Sesame Place is preparing for the most splash-tacular season with an all-new water attraction, a new tropical-themed land, enhanced entertainment offerings and more. All are expected to launch this summer.
At the all-new water play area, Bert & Ernie’s Splashy Shores, guests can splish, splash, spray and play under tipping water buckets, spraying jets, a water curtain, a water bobble and a spraying water tower. Located on Sesame Island, this water adventure area is the perfect place for the whole family to cool off with plenty of water fun and shaded seating.
Big Bird’s Beach, a new tropical-themed land dedicated to splashy water fun, is also expected to debut this summer. Previously known as Twiddlebug Land, this area has been colorfully transformed and updated. Guests can enjoy water slides, a family-friendly wave pool, a refreshing splash and spray area and shaded seating areas. Newly-updated attractions in this seaside oasis include:
– Elmo’s Surf ‘n’ Slide: Catch a wave and climb aboard this six-person raft
– Abby’s Splash & Spray Garden: Features a jumbo watering can sprinkler
– Rosita’s Seaside Slides: Enjoy splish-splashing down in a single or double-seater tube
– Little Bird’s Bay: Enjoy the rolling waves in this 10,000-square-foot family wave pool; features plenty of seating and surrounding shade, making it the perfect place to chill out, cool off and splash around; with a maximum water depth of 18 inches, it’s perfect for smaller children
Exclusive, renovated cabanas with access to a private splash area will be available for purchase to make the day extra relaxing. Recent upgrades include new furniture and an updated food and beverage menu.
Sesame Place will also introduce two new entertainment offerings this summer:
– Welcome to the Party!: Elmo, Abby, Grover, Rosita and Cookie Monster want to put on a show to welcome their new friends to Sesame Street, but can’t decide what kind it should be. From a dance show to a magic show to a cookie show, everyone has a different idea. With the help of some new friends, like Elmo’s puppy Tango, these pals realize that by working together, they can put on the biggest, most spectacular welcome show of all. Catch this show at Abby’s Paradise Theater.
– Small Talk with Big Bird: Visit Big Bird’s nest for this enhanced meet-and-greet experience with everyone’s favorite tall and feathered friend. Come by to chit-chat and take a photo with Big Bird.
Sesame Place officially opened for the 2023 season on Friday, Feb. 17, with the all-new Mardi Gras Celebration. Visit sesameplace.com/philadelphia/ for more information.
