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How Hershey's Chocolate World Turned Candy Into a Luxury Travel Experience
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CNBC TV18•18-10-2026, 12:43
How Hershey's Chocolate World Turned Candy Into a Luxury Travel Experience
- •Hershey's Chocolate World in Pennsylvania has transformed ordinary chocolate into a major tourism destination offering immersive retail, entertainment, and dining experiences.
- •Paid experiences range from $19 to $31 per person, with popular attractions including the Great Candy Expedition, Reese's Stuff Your Cup, and custom candy bar creation.
- •Key attractions feature distinct pricing, such as Create Your Own Candy Bar at $29.95, Hershey's Unwrapped at $18.95, and the Hershey Trolley Works tour at $23.95.
- •The destination also offers free activities like the iconic Chocolate Tour Ride, character meet-and-greets, and seasonal events for visitors.
- •VP Suzanne Jones notes that creating memories is at the core of the attraction, which has successfully engaged travellers for over 53 years.
Key Questions Answered
Visitors to Hershey’s Chocolate World can enjoy several complimentary attractions, including the iconic Chocolate Tour Ride, character meet-and-greets, and various seasonal events.
The average cost for paid experiences ranges from $19 to $31 per person, depending on the specific activity chosen. Additionally, the destination offers ticket bundles multiple times throughout the year to give families better value.
The Create Your Own Candy Bar experience costs $29.95, which is approximately ₹2,884. This allows visitors to suit up, choose their own mix-ins, design the wrapper, and take home a personalised souvenir.
