Join the American Coaster Enthusiasts of Eastern Pennsylvania

for

CocoaCon

on

Saturday, September 6, 2025!

Enjoy Hersheypark with the American Coaster Enthusiasts for a fun filled day of
great friends, Sweet Start extra ride time, delicious food and nighttime ERT on Storm Runner and Jolly Rancher Remix!

This event is only for ACE members and their guests! Event registration is required to participate in all of the activities organized and hosted by
the American Coaster Enthusiasts and Hersheypark.

Event details coming soon. Registration will open in July!

ONE SWEET WEEKEND!

Spend the weekend with the ACE Eastern Pennsylvania region!

"Mayhem at Wonderland" at Dutch Wonderland will take place the day after CocoaCon on Sunday, September 7, 2025. Enjoy all that the park has to offer plus morning ERT on Kingdom Coaster and Merlin's Mayhem, a delicious meal, behind the scene tours, ITOTs and more!

TENTATIVE SCHEDULE

• 9:30-10 AM: Event Check-In at park entrance
• 10-11 AM: Sweet Start
• 11 AM-8 PM: Hersheypark open to the public
• TBD: Catered lunch
• TBD: Behind the scenes tour of Estate of Evil (lights on)
• 8-9 PM: *ERT on Storm Runner and Jolly Rancher Remix

* Evening ERT start time: Please note that evening ERT will start once the park section surrounding our designated rides has been cleared of guests. This process typically takes 30 minutes after the park closing time. Attractions will reopen for ERT as they become available. Finalized event details will be emailed to all registered attendees the week of the event. 

PRICING 

• ACE Member with Season Pass: $35.00 
• ACE Member - No Season Pass : $80.00 
• Guest with Season Pass: $45.00 
• Guest - No Season Pass: $90.00 

SWEET START EARLY PARK ENTRY

CocoaCon attendees will be allowed to enter Hersheypark starting at 10:00 AM to enjoy "Sweet Start." This extra ride time allows attendees to enjoy bonus ride time with little to no wait times on a variety of attractions before the general public enter the park. This benefit is typically only offered to Hershey resort guests and Full Size and King Size season pass holders and therefore attendees can expect to see these patron types in the park with ACE members.

BEHIND THE SCENES TOUR OF ESTATE OF EVIL (Lights on)

Go behind the scenes of the Estate of Evil haunted house with the lights on! This self guided tour will be available for all attendees. No pre-registration required. Plus, a member of the Hersheypark Dark Nights team will be available to answer your questions!

LUNCH MENU

All-You-Care-To-Eat - Hamburgers (GF), Grilled BBQ Chicken Sandwich (GF), Pulled Pork Sandwich, Mixed Garden Green Salad (VEG, GF, V), Fresh Sliced Watermelon (VEG, GF, V), Rosemary Roasted Potatoes (VEG, GF, V), Lay's potato chips, Pepsi soft drinks and ice cream novelties.
(VEG) = Vegetarian, (GF) = Gluten Free, (V) = Vegan

PARKING

Parking is not included in the event admission.

REGISTRATION DEADLINE

Tuesday, August 19, 2025 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time

REGISTRATION INCLUDES

• Admission to Hersheypark
• A catered lunch
• Admission to Sweet Start early park entry
• 1-hour of nighttime ERT on Storm Runner and Jolly Rancher Remix
• Behind the scenes tour of Estate of Evil (lights on)

REGISTRATION DIRECTIONS

• You must be a member of ACE to attend or be accompanied by a member who is also registered to attend the event. If only non-members are listed on the registration, please indicate the name of the registered member of whom you are a guest.
• Online registration is available until Tuesday, August 19, 2025 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time.
• No mail in registration will be available for this event.
• SEASON PASS DISCOUNT: Please note that if you register as a season pass holder, you are responsible for bringing your valid season pass with you to the event and using it to be admitted into the park, as admission tickets will not be provided.
• No materials will be sent to you in advance. All materials (admission ticket, meal voucher, etc.) will be provided to you at the event.
• If you provide an email address, an email with information about attending the event, will be sent to you shortly before the event.
• If you have registered in advance and arrive after the scheduled check-in time, your registration materials will be left at the Guest Services. NOTE: The Guest Services location and/or park may not open until the park opens to the public, and therefore arriving late may cause you to miss ERT.
• Cancellation Policy: To cancel, contact Mike Matscherz at: mmatscherz@aceonline.org. No refunds will be issued after Tuesday, August 19, 2025. Processing fees for online registration are non-refundable.
• NOTE: Universe, ACE Eastern Pennsylvania's third-party event registration provider, offers an "Event Protection" insurance option during the registration process. This feature is NOT endorsed or recommended by ACE Eastern Pennsylvania.