A visit to The Hershey Lodge, an wonderful Hershey PA hotel with some great perks! #HersheyPA

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The Hershey Lodge is a warm and welcoming resort, for us this is the best resort for the colder months. The hotel is located in Hershey PA, only minutes from Hersheypark but feels like it is secluded lodge in the woods. 

My family and I have had the pleasure of staying at The Hershey Lodge in the past, and we love it. The rooms are top notch, with fantastic chocolate inspired toiletries. Guests receive the best price on Hersheypark tickets, FREE front gate shuttle service, Hershey's chocolate, admission to Hershey Gardens, and The Hershey Story Museum.

There are so many great amenities at the hotel, including Kids Check-in, and lots of complimentary fun things to do, indoor and outdoor swimming, family activities, and a sports and recreation complex, including miniature golf. 

Top 5 reasons to get a Hersheypark Season Pass! The discounts and perks of a Hersheypark season pass are wonderful! #HerhseyPA #HersheyPA

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Are you a fan of Hersheypark in Hershey PA? The park is celebrating its 111th summer this year, will you be taking a visit to Hersheypark this summer? If you are planning a few visits or a vacation there is one thing you need to get, a must for a Hersheypark fan, a 2018 Hersheypark season pass! The benefits of the 2018 season pass are plentiful, and well worth the cost. 

If you plan to visit Hersheypark for 3 or more visits this 2018 season, a season pass will be a better price for you and you get all of the bonuses that go along with being a season pass holder. I have come up with my top 5 reasons to get a season pass for Hersheypark this year and they are as follows:

The spectacular Hershey Gardens, and the must visit Butterfly Atrium. #HersheyPA

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I have been visiting Hershey PA since I was a little girl, at least a handful of times a year for many many years. Overall of those years, I have never visited the Hershey Gardens, this was something we wanted to visit but we just never fit it in. Not this time, we were going to get over to the gardens early and visit and see if it was a great as I had heard.  The Hershey Gardens are easy to get to they are right across the street from Hersheypark, and down the road from The Hotel Hershey.

Admission is $12.50 per person, but if you are staying on Hershey property, you will get free tickets to The Hershey Gardens for your entire party at check-in.  I was excited to check out the gardens and we headed off right after we checked into the hotel. The gardens were a short walk from The Hershey Hotel, we were all looking forward to the visit, and the day could not be nicer.

When we arrived we were greeted and told that this was a great time to visit because the 20,000 plus tulips were in bloom. Wow, that is a lot of tulips! Now let's see just what they were talking about, just at the entrance there we so many tulips, the scent fragranced the air and they were breathtaking. We took time to slow down and appreciate nature’s beauty to stop and smell the flowers literally and figuratively if you will…

Join along with a fun filled day at Hersheypark, this amazing park is celebrating its 111th anniversary! #HersheyPA

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Spring is here and the weather is (finally!) getting nice here in the Northeast and for my family, it is time to visit one of our most favorite parks Hersheypark. There is a lot going on for Hersheypark in 2018, besides celebrating their 111^th summer season, there are so many cool new things for the park including, The Boardwalk At Hersheypark, great concerts to yummy food trucks, and of course all of the classic Hersheypark favorites.

Since it was going to be a warmer (warmer than the 30 degree spring days we have been having in April) my family and I decided to take a dive up and visit Hersheypark in Hershey PA and enjoy a fun weekend together as a family. My daughter is growing up so quickly and I want to be sure that we take as many family trips as we can and enjoy the time together before my daughter is away to college, ack just the thought!

So we packed up the car and headed off to Hershey PA, for us, it is about a 2-hour drive, and then we are in Chocolate Town USA! with Hersheypark there are always so many great things to check out. From wild thrill rides like the classic coasters, Great Bear, Skyrush and 11 more! Hersheypark has a total of 13 coasters, your thrill fan will geek out for sure.  There is also the thrilling Hershey Triple Tower! This is the first choose-your-thrill triple tower in the United States. 

I am off to a galaxy far, far away! Well... really LA for the premiere of Solo: A Star Wars Story and more!!! #HanSoloEvent

****Disney is providing an all-expense paid trip for me to cover this great event, all opinions are 100% my own ****

I am headed off to sunny LA, and getting away from the winter/spring we have been having in Philly. I am going to do something that is more than amazing, I am going to have the privilege of attending the Red Carpet premiere of the latest movie in the Star Wars line, Solo: A Star Wars Story.  A Star Wars red carpet? What? Yes! If you know myself or my family you know that we are huge Star Wars fans. From movies to collectibles & toys & comics, to tattoos, everything… Even our license plate is Star Wars related! So needless to say, this is a once in a lifetime opportunity, a real dream come true.

Myself and 24 other amazing influencers will be headed to the premiere and attending the press junket where we will be able to interview select talent from the film. Who will we be interviewing? I will know soon, and I will update and let you all know.  I am hoping for Woody Harrelson, come he has been in so many great things, and Ron Howard would be a great interview he is a legend. I am on pins and needles bursting with excitement to find out more.

            
I am hoping for Woody Harrelson, come he has been in so many great things, and Ron Howard would be a great interview he is a legend. I am on pins and needles bursting with excitement to find out more. Solo: A Star Wars Story hits theaters on May 25, 2018. 

While we are there we will be celebrating the 65th anniversary of Peter Pan. Getting ready for the in-home release of the Peter Pan Walt Disney Signature Collection. Peter Pan Walt Disney Signature Collection available on Digital 5/29 and Blu-ray 6/5. We will be visiting and exploring the location where the movie was made!  We will not just be visiting, we will be following a pirate map to find treasure during a scavenger hunt on the Disney Lot, along with visiting Walt Disney’s office! I am pretty competitive, and I have not done a scavenger hunt in years, it is exciting!

         
What fun and treasure will we discover, well we will both find out together! The Peter Pan excitement and fun doesn’t stop there we will also be visiting the Animation Research Library where we will see some original drawings from the animated classic. Being able to see original drawings from a favorite childhood film, now that’s some treasure!

We will have a jammed packed trip that will also include a sneak peek into some special behind the scenes bonus features from the movie A Wrinkle in Time which will be available on Digital 5/29 and Blu-ray 6/5. 

          

We will be some of the very first people to see these scenes that is pretty cool. After this will have a Q&A with Deric McCabe who plays “Charles Wallace Murry” in A Wrinkle in Time!  Such a great young talent. 

There is still more! Last but certainly not least we will have the opportunity to get a peek behind the scenes of ABC’s iconic and Emmy Award-winning daytime drama, “General Hospital,” I remember watching General Hospital with my mom as a kid! It was my moms must watch show. Then as I got older I appreciated the show and loved to watch it too.
I remember when Ricky Martin, was on GH, and Antonio Sabàto this was the time I could not miss an episode. Can you believe that General Hospital is in its 55th anniversary year? Whoh, that is pretty impressive.  We will be able to experience the upcoming Nurses Ball episodes, set to air the week of May 16-21. The Nurses Ball charity gala and talent show began on “General Hospital” in 1994 to help raise awareness for HIV and AIDS.    

While in LA we will be staying at the Sheraton Universal this is a great hotel, in a lovely location. I am so excited to be able to go on this fun adventure. 

Follow along, & virtually join in with me on Twitter, Instagram & Facebook you can follow along live from the red carpet, and get information about the movie, Solo: A Star Wars Story along with Peter Pan hijinks, a fun A Wrinkle in Time sneak peeks and look into General Hospital.  Be sure to follow along from 5/9 – 5/12, follow the special hashtags, #HanSoloEvent #PeterPanBluray #WrinkleInTimeBluray and #ABCTVEvent.  Stay tuned I will have more information about the trip soon!

Peter Pan Walt Disney Signature Collection. This will be available on Digital 5/29 and Blu-ray 6/5

A Wrinkle in Time which will be available on Digital 5/29 and Blu-ray 6/5

Solo: A Star Wars Story hits theaters on May 25, 2018. 

Disclosure: The reviews and or opinions on this blog are my own opinions. No monitory compensation was received. I was not required to write a positive review. Your experience may differ. The opinions I have expressed are my own I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commissions 16 CFR Part 255: Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsement and Testimonials in Advertising.

Enjoy the most amazing sweet treats in #HersheyPA this holiday season!

*** I received lodging and admission to the park for the subject matter contained in this post, all opinions are 100% my own***

While thinking of the top five greatest things about Hershey PA during the holiday season, one of the items that stick out for me is the amazing sweets that seem to be everywhere during the holiday season. From holiday treats at HersheyPark, to Hershey Chocolate World to Hershey Hotel offerings there were plenty of sweets to enjoy. 


From cookies to brownies, ice cream, to cupcakes there are all sorts of yummy treats to behold. So many in fact that I wanted to dedicate a post just to the sweet goodness found in Hershey. While searching around for fun holiday sweets we came across quite a few instant classics that we have to share with you all!
While perusing Chocolate World in Hershey PA you will be amazed at the selection of sweets. From pumpkin fudge to all sorts of cupcakes, just take a look at some of the awesomeness! Oh the cranberry white chocolate chip tiny cakes looked amazing so mouthwatering, and very seasonal. 

Of course, there is an abundance of sweets available for sale in Hersheypark too… How about a King Sized Shake… this holiday special flavor comes in your choice of milk chocolate shake or frozen milk chocolate flavor, and of course, it is topped with all sorts of goodies for you to enjoy. 

Get a behind the scenes look at ZooAmerica with an Early Bird Tour #HersheyPA

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Sure you may know Hershey is famous for its chocolate and amazing amusement park but did you know that located in Hershey Park is an actual zoo? This is not just any zoo, it is zoo that features many rescued animals from our continent, called ZooAmerica. You won’t find tigers, or elephants here, but you will find bobcats, eagles, and other animals that are indigenous to North America.

Have you ever wanted to get an up close and personal look of some of your favorite animals at the zoo?  If you are planning a trip to Hershey on the days the tours are held Tuesdays, Fridays, and Sundays you will have the chance to sign up to take the Early-Bird Tour of ZooAmerica. This special tour can accommodate up to 10 people per tour and it roughly lasts 2 hours. We recently were very fortunate to be able to check out this tour with our knowledgeable tour guide Kelly. Kelly was very friendly and seemed to really love her job and the animals she works with. Her love for the zoo was infectious and we were all excited to tour the zoo learn some facts and meet animals.

Early on a Sunday morning, on a crisp 26 degree day we joined our guide and headed out to explore the zoo. The tour takes you all over the zoo, in places that not everyone can visit. It was cool to go behind “the velvet rope” of sorts. During the tour we learned so much about the animals and their habitats and how some of the animals at ZooAmerica are actually rescue animals. It is amazing how many people get wild animals as a baby and want to raise it as a pet… 

They soon learn that they cannot handle the animal and sometimes just abandon the animal. The animals cannot survive in the wild… Then in steps ZooAmerica, this amazing place helps animals who have no one else to help them. It’s sad that these beautiful creatures never got the chance to be themselves, but if they weren’t rescued and left to live life where they were illegally owned or just set free in the woods these poor things wouldn’t have been able to survive. They’re thriving at ZooAmerica and we had the opportunity to feed them.

HGTV presents Santa HQ at the Deptford Mall! A must do! #SantaHQ

“This is a sponsored post on behalf of Santa HQ . All opinions are 100% my own.”

Have the kids visited Santa this year? Yes it is that time again, I know it feels as if it was just Halloween (well because it was!) but now it is time to get ready for the holidays and if you are like our family a visit and a picture with Santa is a must, no matter how many years go by. 

Visiting Santa is great  but what if I told you there was an even more exciting and fun experience featuring an interactive, digital experience at Santa’s workshop that you can visit? Well, get excited because Santa HQ is here at our local Deptford Mall! What is Santa HQ exactly you ask? HGTV, the place where you get some great decorating tips, has come together with the Deptford Mall to host the North Pole’s most prominent resident at ‘Santa HQ.’ Families are encouraged to partake in an interactive, digital experience at Santa’s workshop. 

Top 5 greatest things about Hershey PA during the Christmas season. #HersheyPA

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Ahh there is a chill in the air and the holidays are coming can you feel it? Decorations are going up and people are getting excited about Thanksgiving and Christmas. One of our favorite parts of this season is talking our yearly family trip up to Hershey PA to enjoy all that they have to offer for the season. We have been doing this as a family for 15+ years. Every year, it just never gets old. What can be better than being with your family in the sweetest place on earth, enjoying hot chocolate, and seeing lights, shopping, riding rides, and just enjoying all that Hershey has to offer. If this seems like something your family would love I have to ask are you ready to take the family to Hershey PA? To get you even more excited about your trip I have come up with our top 5 greatest things about Hershey, the perfect place to visit for the holiday season.

Looking for a delicious place to eat in Hershey PA? Check out this Hidden gem, The Forebay at The Hershey Lodge #HersheyPA

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We all know that visiting Hershey PA is a lot of fun, especially during the holiday season. There is so much to do, from the amusement park to tours, you can really keep yourself busy. But after all the running around and excitement, you need time to relax and unwind and enjoy a good meal. For this in steps The Forebay at The Hershey Lodge, this hidden gem is tucked away on the second floor of the lodge and is a great way to settle in and relax after your busy day in Hershey PA. 

The Forebay  is serving up creative and regionally inspired comfort food,  they offer a variety of broiled steaks, fresh seafood, and specialties from our smokehouse. Enjoy their house-created favorites with a twist and the premium top-shelf bar, featuring small-batch spirits and an extensive wine list, in a relaxed, rustic setting. What should you wear while visiting The Forebay… Attire is resort casual. Recently my family and I had the privilege of checking out a dinner at this lovely restaurant.

Sample Flights of Warm Drinking Chocolates From Around the World at The Hershey Story in #HersheyPA

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Have you ever planned a visit to the Hershey Story while you are in Hershey PA? This fun and informative museum is great for the whole family. Learn about the history of the man the chocolate and the town that brings you your favorite chocolate sweets. The best part is, if you stay on a Hershey property hotel, for example The Hershey Hotel, or the Hershey Lodge, you get free passes to this museum for your entire travel party. 

If you are not staying onsite, no problem, the museum is affordable, tickets are only $12.50. During our most recent visit we wanted to check out an experience that we have never tried before and with the chilly weather outside we figured that this was the best time to try out the sample flights of warm drinking chocolate from around the world at The Hershey Story. 

Check out the NEW BBLz™ @HersheyPark they offer cool unique drinks and they are amazing! #HersheyPA #SweetestMoms #BBLzatHersheypark

Have you visited Hershey Park recently? One of the cool new additions for 2017 is a sweet drink stop that is unlike any other, BBLz™! What is BBLz™? Every BBLz™ beverage combines a soft drink from Pepsi-Cola’s portfolio, such as Pepsi®, Diet Pepsi®, Mountain Dew® and Mist Twst®, with fun ingredients, including Hershey’s confections, such as Reese’s Pieces Candy and Twizzlers Strawberry Twists, to create unique, whimsical beverages. You can choose (if you can, choosing from these amazing flavors is so hard!) from seven innovative BBLz™ recipes. While visiting last weekend one of my must do’s was to get a sweet drink from BBlz™. We traveled to the Triple Tower section of the park. The Hershey Triple Tower is also new for 2017, this thrilling ride brings drop rides to new heights, you choose your height! While we were not there to ride that ride today, it was cool to be able to see the Triple Tower right outside of the BBlz™ shop. 

The Falconry Experience in @HersheyPA is something you would not expect, but will love! #HersheyPA #Sweetestmoms

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Sure Hershey PA is filled with chocolate fun. From the amazing Hershey Park filled with exciting and fun rides and experiences, to the chocolate tastings, to the Milton Hershey Museum to the amazing sweets you can find all around town.  We love it, and why not it is great family fun and you can never go wrong with chocolate for breakfast lunch and dinner!  But there is something to do at Hershey that you may not expect, something that does not have to do with chocolate or rides (but it is pretty thrilling) something that after going to Hershey PA every year since I was a young girl, I never knew about.  This something is The Falconry Experience, that is held near The Hotel Hershey. My family and I were very fortunate to be able to check out this experience this past weekend, and we had a wonderful time.

It turns out that The Falconry Experience has been in Hershey PA for 9 years, but we had never experienced this until now. We were missing out! The Falconry Experience offers a unique opportunity for guests of all ages to participate in an interactive demonstration featuring hawks, falcons, and a Golden Eagle. Don’t worry you do not have to be a guest of any of the Hershey hotels (The Hersey Lodge or The Hotel Hershey, but there is special resort guest pricing, if you are staying on site be sure to look into that) to experience this program, it is open to any guest that would like to participate. The cost is $65.00 per adult, and for kids 15 & under the cost is $25.00. Not bad at all, it is pretty affordable for such a bucket list type of experience.

The amazing benefits of a Season Pass to HersheyPark! #HersheyPA #Sweetestmoms

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Have you ever visited Hersheypark? There is just something about the family friendly charm of this great park. The park is filled with great rides, food, and fun. But it is also filled with beautiful trees and flowers, a real step back compared to some amusement parks. With Hersheypark, you can stop to smell the flowers, and even feed the ducks if you would like. Do you like to go and visit Hersheypark with the family a few times a year?  


Why not pick up a season pass, and get all of the great deals Hershey has to offer. With a season pass you can have unlimited fun for less than the price of 3 visits. Think of it the chance to enjoy unlimited year-round visits to Hersheypark and ZooAmerica, plus sweet perks like FREE parking, early access to select rides, and more! For less than the price of three visits! 

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The all season pass has two price points, the cost is ^$170.00, for ages 9-54 and $155.00 for ages 3-8 and ages 55+ the pass is valid for visits from Jan. 1 - Dec. 31, 2017. Children 2 and under are free. 

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With the season pass you can go to the park as much as you would like, every day if you wish! Along with the spring and summer season you are also allowed unlimited visits during Hersheypark In The Dark, as well as unlimited visits during Hersheypark Christmas Candylane! Hersheypark itself is not just what you can enjoy with this season pass… you can also enjoy unlimited visits to ZooAmerica all year long from January 1 - December 31.

Want to have a quiet day with the kids at the zoo, then take advantage of your pass, and have a fun-filled animal watching day at ZooAmerica. Come in the summer and enjoy a wet filled at at Hersheypark's Boardwalk, a great way to cool down on a hot summer day.

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With your pass you will save $$ with all of your purchases at the park from souvenirs to food, you will save 15% off merchandise! This will add up after a short time, save on lunch, a tee shirt your magnet… whatever you purchase.

You can even save at Hershey’s Chocolate World! Save 15% off chocolate, retail, and food & beverage purchases at Hershey's Chocolate World. I know we always have to stop at Chocolate World when we are in Hershey they have such a selection. From getting little-known favorites like the Zero bar to yummy limited edition sweets that I cannot find anywhere (but eBay, and I am not paying $$ for a chocolate bar) and are excited to try.

With each season pass purchase, you receive a Season Pass Value Book. This book is filled with even more sweet savings. From discounts on park tickets (you want your family and friends to come along, well save some money on their ticket with the coupons in this booklet) to more discounts on park food, like buy one get ones, these great coupons will come in handy the whole year though.

The perk that I am most excited about is the Free Parking. Getting to park and save the cost of the parking is something that will add up to great savings. But the best part about this perk is that it is preferred free parking! The lot is right outside of the park. If you are a park goer you know by the end of the day all you want to do is get to the car and relax before you leave… with this amazingly close parking, you are right there, in the car in seconds. Such an amazing perk!

Season pass holders will get the perk of Sweet Start. With Sweet Start,  you can start your day before the gates officially open with up to one-hour early admittance on select rides in Founder's Way, The Hollow, and NEW in 2017, Kissing Tower Hill.  Get your 1-hour early access to even more rides, including the all-new Hershey Triple Tower with Hersheypark Sweet Start.

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Not necessarily just for season pass holders but, I had to include this because it is such a great deal! Quench your thirst for less at Hersheypark! Purchase an All-Day Drink Deal complete with a Souvenir Cup and get free refills throughout Hersheypark all day! Plus get .99-cent refills on future visits! Available during Springtime In The Park, Summer, Hersheypark In The Dark, and Hersheypark Christmas Candylane. All this for only $14.83!

Get the Hersheypark, all-Day Dining Deal for only $29.67 each person. Pay once and dine all day! Feed your hunger for less at Hersheypark! Purchase an All-Day Dining Deal for one low price, and dine all day long at more than 10 tasty locations throughout Hersheypark!  Look for the All-Day Dining Deal icon throughout the Park for available locations.

If you are looking for a great way to have fun all spring/summer/fall/winter take a visit to Hersheypark, and come back again and again with a Season Pass. I can't wait to share more of our visits, we will be back soon!  Are you linking all of these great deals for Season pass holders? Well, that is not all there are even more deals than this! Be sure to check out the other great perks of a Hersheypark season pass! 

Buy it:

Buy a Hersheypark Season Pass

^$170 Pass valid on visits Jan. 1 - Dec. 31, 2017

Regular (Ages 9-54): $170

Junior/Senior (Ages 3-8 and 55+): $155

Disclosure: The reviews and or opinions on this blog are my own opinions. No monitory compensation was received. I was not required to write a positive review. Your experience may differ. The opinions I have expressed are my own I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commissions 16 CFR Part 255: Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsement and Testimonials in Advertising.