Unwrap the Sweetest Season at Hershey's Chocolate World

The attraction celebrates the season with festive experiences, limited-time treats & eats, exclusive merchandise and family-friendly fun.

HERSHEY, Pa., Oct. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Starting on November 13, Hershey's Chocolate World is inviting guests to celebrate the holidays at the home of the Great American Chocolate Bar, bringing festive fun, seasonal flavors, exclusive merchandise, and beloved traditions together for guests of all ages.

Highlights include:

• Festive holiday experiences: Meet Santa and Hershey's Characters HERSH, KISS and REESE and discover a holiday wrapped Hershey's Chocolate Tour.
• Celebrations of Milton Hershey's legacy: Enjoy limited edition treats and sips, exclusive licensed merchandise and the return of the Hershey's Chocolate House with a Milton Hershey twist this holiday season.
• Sweet seasonal offerings: Savor holiday desserts, milkshakes, hot chocolate, mocktails, and cocktails for guests 21+, plus exclusive seasonal merchandise, while supplies last.
• Festive activities: Create giftable candy creations at the Amazing Candy Machine and ring in 2027 at a family-friendly New Year's Eve celebration in Milton Hershey's hometown.

The holiday menu features limited-time creations including the Hershey's Almond Cluster Big Cookie and Hershey's Kisses Strawberry Sugar Cookie Cheesecake, alongside seasonal sips such as the Hershey's Kisses Snickerdoodle Milkshake, York Peppermint Pattie Milkshake and festive takes on Hershey's Melted Hot Chocolate. Guests 21 and older can also toast to the season with specialty cocktails, including The Milton.

"The sweetest part of the holidays is spending time together," said Suzanne Jones, Vice President at The Hershey Experience. "At Hershey's Chocolate World, we love giving families a place to celebrate traditions, discover something new and create memories that last long after the season ends – living the mission of Milton Hershey each and every day."

Frequently Asked Questions  

Q: What experiences can guests look forward to this holiday season at Hershey Chocolate World? 
A: Hershey's Chocolate World is getting into the jolly spirit with exciting seasonal experiences and festive fun for guests of all ages:

• Photos with the Characters | Nov. 13–Jan. 3 |: Make sweet holiday memories with your favorite Hershey's Characters, including HERSH, KISS, and REESE, dressed in their festive best! Capture the moment with photos and souvenirs available for purchase from our photo team.
• Photos with Santa| Nov. 13–Dec. 24|: Santa Claus is coming to Hershey's Chocolate World! Straight from the North Pole, Santa will be available for photos with guests on select days throughout the holiday season. Stop by to say hello and make some sweet holiday memories!
• Hershey's Chocolate Tour Holiday Surprise (PA Only) | Nov. 13–Jan. 3|: The free Hershey's Chocolate Tour Ride gets a festive makeover for the season, featuring holiday décor, seasonal soundtrack, enhanced finale projections, and the return of the beloved Hershey Elves.
• New Year's Eve Celebration | Dec. 31 | 3PM – 8:30PM |: Ring in the new year early at Hershey's Chocolate World's family-favorite New Year's Eve Celebration! Dance along with Hershey's Characters at a high-energy DJ dance party featuring the year's top songs, plus hourly countdowns so even our youngest guests can join in the celebration.
• Amazing Candy Machine Gifting Refresh | Nov - Jan |: The beloved fan-favorite will get a festive refresh for November and December, giving guests new ways to customize their candy creations. Guests can fill a tin and select a holiday-themed sleeve or fill one of our large plastic jars and choose a stretch ribbon to wrap around it to sweeten their gifting this holiday season.

Q: Is Hershey's Chocolate World doing anything to celebrate its founder hitting the big screen?
A: Hershey's Chocolate World will have special edition items, treats and drinks to celebrate the legacy of Milton Hershey.

• Exclusive Milton Hershey Bear | Nov. – Sold Out |: Ahead of the Hershey movie, a limited-edition Milton Hershey Movie Bear, will be available for guests to purchase exclusively at Hershey's Chocolate World while supplies last.
• Milton's Chocolate Caramel Milkshake (PA & TSQ): Chocolate ice cream blended with chocolate milk and Hershey's Caramel Syrup, topped with whipped cream, a sprinkle of flaky sea salt, an extra drizzle of Hershey's Caramel Syrup, and a Hershey's Caramel.
• The Milton Cocktail (PA Only): Salted caramel vodka, coffee liqueur, and Hershey's Caramel Syrup blended with milk and served frothy, paired with a THX Exclusive Twisted Caramel. Available for guests 21+, with a non-alcoholic mocktail option also available.
• Hershey's Chocolate House | Nov. – Jan |: The beloved Hershey's Chocolate World tradition returns with the sweetest house in town inspired by one of Milton Hershey's original candy shops decorated entirely with Hershey's chocolate and candy and supporting the Children's Miracle Network.
• Milton Hershey's Caramels: Inspired by Milton's original 1894 recipe, Milton Hershey's Caramels are a soft, chewy and timeless treat that make every day a little extra decadent. Available in 12 oz pouches.

Q: Is there any new merchandise this holiday season?
A: Hershey's Chocolate World is celebrating the holiday season with exclusive, limited-time merchandise perfect for gifting and collecting.

• Exclusive Merchandise | Nov – Sold Out |: Guests can shop new seasonal merchandise, including the Our Cupcake Saves Christmas book, Holiday Hershey's Kisses Light-Up Necklace, cozy blanket hoodies, and foodie plush. New York guests can also find an NYC-specific plush launching exclusively at the Times Square store.

Q: What treats are being offered this holiday season?   
A: Hershey's Chocolate World is celebrating the season with a festive lineup of limited-time holiday treats inspired by classic holiday flavors, available exclusively at the attraction's flagship location.

• Hershey's Almond Cluster Big Cookie (PA): A rich chocolate cookie filled with crunchy almonds, topped with flaky sea salt, Hershey's Caramel Syrup, and Hershey's Almond Clusters.
• Hershey's Kisses Strawberry Sugar Cookie Cheesecake (PA): Creamy strawberry cheesecake on a graham cracker crust, topped with Bettercreme icing, sugar cookie crumbs, and fresh strawberries, then finished with Strawberry Sugar Cookie Hershey's Kisses.
• KIT KAT® Santa Mousse Parfait: Chocolate mousse topped with Bettercreme icing and chopped KIT KAT® pieces, finished with a festive KIT KAT® Santa bar.
• Additional Treats: Guests can enjoy Snickerdoodle Mini Cakes, Hershey's Branded Macarons, Hershey's Dipped Confections, Peppermint Fudge Brownies, and more.

Q: What seasonal sips are available?  
A: Guests can enjoy a variety of seasonal beverages, combining classic holiday flavors with classic Hershey's brands. Some highlights include:
 
Milkshakes 

• Hershey's Kisses Snickerdoodle Milkshake (PA & TSQ): Creamy vanilla ice cream blended with milk, Hershey's Caramel Syrup, and a dash of cinnamon, topped with whipped cream, snickerdoodle cookie crumbs, Snickerdoodle Hershey's Kisses, and a sprinkle of cinnamon.
• York Peppermint Pattie Milkshake (PA & TSQ): Creamy vanilla ice cream blended with milk and peppermint syrup, topped with whipped cream, Hershey's Special Dark Syrup, and York Peppermint Pattie Miniatures.

Seasonal Melted Hot Chocolates

• Hershey's Affogato Mocha Melted Hot Chocolate: Our classic Hershey's Melted Hot Chocolate blended with espresso, topped with whipped cream, Hershey's Cocoa, and Hershey's Chocolate Syrup, then finished with pips of the new Hershey's Affogato Creme Filled Bar.
• Hershey's Salted Caramel Creme Melted Hot Chocolate: Our classic Hershey's Melted Hot Chocolate blended with Hershey's Caramel Syrup, topped with whipped cream, flaky sea salt, and an extra drizzle of caramel, then finished with pips of the new Hershey's Salted Caramel Creme Filled Bar.
• Hershey's S'mores Melted Hot Chocolate: Our classic Hershey's Melted Hot Chocolate blended with toasted marshmallow syrup, topped with whipped cream, graham cracker crumbs, and Hershey's Chocolate Syrup, then finished with pips of a classic Hershey's Milk Chocolate Bar.
• KIT KAT® Peppermint Stick Melted Hot Chocolate: Our classic Hershey's Melted Hot Chocolate blended with peppermint syrup, topped with whipped cream and crushed candy canes, then finished with a piece of KIT KAT®.

Dirty Sodas and Cocktails (PA Only)

• York Peppermint Patty Dirty Soda |Launches 11/4|: Pepsi mixed with Hershey's Special Dark Syrup and peppermint syrup, topped with a layer of sweet foam for a festive finish.
• Jolly Rancher Appletini (21+): Green apple vodka, Jolly Rancher Green Apple puree, and Starry mixed together for a sweet and tart sip, garnished with assorted Jolly Rancher Ropes. Available for guests 21+.

Check out the Hershey's Chocolate World website and social channels (Instagram & TikTok) for additional information on upcoming offerings, operating hours and attraction news.

About Hershey's Chocolate World Attraction
Founded in 1973 with its flagship location in Hershey, PA, the Hershey's Chocolate World Attraction is the only place to explore Hershey's beloved brands such as Hershey's, Kisses, Reese's, and KIT KAT® 365 days a year, using all five senses.

The attraction offers a sweet world of exclusive treats and fun for the whole family, including iconic experiences such as the Hershey's Chocolate Factory Tour, Create Your Own Candy Bar, Reese's Stuff Your Cup, Hershey's largest candy store and so much more. Hershey's Chocolate World has locations globally including Hershey, PA, Times Square in New York City, Las Vegas, NV, Niagara Falls, and Singapore.

Hershey's Chocolate World is part of The Hershey Experience, the direct-to-consumer, experiential division of The Hershey Company that provides food and non-food licensing as well as a one-of-a-kind, exclusive shopping experience on shop.hersheys.com. As part of The Hershey Company, the attraction is committed to operating fairly, ethically and sustainably.

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