MNSHP - Why no Hershey candy?

[Pixieish]

And Hersheypark is big competition for Walt Disney World?


The new contract was just signed and the theater is going to be renovated.

Ahhh...my bad. I thought it was going to be a new, completely unrelated show.

I haven't been to Hershey Park, so I can't speak as far as a direct correlation, but from hearing what people say, it's much bigger than LEGO in theme park presence. I could be wrong, but that's my impression. It could also be that Hershey didn't want to have a business relationship with Disney or vice versa - we really won't ever know unless they make it public information.

We have Edaville Railroad about 7 miles from my house and they're trying to build it into a "destination" by becoming the first ThomasLand in the United States. It's adorable, and the kiddos love it, but it's never going to be what they want. The rides, while custom and true to the Thomas the Tank Engine stories are really nothing more than glamorized kiddie rides - they even have a DinoLand with a dig area and stationary dinos that roar at you as you approach, lol. And generally speaking, the park is tiny. Still, I don't ever see them wanting to partner with Disney, either, because Thomas in and of himself is a pretty big recognizable name as far as toys and children's TV go.

 

[ford91exploder]

Not admitting I was a naughty kid but when I was young if we went to a house and was handed carrot sticks...

That house just might get an egging later on. Noooo I never did that.

In the country eggings were uncommon in the old days as farmers would have shotguns loaded with salt to use on mischief makers would not injure but it would hurt like hell

 

[danlb_2000]

I think it's because Mars is the sponsor

This....

 

[Driver]

I can remember getting 7 toothbrushes one year. Boy was I bummed out.

Maybe the neighbors were trying to tell you something...... ( just kidding)

 

[UpAllNight]

I love America, and your food, but my lord you don’t do good Chocolate.

 

[Bartledvd]

This is something myself and family have noticed range on different candy seems to be shrinking bit of a shame but what can we do other than not go

 

[mousehockey37]

Hersheypark is Hersheypark. They're following in Disney footsteps with things they've added recently (photopass type offerings, front of the line options, etc). They've got Dorney Park up the road, Cedar Point in Ohio, Six Flags, etc... They won't be a competitor of Disney. There's just not enough land for them to do so, even with more recent acquisitions.

As far as their candy? Park and Company are 2 separate entities. That's all contract based, so if Mars went $.01 below a Hershey bid, that's where your candy comes from.

 

[LAKid53]

Give me a Milky Way over a Hershey bar any day. If I want real chocolate, I'm going for See's.

 

[larryz]

And what of LEGO?

Their arrangement pre-dates Legoland Florida.

 

[larryz]

And Hersheypark is big competition for Walt Disney World?

Not big competition... but people in the Northeast spend dollars in Hersheypark that Disney won't get.

 

[AndyS2992]

Hersheypark is not owned or operated by The Hershey Company, the candy company.

Technically not no but HersheyPark is operated by Hershey Entertainment & Resorts which is owned by the Hershey Trust Company. The Hershey Company that makes chocolate and candy is also owned by the Hershey Trust Company. They are both owned and operating from the same parent company.

 

[LAKid53]

And I'm sure Disney would love to hand out candy boldly emblazoned with the name of another amusement park -- regardless of who owns or runs it.

And I'm sure the average Disney guest would look at the Hershey bar in their trick or treat basket and think, "Hershey, yeah, that amusement park in Pennsylvania"....

 

[lazyboy97o]

Their arrangement pre-dates Legoland Florida.

Legoland California opened before Downtown Disney Anaheim.

Not big competition... but people in the Northeast spend dollars in Hersheypark that Disney won't get.

You’re just stretching. Mars’ involvement is a far more direct, and simpler reasoning.

Technically not no but HersheyPark is operated by Hershey Entertainment & Resorts which is owned by the Hershey Trust Company. The Hershey Company that makes chocolate and candy is also owned by the Hershey Trust Company. They are both owned and operating from the same parent company.

Hershey Trust Company is the majority shareholder but The Hershey Company is publicly traded, so they do not share a parent company and their operations are separate.

 

[AndyS2992]

Legoland California opened before Downtown Disney Anaheim.


You’re just stretching. Mars’ involvement is a far more direct, and simpler reasoning.


Hershey Trust Company is the majority shareholder but The Hershey Company is publicly traded, so they do not share a parent company and their operations are separate.

I don't know that much about the company so I'm going to assume you are correct however both Wikipedia articles state otherwise:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Hershey_Company
Lists Hershey Trust Company as it's parent.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hershey_Entertainment_and_Resorts_Company
Lists Hershey Trust Company as it's parent.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hershey_Trust_Company
Lists both Hershey Company and Hershey Entertainment as companies owned by HTC.

I know Wikipedia isn't the best source but those facts have been posted on their respective pages for years, if it was incorrect it would have been removed I'm sure.

 

[LAKid53]

I don't know that much about the company so I'm going to assume you are correct however both Wikipedia articles state otherwise:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Hershey_Company
Lists Hershey Trust Company as it's parent.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hershey_Entertainment_and_Resorts_Company
Lists Hershey Trust Company as it's parent.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hershey_Trust_Company
Lists both Hershey Company and Hershey Entertainment as companies owned by HTC.

I know Wikipedia isn't the best source but those facts have been posted on their respective pages for years, if it was incorrect it would have been removed I'm sure.

Majority, not sole ownership. Which means the Trust owns the majority of stock in a publicly traded company.

 

[21stamps]

I don’t know if this is related at all.. and I don’t have the desire to investigate,

But Hershey sponsors the kid’s Halloween event called the “Great Pumpkin Fest” at Cedar Fair. So maybe that has something to do with it?

Again, not sure. Just commenting because Hershey was so highlited at our CF park, and on tv adverts for the event.

 

[lazyboy97o]

I don't know that much about the company so I'm going to assume you are correct however both Wikipedia articles state otherwise:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Hershey_Company
Lists Hershey Trust Company as it's parent.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hershey_Entertainment_and_Resorts_Company
Lists Hershey Trust Company as it's parent.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hershey_Trust_Company
Lists both Hershey Company and Hershey Entertainment as companies owned by HTC.

I know Wikipedia isn't the best source but those facts have been posted on their respective pages for years, if it was incorrect it would have been removed I'm sure.

Those articles back up my statement. They are distinct companies with distinct operations, not subsidiaries.

 

[larryz]

Those articles back up my statement. They are distinct companies with distinct operations, not subsidiaries.

Ah, but they each owe their existence to the original Mr Hershey. And I still believe WDW didn't use their candy because some suit said it would be directly or indirectly promoting another amusement park operator.

 

[POLY LOVER]

Ah, but they each owe their existence to the original Mr Hershey. And I still believe WDW didn't use their candy because some suit said it would be directly or indirectly promoting another amusement park operator.

Disney can buy from whoever they want to. Their reasons are based on good business objectives. So if they don't want Hershey candy who cares. I like Hershey but I just can't have it there just like so many others products I buy outside of Disney. It's strictly business, nothing personal.

 

[jimbojones]

Hershey park is nothing more than a small local amusement park. No plot or conspiracy here.

I am pretty sure Hershey Park has as many rides as MK, probably more.