "my grandparents and I used to "

[@kimber6421]

Angel Sera it would also be "my night"

[@kimber6421]

Paul Hogan no I don't think I am last time I checked I was a mother fuckin person

[@ImRunningazoo]

Rude much

[@johnkimble8275]

You are a fucking loser. no one likes your stupid comments and no one likes you. gargle turds fuck face.

[@ArtArt-xh5oq]

I went here in 2019! And it was a blast!!😁❤️🎢 Hershey Park ALWAYS have been one of my favorite amusement parks!😊❤️ FIRST TIME Riding: •Great Bear • SideWinder •Lightning Racer And I also rode Hershey Park tallest drop tower ride called... “Hershey’s Tower” (Hershey’s Triple Tower) I LOVED them all!!😊❤️

[@JackNixon619]

Parents use to bring my brother & I lots of times to Hershey.. Favorite rides were the comet & The Tobaggan.. The tobaggan most prolly don't even remember, been a long time.. Funniest part was everything time we went we always got rained on.. They'd close the park, we do lunch & change clothes.. Soon as they opened back up, we were back at it.. Such Great Memories will never be forgotten!!!

[@wapez2401]

Planning a summer trip almost bought tickets for dorneypark but too many bad reviews this video definitely changed my mind. I rather drive a bit longer and go to Herseypark. Didn't realize how beautiful it is & it looks exactly like what I had in mind for fun & relaxation!. We hope to have a great time . Thank U for your post:)

[@gottorox]

I was literally there today but I love seeing the old entrance and how it’s changed!

[@josephmackela8466]

I want to go back to this park. I was here with family in '85. Would love to see the park now.

[@aemmcla9505]

I really enjoy your walkthroughs to these amusement parks, Jay. They are a lot of fun to watch. Very helpful information as well.

[@purifiedcritters]

i’m watching so many of these to get myself excited for a field trip which is in 3 months :,)

[@giannaburns7563]

I'm going next week for a family vacation, can't wait!! :)

[@SchardtCinematic]

My last time at Hershey Park was on Sunday April 29th, 2001 for Shiply Play Day. I was however at Zoo America in the early 2010's as a chaperone on my youngest son's field trip. So I did get to look over and see the Falcon ride from across the street. Now I heard the Falcon is gone and replaced with three new rides.

[@doonersmixers]

Hershey Park, such a wonderful amusement park. If you live close by I really recommend getting a season pass it provides free parking, 24/7 discounts on food and a happy, little zoo to settle in.

[@melvinrodgers4750]

Great video. Awfully large park. I live by Pittsburgh & I'll be 55 next month & one day me, wife 2 girls want to go to Hershey pa. This is a guide for us. Thank you very much Melvin

[@sillysami88]

This gives me many many memories from the last time I went to Hershey Park. Going this Sunday, thank you! ❤

[@mabelwilken1652]

Last time I was there was in 2017. I really want to go back

[@jayducharme]

Me too!

[@Maw0]

Just a heads up that it looks almost nothing like this now. They had a total redesign in 2020.

[@Jjonathanhart]

Wow, that place is huge. Much larger than Kennywood Park. Unfortunately the gentleman narrating taking the video turns the camera too fast to the left and right making me dizzy. It makes it a little hard to watch it.

[@Zuurhh]

Do you live in Pittsburgh too?

[@crazyminercole8118]

GUS ! I live on the other side of Pennsylvania

[@seanrenzi7250]

Wish Kennywood was much bigger

[@Thesussycrew]

Dang ur right

[@MrCatball1]

I don't know if anyone cares, but the carousel at 3:33 is playing "over there" a song dating back to the first world war!

[@chaank1069]

Sir Catball IV 1/2 beautiful Thanks.

[@sillysami88]

Sir Catball IV 1/2 that's cool

[@anthonyjunior9233]

Sir Catball IV 1/2 i

[@melissanye8641]

Sir Catball IV 1/2 how old r u

[@CJWJR]

I remember that song being sung in an episode of "The Golden Girls". Lol!

[@mattswiff4738]

Love your walkthroughs! I'm so glad it's summer so we get more of these videos. I went to Hershey last summer and it was quite fun. Thank you and keep it up!

[@jayducharme]

Thanks, Matt! There are a few more on the way.

[@teezwilliams22]

Bro I grew up coming to Hershey as a kid, it was the closest park to us here in Baltimore, but I haven’t been back in maybe atleast 10 years and this video just gave me lotta memories! Great vid!!

[@popcornproductions5227]

this is my home park and we always go every week. The season pass is worth it. There is great food and rides.

[@SupremeGlassez]

It's not the museum. It's Hershey's Chocolate World.

[@masonwarehime3127]

I haven't been here since I was 8 years old and 4 feet tall. Nice to see how it both has and has not changed. Going again for the first time in 9 years next month and I am really excited to ride all of the coasters I could not last time.

[@Tattlingtourist]

Thanks for the video! I was curious about going here! I will definitely add it to my list!

[@agentM1991]

Thank you for a virtual tour of Hersheypark. This is my home park, as has a great collection of rides. My top 3 is Skyrush, Great Bear and Storm Runner. After you passed Lightning Racer, the water structure was actually East Coast Wateworks. Shoreline Sprayground is further back in the Boardwalk.

[@oliviamae9532]

This made me happy because i am going to the park for my feild trip!

[@angelamagruder5911]

Thank you,you have shown me more about hershey park thank amyone has ever taken the time to show thank you very much,hope to one of these years get to visit hershey penn.,maybe who knows.🤔😃

[@notcason]

Its crazy how so much has changed

[@jayducharme]

I hope to get back there next year. It looks very different, even from a few years ago.

[@notcason]

@@jayducharme Yeah I am going tomorrow so I watched it so I could see what it looked like then

[@Maw0]

​@@jayducharmeHave you gone back yet?

[@jayducharme]

@@Maw0 Yes. I posted the new walk-thru a few days ago.

[@Maw0]

@@jayducharme That's insane actually haha. I went back in April, and I just came back from Dollywood this week.

[@lunargem6217]

I’m going here for my first time next weekend! I’m going to see Why Don’t We in concert! I’m sooo excited!

[@teamtea7854]

I love how at 15:30 - 15:32 That there are teenagers beating each other with a stuffed frog

[@thebanjobuds2175]

I’m going here with my middle school for Music in the Park and this was a great guide

[@carl9939]

I remember coming here last summer. It was really fun and nice. I wanna go again.

[@johnnykochanko8291]

Second video I watched of yours. You show more of shops to visit and landscapes than rides in operation.

[@jbonzo1429]

Rip old entrance

[@robertvowler6221]

Great video! But you'll still want to visit in person. Thanks for sharing!

[@raider8sox]

Hoping to visit Philly this December! Hoping to go to Hershey!

[@rem8728]

I’ll be going here next month for 4 days can’t wait lol

[@cazadordesanmigel7026]

Im going this saturday. Cant wait. Well friday with the preview plan and staying at hershey lodge.

[@itscringecat]

My home park (I live closer to Dutch Wonderland, but since it's more of a children's park, I consider Hershey my home.)

[@Starlit43]

HCPentz who cares

[@LordMalice6d9]

coolgamer17 Somebody obviously did since his comment has 5 likes.

[@Sprigatitto740]

I miss the old entrance. They completely re-did the entrance

[@juliusjay6557]

Hersheypark is definitely worth the trip from whatever part of the world your at trust me, even tho it’s in the middle of no where literally the middle of nowhere

[@psz8182]

I visited the park yesterday and I love it

[@cje24576]

It sucks they removed the Roller Soaker ride. I really wanted to ride it in June (when I'll be going). Totally bummed right now. :(

[@loganholmes13]

cje24576 You're not missing anything. I waited for an hour to get on, and it wasn't even worth that. It was one of the most boring rides I've ever been on. Completely forgettable.

[@abso1773]

Saaaaame

[@noxlynn9283]

This gave me nostalgia.

[@ruderary4867]

"Look a chocolate house!" "Look a chocolate doorknob!" *Points at black man* "Look a chocolate man! Like if you know where that's from

[@Ih8kone]

I don't

[@jennymcc]

Love love love that you talk about the vegetarian options! Thanks for this video! I am Hershey Park Happy!

[@jayducharme]

You're welcome! I'm glad that so many parks now are offering alternatives to standard park food.

[@haxaw878]

great guide since i'm am going there on a school trip

[@fierylilly6786]

Haxaw how much was the ticket

[@merrymaurader8283]

Haxaw lucky

[@jarrodgalbincea6927]

I realllly enjoy your walk through videos! Very informative and I must admit very helpful! Went to Waldameer for the first time last week and I watched your video for research, super helpful!

[@jayducharme]

Thanks!

[@XxStayXPositive]

Thanks, This'll help a Lot. I'm going on a field trip the Hershey Park on the 29th. We've been to the Chocolate factory and zoo in like, 4th or 5th Grade, but never went to the Park itself.

[@faithmontana2445]

This video was very helpful because I am going to Hershey park sometime in July 2018

[@samfish1102]

Hersheypark is my home park and can you do a walk thru at Hersheypark in 2020

[@jayducharme]

I would love to, whenever this pandemic lifts. Candymonium looks fantastic!

[@jellybellymikeb7938]

I have passes and I'm really close so I always love to come here.

[@dawsoncraig8758]

I'm going to Hershey pretty soon for music in the parks a band compition

[@hammadkhan5610]

Krazy Krafter Kyle omg I went they're for band too for music in the parks in 2014

[@MyGamingHeaven]

Thanks for making this video I live in the uk and we have a Cadbury chocolate factory nothing like Hershey park I will hopefully visit America and Hershey park soon

[@peep6017]

Is there still chocolate during corona?

[@georgeoliver4704]

Good overview, as always. I'm glad to hear your disappointment with the number of corporate fast food outlets that make up too many food vendors in parks these days. I get why parks are doing it, and I get that a lot of younger folks are happy to eat the same food outside the park as inside the park. However, part of the fun of being in a new environment for me is having new foods to try. Maybe as people get bored of the same old things, the pendulum will swing back to original park creations.

[@loganholmes13]

George Oliver if it makes you feel any better, the park ended it's relationship with Famiglia pizza

[@georgeoliver4704]

Thanks for the info. I suppose it depends on what they replace it with. The model for me is a place like Knoebel's, which has a lot of local vendors and in-house food, and it's all pretty good. We'll see.

[@cazadordesanmigel7026]

Cant wait to go on may 12th

[@kentuckywildcatfan7868]

Awsome Video. I will be coming to Hersey s in a few weeks so it helps to k ow where everything is

[@wazoomay6910]

Same fam

[@kentuckywildcatfan7868]

+RyanMay Vlogs it a way bigger park then I m use to

[@khmam]

The carousel is a PTC #47 built in 1919 with a Wurlitzer 153.

[@Kodachrome40]

Nice tour.

[@coasterpug2616]

I've just discovered your walk-through videos and am really enjoying them. One note on your statement about PA once having had the most amusement parks of any state. While it may not have as many as it once did, it does have the highest concentration of Golden Age parks that are still operating with nine parks that opened in the 1920's or earlier, six of which opened before 1900. It's sort of a Mecca for lovers of classic traditional amusement parks.

[@jayducharme]

... Including one park I definitely plan to visit again: Lakemont, with the amazing Leap the Dips!

[@JoshuaOrro-MustangPrinceOR-YTB]

I'm going there next month

[@snuffedtorch3683]

July 8 can't come soon enough.....it's been 7 years since I was last here.

[@pickled625]

Haven't been there in several years, fun park!

[@crybabytearsandtp9969]

I'm going tomorrow for early easter I'm so excited

[@mr.smithgnrsmith7808]

Great park…always nice be clean

[@surge_vt]

There is so many amusement parks I've always wanted to go to but I can't because I live in Colorado which the only park we have is Elitch Gardens which is quite small according to most amusement parks. All the coasters are copies of other rides (boomerang, Vekoma slc, etc) There is only one coaster in Elitch Gardens that is sort of iconic which is Mr. Twister, but that was moved to knoebels and renamed twister, and they made twister II at elitches. So I would love to go to other amusement parks that are more famous

[@jayducharme]

You have Lakeside, which is one of my all-time favorite amusement parks! The Cyclone there is a great ride.

[@surge_vt]

Jay Ducharme Oh yeah that's right! I went to Lakeside once or twice but I was young so I don't remember it, I never went on Cyclone, maybe I should head back soon and try it out.

[@jayducharme]

Definitely. There are lots of amazing old rides there, and the park looks incredible at night. I have videos of the art deco train and the Cyclone: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qZO2dJaNmcykaq8 kzbin.info/www/bejne/kHrNd2aie9yYetE

[@neilcarter77]

Great video, of a great park!

[@jillyhaitsuka-dai6206]

Hi Jay thanks for the cool walk in the park. Visiting here in October, how is the weather and the crowds at that time?

[@jessicacole8404]

*I fuckin hated the school, but i miss the park and going through the town on day\weekend vists*

[@Texaslawhorn]

As of summer 2020 the park entrance (00:10-02:42) is completely different. I miss this old entrance. It had more charm. I do like the new Candymonium coaster though.

[@sillysami88]

Got a Hershey's comercial before this lol

[@blackjack7712]

Sammi I JUST WENT TODAY 😃

[@aidancoyle]

I’m going there on a band trip and I forget what it was like

[@lexisilvis2394]

I go to hershey on thursday i am so excited

[@OnlyStip]

we go here evrey year!

[@VoklstWestie]

Planning on going to the big RV show this Sept. How long does the Park stay open? Im amazed I have never seen so many Un-Attended Children. Where the heck are their parents? And other camp kids (by their shirts) wandering alone without a buddy or even their group. So many not carrying any water. Just my observations.

[@ONIXROLDAN]

I'm dying to go there .

[@markrichardson4261]

Great walk-thru we are coming from the uk and doing hersheypark and this has helped We are doing lake compounce also a great walkthru all i need you to do now is a knobels walkthru if you would be so kind keep up the great work

[@jayducharme]

Actually, that's coming in a few weeks!

[@animalartist68artworld3]

I might be going here next Sunday!!!☺😃😃😮

[@themeparkjunkies8471]

In 11 days I'm gonna be there for my first time. Thats why I'm watching this video lol. Couldn't resist

[@xtremeentertainmenttv9664]

Hey Jay I have a few questions. First, I know you record your videos with the IPhone SE, but how do you actually edit the videos? Also could you do one of these for Dorney Park, or some other six flags/cedar fair parks? Thank you!

[@jayducharme]

The videos are edited in Final Cut Pro X. Dorney is on my list, along with many other parks.

[@xtremeentertainmenttv9664]

ok thanks! what do you like better storm runner or Fahrenheit, I can't make up my mind!

[@jayducharme]

Storm Runner nearly gave me a concussion, and I haven't ridden Fahrenheit. So currently, neither. I think my favorite ride in the park is Lightning Racer, followed by the Comet.

[@xtremeentertainmenttv9664]

wait how did storm runner almost give you a concussion?

[@jayducharme]

When I rode it, the ride shook violently in several of the element and my head was getting whacked against the headrest.

[@Polishjazzman]

You mentioned The Hershey Hotel......it’s actually The Hotel Hershey. I grew up literally across the street from the park.

[@odyssey1282]

Polishjazzman Are you still there?

[@Ascension1004]

It looks very clean

[@odyssey1282]

Ascension 2000 It is.

[@psz8182]

What is you favorite coater

[@jayducharme]

Tehzeeb Sultan Lightning Racer

[@madisonsheetz2926]

I have. A season pass and I love it bc I met a celebrity there and it was amazing I met him at bblz

[@dancrosby9991]

I wonder, to get to Hersey Park, do you have to take the Hershey Highway?

[@jayducharme]

Dan Crosby We’ve gone backroads, right through the center of the town without any problem.

[@matmangrl]

do they still Give you chocolate after the ride?

[@jeffheyman8537]

yes

[@zachmemoli]

No because of alergey issues

[@AtomiicCoasters]

matmangrl no sadly

[@jessicacole8404]

I remember my little brother and sister taking advantage and grabbing 3 or 4 chocolate covered berry packs like vultures when a not so bright chocolate guard was on. In the boarding school, your 're deprived of most pleasures, so when they got out on even just a day vist, they went hog wild. That's probably the real reason they took away the candy 🍬

[@Philly1224]

They give you a piece of candy after the ride in chocolate world. I don't think they give one after the Reese's extreme cup challenge (as mentioned in the video), but I could be wrong. I haven't rode the extreme cup one in years.

[@MrMisterChiliPepper88]

1:53 right off the bat I knew what song was playing backwards its Santana and Michelle Branch Game of Love :D I can recognize Santana riffs

[@MoviemaniaNick]

This is great! It is funny to see how many people are looking at you when you are walking by them probably thinking what is this guy doing? Did you actually say anything while you were shooting or did you do voice over?

[@samplautz5586]

Storm runner is not a magnetic launch! It is hydrolic

[@AphelionKitty]

Sam Plautz just like top thrill dragster but without inversions

[@samplautz5586]

Stuart Satur you like ttd but with inversions, not "without"

[@mchris65]

hydraulic