Today, John and I went to Hersey, PA - the theme park was closed but we got into the Hershey's Chocolate World. We bought an event package that included all activities and lunch, we had the choco pulled pork sandwich with a side of baked mac & cheese that we thought was very good.
The Chocolate Tasting Experience was fun, interactive, and informative. We were handed a small bag of chocolates as we entered an auditorium. Like a wine tasting, it teaches you how to evaluate and taste chocolate using all of your senses. We now know a new way to eat this wonderful treat. There were even some group participation activities.
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| Wearing aprons and hair nets to create our chocolate bars |
Designing our own candy bar was really fun too. Watching the candy move down the line on a conveyor belt as the bar is assembled, adding three crunchy fillings, seeing the chocolate seal in the fillings and sprinkling topping before it packaged in a cool tin and a wrapper you designed. Quite a fun experience.
The trolley ride is full of information about the factory and Milton Hershey himself. It is the best way to get a good appreciation of the many wonderful things he has done for the community. It's incredible what one person's vision can do - and is still doing. Really touching to see an American brand contributing so much. Don't skip this one, but get in line early so you can get a good seat on the trolley. The trolleys are cute but a true sightseeing bus with huge windows would better serve all the riders.
Later, we joined our friends, Jerry and Marie, for dinner at the Shady Maple Smörgåsbord - a buffet that is a cultural experience in Lancaster. The variety of food was impressive.
Goodness, how Hershey has changed in just a few years. Eddie thinks the hairnets are a very trendy look for you. Those smiles keep getting bigger.
ReplyDeleteHey Arlene, thanks for reading the blog. This was my first time to Hershey, John said it keeps getting bigger and better. Next time we hope to catch the theme park open, those roller coasters look amazing!
ReplyDeleteSo glad you had a good time!!!! I wish you could have done the trolley ride in the summer when they sing to you :)
ReplyDeleteHi Michelle, we ate so much chocolate on that ride, every time we turned around they were sending around another tray of chocolate samples to try -adding singing to that would be wonderful.
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