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Hersheypark Opens Daily For Summer

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June 15, 2021 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Entertainment, Travel Leave a Comment

Well if you ask me what is on our family bucket list for 2021, it is a visit to Hersheypark. Since moving to Virginia from Florida, we have tried year after year to get to Hersheypark. Just when the kids were getting old enough to make a (fun) day of it, 2020 struck.

Hersheypark 2021

Ready for some good news? Hersheypark is now open daily for summer. All of your favorite things, a 121-acre theme park with more than 70 attractions, a full water park and a zoo, The Boardwalk water park and all-new The Chocolatier Restaurant, Bar + Patio.

The Chocolatier Restaurant

If you are a fan of Hershey, or perhaps new to the park like our family, be sure to check out the largest restaurant in Hershey, The Chocolatier. This is an all-new, full-service restaurant, bar, and patio open year-round in Hershey’s Chocolatetown. The space features nods to past and present elements from the Hersheypark ride collection, one-of-a-kind views of neighboring attractions, and two bars including a second story patio with a bar that provides panoramic views of Hersheypark… yes, please!

The Chocolatier menu showcases classic family fare with a fun spin and hints of chocolate served from an open kitchen. Try the Ferris Wheel Sampler, Cocoa-Dusted Beef Short Ribs, Chicken & Waffles, Heath Bar Crusted Salmon, milkshakes or Reese’s Peanut Butter Hummus (say what?)

Offering 290 seats inside and around 150 seats outside, The Chocolatier occupies the entire second floor and includes an adjacent outdoor patio and bar with never-before-seen views of Hersheypark. Enjoy lunch, dinner, drinks, snacks or whatever. Guest do not need a ticket to visit. It is open from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily this summer.

For menus, hours and more information, follow @TheChocolatierHersheypark on Facebook and @HersheyparkEats on Instagram.

Three Parks in One

Let’s get to the fun of it? What, Ashley the fun is not eating. Okay, well you might find me parked in The Chocolatier, but eventually I do have to burn off all those chocolate calories.

Hersheypark is now open until Labor Day followed by September weekend. Guests of all ages can enjoy three parks in one this summer with more than 70 rides and attractions, weather permitting; The Boardwalk At Hersheypark water park (open May 29-Sept. 6) with one million gallons of water; and ZooAmerica North American Wildlife Park when accessing the zoo through the Hersheypark bridge during posted park hours.

If you area roller coaster lover, 2021 is a special year for you. The Comet coaster, the oldest at Hersheypark, turns 75 and Candymonium coaster, the newest, tallest, fastest and longest coaster, delights thrill-seekers for its first full year. I will be ridding both!

For 2021, enjoy entertainment offerings, including enhanced Hershey Character interactive experiences and photo “Sweet Greets” in new locations throughout the Park, as well as new Our Friends from the Sea experiences. Sea lions Colby and Ripley and seal Cocoa will be joined by two seal pups, Harper and Cobh, this summer in the Aquatheatre. Shows resume daily, with a new Flippered Friends and Family offering to come in June where guests can meet and feed the animals, take photos and experience the magic of marine mammals up close.

The Kicker!?!

For a limited time, Everyone Pays Kids’ Price at Hersheypark. Guests who purchase tickets online can save and enjoy the sweetest thrills of the season for $52.95. For more information, visit www.Hersheypark.com. This offer expires 6/30/21.

The Official Resorts of Hersheypark

Let’s talk about where to stay at Hersheypark. Choose three accommodations: The Hotel Hershey luxury accommodation, Hershey Lodge resort and Hersheypark Camping Resort campground. Each resorts offers different features making it the perfect location for each family. For rates and additional information, visit www.Hersheypark.com/official-resorts/packages.

See you at Hersheypark!

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FREE Preschool Software Trial: ABC Mouse for Kids, Great School Supplement

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July 19, 2020 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Back to School, Education, Entertainment, Free, Online Shopping, Summer Leave a Comment

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Family Approved Minute to Win it Game Ideas

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December 2, 2018 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Birthday, Entertainment, Facebook, Instagram, Kids, Pinterest, Social Media 7 Comments

Family approved Minute to Win It game ideas. These kid-friendly games will make family game night the ultimate party. These Minute to Win it Games for Groups, Kids and Adults include two to one hundred players, ages zero to whatever!

Family Minute to Win it Game Ideas

It’s no secret how much my family loves a good Family Game Night. When I’m planning my family game night ideas, it’s always important to pick ideas that are good for groups AND for the kids. These Family Minute to Win it Games are not only kid approved, but they also make fantastic Minute to Win it Games for adults (don’t forget the cocktails!)

Some of these Minute to Win it Game ideas are perfect for Minute to Win it Christmas Games — in fact, chilly winter weather and family gatherings present the perfect opportunity to take advantage of Christmas Minute to Win it games at your holiday get-together. You could even get the whole family in on our Christmas Name that Tune game too! Holiday Minute to Win it games aren’t just limited to the Christmas season, either. With just a few tweaks, they’ll go perfectly with a Halloween party, Thanksgiving get-together, or even a Valentine’s Day soiree.

Let us know which of these Minute to Win it family game night ideas you’ll be trying first!

What is the Minute to Win It Game?

Minute to Win It games are fast-paced challenges that the winning team has to complete in just 60 seconds! Some have delicious prizes at stake, and all of them are more difficult than they might seem. The fast-paced atmosphere is sure to guarantee laughs, and we promise they will be fun games to play with family.

How do you make a Minute to Win It Game?

Good news — most of these easy Minute to Win It games require minimal supplies that you probably already have lying around the house! Minute to Win It games are great because they take everyday objects and transform them into exciting challenges. The most important item you will need are a stop watch and Minute to Win It Games Directions.

Minute It to Win it Game Instructions

We have a full list of Minute to Win It Game Ideas with Directions. This Minute to Win it Printable comes with 18 Minute to Win it Games List and a Minute to Win it Supply list, so you can ensure you have all you need before you being.

Minute to Win It Games List PDF

Minute to Win It Party Invitations

Before you try a Minute to Win It game idea, you’ve got to get a group together! Check out this adorable list of Minute to Win It Invitations we found on Etsy. You can instantly download some to send out to your family and friends in no time!

Minute To Win It Birthday Party Invitation from Candles and Favors (top left)
Minute To Win It Birthday Party Invitation from Merrily Made by Mary (bottom left)
Minute to Win It Birthday Invitation from Asapinvites (top right)
Game Night Poster Minute to Win It from Designs by the Orchard (middle right)
Minute To Win It Birthday Invitation Free Straw Flags from Bees Knees Design Shop (bottom right)

Minute to Win It Party Post It Game

Dive headfirst into this post it note challenge. This Minute to Win It game will have you rolling on the floor laughing! Something tells me this is harder than it looks! Check out more fun game night ideas on this list of World Record Date ideas by Dating Divas.

Minute to Win It Party Soda Can Chandelier

This Minute to Win It game is perfect for Christmas or any festive get-together. Grab a stack of paper plates and empty soda cans for this Minute to Win it Challenge, perfect for kids and adults alike. Find out who can stack the tallest chandelier with just paper plates and empty soda cans. The chandelier has to stand for three seconds before it falls to win! Idea from Your Homebased Mom.

Minute to Win It Party Face the Cookie

It’s you vs. a cookie in this hilarious Minute to Win It game! Take the cookie all the way from your forehead to your mouth to come out on top in this Cookie Face Minute to Win it Game. No hands allowed! We recommend OREOs – yum! Idea on Catching Fireflies Gifts.

Minute to Win It Party Drawing Challenge

All you need for this easy Minute to Win It game is a stack of paper plates and some markers. This drawing game is a fun challenge, and much harder than it looks! Minute to Win It game idea for kids from Housing a Forest.

Minute to Win It Party Wraparound

That’s a wrap! Challenge your family to see who can make the best mummy in just one minute! Crepe paper streamers are best for this game, and you can pick the colors to match whatever holiday you’re celebrating. This idea is from Play Party Plan.

Minute to Win It Party Say Ahhh!

Say Ahhh! This easy Minute to Win It game challenges you to stack the most sugar cubes on a Popsicle stick — while it’s in your mouth! Looks like 12 is the number to beat from Let’s Get Together.

Minute to Win It Pyramid Stack

Stack — and unstack! — 28 plastic cups as fast as you can to beat this Minute to Win It game from Chica Circle’s Teen Minute to Win it Challenge.

Minute to Win It Yank Me Challenge

This easy Minute to Win It game requires a cat-like reflex. Stack cups on top of each other and place paper slips in between each of them. Try to yank each paper out without the cups falling down! Idea on Playtivities.

Minute to Win It On the Nose

Did you know you can create an easy Minute to Win It game with just Cotton Balls? Rub your nose in Vaseline to try to move a cotton ball from plate to plate. “On the Nose” Minute to Win it Game for kids and adults is a simple game that will be fun for the whole family. Idea from Sophie’s Hope.

Minute to Win It Cotton Ball Challenge

Speaking of cotton balls, this exciting Minute to Win It game is another one of our great simple family game night ideas. Have the players sit down blindfolded with two bowls and a plastic spoon. Fill one of the bowls with cotton balls and put it on the player’s lap. Have the player hold the other bowl on his/her head. On go, have the player try to spoon cotton balls from the bowl on his/her lap into the bowl on his/her head. The player with the most cotton balls in the second bowl after a minute wins! Idea from Scrapbook Fairy.

Minute to Win It Suck it Up

This easy Minute to Win It game is just what it sounds like. Using straws, players suck up small pieces of paper and move them from pile to pile. Whoever moves the most is the winner! Idea from Playtivities.

Minute to Win It Junk in the Trunk

Wiggle around until all of the ping pong balls are out of your Kleenex box in this Junk in the Trunk Easy Minute to Win It Game from Housing a Forest.

Minute to Win It Elephant March

Put pantyhose on your head with a baseball at the end and try to knock over all the cups on the floor as fast as you can for this easy Minute to Win It game idea. No hands allowed! Idea on The Chaos and the Clutter.

Minute to Win It M&M Elevator

Balance a row of M&Ms on a pencil and use a string elevator to try and bring them to your mouth in this deliciously easy Minute to Win It game. First person to eat all of their M&Ms wins! Directions on Nicole Blanc Photography

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Minute to Win It Movin’ On Up

In one of the easiest to create Minute to Win It challenges, each player starts with a stack of 25 to 40 red solo cups with one blue cup at the top of the stack. Start by moving the top blue cup to the bottom of the stack, and continue moving cups from the top to the bottom until the blue cup is back at the top! Idea from Happiness is Homemade.

Minute to Win It Bottom’s Up!

This easy Minute to Win It game uses three things: your bottom, empty soda cans, and a plastic Christmas Ornaments for lots of laughs and a good time! No hands are allowed in this fun Minute to Win It Game from Your Home Based Mom.

Minute to Win It Takeout Challenge

How many mini marshmallows can you move to the takeout box? But there’s a catch — you can only use chopsticks! Try this easy Minute to Win it Game on My Honey’s Place.

Minute to Win It Sarah Wrap Ball Challenge

This teen Minute to Win It game is one of my favorites for Minute to Win It games for kids. I must say, you HAVE to use full size candy bars (it’s just more fun that way!) Wrap the candy until you make a giant Saran Wrap Ball. One person begins unwrapping the ball and keeps whatever falls out. The player to their left is constantly rolling two dice. If they roll doubles, the ball and the dice gets passed to the left of the dice. Once the person to their left rolls doubles the ball gets passed again. This idea comes from Must Have Mom.

Minute to Win it Reindeer Antlers

This is such a silly game. Split into teams of three and give each group 15 to 20 balloons. One person places a pair of pantyhose on their head. Either the fastest team to blow up their balloons and stuff them into the pantyhose wins! Idea from Party Games Plus.

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More Minute to Win it Games

Also take a look at these holiday minute to win it games for every season! Enjoy summer, Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas and more seasonal themed Minute to Win it games.

More Games

Hosting a celebration? Whether at home for a birthday or take it to the classroom! You can add some some Minute to Win it Games at School. Also check out these Kids Party Game Ideas are sure to inspire your party and school or home celebration. Pin to Pinterest.

Of course, you can use these Minute to Win it Family games with just your immediate crew. Also take a look at these Memorable Family Game Night Ideas for your next family night. Pin it to Pinterest.

FREE National Park Day in November 2018 – Hundreds of Parks for FREE

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