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Shuls:
Kesher Israel (great minyan with breakfast after shachris)
Chabad
Degel Israel (lots of minyanim in the summer, mikva for men & women, milchig and fleishig food for sale)

Hotels Near Shuls:
IHG Only one in walking distance from KI, 36min
Days Inn 17min from Chabad
ABVI 25min from Chabad
SPG, None are walking distance:
Sheraton 7k/C&P (3 suites, corner rooms are very large, kids aren't allowed in the club lounge)

FP 4k
FP 3k/C&P


Kosher Food:
Central PA's Kosher Mart
The shul has a limited number of items for sale including packaged food items and dairy including chalav yisrael milk, yogurt and ice cream. Kosher meat and chicken are available at:
  • Weiss Markets, 1700A Fruitville Pike, Lancaster (717) 397-8127
  • Wegman’s, 2000 Crossings Blvd, Lancaster (off Harrisburg Pike)
Chalav Yisrael (Kreider Farms) milk is available at:
  • Giant Food Store (at Stone Mill Plaza), 1360 Columbia Ave., Lancaster
  • Weiss Markets (Kendig Square) 2600 Willow Street Pike, Willow St, PA

Attractions - Harrisburg: - Check Groupon for Deals
http://www.hersheypark.com/
https://www.hersheys.com/chocolateworld/en_us.html
https://www.laketobias.com/
http://indianechocaverns.com/
http://www.crayolaexperience.com/easton


Attractions - Lancaster: Check Groupon for Deals
Dutch Wonderland
Cherry Crest Farm
Crayola Factory
Kreider Farm Tour
Turkey Hill Factory

Go 'n Bananas https://gonbananas.com/
Verdant View Farm Tours


https://www.lancasterconservancy.org/preserves/pinnacle-scenic-overlook/

Author Topic: Lancaster, PA (And Hershey Park) Master Thread  (Read 232576 times)

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Re: Lancaster, PA (And Hershey Park) Master Thread
« Reply #540 on: August 11, 2022, 02:44:42 PM »
Does anyone know how the "Bring A Friend" benefit works (comes with a season pass)? Does it mean free admission for a second person on any given day, or is there some catch? It seems like it could be cheaper to buy one season pass for every two people in the group than buying each person a single day ticket

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Re: Lancaster, PA (And Hershey Park) Master Thread
« Reply #541 on: August 11, 2022, 03:02:15 PM »
It seems like it could be cheaper to buy one season pass for every two people in the group than buying each person a single day ticket

How so? The gold pass is $150 while tickets are on the site now for $50 each

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Re: Lancaster, PA (And Hershey Park) Master Thread
« Reply #542 on: August 11, 2022, 03:46:07 PM »
Does anyone know how the "Bring A Friend" benefit works (comes with a season pass)? Does it mean free admission for a second person on any given day, or is there some catch? It seems like it could be cheaper to buy one season pass for every two people in the group than buying each person a single day ticket
I did it last year and for every pass you can bring a friend, only for specific dates I think...

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Re: Lancaster, PA (And Hershey Park) Master Thread
« Reply #543 on: August 11, 2022, 11:40:56 PM »
They have bring a buddy days, which are specific days, but i dont see any info about bring a friend

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Re: Lancaster, PA (And Hershey Park) Master Thread
« Reply #544 on: August 12, 2022, 05:54:04 AM »
If anyone is interested in trying to get the group price discount -comes out to be 36.94 per person after tax- pm me. We are 5  ppl.
Thinking of going either Tuesday or Wednesday Aug 23/24
This is for Dutch wonderland
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Re: Lancaster, PA (And Hershey Park) Master Thread
« Reply #545 on: August 12, 2022, 08:36:20 AM »
If anyone is interested in trying to get the group price discount -comes out to be 36.94 per person after tax- pm me. We are 5  ppl.
Thinking of going either Tuesday or Wednesday Aug 23/24
This is for Dutch wonderland
How many people needed to get that price

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Re: Lancaster, PA (And Hershey Park) Master Thread
« Reply #546 on: August 12, 2022, 12:08:32 PM »
If anyone is interested in trying to get the group price discount -comes out to be 36.94 per person after tax- pm me. We are 5  ppl.
Thinking of going either Tuesday or Wednesday Aug 23/24
This is for Dutch wonderland

I have 6 for Monday the 22nd

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Re: Lancaster, PA (And Hershey Park) Master Thread
« Reply #547 on: August 12, 2022, 02:30:13 PM »

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Re: Lancaster, PA (And Hershey Park) Master Thread
« Reply #548 on: August 12, 2022, 02:39:27 PM »
I have 6 for Monday the 22nd
I actually just checked they have BOGO and comes out cheaper for 6 so u might wanna do that

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Re: Lancaster, PA (And Hershey Park) Master Thread
« Reply #549 on: August 12, 2022, 05:57:19 PM »
I actually just checked they have BOGO and comes out cheaper for 6 so u might wanna do that
BOGO at Dutch wonderland
https://www.dutchwonderland.com/plan-a-visit/tickets-and-passes/

Good catch, didn't see that on the site yesterday. Best they had was buy one get the 2nd 50% off.

Thanks!

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Re: Lancaster, PA (And Hershey Park) Master Thread
« Reply #550 on: August 12, 2022, 06:20:53 PM »
Good catch, didn't see that on the site yesterday. Best they had was buy one get the 2nd 50% off.

Thanks!
Only got the email today.

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Re: Lancaster, PA (And Hershey Park) Master Thread
« Reply #551 on: August 14, 2022, 09:13:40 PM »
Any kosher supermarket/restaurant in Lancaster?

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Re: Lancaster, PA (And Hershey Park) Master Thread
« Reply #552 on: August 15, 2022, 04:02:58 PM »
Hi

Looking at Dutch wonderland, when trying to buy day passes it doe snot show the option to purchase for Aug 30-Sep2, why? dies this mean they are closed that dates?

I know about the BOGO, just wanna make sure they are open that days

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Re: Lancaster, PA (And Hershey Park) Master Thread
« Reply #553 on: August 15, 2022, 06:11:48 PM »
Hi

Looking at Dutch wonderland, when trying to buy day passes it doe snot show the option to purchase for Aug 30-Sep2, why? dies this mean they are closed that dates?

I know about the BOGO, just wanna make sure they are open that days
FYI I saw a post on a whatsapp group that the park will be closed August 30 - September 1.

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Re: Lancaster, PA (And Hershey Park) Master Thread
« Reply #554 on: August 15, 2022, 06:15:37 PM »
How come I only paid $22.99 per ticket for Dutch Wonderland two years ago, I do not recall using any coupons. Did they just raise their price more than double in a matter of two years?

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Re: Lancaster, PA (And Hershey Park) Master Thread
« Reply #555 on: August 16, 2022, 02:53:30 PM »
FYI I saw a post on a whatsapp group that the park will be closed August 30 - September 1.
Hi,

Shame, what are the other main things to do in the neighborhood?

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Re: Lancaster, PA (And Hershey Park) Master Thread
« Reply #556 on: August 17, 2022, 04:52:40 PM »
what is the age bracket for Dutch Wonderland?

is there any chance a 13 year old boy and 10 year old girl will still enjoy?

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Re: Lancaster, PA (And Hershey Park) Master Thread
« Reply #557 on: August 17, 2022, 05:13:38 PM »
Spent the day with family at Cherry Crest Adventure Farm. I find it to be excellent value and highly recommend.
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Re: Lancaster, PA (And Hershey Park) Master Thread
« Reply #558 on: August 17, 2022, 05:55:25 PM »
Spent the day with family at Cherry Crest Adventure Farm. I find it to be excellent value and highly recommend.

I'm going next week - do you recommend any of the additional activities, or is there plenty to do with just the standard admission? Ages 1-11.

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Re: Lancaster, PA (And Hershey Park) Master Thread
« Reply #559 on: August 17, 2022, 06:18:40 PM »
I'm going next week - do you recommend any of the additional activities, or is there plenty to do with just the standard admission? Ages 1-11.

Plenty to do with standard admission. Our family enjoyed it better than any amusement park we've ever been to. All ages enjoyed.

There was a minyan for Mincha announced at 2:30pm and another one at closing time 5pm.
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