Hersheypark Christmas Candylane
Visitors can explore a holiday wonderland filled with more than five million twinkling lights and stroll through the HERSHEY'S TREEville grove complete with lasers and fog. The event features select family rides, festive overlays on Twin Turnpike and Holly Jolly Laff Trakk, and the Fire & Ice experience. Guests can also catch the Twinkling Thru Time musical show, explore the Estate of Evil Holiday Open House, and meet Santa alongside all nine of his reindeer.
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Plan Your Visit
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Tickets
Christmas Candylane Pre-Sale tickets are $44.99 (shown alongside $89.95), plus a $2.99 processing fee per item and applicable taxes. The offer is through November 15. Tickets are valid on any public operating day through January 3, 2027.
Food & Drink
Festive treat stops are available along the TREEville walk, with dining and treats across the park.
Accessibility
Hersheypark offers services to assist guests with accessibility needs throughout the park.
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Tips & Advice
- Download the Hersheypark Mobile App to use the in-park wayfinder and check real-time ride wait times.
- Dress warmly for your visit, since the lights and many attractions are outdoors during the winter season.
- Check ride availability before choosing attractions, as cold temperatures, wind, snow, and maintenance can affect operations.
- If weather closes a majority of seasonally available major rides for more than 60 minutes, visit Guest Services to claim a return-visit voucher.
- Use the Christmas Candylane Pre-Sale through November 15 to save more than 45% on tickets.
Special Events & Promotions
- Christmas Candylane pre-sale tickets are offered through November 15.
- New for 2026: the Fire & Ice Experience.
- New for 2026: TREEville is expanded, with two festive treat stops along the walk.
- New for 2026: The Estate of Evil Holiday Open House.
- New for 2026: Twin Turnpike has new festive cars and light displays, and Holly Jolly Laff Trakk has a festive soundtrack.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What can visitors do during Christmas Candylane?
Admission includes select family rides and attractions, more than five million lights, the TREEville grove, Fire & Ice, Twinkling Thru Time, and a visit with Santa and his reindeer.
Are rides available throughout the event?
Select rides are offered, subject to weather, temperature, and maintenance; cold, wind, or snow can affect operations.
Where can visitors find food and treats?
Dining and treats are available across the Park, with two festive treat stops along the walk at The Shore.
Is Breakfast with Santa included with admission?
No. Breakfast with Santa at The Chocolatier is a separate ticketed event on select dates between November 27 and December 24.
What happens if weather closes rides during my visit?
If weather closes a majority of the seasonally available major rides for more than 60 minutes of your visit, go to Guest Services for a free return-visit voucher valid through June 30, 2027.
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