Hersheypark

Conditional. Bags are allowed into the amusement park but every bag is subject to search and may be screened with metal-detection equipment. No strict size limit is stated for the park itself; the park encourages using lockers or leaving non-essential bags in the car.

Conditional. One sealed water bottle per person is allowed in; other outside food and drink is not. Max quantity: 1 sealed bottle per person.

Not Allowed. Outside food isn't permitted, other than one sealed water bottle per person, except small amounts for guests with allergies/dietary needs. Exceptions: Small amounts of food for documented allergy/dietary needs, in soft-sided containers

Conditional. Medical/dietary-related items are accommodated (e.g. allergy food needs in soft-sided containers); Accessibility Services can assist with other medical equipment needs.

Not Allowed. Outside alcoholic beverages are strictly prohibited; alcohol (beer, wine, canned cocktails) is sold to guests 21+ at designated in-park locations.

Not Allowed. Smoking marijuana or using other illegal substances isn't permitted at any time on Hershey Entertainment & Resorts properties, including Hersheypark.

Conditional. Hard-sided coolers and glass containers aren't permitted; small soft-sided coolers/lunch boxes are allowed for guests with allergy or dietary accommodations. Exceptions: Soft-sided coolers for medical/dietary needs

Allowed. Guests may bring their own stroller/wagon (subject to search), or rent one on-site ($20 single stroller / $25 double / $30 wagon). Fee: Rental: single stroller $20, double stroller $25, wagon $30.

Allowed. A dedicated nursing area with seating and outlets is available in First Aid.

Allowed. Guests may bring their own wheelchair/ECV or rent one on-site ($35 wheelchair / $70 ECV); ECV operators must be 18+ and complete on-site training. Fee: Rental: wheelchair $35, ECV $70.

Not Allowed. Hoverboards, skateboards, roller skates/blades, and skate shoes (Heelys) aren't permitted.

Conditional. Personal cameras/phones are fine for photos, but selfie sticks/GoPros aren't allowed on rides, and tripods/monopods are prohibited.

Not Allowed. Operating a drone/UAV on, from, or above Hersheypark property is strictly prohibited without prior written permission. Exceptions: Written permission from an HE&R official

Conditional. Umbrellas aren't permitted on rides/attractions (must be checked or left with a non-rider); general park-wide carrying isn't separately restricted.

Not Allowed. Inflatable items, beach balls, banners, flags, and noisemaking items like laser pointers and signs are generally restricted. This is documented on a page oriented toward Hersheypark Stadium/GIANT Center/Hershey Theatre events, not confirmed as amusement-park-wide.

Not Allowed. Lawn chairs are listed among prohibited items; blankets aren't specifically addressed. This is documented on a page oriented toward Hersheypark Stadium/GIANT Center/Hershey Theatre events, not confirmed as amusement-park-wide.

Not Allowed. Weapons of any type are prohibited, including firearms, ammunition, knives, explosives, mace/pepper spray, and weapon-resembling toys.

Conditional. Smoking and vaping (e-cigarettes treated the same as cigarettes) are restricted to designated areas; The Boardwalk, ZooAmerica, and all buildings are smoke-free.

Conditional. During the seasonal Hersheypark Halloween event, guests 13+ may wear costumes but full costume masks aren't allowed (up to half the face may be painted); no weapon-like props. This is specific to the Halloween event, not necessarily a year-round rule.

Conditional. Pets aren't permitted for safety reasons, but trained service animals (dogs and miniature horses) are allowed, leashed/harnessed and under handler control. Exceptions: Trained service animals (dogs, miniature horses)

Conditional. Guests may exit and re-enter on the same operating day, but non-Season-Pass guests now go through a photo validation process at re-entry. Exceptions: Season Pass Holders use pass-scan instead of photo validation