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Experience Silly, Not-Too-Spooky Halloween Fun at The Count’s Halloween Spooktacular at Sesame Place San Diego!

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Kids Go Free to Sesame Place with a Paying Adult through November 2

The Count’s Halloween Spooktacular officially returns to Sesame Place San Diego this fall. Guests can join the Halloween fun with Sesame Street friends at a whimsical costume parade, a fun Sesame Scarecrow Scavenger Hunt and enjoy trick-or-treating around the park. Experience a not-too-spooky Halloween adventure filled with exciting rides, water slides, and festive photo opportunities. This family-friendly event takes place on weekends Now through November 3. 

For a limited time, kids ages 3-9, can go free to the park with a paid adult ticket, plus Season Passes can be purchased for up to 25% off. For families looking for year-round fun, a Season Pass offers unlimited visits all season long! Season Passes offer the best benefits and unbeatable savings – including free parking, discounts on food and merchandise, exclusive rewards, and more.

Embrace the Magic of Fall with Family-Friendly Halloween Fun

The Count’s Halloween Spooktacular offers a season full of festivities for the whole family. Guests of all ages can enjoy enchanting shows, not-too-spooky dance parties, and vibrant parades creating lasting memories with Sesame Street friends. Event offerings include:

  • Trick-or-Treating – Trick-or-Treat around the park and gather special Halloween treats! Treats will be available at Photos with Elmo and Friends, Halloween Storytime, Countdown to Halloween at the Sesame Street Theater, and other select locations around the park. Reusable tote bags must be purchased to participate in trick-or-treating and will be available for purchase at Hooper’s Store, Sesame Souvenirs, and select merchandise carts.
  • Halloween Costume Parade – Kids and families can show off their Halloween costumes daily at Abby’s Garden and take a fun stroll through the Sesame Street Neighborhood. Each participant will receive a special participation gift.
  • Sesame Scarecrow Scavenger Hunt – Guests can pick up a complimentary scavenger hunt sheet at Guest Services and enjoy finding scarecrows throughout the park. Complete the scavenger hunt to claim a Halloween prize!
  • Countdown to Halloween – Watch Count von Count and his friends Elmo, Abby Cadabby, Zoe, and Telly embark on a quest for friendship in daily shows at the Sesame Street Theater.
  • Spot-the-Ghost Scavenger Hunt – Participate in this exciting hunt by purchasing a map to find friendly ghosts and win a Halloween prize.
  • Furry Friends Halloween Dance Party – Dance with Sesame Street Friends to fun tunes!
  • Halloween Storytime – Enjoy a reading of “Pumpkin Patch Party” with a Sesame Street friend.
  • Sesame Street Halloween Cavalcade – Guests won’t want to miss this exciting parade with vibrant floats decked out for the season, fun music, and exciting performances.
  • Halloween Costume Contest – Show off your costumes on October 26 and 27, with prizes for top entries for family and kid categories.
  • Photo Opportunities – Make memories with your favorite furry friends all dressed in their Halloween costumes! Photo opportunities can be found at Photos with Elmo & Friends and in the Sesame Street Neighborhood.

Halloween Costume Policy

All guests are welcome to dress up in Halloween costumes. Guests who are ages 13 and older may not wear full face coverings, costume masks, or hoods, and all costumes are subject to the normal dress code for the park. Face painting is not permitted on any guests unless it is done by park face painting artists.

Rides and Attractions for the Whole Family

During the fall season, Sesame Place invites guests to enjoy a full day of excitement with water attractions open through October 27. Splash around in the family-friendly wave pool, float down the lazy river, and let the little ones zoom down slides made just for them. On cooler days, guests can enjoy the heated Big Bird’s Beach wave pool and Big Bird’s Rambling River. In addition to splishy splashy water fun, the park offers dry rides and attractions for all ages, from a child’s first roller coaster and a colorful carousel to an Elmo-themed rocket ship adventure. Plus, don’t miss the interactive Sesame Street Neighborhood, featuring the iconic 123 Stoop, Big Bird’s Nest, and Oscar’s trashcan, where Sesame Street truly comes to life!

Sesame Place San Diego is located at 2052 Entertainment Circle in Chula Vista and is open on the weekends for fall. For more information and to purchase tickets and Season Passes, visitSesamePlaceSanDiego.com. For the most recent updates, fans can follow Sesame Place San Diego on Facebook and @SesamePlaceCa on Instagram.

About Sesame Place San Diego

Sesame Place San Diego is the only theme park on the West Coast based entirely on the award-winning show, Sesame Street. Conveniently located just 20 minutes from San Diego and 2.5 hours from Los Angeles, this 17-acre theme park is perfect for families with kids of all ages and has been designated as a Certified Autism Center. The new theme park features 18 Sesame Street-themed rides and exciting water attractions, a family-friendly rollercoaster and a 500,000-gallon wave pool – one of the largest in Southern California. The park also features an engaging musical play area, an interactive Sesame Street Neighborhood complete with the iconic 123 Stoop, daily live character shows, an award-winning parade, one-of-a-kind photo opportunities and of course, everyone’s favorite furry friends. Celebrate family-friendly events all year long at Sesame Place, including Elmo’s Furry Fun Fest, Elmo’s Eggstravaganza, Elmo’s Springtacular, Sesame Summer Splash, The Count’s Halloween Spooktacular, and A Very Furry Christmas.

Now Open at Sesame Place San Diego ALL-NEW Dine with Elmo & Friends Experience at the Sunny Day Café!

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All-new immersive dining experience, offering a tasty buffet-style family meal and entertainment from Sesame Street friends.

Sesame Place® San Diego, the only theme park on the West Coast based entirely on the award-winning show Sesame Street, today announced the official opening date of the All-New interactive dining experience, Dine with Elmo & Friends, on May 31 at the All-New Sunny Day Café. The immersive experience allows guests to dine alongside their favorite furry friends and experience exclusive entertainment including singing, dancing, and photo opportunities. Season Pass Members will be the first to experience the All-New Dine with Elmo & Friends. 

“We’re excited to officially open Dine with Elmo & Friends and offer our guests a new way to interact and spend time with their favorite Sesame Street friends,” said Genaro Castro, Vice President of Sesame Place San Diego. “The All-New Sunny Day Café is a wonderful indoor dining room with a delicious menu that I know our guests will be excited to experience. This unique, immersive experience will create new, lifelong memories for our guests and provides a new way to celebrate special events at the park including birthdays, holidays, and more!” 

Dine with Elmo & Friends allows guests to get closer to their favorite furry friends than ever before as they dine alongside them. Dine with Elmo & Friends takes place in the All-New Sunny Day Café, an air-conditioned, indoor dining room on the Sesame Street Neighborhood that can seat up to 160 guests. Each Dine with Elmo & Friends experience is approximately one hour long and includes a tasty buffet-style family meal and exclusive entertainment the whole family will love! 

Reservations for Dine with Elmo and Friends start at just $41.99 for adults and children 10 years and older, and $21.99 for children ages 3 to 9. Children under 3 are free but require a reservation. Park admission is required in addition to Dine with Elmo & Friends reservation. It is strongly recommended to make reservations in advance of the park visit.

In addition to this exciting interactive experience, park guests can enjoy fun at Sesame Place San Diego year-round with whirling rides, splashy seasonal water slides, exciting shows, parades, the interactive Sesame Street Neighborhood, and visits with everyone’s favorite furry friends.

Season Pass Members Will Be First to Dine

Season Pass Members will be able to book reservations to Dine with Elmo & Friends before the general public – which is just one of many unbeatable benefits available with a 2024 Sesame Place Season Pass! Guests can enjoy unlimited visits this year and next, plus exciting events including Sesame Summer Splash, The Count’s Halloween Spooktacular, A Very Furry Christmas, and more for as low as $150 or three payments of $50. Silver, Platinum, and Gold Season Pass Members can enjoy the added benefits of free parking, free friend tickets, discounts on cabanas, Abby’s Magic Queue, and Stroller Rentals, exclusive monthly rewards, and more. Perks vary based on the type of Season Pass purchased.

Sesame Place San Diego is located at 2052 Entertainment Circle in Chula Vista and is open daily for summer. For more information and to purchase tickets and Season Passes visit SesamePlaceSanDiego.com. For the most recent updates, fans can follow Sesame Place San Diego on Facebook and @SesamePlaceCaon Instagram.

About Sesame Place San Diego

Sesame Place San Diego is the only theme park on the West Coast based entirely on the award-winning show, Sesame Street. Conveniently located just 20 minutes from San Diego and 2.5 hours from Los Angeles, this 17-acre theme park is perfect for families with kids of all ages and has been designated as a Certified Autism Center. The new theme park features 18 Sesame Street-themed rides and exciting water attractions, a family-friendly rollercoaster and a 500,000-gallon wave pool – one of the largest in Southern California. The park also features an engaging musical play area, an interactive Sesame Street Neighborhood complete with the iconic 123 Stoop, daily live character shows, an award-winning parade, one-of-a-kind photo opportunities and of course, everyone’s favorite furry friends. Celebrate family-friendly events all year long at Sesame Place, including Elmo’s Furry Fun Fest, Elmo’s Eggstravaganza, Elmo’s Springtacular, Sesame Summer Splash, The Count’s Halloween Spooktacular, and A Very Furry Christmas.

Enjoy Egg-cellent Family Fun During Elmo’s Eggstravaganza at Sesame Place San Diego!

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he park will celebrate Easter fun during Elmo’s Eggstravaganza from March 23 to April 7, with water rides opening for the season on March 23!

Sesame Place® San Diego, the only theme park on the West Coast based entirely on the award-winning show Sesame Street, will celebrate Easter during Elmo’s Eggstravaganza from March 23 to April 7. This family-friendly event, which is included with park admission, will be offered daily and will include scavenger hunts, special storytimes, photo opportunities with the Easter Bunny, and everyone’s favorite furry friends dressed in their Easter best. The park’s water attractions will open for the Spring and Summer seasons beginning on March 23 for guests to enjoy splashy family fun.

Egg-cellent Entertainment During Elmo’s Eggstravaganza

Sesame Place San Diego will be celebrating Easter with a variety of exciting springtime activities for families to enjoy every day from March 23 to April 7! Offerings include:

  • Easter Bunny Photo Opportunities – Guests can meet and take photos with the Easter Bunny during a special photo experience in the park.
  • Golden Egg Hunt – One golden egg will be hidden somewhere in the park each day of Elmo’s Eggstravaganza. The first guest who finds and turns it in at Sesame Souvenirs will win an exclusive prize.
  • Easter Egg Scavenger Hunt – What would Easter be without an Easter egg hunt? Guests can go on a fun-filled scavenger hunt to find all the Easter eggs hidden around the park. Free activity sheets can be picked up and turned in when completed at Sesame Souvenirs for a special prize.
  • Furry Friends Bunny Hop Dance Party and Games – An egg-cellent way to burn off some energy… jump, bounce, and hop along with Sesame Street friends at the Furry Friends Bunny Hop Dance Party. Plus, participate in special games and races!
  • Easter Storytime – Children of all ages can gather and enjoy a special storytime at Abby’s Garden featuringThe Great Easter Race. It’s an egg-straordinary spring tale featuring Elmo, Cookie Monster, and more!
  • Special Meet & Greets – Every Sesame Place event brings unique photo opportunities for guests! Elmo, Cookie Monster, Abby Cadabby, and more will greet guests and take photos in their special Easter attire during the event. 

Splash into Spring & Summer with Waves of Fun

Sesame Place’s exciting water attractions will open for the Spring and Summer seasons on March 23. The park’s water attractions offer something for the whole family – including The Count’s Splash Castle, the park’s newest addition which features 111 play elements across the multilevel play structure. Toddlers and small children will love splashing around in Elmo’s Silly Sand Slides, while older children will enjoy the thrill of Cookie’s Monster Mixer and Oscar’s Rotten Rafts! 

In addition to the open water attractions, guests can enjoy exciting rides including Super Grover’s Box Car Derby and the Sunny Day Carousel, an engaging musical play area, an interactive Sesame Street Neighborhood complete with the iconic 123 Stoop, daily live character shows, an award-winning parade, and more. Dine with Elmo & Friends at the ALL-NEW Sunny Day Café, where guests can join a delicious meal alongside Elmo and their favorite furry friends, will be opening later in 2024 for a dining adventure the whole family will love!

Kids Visit FREE Through March 31

For those looking to stay for a full day of fun at Sesame Place, Kids Go Free is back with free admission for kids ages 3 to 9 when accompanied by an adult with a paid ticket. This offer is available through March 31. Plus, kids under three get to visit for free year-round!

For families looking for year-round fun, splash into spring during the Spring Break Sale and snag a Season Pass for as low as six payments of $24.50!

Sesame Place San Diego is located at 2052 Entertainment Circle in Chula Vista. For more information and to purchase tickets and Season Passes visit SesamePlaceSanDiego.com. For the most recent updates, fans can follow Sesame Place San Diego on Facebook and @SesamePlaceCa on Instagram. 

About Sesame Place San Diego

Sesame Place San Diego is the only theme park on the West Coast based entirely on the award-winning show, Sesame Street. Conveniently located just 20 minutes from San Diego and 2.5 hours from Los Angeles, this 17-acre theme park is perfect for families with kids of all ages and has been designated as a Certified Autism Center. The new theme park features 18 Sesame Street-themed rides and exciting water attractions, a family-friendly rollercoaster and a 500,000-gallon wave pool – one of the largest in Southern California. The park also features an engaging musical play area, an interactive Sesame Street Neighborhood complete with the iconic 123 Stoop, daily live character shows, an award-winning parade, one-of-a-kind photo opportunities and of course, everyone’s favorite furry friends. Celebrate family-friendly events all year long at Sesame Place, including Elmo’s Springtacular, Sesame Summer Splash, The Count’s Halloween Spooktacular, and A Very Furry Christmas.

Sesame Place San Diego Kicks Off 2024 With 11 Weekends of Special Family Fun During All-New Elmo’s Furry Fun Fest!

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Each weekend will celebrate a different furry friend and include unique and exciting activities for the whole family

Sesame Place® San Diego, the only theme park on the West Coast based entirely on the award-winning show Sesame Street®, is kicking off 2024 with the ALL-NEW Elmo’s Furry Fun Fest, a fantastic celebration of everyone’s favorite furry friends! Each weekend offers exciting family fun and is filled with unique activities that guests won’t want to miss, including special dance parties, storytimes, one-of-a-kind photo opportunities, plus more. Every Saturday and Sunday, a different Sesame Street character will host guests to a special and entertaining weekend based on their favorite things and characteristics.

The family-friendly event will run on weekends from Saturday, January 13 through Sunday, March 17.

  • Captain Cookie’s Pirate Weekend – Jan. 13 – 14 – A swashbuckling adventure like no other, guests are encouraged to come in their best pirate g”ARRRR”b and join in the fun with Captain Cookie! The park will transform into a thrilling pirate’s haven with a special storytime, Treasure Treats with Captain Cookie Monster, and unique family photo opportunities! 
  • Abby’s Magic Weekend – Jan. 20 – 21 – Guests will be mesmerized as they join Abby Cadabby for a magical weekend! From an all-new magic show to strolling magicians, guests will step into a world of fascination and wonder with a magic trick around every corner.
  • Ernie’s Birthday Bash Weekend – Jan. 27 – 28 – It’s time for guests to don party hats and celebrate Ernie! Guests can take part in a quack-tastic Golden Duck Hunt and make birthday cards for Ernie’s special day.
  • Elmo’s Rockin’ Birthday Weekend – Feb. 3 – 4 – Get ready to rock when Elmo throws a sensational birthday party! Guests will celebrate with a special birthday scavenger hunt, creative chalk art, and a special rockin’ Storytime with Elmo!
  • My Fuzzy Valentine Weekend – Feb. 10 – 11 – Guests can join a delightful Valentine’s Day celebration where they can make Valentine’s Day cards, enjoy valentine’s treats, and more!
  • Super Grover’s Everyday Heroes Weekend – Feb. 17 – 18 – Celebrate the everyday heroes in the local community during this special weekend! Guests can meet real-life heroes from the neighborhood including police officers and firefighters, enjoy a special Storytime with Super Grover, and dance along at a special dance party!
  • Tango’s Fur-ever Friends Weekend – Feb. 24 – 25 – Guests can join Tango and all her Sesame Street pals to celebrate pets everywhere! There will be a pet adoption event, Tango’s Treat Seek scavenger hunt, and a special dance party.
  • Oscar’s Trash-tastic Weekend – March 2 – 3 – Guests can dive into a trash-tastic weekend hosted by Oscar! The event’s all-new trash-themed games, storytime, and recycling activity will turn any frown upside down.
  • Big Bird Pajama Party Weekend – March 9 – 10 – Grab some cozy jammies for the ultimate pajama party! Guests can shake their tail feathers at a special dance party, hear a special Storytime with Big Bird, and more!
  • Saint Patrick’s Day Celebration & Furry Fest Finale Weekend Bash – March 16 – 17 – Guests can don their favorite greens and celebrate St. Patrick’s Day at the park with a St. Patrick’s Day scavenger hunt, a special storytime, and festive snacks! Season Pass Members who visit at least four times during Elmo’s Furry Fun Fest will also enjoy an exclusive Finale Weekend Bash event that will feature a meet & greet with Park President Jim Lake, up-close view of a Sesame Street Party Parade float, sweet treats, and more!

Guests who visit four times from January 13 through March 10 will earn invitation to an exclusive party with the Park President, where a variety of surprises await, including a limited-edition Elmo’s Furry Fun Fest Collector’s Pin. This exclusive event will feature a meet & greet with Park President Jim Lake, up-close view of a Sesame Street Party Parade float, sweet treats, and more!

Starting January 13, Season Pass Members will receive a free Sticker Collection Book. Inside, each page is dedicated to a specific Elmo’s Furry Fun Fest weekend theme. Every weekend offers an exclusive sticker for kids to place on the corresponding page.

The best way to play all year long with unbeatable benefits is with a 2024 Sesame Place Season Pass! With the new SoCal Season Pass available for a limited time, guests can enjoy unlimited visits and discounts all year for as low as $99 through January 7. Starting January 8, Kids Go Free is back with free admission for kids ages 3 to 9 when accompanied by an adult with a paid ticket. Plus, kids under three visit for free year-round!

Sesame Place San Diego is located at 2052 Entertainment Circle in Chula Vista. The park is open on Saturdays and Sundays during January and February. For more information and to purchase tickets and Season Passes visit SesamePlaceSanDiego.com. For the most recent updates, fans can follow Sesame Place San Diego on Facebook and @SesamePlaceCa on Instagram.

Elmo’s Furry Fun Fest will run on weekends from Saturday, January 13 through Sunday, March 17.

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2052 Entertainment Circle, Chula Vista, CA 91911

A Very Furry Christmas Brings New and Enhanced Festive Family Fun to Sesame Place San Diego!

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Families can enjoy the park during the evening for the first time, plus new Christmas lights, a tree lighting ceremony, and more with their Sesame Street friends!

Sesame Place® San Diego, the only theme park on the West Coast based entirely on the award-winning show Sesame Street®, will welcome the holiday season with its fan-favorite holiday event, A Very Furry Christmas. New for this holiday season, for the first time families can now enjoy the park during the evening with extended operating hours. All-new Christmas lights, an all-new 24-foot Christmas tree, all-new photos with Santa Claus, and festive holiday décor transform the park into a one-of-a-kind Christmas wonderland for guests to celebrate jolly holiday fun alongside the daily, fun offerings that guests enjoy year-round. Everyone will be excited to take special holiday photos and dance and sing along to their favorite holiday tunes with their furry friends. The family-friendly event will run on select dates Friday, November 10 through Sunday, January 7.

Celebrate the Holidays with All-New Festive Family Fun

A Very Furry Christmas will bring new, family-friendly holiday fun to Sesame Place San Diego! With themed shows, parties, and parades, there’s so many memories for guests of all ages to make this year. 

All-new event offerings for this year’s A Very Furry Christmas include:

  • All-New Christmas Tree & Lighting Ceremony – Guests will be able to enjoy a new 24-foot Christmas tree at the front of the park. The tree will be decorated with lights and ornaments, making it a great spot to take fun family holiday photos! The tree will be lit for the first time in a Grand Illumination Ceremony on November 10, and then will be lit nightly featuring an appearance by a Sesame Street friend.
  • All-New Santa’s Grand Illumination Ceremony – On November 10, the park will light an all-new 24-foot Christmas tree for the first time. This interactive ceremony will include special performances from Jingle Bell the Elf, Elmo, Abby Cadabby, Cookie Monster, and Rosita. Santa Claus will also make a very special appearance to share Christmas joy and holiday cheer with all the park guests!
  • All-New Christmas Lights – New this season, guests will see Sesame Place transformed into a one-of-a-kind Christmas wonderland with thousands of twinkling, colorful lights around the park. 
  • All-New Photos with Santa Claus – On select dates, guests will be able to visit Santa Claus at Sesame Place San Diego for the first time to take holiday photos and share their Christmas wishes!
  • All-New Golden Gift Hunt – Each day from November 10 to December 25, a Golden Gift will be hidden somewhere in the park upon park open! The guest that finds it and turns it in will win a special exclusive prize.

Endless holiday fun will be had by guests of all ages during this cheerful event with entertainment offerings and activities including:

  • Elmo’s Christmas Wish Show – Guests join Elmo, Cookie Monster, Grover, Zoe, and Rosita at the Sesame Street Theater as they dance and sing about their favorite holiday, talk about what each of them wants for Christmas, and bring the Christmas spirit to Sesame Street.
  • Furry Friends Christmas Dance Party – Guests can dance, sing, and jingle bell rock along to their favorite holiday tunes with Elmo and his furry friends at this Christmas-themed, energetic, interactive dance party!
  • Sesame Street Christmas Parade – This fan-favorite parade features fantastic floats decorated for the celebration and show-stopping performances that focus on the magic of the holiday season. The whole family will experience an energetic neighborhood Christmas celebration with all their favorite furry friends and exciting performances to holiday favorites. The Sesame Street Christmas Parade finale will leave everyone with warm, fuzzy feelings and fill their hearts with holiday spirit.
  • Christmas Tree Maze – Kids of all ages can enjoy a fun, festive adventure through the family- friendly Christmas Tree Maze full of holiday décor sure to kickstart Christmas cheer. 
  • Christmas Cookies with Cookie Monster – “C” is for Cookie when guests join Cookie Monster to enjoy his favorite sometimes food! This fun-filled paid upgrade features meet-and-greet opportunities with Cookie Monster and cookies and milk in fun refillable mugs.
  • Missing Mittens Scavenger Hunt – Throughout November, guests can purchase the Missing Mittens Scavenger Hunt map and go on a scavenger hunt throughout the park and find all the missing mittens. Once completed, guests can return the map to receive a Christmas prize!
  • Spot-The-Gift Scavenger Hunt – During December, guests can participate in this fun scavenger hunt by purchasing a Spot-The-Gift Scavenger Hunt map. Guests can search for holiday gifts throughout the park and return the completed scavenger hunt map for a special holiday prize!
  • Sesame Street Friends Photo Opportunities – There are one-of-a-kind photo opportunities for guests to enjoy with their favorite furry friends dressed up for the holidays, including special festive photo opportunities with Cookie Claus!

The Best Way to Play

The best way to play all year long with unbeatable benefits is with a 2024 Sesame Place Season Pass! With the new SoCal Season Pass available for a limited time, guests can enjoy unlimited visits and discount parking this year and next, including Elmo’s Furry Fun Fest, Elmo’s Eggstravaganza, Elmo’s Springtacular, Sesame Summer Splash, The Count’s Halloween Spooktacular, A Very Furry Christmas, and more for as low as $99. Silver, Platinum, and Gold Season Pass Members can enjoy the added benefits of free parking, free friend tickets, discounts on cabanas, Abby’s Magic Queue, and Stroller Rentals, exclusive monthly rewards of free friend tickets, and more. Perks vary based on the type of Season Pass purchased. 

Sesame Place San Diego is located at 2052 Entertainment Circle in Chula Vista. The park is open on Saturdays and Sundays plus select additional dates during November, December, and January. For more information and to purchase tickets and Season Passes visit SesamePlaceSanDiego.com. For the most recent updates, fans can follow Sesame Place San Diego on Facebook and @SesamePlaceCa on Instagram.

About Sesame Place San Diego

Sesame Place San Diego is the only theme park on the West Coast based entirely on the award-winning show, Sesame Street. Conveniently located just 20 minutes from San Diego and 2.5 hours from Los Angeles, this 17-acre theme park is perfect for families with kids of all ages and has been designated as a Certified Autism Center. The new theme park features 18 Sesame Street-themed rides and exciting water attractions, a family-friendly rollercoaster and a 500,000-gallon wave pool – one of the largest in Southern California. The park also features an engaging musical play area, an interactive Sesame Street Neighborhood complete with the iconic 123 Stoop, daily live character shows, an award-winning parade, one-of-a-kind photo opportunities and of course, everyone’s favorite furry friends. Celebrate family-friendly events all year long at Sesame Place, including Elmo’s Furry Fun Fest, Elmo’s Eggstravaganza, Elmo’s Springtacular, Sesame Summer Splash, The Count’s Halloween Spooktacular, and A Very Furry Christmas.

Sesame Place San Diego Welcomes Its Newest Furry Friend!

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Elmo’s Adopted Puppy Tango, to the Neighborhood!

Sesame Place® San Diego, the first theme park on the West Coast based entirely on the award-winning show Sesame Street®, is about to get even furrier. Elmo’s adopted puppy, Tango, will find her fur-ever home at Sesame Place San Diego on Saturday, February 4. The BRAND-NEW floppy-eared, tail wagging puppy will debut at the park as an all-new meet & greet character, where guests will see her for the first time at her welcome ceremony.

A sweet and spirited puppy named after her love of music and dancing, Tango debuted in the 2021 animated special Furry Friends Forever: Elmo Gets a Puppy, in which Elmo finds a stray Tango and adopts her. Tango then joined Sesame Street’s 52nd season in both animated and live-action format. Tango’s arrival at Sesame Place will be celebrated during operating days, every Saturday and Sunday in February, plus Friday, February 17, and Monday, February 20.

  • Tango’s Welcome Ceremony – The park will officially welcome Tango on February 4 at 12:00 p.m. at the Dance Party Stage.
  • Elmo & Tango’s Welcome Day Scavenger Hunt – Guests can search throughout the park for all the items that Elmo needs to take care of Tango. Guests can turn in completed scavenger hunt sheets at Hooper’s Store for their choice of pet-themed prizes: Sesame Place bandanas or tennis balls. Self-guided scavenger hunts run throughout the day while supplies last.
  • Tango’s Treat Seek – Tango’s Treat will be secretly hidden in the park on select dates. The first person to find Tango’s Treat will receive Sesame Street-themed pet prizes from BarkBox.
  • Sesame Street Party Parade – Guests will be able to spot Sesame Place’s newest resident in the daily, award-winning parade. This colorful, energetic parade gets the whole family singing and dancing and features fantastic floats for fans of all ages to enjoy.
  • Meet-and-Greets – Tango will be wagging her tail in delight to take photos and interact with guests on select days. Season Pass Members will have the first chance to meet Tango and take photos with her in exclusive Meet & Greets at the Sesame Street Theater on Saturday, February 4. Reservations are required and can be made within Season Pass Members’ online portals.
  • Pet Adoption Weekend – To celebrate Tango’s debut, guests can meet rescue dogs just like Tango along with other animals at Sesame Place Adoption Days on Friday, February 25, and Saturday, February 26, from 9:00am – 1:00pm. Guests can meet with local pet adoption partners and even see a special appearance from Elmo and Tango. Visit SesamePlaceSanDiego.com for more event details. 

Sesame Place San Diego to Make a Big Splash in 2023 with Two New Attractions

Sesame Place® San Diego, the only theme park on the West Coast based entirely on the award-winning show Sesame Street, will be adding two ALL-NEW attractions in 2023. The Count’s Splash Castle is an ALL-NEW, multi-level water-play attraction and Sunny Day Café is an ALL-NEW, all-day character dining location where guests can enjoy a variety of meals and one-of-a-kind experience with their favorite furry friends. In addition to the exciting new attractions at the park in 2023, guests can enjoy whirling rides, splashy water slides, exciting shows, parades, the interactive Sesame Street Neighborhood, and visits with everyone’s favorite furry friends.

Splash, Play, and Eat

The ALL-NEW Count’s Splash Castle, is a multi-level, interactive water-play attraction that features 111 play elements, including two giant tipping buckets that dump over 1,300 gallons of water combined. There are three exciting water slides, plus soakers, flow pipes, hose jets, spray jets, water shooters, water curtains, tipping troughs, spinning and sliding buckets, and much more! The ALL-NEW Count’s Splash Castle replaces the former splash area and is double the size of the previous attraction. The ALL-NEW Count’s Splash Castle will be bigger and splashier than ever before! 

At the ALL-NEW Sunny Day Café, guests can join their favorite furry friends for a dining adventure the whole family will love! The new indoor and air conditioned 5,000 square foot building is where families will make precious memories and enjoy delicious family-friendly buffet-style meals! Throughout the year, there will be special event opportunities and dine activities every season, including Dine with Elmo & Friends. The new café will seat up to 160 guests and at each meal, and Sesame Street characters will join diners for an immersive experience with singing, dancing, and photo opportunities.

Sesame Place offers multiple food locations for quick bites with a delicious variety of entrée options and sweet treats. New in 2023, guests can also grab snacks and beverages at the ALL-NEW Big Bird’s Beach Bites location near Big Bird’s Beach. For added convenience, mobile ordering for select restaurants is available through the Sesame Place app.

“Going into the new year, we’re very excited to offer our guests and Season Pass Members more reasons to visit the park throughout the year. Between our new attractions, increased dining options and 2023 event lineup that will be all-new to our guests, we look forward to an amazing year,” said Jim Lake, Sesame Place Park President.  “We’re constantly adding new activities and events to enhance the guest experience. We’re increasing the number of opportunities to interact with their favorite characters and with the expansion of our dining options, plus our mobile ordering, our guests will be able to enjoy more convenience throughout their days at the park.”

The Best Way to Play

The best way to play all year long with unbeatable benefits is with a 2023 Sesame Place Season Pass for a low-price of $141 or $23.50 per month for only six months. Season Pass Members can enjoy unlimited access to the park with the added benefits of free tickets, exclusive Meet & Greets with everyone’s favorite furry friends, discounted food and merchandise, exciting events and early access to water attractions throughout the summer. Perks vary based on the type of Season Pass purchased. 

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Sesame Place San Diego is located at 2052 Entertainment Circle in Chula Vista. The park is open on Saturdays and Sundays plus select additional dates from February through May and will resume with daily operations in the summer. For more information and to purchase tickets and Season Passes visitSesamePlaceSanDiego.com. For the most recent updates, fans can follow Sesame Place San Diego on Facebook and @SesamePlaceCa on Instagram. 

About Sesame Place San Diego

Sesame Place San Diego is the only theme park on the West Coast based entirely on the award-winning show, Sesame Street. Conveniently located just 20 minutes from San Diego and 2.5 hours from Los Angeles, this 17-acre theme park is perfect for families with kids of all ages and has been designated as a Certified Autism Center. The new theme park features 18 Sesame Street-themed rides and exciting water attractions, a family-friendly rollercoaster and a 500,000-gallon wave pool – one of the largest in Southern California. The park also features an engaging musical play area, an interactive Sesame Street Neighborhood complete with the iconic 123 Stoop, daily live character shows, an award-winning parade, one-of-a-kind photo opportunities and of course, everyone’s favorite furry friends. Celebrate family-friendly events all year long at Sesame Place, including Elmo’s Eggstravaganza, Elmo’s Springtacular, Summer Fun Fest, The Count’s Halloween Spooktacular, and A Very Furry Christmas.

Sesame Place San Diego to Debut A Very Furry Christmas,

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an ALL-NEW Holiday Event in San Diego!

For the first time ever, guests at Sesame Place San Diego can enjoy Sesame Street-style holiday fun with an exciting lineup of festive shows, activities, and Meet & Greets at San Diego’s newest theme park

·   ALL-NEW event includes Elmo’s Christmas Wish theater show, the Furry Friends Christmas Dance Party, the Sesame Street Christmas Parade, along with other fun events and attractions 

·   Park admission includes NEW event offerings plus exciting Sesame Street-themed rides and select water attractions

·   Buy a 2023 Sesame Place San Diego Season Pass starting at just $13 per month to enjoy unlimited visits and special discounts on parking and merchandise, plus, visit the 2022 ALL-NEW A Very Furry Christmas FREE

Sesame Place® San Diego, the only theme park on the West Coast based entirely on the award-winning show Sesame Street®, will launch its ALL-NEW holiday event, A Very Furry Christmas. Offered for the first time for families on the West Coast, the park will transform into a one-of-a-kind Christmas wonderland for guests to celebrate festive holiday fun alongside the daily, fun offerings that theme park guests enjoy year-round. Guests will be merry as they experience Sesame Street-themed Christmas attractions, shows, and experiences plus soar, spin, whirl and twirl on family-friendly rides and select water slides throughout the ALL-NEW Christmas event. Kids will be full of cheer as they play in the snow, take special holiday photos with Cookie Claus, and dance and sing along to their favorite holiday tunes with furry friends. The family-focused event will run on select dates Saturday, November 12 through Sunday, January 8. Highlights include:

ALL-NEW Entertaining Shows & Parades

The ALL-NEW Elmo’s Christmas Wish show at the Sesame Street Theater is a brand-new performance where guests join Elmo, Cookie Monster, Grover, Zoe, and Rosita as they dance and sing about their favorite holiday, talk about what each of them wants for Christmas, and bring the Christmas spirit to Sesame Street.

At the A Very Merry Sesame Street Sing-Along at Rosita’s Holiday Hills, guests will join Elmo, Abby Cadabby, and their friends for a fun, festive sing-along as they share their favorite parts of the holiday season. Full of beloved holiday songs and heart-warming moments, this show is certain to remind everyone what the holiday season is all about.

At the Furry Friends Christmas Dance Party on Big Bird’s Beach wave pool lawn, guests can dance, sing, and jingle bell rock along to their favorite holiday tunes with Elmo and his furry friends at this Christmas themed, energetic, interactive dance party!

The Sesame Street Christmas Parade features fantastic floats decorated for the celebration and show-stopping performances that focus on the magic of the holiday season. The whole family will experience an energetic neighborhood Christmas celebration with all their favorite furry friends and exciting performances to holiday favorites. The Sesame Street Christmas Parade finale will leave everyone with warm, fuzzy feelings and fill their hearts with holiday spirit.

Festively Fun Activities for the First-Time

Sesame Place will transform into a winter wonderland, full of holiday décor sure to kickstart Christmas cheer. Kids of all ages can enjoy a fun, festive adventure through the family- friendly Christmas Tree Maze and experience fun, safe soap-snow at Rosita’s Holiday Hills!

Guests can also participate in the fun Spot-The-Gift Scavenger Hunt by purchasing a hunt map in the park.  Guests can search for holiday presents throughout the park and return the completed scavenger hunt map for a special holiday prize!

There are one-of-a-kind Sesame Street Character Photo Opportunities for guests to enjoy with their favorite furry friends, including special festive photo opportunities withCookie Claus!

Ongoing Sesame Place San Diego Park Offerings

In addition to the festivities filling up the park, guests can spend a full day at Sesame Place with rides that everyone can enjoy together! From a child’s first roller coaster ride onSuper Grover’s Box Car Derby to the colorful Sunny Day Carousel to an imaginary trip to outer space on Elmo’s Rockin’ Rockets, the rides at Sesame Place are designed with the whole family in mind. Popular water attractions including Big Bird’s Rambling Riverand Elmo’s Silly Sand Slides will also be open for splashy family fun! 

*Select water attractions are seasonal and will not be operating.

The Best Way to Play

The best way to play all year long with unbeatable benefits is with a 2023 Sesame Place Season Pass for a very low-price of $117 or $13 per month for only nine months. Season Pass Members can enjoy unlimited access to the park with the added benefits of free parking, free friend tickets, discounts on cabanas, Abby’s Magic Queue, and Stroller Rentals, exclusive monthly rewards of free friend tickets, and more. Perks vary based on the type of Season Pass purchased. Guests can purchase a 2023 Season Pass and enjoy unlimited visits this year and next, including A Very Furry Christmas, Mardi Gras Celebration, Elmo’s Eggstravaganza and more! For double the fun all year long, add a SeaWorld Annual Pass for only $87 or $7.25 a month, and enjoy both parks every and any day of the year.

Sesame Place San Diego is located at 2052 Entertainment Circle in Chula Vista. The park is open on Saturdays and Sundays plus select additional dates during November, December, and January. For more information and to purchase tickets and Season Passes visit SesamePlaceSanDiego.com. For the most recent updates, fans can follow Sesame Place San Diego on Facebook and @SesamePlaceCa on Instagram.

About Sesame Place San Diego

Sesame Place San Diego is the only theme park on the West Coast based entirely on the award-winning show, Sesame Street. Conveniently located just 20 minutes from San Diego and 2.5 hours from Los Angeles, this 17-acre theme park is perfect for families with kids of all ages and has been designated as a Certified Autism Center. The new theme park features 18 Sesame Street-themed rides and exciting water attractions, a family-friendly rollercoaster and a 500,000-gallon wave pool – one of the largest in Southern California. The park also features an engaging musical play area, an interactive Sesame Street Neighborhood complete with the iconic 123 Stoop, daily live character shows, an award-winning parade, one-of-a-kind photo opportunities and of course, everyone’s favorite furry friends. Celebrate family-friendly events all year long at Sesame Place, including Elmo’s Eggstravaganza, Elmo’s Springtacular, Summer Fun Fest, The Count’s Halloween Spooktacular and A Very Furry Christmas.

SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment and Sesame Workshop Celebrate Grand Opening of Sesame Place San Diego, First West Coast Park Based on the Iconic Sesame Street Show!

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SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE: SEAS), a leading theme park and entertainment company, and Sesame Workshop, the nonprofit educational organization behind Sesame Street®, have officially opened Sesame Place San Diego, the newest theme park in California and the first Sesame Place on the West Coast. The all-new theme park is full of immersive experiences and admission provides access to all water attractions and family-friendly dry rides, plus entertainment offerings likes shows and a parade, along with so much more. Sesame Place is the second theme park of its kind in the United States and the perfect getaway for families and kids of all ages.

The all-new park is sure to be the must-visit destination for any time of the year with a perfect mixture of water slides and attractions, rides, shows, a parade and so much more in one experience. Sesame Place offers 18 Sesame Street-themed rides and exciting water attractions, including a family-friendly rollercoaster, wave pool and lazy river, plus rides and waters slides, all included with park admission. Conveniently located just 20 minutes from San Diego and 2.5 hours from Los Angeles, park-goers on the West Coast will finally be able to easily hug their favorite furry friends and take a stroll through the beloved Sesame Street neighborhood. Kids will get the chance to play in a world that plays back through immersive physical and digital character experiences, including an unforgettable immersive experience at the iconic Sesame Street Neighborhood.

“This is a great time for the company as we open the doors to sunny days at Sesame Place and welcome guests from all over to experience this new theme park,” said Marc Swanson, Chief Executive Officer of SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment, Inc. “We are extremely grateful for our partnership with Sesame Workshop. We are continuing the legacy we started 42 years ago together by creating a second theme park in the United States where children and guests can laugh, learn and enjoy playing in a fun and meaningful way. This park is part of a big year for SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment as we have opened new attractions already in 2022 across multiple parks as part of our overall business strategy and will continue to expand our offerings in the coming years with exciting experiences for our guests.”

With exciting surprises on every corner, kids and parents alike will have never-ending adventures waiting for them including a Sesame Street parade, an engaging musical play area, one-of-a-kind photo opportunities and a never-before-seen live character show. “Welcome To Our Street” stars beloved characters Elmo, Abby, Grover, Rosita, and Cookie Monster as they all work together to find the perfect way to welcome their friends to Sesame Street. Offered a few times a day, the award-winning Sesame Street Party Parade is filled with contemporary tunes, Sesame Street favorites plus performers jumping rope, hula hooping, and moving & grooving with their Sesame Street friends. It’s a parade that’s sure to get everyone in the mood for a party!

“This moment has been over 40 years in the making,” said Ed Wells, Executive Vice President and Head of Global Media and Education, Sesame Workshop. “Since the first Sesame Place launched in 1980, it has been one of the best ways for kids and families to interact with the Sesame brand and their favorite characters, up close and in person. We are thrilled to continue expanding our partnership with SeaWorld Parks & Entertainmentwith the introduction of Sesame Place San Diego, the West Coast’s only standalone theme park based entirely on Sesame Street. This park is full ofnew interactive, entertaining, and playful learning experiences for families and continues our mission of helping kids grow smarter, stronger, and kinder.”

With a sunny forecast year-round in San Diego, guests will splash through 11 water attractions including Big Bird’s Beach with a 500,000-gallon wave pool – one of the largest in Southern California. The little ones will splish and splash in areas made just for their size at Elmo’s Silly Sand Slides, a colorful, hands-on water adventure with 6 slippery slides and lots of splashy fun, or spend endless time at The Count’s Splash Castle, a multi-level, interactive, water-play attraction with a 500-gallon water bucket drop. Sesame Place is a place that everyone can enjoy together! From a child’s first roller coaster ride to an imaginary trip to outer space in an Elmo-themed rocket ship, the rides at Sesame Place are designed with everyone’s favorite furry friends in mind. The fun continues throughout the year at Sesame Place with family-friendly events such as The Count’s Halloween Spooktacular and A Very Furry Christmas.

Sesame Place San Diego opens as a Certified Autism Center (CAC) as designated by the International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES). Sesame Place San Diego mirrors Sesame Place Philadelphia, which was the first theme park in the world to achieve this designation. Staff-wide autism sensitivity and awareness training was completed prior to the park’s opening, and robust pre-visit planning resources, including a park-specific sensory guide are featured on its website, making it easier for parents to plan activities that satisfy their child’s specific needs and accommodations. Designated quiet rooms with comfortable seating are located in the park near Sesame Souvenirs.

Guests can experience all of the park’s offerings with a single day admission ticket for $64.99. For the Sesame Street fans who want to visit their favorite furry friends endless times, a 2022 Season Pass to Sesame Place San Diego starting at $132/year or monthly payments of $22/month for only sixth months provides unlimited visits with no blockout dates. Season Pass holders are the first to receive news and information about Sesame Place San Diego and are invited to special events throughout the year plus receive free parking, free guest tickets, access to all seasonal events and discounts on tickets, merchandise, ride again privileges, and more.* 

For fans who want to visit Sesame Place AND SeaWorld San Diego, they can add SeaWorld to their Sesame Place Season Pass for unlimited visits to both parks starting at only an additional $7.25/month. For more information and to purchase Season Passes visithttps://sesameplace.com/san-diego/season-pass.

41 Years of Exclusive Partnership in Sesame Street-Inspired Giggles and Smiles

SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment, Inc. has been Sesame Workshop’s exclusive theme park partner in the United States since the 1980 opening of Sesame Place in Philadelphia. The partnership has grown to provide entertainment and fun for all ages at each SeaWorld and Busch Gardens park. SeaWorld San Diego expanded offerings in its children’s area and opened Sesame Street Bay of Play in 2008 followed by Busch Gardens Williamsburg’s Sesame Street Forest of Fun in 2009, Busch Gardens Tampa’s Sesame Street Safari of Fun in 2010, SeaWorld San Antonio’s Sesame Street Bay of Play in 2011 and most recently in 2019, SeaWorld Orlando opened Sesame Street Land, a 6-acre land with over 30 ways to play, including six themed rides, wet and dry play areas, an interactive neighborhood, and the park’s first-ever award-winning Sesame Street parade. Sesame Street Land was voted #1 Best New Amusement Park Attraction for 2019 (USA Today, 2020).

Sesame Place is located at 2052 Entertainment Circle. For more information visit SesamePlaceSanDiego.com and follow Sesame Place San Diego on Facebook and @SesamePlaceCa on Instagram. 

*Benefits vary by Pass tier.

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About SeaWorld® Parks & Entertainment

SeaWorld® Parks & Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE: SEAS) is a leading theme park and entertainment company providing experiences that matter, and inspiring guests to protect animals and the wild wonders of our world. The Company is one of the world’s foremost zoological organizations and a global leader in animal welfare, training, husbandry, and veterinary care. The Company collectively cares for what it believes is one of the largest zoological collections in the world and has helped lead advances in the care of animals. The Company also rescues and rehabilitates marine and terrestrial animals that are ill, injured, orphaned, or abandoned, with the goal of returning them to the wild. The SeaWorld® rescue team has helped more than 39,100 animals in need over the Company’s history. SeaWorld® Parks & Entertainment, Inc. owns or licenses a portfolio of recognized brands including SeaWorld®, Busch Gardens®, Aquatica®, Sesame Place® and Sea Rescue®. Over its more than 60-year history, the Company has built a diversified portfolio of 12 destination and regional theme parks that are grouped in key markets across the United States, many of which showcase its one-of-a-kind zoological collection. The Company’s theme parks feature a diverse array of rides, shows and other attractions with broad demographic appeal which deliver memorable experiences and a strong value proposition for its guests.

About Sesame Workshop 
Sesame Workshop is the nonprofit educational organization behind Sesame Street, the pioneering television show that has been reaching and teaching children since 1969. Today, Sesame Workshop is an innovative force for change, with a mission to help kids everywhere grow smarter, stronger, and kinder. We’re present in more than 150 countries, serving vulnerable children through a wide range of media, formal education, and philanthropically funded social impact programs, each grounded in rigorous research and tailored to the needs and cultures of the communities we serve. For more information, please visit www.sesameworkshop.org.