Santa Claus is taking a vacation in The Sweetest Place On Earth again this year during Christmas in July. The good news for Hersheypark summer guests is that they will be treated to a 12-day preview of the holiday season, complete with lots of sweet deals, from July 14 to July 25. Throughout the celebration, guests can purchase a combination summer and Candylane ticket for just $50.95 (plus tax) for ages 9 to 54 and $41.95 (plus tax) for ages 3 to 8 and 55 and older. This offer is available online and at the Park’s Ticketing Building. Guests who already purchased their Park tickets can add a Candylane ticket for $6. Hershey Sweet Lights tickets can be purchased for $10 (plus tax).
“Last year, we celebrated our first Christmas in July and our guests told us that they really enjoyed seeing Santa and being able to break up the heat of the summer with holiday festivities,” said Hersheypark General Manager Kevin Stumpf. “We are happy to be hosting the event for our guests again this year.”
The season will sparkle throughout select areas of Hersheypark with holiday lights, candy canes, Christmas trees and wreaths. Guests can share their wish lists with Santa whose usual red suit has been replaced by his Hawaiian vacation attire. Santa will join the lovable Hershey’s Product characters, dressed in their festive best, to meet, greet, and pose for photos.
Park guests can get a jump on the season and decorate Christmas cookies. A traditional Christmas dinner is available, as well as, red and green soft serve ice cream, holiday beverages, festive cupcakes and cake pops which will all be added to standard Park fare during the 12 days.
Across the Hersheypark bridge at ZooAmerica North American Wildlife Park, lighted displays and seasonal carnivore activities await guests.
The festivities continue at the Official Resorts of Hersheypark. Guests who book a holiday getaway to The Hotel Hershey or Hershey Lodge during Christmas In July (July 14-25, 2014) will receive a $25 resort credit* with their stay between November 14-December 29, 2014.*
Hershey’s Chocolate World Attraction also will get a jump on the season. Red holiday bows identify where guests can enjoy special offers in areas including Hershey’s Bake Shoppe, Hershey’s Coffee & Cocoa Shop and the new Hershey’s Dipping Station and retail experience. Mrs. Claus will greet guests in Hershey’s Dessert Creation Studio, during select hours.
For more information about Christmas in July, please call 1-800-437-7439, visit www.Hersheypark.com, like us on Facebook at https://facebook.com/Hersheypark or follow us on Twitter at #Hersheypark.