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The Sweet Story Behind an Icon

Before there was an iconic chocolate company, there was a man with a dream. Discover the inspiring story of Milton Hershey, see how his mission came to life at HERSHEY'S CHOCOLATE WORLD, explore exclusive products, and bring the movie fun home.

Watch the official trailer and get a first look at the HERSHEY movie coming to theaters Thanksgiving 2026.

HERSHEY The Movie trailer poster featuring Milton and Catherine Hershey

Experience the Movie in Real Life

Milton Hershey didn't just make chocolate. He invited the world to watch it happen. Those first curious guests started a tradition that has carried on for more than a hundred years, and today, it’s alive and thriving at HERSHEY'S CHOCOLATE WORLD.

HERSHEY'S Holiday Chocolate House Rendering
Movie-Inspired Experiences

HERSHEY'S Holiday Chocolate House
This year's confectionary wonder is modeled after one of Milton Hershey's own original candy shops. On display throughout the holiday season.

Scavenger Hunt: November 28 & 29
Look for caramel-shaped containers throughout the retail department and take to the ticketing counter to claim a Milton prize!

Collection of Milton-Inspired Menu Items
Limited-Edition Caramel Treats

Celebrate the man behind the original 1894 caramel recipe with this special caramel menu—including Milton's Chocolate Caramel Milkshake, a caramel coffee line, and The Milton cocktail (with mocktail option)—all inspired by the HERSHEY movie.

Tours at Original Hershey Chocolate Factory
Our Chocolate-Making Legacy

When the Hershey Chocolate Factory began operating in 1905, guests were eager for a look inside, and so Milton Hershey created formal tours of the production floor. By 1970, the factory could not keep up with its million annual visitors, and so HERSHEY'S CHOCOLATE WORLD was born.

More than 50 years later, the free HERSHEY'S Chocolate Tour ride remains the heart of every visit. Around it, the story has only grown. Step into Milton's shoes to create your own candy bar, taste your way from bean to bar, and ride through the town built on chocolate.

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The Man Behind the Chocolate

Behind one of America’s most iconic chocolate brands was a man with an extraordinary story. Get to know Milton Hershey beyond the movie.

historical image of Milton and Catherine Hershey

The Hersheys

Discover the story of Milton and Catherine Hershey and the life they built together.

Historical image of the Hershey Chocolate Company factory in Hershey, Pennsylvania

The Chocolate Company

Explore how Milton Hershey turned an ambitious idea into a chocolate company that would become an American icon.

historical image of a Milton Hershey School classroom

The Schools

Learn how the Hershey vision extended beyond chocolate with the founding of a school designed to create opportunities for children.

historical image of Chocolate Avenue in Hershey, Pennsylvania

Milton's Legacy Today

See how Milton Hershey’s vision continues to make an impact more than a century later.

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