Hersheypark® is an amusement park that's open seasonally with 70+ rides, coasters, a water park, and zoo. Hershey's Chocolate World Attraction is open daily, year-round for chocolate-inspired activities like a Chocolate Tour ride, Create Your Own Candy Bar, and a Chocolate Tasting Experience.

While they are located in the same entertainment complex, Hersheypark and Hershey's Chocolate World are two separate entities owned by different companies with very different experiences. Hersheypark is a traditional, gated theme park owned by Hershey Entertainment & Resorts; it requires a paid admission ticket and features over 70 rides, including 15 world-class roller coasters, a water park (The Boardwalk), and a zoo (ZooAmerica). In contrast, Hershey's Chocolate World is a visitor center owned by The Hershey Company (the candy manufacturer). Admission to the building itself is free, as is its iconic "Chocolate Tour" dark ride that shows how the candy is made. Chocolate World focuses on retail, dining, and specialized interactive experiences like "Create Your Own Candy Bar" and trolley tours, which require separate individual tickets. Essentially, Hersheypark is for thrill-seekers and all-day entertainment, while Chocolate World is a year-round shopping and educational destination for chocolate lovers.