With Halloween coming around the corner, it’s that time of the year where Hersheypark transforms their usual attractions into a realm of nightmares for all to enjoy. Hersheypark Dark Nights is back from September 15th through October 29th, and thrill-seekers and horror enthusiasts are most-definitely in for a treat (or a trick). Whichever you may endure, this year’s event is promised to be bigger, scarier, and more exciting than ever before.
Dark Nights admission is included with a Hersheypark Halloween ticket or an After Dark ticket. As of 2023, a standard Hersheypark Season Pass will now allow you to experience these chilling attractions. With any of these, you can gain access to the all-new 5 Dark Nights haunted houses, scare zones, and dark rides! These tickets are available at: Hersheypark Admission Tickets.
Let’s take a deeper look at the five all-new haunted houses and the three spooky scare zones that are guaranteed to send shivers down your spine.
- Haunted Houses
- Auntie Mortem’s Abattoir: In the heart of Hersheypark’s darkest corners, this slaughterhouse beckons with an eerie, blood-red glow. When you step inside, the air grows heavy, and the silence becomes chilling. The haunting laughter being heard leaves no doubt that this abattoir is a place where nightmares become all too real.
- Haunted Coal Mine: Curse Of The Tommyknockers: Deep within the haunted coal mine in the park, an eerie chill grips your very soul as whispers fill the atmosphere. The ancient curse of the Tommyknockers awakens, their prescience lurking in the suffocating darkness. Miners who have dared to enter these tunnels were never seen again, their fates forever sealed by a sinister force that hungers for heedless souls.
- Creatures Uncaged: As the moon casts a ghostly glow, an unearthly silence falls upon the once cheerful grounds. If you listen carefully, a bone-chilling howl can be heard, shattering the night. These creatures, hungry for terror, prowl the park’s darkest spaces; their glowing eyes being the only sign of their presence.
- The Descent: Catacombs Of Decay: As you step into the darkness that lies within Hersheypark, you may find yourself in the Catacombs of Decay. You can recognize the surroundings by the flickering torches casting the walls, as well as the skeletal remains and long-forgotten relics. With every footstep, the ominous whispers of the catacomb’s tormented past leaves you with the unsettling feeling you are not alone.
- Twisted Carnevil: Amidst the neon lights and the playful music of the carnival, the Twisted Carnevil stands as a sinister anomaly. Under its flickering shadows, the laughter of innocent attenders turns into desperate screams. It is becoming that within this attraction, laughter and terror morph into the same, beckoning you to step inside and face your terrors.
- Scare Zones
- Fallout Zone: This haunting attraction is guaranteed to give you goosebumps as you venture through a maze of spine-tingling surprises and chilling encounters. With its dimly illuminated pathways and an unsettling atmosphere, the Fallout Zone is destined to be the pulse-pounding centerpiece of Hersheypark Dark Nights, delivering exhilarating thrills that will leave visitors quaking with anticipation.
- Midway of Misery: As darkness descends upon the park, sinister creatures lurk around every corner, ready to send shivers down your spine. With eerie lighting, haunting soundscapes, and terrifying actors, this scare zone promises an unforgettable journey into the heart of fear for thrill-seekers brave enough to enter.
- Darkstone’s Hollow: As night falls, the park’s pathways transform into a hauntingly beautiful landscape, filled with twisted trees, mythical creatures, and unexpected frights lurking around every corner. Darkstone’s Hollow is a must-visit for those seeking a thrilling blend of Halloween ambiance and heart-pounding scares at Hersheypark.
With these spooky encounters awaiting you at Hersheypark Dark Nights, your Halloween season promises to be a thrilling and unforgettable adventure. Seize the chance to dive into the darkness and confront the fears concealed within Hersheypark’s realm.
