The 30th Birthday Celebration Season at Sesame Place
Ever since it was originally opened on July 30, 1980, Sesame Place has been the lone theme park in the United States that is based entirely on the timeless, award-winning children’s television show Sesame Street. Children from all over the country have visited the theme park to meet some of their favorite Sesame Street characters, such as Bert & Ernie, Big Bird, Cookie Monster, Count Von Count, Elmo, Grover, Oscar the Grouch and Telly Monster.
The 30th Birthday Celebration season at Sesame Place is currently underway since opening day occurred on Saturday, May 1, 2010. Parents can bring their whole family to the popular theme park for a day of fun-loving excitement that their children will not soon forget. Kids can participate in dry fun attractions and wet fun attractions, depending on their personal preference. Families also have the option of watching various shows and parades that are featured at Sesame Place.
Fans of musicals will be intrigued by Abby Cadabby’s Treasure Hunt, which features Abby Cadabby, Elmo, Cookie Monster, Rosita, Grover and Oscar, as well as Elmo Rocks, which stars Elmo, Zoe, Cookie Monster, Bert & Ernie. Adventurous children will undoubtedly appreciate Elmo’s World Live Show, which enables kids to join Elmo, Dorothy and Mr. Noodle as they explore the exhilarating underwater world of fishes. Rock Around the Block Parade features various Sesame Street characters dancing their way into the hearts of young children.
There are various season passes that are available for purchase that provide additional benefits. The 2010 Super Grover Season Pass, which retails for $189.00 plus tax, provides you with unlimited admission not only to Sesame Place, but also to other popular attractions located across the country such as Adventure Island, Aquatica, Busch Gardens, SeaWorld and Water Country. Single day general admission costs $53 plus tax, but children who are 23 months and younger are free.
An easily accessible theme park for families on the East Coast, Sesame Place is located on 100 Sesame Road in Langhorne, Pennsylvania. It is located just 30 minutes north of Philadelphia and 90 minutes south of New York City. You can get directions from your home to the popular theme park by visiting Sesame Place’s official website, typing in your address and printing out the results.
As a parent, you will find that one of the most rewarding aspects of a visit to Sesame Place is rediscovering your childhood along with your kids. From June through August, the seasonal theme park is open from 10 A.M. ET through 8 P.M. ET. It is important to note that Sesame Place provides customers who are not chaperones or complimentary admissions with a Sunny Day Guarantee. If rain continuously pours on the day of your visit for at least one hour, you will be provided with a free ticket to return to Sesame Place during the current season.
Visit SesamePlace.com to learn more about upcoming events that will be featured at the seasonal theme park, season passes that are available for purchase, dining options, parking fees and other information. Take part in the 30th Birthday Celebration season at Sesame Place along with your children for an unforgettable experience that the entire family will surely enjoy.