Unofficial park guide

Hersheypark bag policy (2026): size limits, food and lockers

Before you go: Hersheypark publishes no general bag-size maximum, and all hand-carried items are subject to search. The official source list and review date are collected at the bottom of the page.

Your Hersheypark day bag, sized to their rules

What fits their bag limit, what gate security pulls out, and what the forecast says you will actually need on your park days.

Hersheypark bag size limit

Hersheypark publishes no general bag-size maximum, and all hand-carried items are subject to search.

Backpacks and belt bags are included.
Metal detection may be used.
The park recommends leaving non-essential items in the vehicle and provides storage at outside picnic areas.

Hersheypark prohibited items

Weapons, laser pointers, sound-emitting devices, skate shoes, illegal substances and outside alcohol are prohibited.

Most rides prohibit loose hand-held items.
Ride-specific rules are posted on each attraction page.

Hersheypark food and drink policy

Guests may bring one sealed plastic water bottle per person or an empty refillable bottle; other outside food and drinks are not permitted.

Small amounts of food are allowed for allergies or dietary restrictions, but hard-sided coolers and glass are prohibited.
Free water and ice are available at Pepsi Fast Fill stations, and park-owned food locations provide complimentary cups of water on request.
Outside alcoholic beverages are prohibited.

Hersheypark lockers

Day lockers are located around the park, and complimentary ride lockers serve five named attractions.

Day lockers are first come, first served, rented by the day and accept credit cards.
Day lockers are inside the park entrance, in Hershey's Chocolatetown and at several Boardwalk locations.
Complimentary lockers serve Candymonium, Reese's Cupfusion, Wildcat's Revenge, Skyrush and sooperdooperLooper.
No personal belongings are permitted on those rides, and late retrieval fees apply.

Hersheypark strollers and wheelchairs

Personal strollers and wagons are allowed subject to search; rentals cost $20 single, $25 double or $30 wagon.

Rentals are first come, first served, and personal strollers and wagons are subject to search.
Manual wheelchairs cost $35 and adult electric convenience vehicles cost $70; both have a 500-pound limit.
Wheelchair and electric-convenience-vehicle rentals are in Chocolatetown beside the Ticketing Services Building.

The day bags that clear the limit

Hersheypark publishes no general maximum bag box. These compact day bags fit a conservative 18 x 14 x 8 inch benchmark, but security and attraction-specific rules still apply.