Hersheypark Ride Height Requirements: The Ultimate Guide

Be prepared and know the Hersheypark ride height requirements for each ride before you visit!

Hersheypark is a popular destination for people across the country. Everyone wants to visit the Sweetest Place on Earth, and it’s easy to see why.

Hersheypark has dozens of rides that guests of all ages can go on. There are even several rides for toddlers at Hersheypark. No one is missing out on the fun while at Hershey!

We’ve been visiting Hersheypark since the kids were little since it is close to Philadelphia, and there are tons of rides for them to enjoy at any age. And it’s been even more fun watching them size up to a new candy every year!

This guide includes all of the Hersheypark ride height requirements for each ride, broken out by candy category so that you can plan your visit ahead of time.

Let’s get ready for fun!

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Hersheypark Ride Height Chart

The Hersheypark ride height system makes it very easy to determine whether your child is tall enough to go on any of the rides at Hersheypark.

They use a candy system, and at the entrance of each ride, a sign will indicate which candy can ride.

This chart makes it easy to identify the Hersheypark ride height requirements.

Some rides are made for the little Hersheypark visitors, so the ride might only allow guests who fall into the Miniatures, Kisses, Reese’s, and Hershey’s categories. Some rides are for tall guests, only allowing Twizzlers or Jolly Ranchers to ride.

Before you enter the park, there are candy statues with the height they represent marked next to them. This allows guest to know their candy size before they even enter the park so they can plan which rides they’ll want to go on first!

Rides for Toddlers at Hersheypark

One of the reasons we love visiting Hersheypark with toddlers is because there are over 20 rides that they can go on! Some require adult supervision, like the Twin Turnpike cars. But many can go on by themselves and feel like a big kid!

Most toddlers will fall under the Hershey “Miniatures” on the ride height chart. That means they’ll be able to ride anything with the Hershey Miniatures logo on the ride height sign at ride entrances.

Hershey’s Miniatures Rides (Under 36 inches)

Hersheypark Rides by Height

Hershey’s Kisses Rides (36 -42 inches)

Sizing up to a Hershey’s Kiss can be exciting for some children, as they are tall enough to go on two rollercoasters at Hersheypark: Cocoa Cruiser and Trailblazer.

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Reese’s Rides (42-48 inches)

You can go on your first loop coaster when you reach Reese’s height! The sooper dooper Looper is a fan favorite and is the first “upside-down” coaster for many Hersheypark guests.

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Hershey’s Bar (48-54 inches)

Measuring up to a Hershey’s Bar is fantastic for kids! This ride height category gets to go on 51 different rides and that includes eight rollercoasters! At this height, kids can go on most of the rides themselves if parents need to sit out with a younger sibling.

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Twizzlers (54-60 inches)

The coveted Twizzlers is the height most kids cannot wait to grow into. At a Twizzlers height, kids have lost the ability to go on some of the smaller rides. However, they get to go on all of the big coasters!

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Jolly Rancher (60 inches and taller)

Once you’ve hit Jolly Rancher, you’re in the tallest Hersheypark ride height requirements category! At this height, guests can no longer ride the “kiddie” rides, reducing your ride count to 37.

Keep Track of Hersheypark Ride Height Requirements at the Park

There are a few ways to track which rides your kids can go on while at Hersheypark.

Download the Hersheypark App

Before you visit Hersheypark, download their app to your phone. In addition to quickly identifying the ride height requirements, you can check ride wait times, easily access a park map, and order food online.

Pick Up a Map

If you’d rather have a physical map in your hand, you can pick up a map at ticketing. The park maps list every ride and the candy height allowed to go on the ride. It’s an easy reference while walking around the park looking for the next fun thing to do!

Make the Most Out of Your Visit to Hersheypark

If this is your first time at Hersheypark, there are some things you’ll want to know. We go into full detail about everything you’ll want to know in this article. But for a quick recap, these are some good things to know:

• Utilize the Preview Plan and Sweet Start: This gives you extra time in the parks either the night before you visit or if you’re staying at a Hershey resort, like the Hershey Lodge.
• Buy the Hersheypark Photo Pass: It’s worth it if you’re going on several big rides!
• Bring bathing suits and towels in the summer. The Boardwalk waterpark is included in your ticket.

Other Fun Near Hersheypark

There is plenty to do in the Sweetest Place on Earth! In addition to the fun at Hersheypark, visitors will also love Chocolate World next door. Don’t miss the Chocolate Factory ride!

There are many things to do near Hersheypark, including visiting the Hershey Gardens, butterfly house, and the Hershey Story Museum.

If you’re planning on staying a few nights in Hershey, we recommend the Hershey Lodge with the Hershey’s Waterworks pool. It’s like a mini waterpark, including body slides that guests who fall into the Reese’s to Jolly Rancher height categories can enjoy.

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