Hersheypark has added some spooky and scary entertainment to Hersheypark Halloween! The Halloween festivities are included in your Hersheypark admission, but Dark Nights is an additional add-on price. Are Dark Nights at Hershey too scary for kids? If your little ones scare easily, then I’d stay away. Here’s what parents need to know in this Hersheypark Dark Nights Parents Guide.
Hersheypark Dark Nights Parents Guide
Hersheypark has stepped up their game in the fright fest aspect of Halloween. Hersheypark Dark Nights are select dates from September 13, 2024 and November 3, 2024. Ticket prices to Dark Nights at Hersheypark begin start at $$45.99.
A Hersheypark Halloween ticket or 2024 Hersheypark Season Pass includes Dark Nights admission.
The Dark Nights hours are from 6 pm – 11 pm. Hersheypark hours may vary on those weekends.
Hersheypark Dark Nights in 2024 include 5 Haunted Houses and 3 Scare Zones. If your tween or teen likes to be scared, then this may be a good way to introduce them to some spookier Halloween activities.
Is Dark Nights Hersheypark Too Scary For Kids?
Hersheypark Dark Nights is not recommended for kids under 13 years old. Hersheypark has said some aspects of the Dark Nights experience may be too intense for children younger than 13. Parental discretion and guidance are advised. However, if your kids like scary and are younger, then they will enjoy some of the horror aspects.
Special effects like fog, strobe lights, actors banging on loud things, screams, creepy costumes and voices, etc. are all used to create a spooky experience. The actors love to jump scare guests! The Haunted Houses are definitely scarier at night in the dark than in the daylight.
Dark Nights at Hersheypark is meant to be scary, and if your child doesn’t like scary, then please don’t take them. At Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios, I have seen way too many kids traumatized with nightmares. Actors can jump out at you, chase you a bit, but they can’t touch you.
This YouTube video can give you a walkthrough of the Haunted Houses if you’re unsure whether your kids would like it. It looks pretty fun for teens!
Haunted Houses at Dark Nights Hershey
There are 5 Haunted Houses at Dark Nights and 3 Scare Zones.
Estate of Evil
A charming new brownstone has officially hit the market. Wander through the 13 rooms of this spacious mansion and prepare to be captivated by the meticulous care the live-in waitstaff has taken to preserve the past. While exploring, envision yourself tending to the enchanting garden, entertaining inside the lively game room, and raising a glass inside the private wine cellar. But, be vigilant, or suffer the same fate as the previous owners.
Auntie Mortem’s Abattoir
Step into the back office where the secrets of the Mortem family’s trade are kept hidden in plain sight. Uncover the devious tactics her nephews use to keep the business in the red, but beware—you just might meet Auntie Mortem in the flesh.
Twisted Carnevil
The nightmare-fueled fun never ends at the Twisted Carnevil. Step beyond the tent and prepare to be mesmerized by a new hypnotic show stopper. This frightening spectacle will turn your reality upside down.
The Descent: Catacombs Of Decay
A new merchant has reopened the antiquities shop and transformed it into a rare book store filled with ancient and powerful volumes. As Vera’s abilities grow stronger, she pulls unsuspecting souls into the mysterious tunnels below. Be careful not to become part of her collection.
Haunted Coal Mine: Curse Of The Tommyknockers
Come face to face and shoulder to shoulder with the Tommyknockers and feel their wrath once more. Explore new depths, unveil hidden terrors, and brave the unseen in their haunted mine.
Fallout Zone
Rogue radioactive material has begun to emit an eerie green fog. Crews are scrubbing the midway to isolate, contain, and neutralize any threats. You may avoid the fallout but can you escape the madness from those within?
Midway of Misery
Misery loves company…The Decayed Brigade will welcome new sliders from the underworld and now have more corners to lurk in and ground to cover. Beware, for those who flock to the flames you never know who (or what) is waiting beyond the arch.
Darkstone’s Hollow
Ousted from his own show, Darkstone is now caged for all to see, while the showmen that hawked his traveling mythical collection now frantically seek shelter from the creatures that have claimed the hollow as their own.
Enjoy and have a spooktacular time!