Hersheypark vs Cedar Point

If you're trying to decide among amusement parks, you may be considering both Hersheypark and Cedar Point. Based on input from thousands of users, we've learned that cost, rides and roller coasters and park quality are the most important considerations for choosing between amusement parks. When we compared these two amusement parks, we found that Hersheypark scores better in rides and roller coasters and park quality. On the other hand, Cedar Point prevails for cost. These amusement parks are actually not all that different from one another, and which is best for you ultimately depends on who you are and what you value in amusement parks.

Cost: if you're searching for amusement parks for families, it's a crucial consideration.

Cost is often rated as the most important factor in choosing amusement parks for families, in addition to amusement parks for your budget and amusement parks for cheap season passes. Cost is made up of five sub-categories: adult admission, season pass rate, junior admission, parking cost and admission type.

One factor that goes into evaluating cost is adult admission, which is important for ranking amusement parks for your budget. Many people find that adult admission is a significant consideration, but the difference between Hersheypark at $53.95 and Cedar Point at $51.99 is only $1.96.

For cost, an important difference between Hersheypark and Cedar Point is junior admission. While the junior admission for Hersheypark is $32.95, that of Cedar Point is $19.99, a sizable difference of $12.96. Junior admission is especially important to amusement parks for your budget.

Rides and Roller Coasters should be on your radar if you're looking for amusement parks for roller coaster lovers.

Rides and roller coasters is often rated as the most important factor in choosing amusement parks for roller coaster lovers. Rides and roller coasters is made up of five sub-categories: signature ride, signature ride description, roller coaster quality, roller coaster types and ride types.

One factor that goes into evaluating rides and roller coasters is thrill rides, which is important for ranking amusement parks for roller coaster lovers. Many people find that thrill rides is a significant consideration, and both Hersheypark and Cedar Point feature thrill rides.

If ride types is very important to you, too, consider a significant difference between Hersheypark and Cedar Point: transportation rides. Transportation rides are very useful in large parks, as they help you move quickly from one section of the park to another. These rides often come in the form of trains or monorails. Hersheypark features transportation rides, while Cedar Point does not feature transportation rides. Having transportation rides is especially important to amusement parks for roller coaster lovers.

Park Quality: keep it in mind if you want amusement parks for water park lovers.

Park quality is often rated as the most important factor in choosing amusement parks for water park lovers. Park quality is made up of six sub-categories: enjoyment rating, family-friendliness rating, park cleanliness rating, fun factor rating and others.

One factor that goes into evaluating park quality is enjoyment rating, which is important for ranking amusement parks for water park lovers. Many people find that enjoyment rating is a significant consideration, and the difference between Hersheypark at 4 stars stars and Cedar Point at 4 stars stars is 0 stars.

For park quality, an important difference between Hersheypark and Cedar Point is family-friendliness rating. Does the park offer rides for the whole family? Is there entertainment for both children and adults? Is the park a smoking, non-smoking, or partially smoke free environment? While family-friendliness rating of Hersheypark is 5 stars stars, that of Cedar Point is 3 stars stars, a difference of 2 stars. The family-friendliness rating is especially important to amusement parks for water park lovers.

Overall...

When we compared Hersheypark to Cedar Point, we calculated both of their PikiRanks. PikiRank measures each item's performance for all users combined. Hersheypark is ranked 3rd out of 145 while Cedar Point is ranked 5th, meaning that given our users' preferences, Hersheypark is superior overall. To give your input, share your preferences, and compare more items, visit our Piki for amusement parks!