Photo TR: Hersheypark Christmas Candylane 2010

[HPCrazy]

My friend and I visited Hersheypark Christmas Candylane on December 5th. Other then the cooler weather, the park was dead and all rides were walk-ons the entire evening. The park did a fantastic job with decorations this year. Plenty of light displays throughout the park, as well as on the Twilight Express, one of the highlights of any Christmas visit to the park.

 

Now lets get to some photos shall we....

Let's start at Chocolate World, shall we?

Chocolate World is all decked out including this enormous tree in the lobby.

Yes, this cottage is made entirely out of candy. Those are little Hershey's bars on the outside walls. What do you think...are you hungry yet?

Heading into a chocolate winter wonderland.

The park did very well with decorations this year. I must say it looked very pretty with light displays well throughout.

The place was dead....rides were walk-ons as I have previously mentioned above.

I'm sure Milton would've loved being en-graced in the middle of sub-zero degree water. I'm surprised that the fountain was even operating for this event.

I see you back there Storm Runner. Don't worry I haven't forgotten about you, I'll be back to take on the reigns come April....

Some Fahrenheit goodness.

Even though you're closed, I can still admire you from afar and up close!

Santa's brood, once again, decided to visit again this year.

One of the best years for the Twilight Express in a long time. Lots more light displays along the train's route. Shall we take a quick ride? Of course!

Can't this guy figure out how not to continuously fall into a pile of snow?

I highly recommend the "Home Sweet Home For Christmas" show during a visit to Candylane.

Definitely puts you into the Christmas spirit!

One of the "moving and heartwarming" touches to the show is the tribute to the U.S. Military.

N.O.E.L. (Nights of Extraordinary Lights) is also another must-see.

The best place to view the show is from the monorail bridge between Music Box Way and Minetown.

Three different shows are presented nightly beginning every half-hour starting at 5 p.m.

Can't miss hanging out with some friends!

Like I mentioned earlier, the park did really well with decorations for this year.

And this concludes my visit to Hersheypark Christmas Candylane 2010. Overall, it was a great evening and can't wait to return in April for Springtime in the Park!

[HPCrazy]

Also on a side note to any Theme Park Reviewers who may be considering a visit to Hershey next summer...I will be getting my very first Hersheypark Season Pass this Christmas and plan on visiting more often next year. If you would like to meet up at any point during next season, drop me a line. I plan on hitting the park at least once a month on any given Sunday during the summer season, so it would be cool to meet some of you!

[Ccron10]

Christmas Candylane has to be my favorite seasonal event that the park puts on (now if they could find a way to make it not so cold...). Good trip report.

[HPCrazy]

I agree about it being too cold lol. I'd love to see them open up a coaster or two (maybe Trailblazer) but we all know that won't be happening anytime soon. Doesn't hurt to dream about it though.

[printersdevil78]

Awesome TR! Hershey's Christmas event was what started my family's annual tradition of an annual holiday amusment park visit. Never seen the "Home Sweet Home for Christmas" show, though. It looks pretty cool.

[HPCrazy]

I was just about to ask you if you've visited Hershey for CCL in your DWW PTR! You answered my question. That was also a great PTR that you put up as well! Glad your daughter (or whoever she was lol) was able to drive the antique car, considering you mentioned that her height was a problem in the past. Do you think you'll be visiting HP next summer?