HersheyPark - All Day Dining 2024 to the MAX

As all parents know, any type of family outing in most parts of the United States these days can easily cost hundreds of dollars in the blink of an eye 👁. Everything is extremely overpriced and it's sickening watching how quickly our bank accounts are drained after taking our kids out for a day or two of fun.  My family always laughs at the immense amount of planning I put into every "trip" we go on; but it's for good reason - saving some of that hard earned cash!! 

HersheyPark 🎢offers an All Day Dining Plan, which comes out to $42.39 with tax. I was able to feed my entire family of five with just 1 single plan. If purchased individually, I would have spent well over $115!! (The only other food item purchased during the entire 12 hour day that included 20k + steps was a bag of a kettle corn) Here's how I did it: 

*You can purchase a meal every 90 minutes during your day at the park* 

I purchase a meal regardless if anyone is hungry or not at that given time if I have the opportunity to do so. Chances are very likely that someone will be hungry soon enough!

Meal 1 - 10:18am - Nathans in Founder's Way 

Chicken Tenders & Fries

(*Note - This is located very close to the entrance and is open, serving a full menu as soon as the park is. It's a no brainer to start here if possible)

Meal 2 - 11:55am - Moes Southwest Grill in Pioneer Frontier

Chicken Burrito Bowl with Chips & Queso

Meal 3 - 1:25pm - Walking Taco Food Truck at The Boardwalk

Beef/Doritos Walking Taco (No Side)

(Apologies for somehow forgetting to take pictures of Meals 3-7 - looks like I was way too focused on keeping track of time and what were eating🤦)

Meal 4 - 3:07pm - 8 Cut Crust in Midway America

1 Plain Slice of Pizza with 4 Garlic Knots 

Meal 5 - 4:38pm - Shoreline Grill at The Boardwalk

Chicken Tenders with Fries

Meal 6 - 6:08pm - Overlook Food Court in Kissing Tower Hill

Chicken Ceasar Wrap with Mac & Cheese  

Meal 7 - 8:05pm - Subway in Founder's Way

6 inch Turkey & Cheese Sub with Lays Classic Chips 

(At this point I had only calculated for 7 meals instead of 8 - if I planned better, I would've grabbed Meal 7 a half hour earlier)

Meal 8 - 9:37pm - Spring Creek Smokehouse in Pioneer Frontier

Smoked Half Chicken & Mashed Potatoes 

More Tips: Be strategic! Print out the 2024 All-Day Dining Deal Menu (hersheypark.com) and go over it with your family ahead of time. Decide on who likes what from different locations. Now you know what your options are depending on where you are located in the park. You cannot waste time traveling from one end of the park to the other because Child #1 wants Mac & Cheese from the Overlook Food Court when you're waiting in line for Lightning Racer. If you're at the park on a day that isn't open from 10am - 10pm, getting 8 meals will be impossible - but you can absolutely get 7! Set an alarm on your phone for 80 minutes after each meal purchase so you're able to decide on a meal and get in line at the 90 minute mark. Most of the employees are super kind and they can all let you know if exactly how much time you have remaining between meals if you need. Good luck! 

-Danielle [Wife & Mom of 3 Girls (17, 12 & 8)]