Sesame Place offers an amusement park and water park adventure for families with children featuring all your favorite Sesame Street characters. The park includes water attractions that are suitable for the whole family when the weather cooperates, and many rides that even young toddlers can enjoy. The Sesame Street gang can be found around the park and new attractions often open up as the seasons change.
Must-See Attractions at Sesame Place
Peek-a-Bug is a fun Elmo-themed spin and slide ride that is enjoyable for kids and adults alike. If you go during the warmer months, don't miss the peacefully lazy ride of Big Bird's Rambling River and the thrills of the Sky Splash tube ride with the memorable eight-foot rubber ducky at the top.
Where to Stay Near Sesame Place
If you don't live near Sesame Place, you can surely find comfortable accommodations within a very close drive. The park participates with a number of hotels, offering "stay and play" packages and other discounts based on hotel stay. Sesame Place Partner Hotels include the Courtyard by Marriott in Langhorne, Crowne Plaza Philadelphia (Bucks County), Holiday Inn Express in Langhorne, Radisson Hotel Philadelphia Northeast, and Residence Inn by Marriott in Langhorne.
Best and Worst Time to Go to Sesame Place
On the perfect, sunny days when it's warm enough to go swimming, expect to fight the crowds a bit more at Sesame Place. If you wish to avoid the crowds, consider visiting the park close to opening on a weekday or early in the season, where you can expect shorter waits in line and fewer people. The weather may be too cool for the water attractions, but this may be a worthwhile sacrifice if you strongly prefer short lines and smaller crowds.
Discounts at Sesame Place
Before you buy your passes, search online for Sesame Place discounts, check Groupon, and visit the Sesame Place website to scope out any deals, including senior discounts, military discounts, and AAA discounts. If you live near enough, consider season passes to Sesame Place. You can essentially make back your money after only a few visits throughout the season and the passes are good for the full year, including Halloween and Christmas promotions. You also get discounts on food, merchandise, and sometimes free parking, depending on the pass type you select.
Food at Sesame Place
Check out Elmo's Eatery and Cookie's Cafe for tasty food kids and adults will both enjoy, like chicken tenders and fries, pizza, burgers, and more. You can also find soda carts, ice cream huts, and other food attractions throughout the park. Expect to pay typical amusement park prices but show your season pass to receive a 30% discount on food and beverage purchases.
Parking at Sesame Place
It's very easy to find parking at Sesame Place, and arriving close to the park's opening time will win you the closest spots. Score free parking with certain types of season passes to save on the rather pricey per-car cost of parking each time you come to visit Sesame Place.
Transportation Alternatives at Sesame Place
Sesame Place is easily accessible via public transportation, including NJ TRANSIT and SEPTA train and bus service.
Author's bio: Kathryn M. D'Imperio is a freelance writer who grew up in Bucks County. She is the mother of a toddler and season pass member at Sesame Place.