Hersheypark Entry Rules: Bags, Water, Food, Cameras and Gear

All hand-carried items, including backpacks and belt bags, are subject to search, and metal detection may be used. A separate FAQ says secondary screening of belongings is only needed if the Evolv unit alerts, so the two pages differ a little. No bag size limit is stated. Backpacks are named among the hand-carried items subject to search, and the page does not ban them. The pages do not mention purses.

• Bag: Searched, no size limit
• Backpack: Allowed and searched
• Water bottle: One sealed bottle or an empty refillable one
• Outside food: Not allowed, special diets reviewed

One sealed water bottle per person is allowed. Guests can also bring their own refillable bottle as long as it is empty on arrival. Other than one sealed water bottle per person, no food or drink may be brought into the park. Guests with special dietary needs are pointed to the food and beverage information page. The pages do not mention coolers.

The pages do not mention cameras, camera lenses, tripods, drones, laptops, tablets and power banks.

Guests with special dietary needs are told to review the park's food and beverage information, and the FAQ does not describe an approval process. The pages do not mention strollers.

The pages do not mention umbrellas, blankets and seat cushions.

The pages do not mention signs, flags and binoculars.

The pages describe no separate medical bag process, so ask the venue before the event if you need to bring medical items.

All hand-carried items are subject to search and metal detection equipment may be used. A secondary screening is needed only if the Evolv unit alerts the security team, according to a separate FAQ.

Locker storage is at the outside picnic areas, and the park encourages guests to keep non-essential items in their vehicles.

The FAQ pages describe regular park days.