Hershey's Chocolate World

Visiting Hershey’s Chocolate World in Pennsylvania was such a sweet experience for me and wifey! From the moment we walked in, the whole place smelled like pure happiness. The atmosphere was fun, family-friendly, and full of that nostalgic chocolate factory vibe. Our absolute favorite part was the Create Your Own Chocolate Bar experience. Getting to pick our own toppings, design the wrapper, and watch our chocolate bar come to life was honestly the highlight of the trip. It felt like being kids again — but with better taste in toppings. Seeing our names on the custom packaging made it even more special.

We had a wonderful day trip to Hershey’s, traveling all the way from Maryland. From the moment we entered Pennsylvania, everything felt welcoming—the streets filled with Hershey’s signs, boards, and art décor instantly built excitement, especially for our kids. The route to Hershey’s Chocolate World itself was beautiful and fun to look at. Since it was winter, most outdoor activities were closed, so we focused on indoor experiences. Even so, it’s a beautiful place to visit. Once inside, the staff explained the different activities available for kids. The package prices were reasonable, and we chose The Great Candy Expedition, which cost $80 for four people. It was a candy-themed movie experience with interactive button-selection seats and a wide screen. At the end, we were given candies on the way out, which the kids loved. Next was the trolley ride, which was very informative. It covered the founder’s story, chocolate-making process, and Hershey’s history. The kids even got to see live chocolate making during the ride, which was exciting for them. The chocolate shopping prices inside were reasonable, and every step inside Chocolate World was enjoyable. The staff were lovely, and the overall experience was excellent. My kids had the best day ever at Hershey’s Chocolate World! 🍫✨

Best selection of Hershey candy! Love that there are exclusive items here you can't buy anywhere else. Exclusive items make for great gifts! Plenty of other souvenir type items & gifts too. The shakes and food at the café area looked great too. Nice options of things to do here even if your not visiting for the park. Chocolate making tour and stuff your own Reese cup! Nice photo options too. Chocolate house still on display looked amazing too. Such great details to it.

The place has a nice, cheerful vibe, and the massive store with all the chocolates and souvenirs is hard to resist. You don’t need a lot of time here, but for a quick visit, it’s totally worth it—especially if you love chocolate or are visiting with family. 🍫 Limited edition packing available. The cafe inside the store is really good.

A fun and enjoyable experience for all ages. The place is lively, colorful, and well organized, with plenty to see and do. The chocolate-themed attractions are entertaining and give a nice behind-the-scenes feel of the Hershey brand. The retail area is huge with a great variety of chocolates and souvenirs, and everything is easy to navigate even on a busy weekend. Entry was smooth with no long wait, which made the visit even better. Overall, a great stop if you’re visiting Hershey - especially with family or kids. Definitely worth checking out.

Did the breakfast with Santa experience at Hershey Chocolate World and it was an amazing experience. Not going to lie, we had to get up really early to be there before 7am. It was hard but worth it. The ticket cost was extremely reasonable for what you get. First off, the whole experience was very organized from start to finish. When you arrive, you have someone escort you through the vicinity and explain everything which was nice. Tables are assigned and was happy we had our own table. You get a text message when its your turn to see santa and take pictures with him. Nothing was rushed and santa spent time with every family by having conversations with everyone who saw him. The breakfast was equally good. Omelet station, ham craving station, fruits, sausage, bacon, has browns, pancakes, etc. Definitely worth it. And the stuff you get to take home was the topping. Big huge cups filled with Hershey kisses, bags of candy that you get fill at the candy stations, hot chocolate, drinks, cookies, muffins, the works. Even candy canes if you found all of the scavenger hunt wreaths. Also, a 20% discount on the shopping before the place opened. Would definitely come back again next year without a doubt.

Fun time spent onsite. Brings one back to one's childhood An amusement park is located on the premises. A variety of sweets not available in store is sold on location. Pleasant and informative ride offered presenting the manufacturing of Hershey products.

Absolutely LOVED this place!! It’s everything I could imagine plus more!! 😍 so much chocolate! And the experiences they had were so unique and fun . Even the little ride they had was simple but so informative . It was so cute! And the staff were so sweet! Definitely recommend and I will be coming back 🥳

Chocolate World is a fun place to visit at Hershey Park. There's lots of activities. You can purchase individual tickets or bundles. We did the Chocolate Tour and The Hershey Great Candy Expedition. The Chocolate Tour was a cute ride that takes you through the process of making chocolate. It's free and the lines move fast. The Great Candy Expedition requires a ticket (it was $20). It's interactive and is sort of a choose your adventure type of activity. The candy store and gift shop are huge! They have so many chocolate candy and confections and they come in massive sizes (we're talking 1 lb. Hershey Bars). They have unique flavors like Churro Kit Kats and Chocolate Hazelnut Hershey Bars. I also purchased a Whozeewhatzit which I've never heard of. It was good, but I think I like the Whatchamacallit more. I bought so many candy bars that it took me a month to eat all of them. We didn't get a chance to explore some of the other activities like making your own candy bar. There's so much to see at Chocolate World, and one can easily spend an entire day exploring.

Hershey's Chocolate World is a dream for chocolate lovers, with every Hershey brand you can think of and a healthy host of customizable products at the various activities throughout the store. But first, let's talk about parking. They've got a ridiculous business model - Free for 3 hours, then $60 thereafter. If you're someone who is thinking of doing one or two activities while you're here, but you aren't buying one of the packages, it's really easy to burn through three hours. And just like that, you're adding a $60 bump-up to your tab. I took a star off for that. Every experience while here was great though, highlighted by the Hershey's Unwrapped experience, which was awesome for the grade school crowd. It's a great combination of being able to eat chocolate, learning some Hershey fun facts, and watching a quick entertaining show. Of course my favorite activity was making my own one-pound Reese's cup. If you're a peanut butter lover, this is the thing for you. I nearly cried tears of joy when I watched them bring out a fresh baking tray of reese's peanut butter topping, then got to watch as they used an ice cream scooper to load up my cup. A delectable, (and maybe slightly overindulgent) experience.

Great ride inside, great experience, lots of souvenirs, great history ... and the best part is that it's free to visit! (as long as you leave the parking lot within 3 hours of getting your entry parking ticket). I hadn't been to Chocolate World since I was a kid and, in my most recent visit, I developed a new perspective for the history of Hershey as I actually paid attention on the Hershey ride inside. In my younger years, I would just look forward to obtaining my free Hershey chocolate sample at the end of the ride (which I admittedly still did this time around). Besides the ride that will give you the 411 on the rich history of Hershey, the first thing everyone will notice when they enter Chocolate World is the sheer amount of souvenirs they sell inside, so be prepared to open up that wallet (especially if you're visiting with your kids). There are keychains, magnets, wall to wall stuffed animals, t-shirts, chocolate themed items that I didn't even know needed chocolate theming and, of course, LOTS and LOTS of your favorite chocolate. If you love chocolate or history or chocolate themed souvenirs, this place was created just for you. And, like I said, it's free to visit (or so they say until you walk out with $200 worth of Hershey-themed stuff that you never knew you needed). Either way, what I'm trying to say is that it's a great time that will be had by all, especially those with a sweet tooth.

6.28.24 My family from Florida (includes three nieces), my hubby and I did the following attractions: -unwrapped -Great Candy Expedition -Hershey Trolley Works -Create Your Own Candy Bar My two favorite attractions were the Create Your Own Candy Bar and the Hershey Trolley Works. It was fun to see the process of how candy bars are made and learn the history of Milton Hershey, Founder of Hershey Company. They sell various chocolate and non chocolate candy as well as other merchandise including apparel and other accessories. Parking is free up to 3 hours. Anything beyond or lost tickets cost $60.

Stopped by quickly on our way back from a roadtrip. I've been here before decades ago, but this time we didn't really explore much or did any of the paid attractions. We just took the free tour ride which was fun for the kids and they give you a mini Hershey bar at the end. Then we walked around the shop and bought a few things. Large selection of all of their chocolates, nothing special or exclusive you can't get elsewhere for cheaper. Everyone was friendly and welcoming and moved quickly since we came later in the day.

Parking is free for 3 hours, and then becomes very expensive, so set your timers. We first went on a Saturday around noon and the parking lot was full already, so we got redirected over to park at Hershey Park. We were able to go all the way around to the otherside and park just a few minutes away from the main entrance. They gave us a slip of paper that gave us free access to the HersheyPark parking lot as well. As expected the place was packed. It's basically a huge gift shop with a few rides and activities. We went on the free ride/tour which the kids enjoyed, and they also handed out a small piece of chocolate at the end which the kids loved too. There's also a food court way at the back with some tasty treats. We came back again on Sunday because kids wanted to go on the ride again, and we ended up also getting the tickets to Create your own Chocolate bar. It's pretty pricey, but it was a fun experience. Probably something that's one and done due to the price.

A great place when it is raining to take kids. I grew up in the area and chocolate world is a staple of my childhood, I love sharing the magic with my nephews. Even though this place is busy, it's so large it doesn't feel crowded. If you do the free ride to learn about the process of making chocolate at the end, you get a chocolate bar!

This is our second or third time here. Had to bring the little one since she's a sweet tooth kinda gal like me. Loved it then and still love it now. Nothings changed but it's still great with the free ride and large selection of souvenirs. This time we made our own chocolate bars. It was basically a select options assembly line instead of a hands experience. I think watching the machines make the chocolate should be a little cheaper but the chocolate bar is humungous. Some of the staff seemed friendly at the register not as much at the assembly line making chocolates.

Upon walking inside here with my significant other and her service dog, it seemed to be a massive place to explore. It almost had me question where to start! We started off with the Hershey's Chocolate Tour. On the sign, it was stated that Tickets Not Required For This Attraction, so that was a huge plus! In the beginning, we walked for a bit and I was able to learn some cool history from the walls. Not long after walking, we reached the ride. It was slow and smooth. I learned a lot about the whole process. It was definitely educational. Towards the end of the ride, our photo was taken. After we got off the ride, we walked upstairs to the photo area. We purchased a 6"x8" Print for $25.00. It was a steep price, but I wanted it as a memory. At the end of the Tour, they gave me a Hershey's milk chocolate. It was small, but tasty. It was a sweet ending to the Tour! After that, we browsed around. I pretty much had to buy stuff from here. From the Assorted Keychains section, I went with a Hershey's Milk Chocolate Keychain. The Assorted Hershey's Core Mugs were a good price. The listed price Was: $9.95 Now: $6.95, so that wasn't too bad! I went with the 11OZ Hersheys Mug. Assorted Standard Size Bars were $1.50 each. I went with a Hershey's milk chocolate Net Wt 1.55 OZ (43 g). It sure was tasty! The service I had here was pleasant. I didn't have any issues throughout my time there. Overall, this place was amazing. I'm definitely glad I came here. I recommend it to any lover of chocolate. Date of visit: 5/21/2024

We love it here! All three s'mores were amazing and this run punch is up there with one of my all time favorite alcoholic beverages I've ever had! 10/10 recommend!

Hershey's Chocolate World is right next to Hershey Park. If you're only visiting Hershey's Chocolate world, make sure to follow the signs because the parking is different from Hershey Park. My family decided to go the next day after we had visited Hershey Park. I'm glad we did. This place is definitely for chocolate lovers. There are different activities to do. We created our own candy bars, and it was such a cool experience. This place is definitely a place to take the family.

A Sweet Adventure! As a chocolate enthusiast, I recently visited Hersheypark World, and let me tell you--it's like stepping into a real-world Willy Wonka factory! Here's why this place is an absolute delight: Chocolate Wonderland: Hersheypark World is the embodiment of every chocolate lover's dream. From the moment you step inside, the air is infused with the sweet aroma of cocoa. It's as if the spirit of Willy Wonka himself guides you through this magical place. Hershey's Chocolate Tour: The FREE Hershey's Chocolate Tour is a must-do. Climb aboard the whimsical ride and learn how chocolate is made. The captivating journey takes you through the entire process, from cocoa bean to mouthwatering chocolate bars. It's educational and delicious! Create Your Own Candy Bar: Ever wanted to be a chocolatier? Well, now's your chance! At the Create Your Own Candy Bar Attraction, you get to customize your very own chocolate bar. Choose the ingredients, design the wrapper, and voilà--a personalized treat to savor. Hershey's Unwrapped: Dive deeper into the world of chocolate with the Hershey's Unwrapped experience. Discover fascinating facts, secrets, and trivia about Hershey's rich history. It's like peeking behind the golden gates of Wonka's factory. Milkshakes and Bakery Treats: When your sweet tooth calls, head to the bakery. Their world-famous milkshakes are thick, creamy, and utterly indulgent. Pair it with a freshly baked treat, and you're in dessert heaven. World's Largest Hershey's Store: Brace yourself for the ultimate chocolate shopping spree. The World's Largest Hershey's Store offers an array of Hershey-branded gifts, souvenirs, and exclusive goodies. Stock up on kisses, bars, and more! Hersheypark Amusement Park: But wait, there's more! Hersheypark World is conveniently located next to Hersheypark, a thrilling amusement park. Coasters, family rides, a water park, and even a zoo--there's something for everyone. And yes, chocolate is woven into every corner of the park. Candymonium: Don't miss the sweetest coaster in town--Candymonium. It's a chocolate-inspired adrenaline rush that'll leave you craving more. Hersheypark World is a delightful blend of fantasy and reality. Milton Hershey's vision has truly transformed Hershey, Pennsylvania, into the Sweetest Place on Earth. Whether you're a kid or a kid at heart, this place will enchant you So, grab your golden ticket (or regular admission pass), explore the wonders of chocolate, and create memories that are as rsheypark World: Located at 101 Chocolate World Way, Hershey, PA

Lovely collection of all things hershey. There's a ride in the building that is as entertaining as it is educational, teaching everyone about how Hershey's chocolates are made. Best part is the free chocolate at the end of the ride. Don't miss this place!

Chocolate World is a great time for all ages! Have been coming here for years, and it's always a blast. There is so much to do here! It's free to come visit, including the Chocolate World ride. The newer experiences they had added do cost money once you're inside. There is so much cool merch! Plus, all the candy AND some new/unique flavors from across the world here. Overall, it's a must do if you're in the area!

I always shop for products that are not available on retail stores. They have giant Hershey chocolate bars, Reese's, Jolly Ranchers. At the back, you can get some food, milk shakes, and freshly made s'mores. I got one and I ate in seconds. They have the Hershey version of M and M and plant-based Hershey chocolate and Reese's. Staff was very helpful, a lot of registers so the line moved very fast. Even though it was January, the store was quite crowded.

I came here while visiting Hershey and it was a nice place to explore. It was free to get in and they have the free interactive ride which was nice. It explains to you the process of making chocolate and they give you a free chocolate bar at the end. The staff was very and courteous. The place is very crowded though and the prices of the food court were outrageous so I would definitely not eat there. This is a must do while visiting Hershey!

It's not official until you stop at Hershey's chocolate world on your way in or on your way out of the park in Hershey Pennsylvania. Just so you know the park and Hershey's chocolate world are two separate entities but if you have a hankering for chocolate and interested in taking a tour of the chocolate making process, get in line and hop on board the chocolate express that they have chocolate world and enjoy a trip through all things chocolate, from the beginning Cocoa pods to the milk chocolate goodness. There is loads to try sample purchase within chocolate world from adult beverages, pretzels, pizza, coffee, muffins, cookies, cakes, chocolate, ice cream, you name it they have it. Just be prepared for large crowds, but they move you through the lines quick when you get in line to purchase your chocolates, they have it streamlined so that it's a quick and painless transitional once you get in line to pay for your chocolate goodness oh, and additionally, you can make your own chocolate super stuff a Reese's peanut butter cup. There are several attractions in chocolate world, but it's best to go online to check and see which ones are open and if anything is changed .

Prepare to indulge in a Hershey lover's paradise! Brace yourself for the largest candy store you've ever laid eyes on. Picture an array of Hershey creations that will blow your mind, including bars you never knew existed. But wait, that's not all! A delightful food court awaits, tempting you with Hershey-inspired treats like heavenly coffees, mouthwatering milkshakes, and delectable cupcakes, offering a huge selection to get your Hershey fix met with! Now, let's talk about the highlight: a captivating ride that takes you through the chocolate factory. Hop aboard a slow cart, accommodating up to four lucky adventurers, as it unveils the mesmerizing process of chocolate-making. Imagine the anticipation... and at the end of the ride, a delightful surprise awaits: a free little piece of candy to savor. YUM! This extraordinary experience is highly recommended for everyone, young and young at heart. Get ready to create unforgettable sweet memories! You won't be disappointed!

We're disappointing to say the least. We drove from Washington DC and the entire family was extremely disappointed. You know the old saying, "nothing to see here folks"

Fun time for families in a bright and colorful outlet store. Lots of activities , a chocolate train ride with singing animatronic cows.

Hershey Chocolate World is a smaller experience outside of Hershey Park with a food court, small bar, and a "tour" of the chocolate factory that gives you a fun (and incredibly good smelling) ride through the history of Hershey. The bar has fun dessert drinks, but the tour is worth doing if you have the time. It's more of a theme park ride than an actual tour, but the cutesy animatronics and theatrics mixed with the history lesson make it a good mix of education and fun. There's also an extensive gift shop with a fun variety of chocolate and Hershey merch. It's a little bit pricy for the area, however the store allows you to shop without needing theme park admission to the park just outside. Overall, whether you are going to the park or just passing through, Hershey Chocolate World is a fun stop for both kids and adults.

Stopped in Hershey, PA to check out the Hershey Chocolate World. What a huge place, basically an amusement park with loads of chocolate! We did the free tour of the chocolate factory and how the candy's made, and of course we had to buy some chocolate! Really cute with lots of things geared to little ones, worth the visit!

It's a little overwhelming, but lots of fun, even if you just want to shop. Lots of the activities used to be free and now cost money, but you can get tons of merch and a delicious Reese's milkshake without costing an arm and a leg. Parking is free for 3hrs or less

Chocolate tour is a free attraction. Good for at least a few hours time. Then you can eat or shop without leaving the building.

Super fun spot to go to with family! We went here on Christmas eve so they closed early at around 4 so we did not have the full day, but we did everything we wanted to do so we didn't mind. The experiences are pretty fun however they are geared towards kids. But if you are an adult it can still be fun. We started of with the chocolate making then went on the chocolate tour the self guided one (it was a 10 minute train ride, could be longer depending on the crowd). We then got into Hershey Express which a 4D experience to help create a new chocolate, and finally ended with the make your own chocolate (MY FAVORITE). The food was delicious, the pretzels HUGE, deinks chocolatey! You definitely get your money's worth in chocolate and it was super good value for money. Will definitely be back!

We had a lot of fun! We went on a Monday Evening and it was jammed packed. Returned Tuesday mid day and it was much more relaxed. The staff was very friendly on both days. The selection of candy and other mech was impressive.. My family perchance a lot of exclusive Hersey Bar flavors. We were debating it when an employee over heard and stated which flavors are exclusive to Chocolate World. It is free to visit, and the merchandise was fairly priced.

Definitely entertaining as an adult or a kid, they've updated the experiences a bit since we came. Big shopping area along with a free "factory" ride that gives you a piece of chocolate at the end for the Hershey factory story. Back area has a bathroom and food court, including a place for milkshakes which was good (Hersheys original + a 50y collectible cup = $16). You can buy tickets for individual attractions inside or get packages by bundle; we did the adventure 2 bundle and skipped the trolley tour for about $54/ppl. You have to schedule entry times, so keep that in mind and don't overlap otherwise you'll get rushed from point to point. Hershey's Unwrapped was a 30min mini-show about persistence and trial/error - make mistakes and have fun with candy after. You get a tasting kit in a tin container with some chocolates and a full bar of Hershey's chocolate. Great Candy Expedition is a very good show - not 3D but instead has a wide feel, interaction, little wind and vibration, and choices that take you to different candy areas of the story. And you get a bag of candy afterwards! The Create Your Own Candy Bar was a favorite - gear up, create a white, dark or chocolate bar with your own toppings, with a regular chocolate layered on top, a custom made wrapper and tin. Fun and delicious! You can watch the different steps and be a bit creative, too, in the outside design. Overall fun for the kids and adults in the group and you can buy a lot of candy, of course. Giant chocolate bars, King sized, big boxes, and more.

WOW WOW WOW. Loved this. Made my own candy bar. Did the tour and bought a ton of chocolate. Really it's a must stop by. So many things to look at and buy

We had fun while at Hershey's Chocolate World, but definitely see a lot of room for improvement and growth within the location. We took part in the trolley tour as well as the make your own candy bar experience. The trolley tour was informative, as we got to learn more about the town and the history behind the company. The candy bar experience was very neat to take part in, as you get a peak at how candy bars are created from start to finish, and even get to see part of the production line! Staff and workers were generally helpful when asked a question, but they did not go out of their way to enhance the guest experience. Specifically we noticed this during the candy bar experience, as guests crowded around the machines, making it hard for others to move and see their bar go down the conveyor belt, kids were running around without adult supervision, and no one around some of the computer based areas to assist guests. While we normally try to look past some of these things, it caused for a lot of annoyance, frustration, and confusion among many guests. Maybe being from Orlando, my views on hospitality, entertainment and theme parks are skewed slightly, but ultimately we were not as impressed as we thought we would be with this experience. We are glad we had the opportunity to come here, and would recommend coming if you have never been before, but I'm unsure if given the opportunity I would come back again.

Okay this place is VERY cool. Really really cool. Don't make the same mistake that I did and only plan a short amount of time, even without paying for the activities, you can spend hours here. We did the Reese's fill your cup and it was a little overpriced but really cool for the experience. We didn't do any other experiences since we were short on time but they looked awesome. The shopping. They have so much cool stuff, unique hersheys candies and items. Stuff I've never seen before. I think I blinked and I lost an hour looking at everything. It was hard not to spend a ton of money haha! They even have a cafe which my friend said made a killer chocolate martini. I'll have to go back just for that. If you're in the area you have to check it out.

As a kid, we visited Hershey's Chocolate World every year. As an adult, I've only made it back with my own kids twice. So much has changed, yet it's still the same concept that I remember. The Hersheyland Express was a fun, interactive experience (tickets are required) for everyone in the family. Definitely add that to your list if you are visiting. The tour of the Chocolate Factory was a childhood favorite, so I was glad to take my own kids on the ride. Again, a lot has changed (even the theme song), but the concept is still the same! Every employee we encountered was kind, helpful, and happy. It was a welcome change from some places we've been.

We didn't do the paid ride, so I can't comment on that, but it was cool to be back. I hadn't been since the early 90's probably and it's changed a lot. The free ride was entertaining for the kids and you still get a Hershey bar at the end of the free ride. The create your own candy bar was a bit expensive to seem worth it, but we did enjoy the special Hershey Kisses you can't find elsewhere. I should have bought more of them.

What more can you say about chocolate! This place is a piece of history that you will genuinely enjoy. You will see how the chocolate you eat is made from beginning to end. The chocolates you receive from this place are fresh and you can taste the difference, The staff is friendly and highly informative. I would recommend having one of their shakes as they are delicious.

Finally visited the famous Hershey's Chocolate World. Although it was pretty cool to see all things chocolate, I feel like this is more a tourist trap. If I had kids, they would enjoy it here a lot. The majority of everyone visiting here had a kid with them, and all kids here seemed like they were having fun. But, since it was just me and my girlfriend here, we stayed less than an hour, and we were done (not much to do). We took the free tour ride of how Hershey's chocolate is made. That was pretty cool to watch. But overall, there is not much to do inside but buy souvenirs, chocolates, and candies. They have some exclusive chocolate flavors here of their famous candy bars. And a food court section. But I guess this is just supposed to be a pit stop before people who go into the amusement park. I was just expecting something else.

Christmas is the perfect time to come and get some candy gifts for friends and loved ones. This has become a tradition for the family. We come here because we get candy that we can't find in our area. They have a small section of sugar-free/aspartame free candy. Te sugar-free strawberry twizzlers ot peppermint paddy are awesome. Go online and see all the activities they have for the family.

I visited here with my friends for a 3-hour stop. The parking was free if you just use the Hershey Chocolate World. As you enter the area, there are nice photo spots where you can take click pictures of the Chocolate World. They have several options to keep the kids and adults involved. I would definitely recommend the trolley tour to understand Hershey history. The next attraction i recommend, which is free and provides more value, will be the Chocolate Factory tour. It gives a good overview of how chocolates are being manufactured and kids will love it. There are movie experiences, make your own candy bar, and candy tasting experiences that are ticketed events. We have done the candy making for kids in the past, and the kids definitely enjoy that. They have a huge store where they sell candies and the big Hershey bar. They do have assorted candies based on size, which is more valuable if you buy two. Overall, it's a great place to visit if you have a couple of hours to 4 hours. The trolley, however, has time restriction, so you may want to plan ahead of time. The staff is very friendly and assisted us.

The new Hersheys Great Candy Expedition. A new virtual interactive train ride! So much fun. Worth the $20 and the fact that every time you go it's different based on your participation. A wonderful new addition to the CW line up of things to do.

We really had an awesome time on our recent trip with a five-year-old. While kids definitely will love it, there is still plenty to love if you're an adult. Make a custom Hershey Bar and watch it being constructed, coated, cooled and packaged all to your exact specifications. your ticket in serves as your computer access to full customization along the way. Really a great way to spend some time as well is the 12 minute ride through the history and process of how milk chocolate is made-complete with some free samples at the end. Take the opportunity to do the cinematic experience as well. your seats come with buttons for choosing which way the story goes and candy awaits you at the end of the fun tale. Kids will love it and adults will be pleased as well. In the middle of it all is the largest candy store you have ever seen and you're sure to leave with a few things that will keep a smile on your face.

We had an amazing time. First time going to the park and it wont be the last. Plenty of rides for adults and children alike. Many memories were created today. My four year old truly enjoyed herself and had an amazing time. We got a few souvenirs to take home with us. Thank you

Make your own chocolate bar took a very long time because the machine kept breaking. Not easy to keep kids waiting in a 30+ minute line when the expectation was it would take about 10 minutes. I understand malfunctions but twice within 45 minutes seems excessive.

Only one star down due to the crowds. So unbelievably busy - even during a visit during the week. So much to do at Chocolate World. We did the great Hershey Expedition, Make Your Own Candy Bar, and the walk through/ride. The place is gigantic. Buy your tickets for those events that require it ahead of time. Free parking and free goodies after you complete each activity. Prices aren't so bad either for the goodies in the shop. Be sure to bring a cooler to keep items cool during your travels.

Gosh. I had way more fun than I anticipated, especially as an adult! Is Chocolate World a glorified candy store? Yes, it is, but they added other attractions to bring in the cha-ching that makes it enjoyable! From shirts, apparel, plushies, socks & candy to their small food court of specialty milkshakes, s'mores & cupcakes, to the free chocolate tour ride that's comparable to it's a small world sans the repetitiveness , that takes you on a journey through the chocolate making process with various technology. There are a few fun photo ops upon entering. It's free to enter Chocolate World, however to create your own candy bar, see unwrapped, do the trolley tour or stuff your own Reese's there is a fee. We did order some beef bbq sliders in the food court. It's more than enough to share between 2 people. While not the best BBQ I've had, it was enough to satiate my hunger, but a tad on the salty side. I participated in the create your own candy bar. It's a popular activity & I'm sure it gets booked fast in the summer, holidays and on weekends. So if you have your heart set on it, book it in advance. While it's on the pricey side, you are paying for the experience. They start you off with an apron & hair net to don prior to entering. This experience was super fun & better than I expected. If you're able to book during a less crowded time, do it! We didn't feel rushed & took our time to create our own wrapper. There were only 7 of us in the entire "factory." It was my sister & myself plus 5 other people we didn't know. It requires scanning your ticket at five different stations. It is wheelchair accessible. You start at a screen where you pick your chocolate (white, dark or milk) then up to 3 inclusions, plus an option of sprinkles. Then you walk through the factory doors. This is where the magic happens. You get to pull a lever down that supposedly starts the physical creation of your candy bar. You get to see your bar being put together through a glass window on a conveyor belt. Your name pops up on a screen when your bar is ready to move down the line, so you can follow it. At some point, you go to the next screen to design your wrapper. If you're feeling lazy or just aren't creative they have 3 pre-set designs, but if you really want to personalize your wrapper there is an option for that. This was really fun as well! For some reason I missed watching my bar being sealed, but I was able to see it sent down the line & see my wrapper being placed over the tin and handed to me. There are some good photo ops with the walls at the end, so make sure to take pics with you & your candy bar before exiting the doors. When designing your wrapper choose contrasting colors for your name & background. If you go monochromatic regardless of lighter & darker hues, it still won't show up well, even if it does on the screen, so keep that in mind. After much deliberation I opted on doing the stuff your (1lb) Reese's cup on the day I headed home. There is no need to sign up. It's roughly $19/$20 with a military discount & takes about 3-4 minutes to make. You choose dark or milk chocolate for your top, but before then you choose up to 3 inclusions & watch them fold your choices into PB. I feel it was well worth it. But if you have a family, probably just come to a consensus on the 3 inclusions & purchase one Reese's stuff your cup. I stuffed mine on 4/30/23 & it's 5/13/23 & I still have a good sized piece left. This is even sharing it with my husband. It's held up pretty well in the refrigerator. If it's your birthday, let them know at the ticket desk, they will give you a "Its my birthday " sticker & a full sized Hershey bar. They do offer military discounts, just be sure to show proof with ID. The only disappointing aspect of Chocolate World was the few "unique" chocolate flavors available.

Great place to see. Lots of fun things to do from creating your own chocolate bars to a moving ride showing the process of how chocolate is made. Would have given 5 stars but 60$ for parking beyond 3 hours is ridiculous, especially when the big tour is 2.5 hours and lots of stuff to see. I would recommend this place. Maybe with someone to move the car every 2.5 hours...

I did the Adventure 2 tour with the historical trolley and got free all-day parking. The Great Candy Expedition is a video projection movie cartoon rather than a tour. Hershey's Unwrapped is more theatrical, with one actress and actor showing how Hershey's chocolate creates new flavors. The majority of the tours were very informative and talked a lot about Milton Hershey. The historical trolley tour toured around the city of Hershey and talked about Milton Hershey's life and the area he and his wife lived in. In the end, I rode the free tour ride inside the Chocolate World and thought it was really neat. The ride showed how Hershey makes its chocolate and sends it out to different manufacturers. Overall, the tours were very informative, and many sold merchandise that is only special to the Hershey's chocolate factory.

Plan ahead for what tour or adventure package you would like. They are timed based so you want to maximize your day here. The free thirty minute adventure tour has a maximum of five passengers in a car. It along with shopping in the store was all we had time for but took up nearly two hours.

Came here after 15 years! They have since expanded the tour which I thoroughly enjoyed and brought my inner kid out. It was nice coming here as an adult with a full time job and be able to buy whatever I wanted, haha! It's open till 10pm which is much later than I expected, especially for kid's bedtimes. We went on New Year's Eve and it was a wonderful experience. The bathrooms are a bit dirty and can use an upgrade, especially when so many tourists come here.

Unimpressed. Paid for a group to do the Chocolate Journey and expected way too much. The 3.5 hour drive to understand, learn, taste and experience chocolate was disappointing. Here are some main things to know before you go: 1) You may want to consider making a full day of it by also including rides at Hershey Park right next door. The visit alone to just Chocolate World most likely will amuse 5 year olds and small children only. 2) Most of the activities, including trolley, make your own chocolate, chocolate journey, etc will cost a pretty penny. Though not that awesome, it is recommended that you reserve slots and pay online ahead of time. That will save you time and money. 3) Food court there gives very little to be desired. Pizza, mac and cheese with toppings is pretty much it with ice cream and candy. Drive out about 1.5 miles out to eat at a place like Fuddruckers. Parking is free so this may be a better option. 4) There is one redeeming feature, the FREE 15 tour on how chocolate is made. Be sure to do that one. 5) Exotic varieties of chocolate aren't going to be there (ex. Green Tea or Mocha KitKats) but more bulk buying, brand name merchandise, and a lil bit of picture taking. I expected some type of factory style tour that hands out tastings but did not see any option for that. Bottom line: if ya got kids it might be alright. If you are older and want to check it out, it may not be as exciting as you may think unless you are doing the amusement park feature also.

If you find yourself in the sweetest place on Earth, make sure this place makes it on to your list of must-dos. It's fun for the whole family! There's a number of attractions at this location including trolley rides, make your own chocolate bar, 3-D experience, and my personal favorite the chocolate tour! Best part of the chocolate tour? ITS FREE! Don't let a long line for the ride deter you either, the ride never fully stops moving and the line moves quickly. There's also lots of souvenirs to browse and just about every single kind of Hersheys chocolate to take home! Definitely a must visit spot!

OMG! This place is the BEST! We came here last September, and it happened to be off season so there wasn't a lot of people. I thought that wow I am able to enjoy the place much better with my 1 year old, he was able to run around and not bother people. The parking was perfect, they are also equipped with latest charging lot for electric vehicles I thought was pretty cool. Staff was lovely and polite, they greeted us with a big smile. I definitely see myself and my family visiting this amazing place once again. They offer variety of food! I must say the coffee was fabulous!!! I can't stop talking about it!