The day we went was perfect, not crowded and my kid could go on every single ride (she is 42inch tall). Attendants were pleasant. Thank you for supporting military families! (Though $40 parking is bit crazy guys). read more

Wow. I'm not an amusement park gal, but this place exceeded my expectations. The employees were kind, it felt relatively clean for an amusement park, the shows and parades had great messages and happy talent, there was PLENTY for my 4.5 year old and my 18 month old to do. There were tons of rides ranging from carousels to mini roller coasters. I was surprised at how many my 18 month could do. He really enjoyed them. There were playgrounds, large slides, arcades, shops, fair games, and characters. The water park was huge but that was closed when we went because it was March. We went in March so it wasn't too busy and the lines were reasonable. I can imagine it not being as fun if it were much more crowded than it was. There were multistall gendered restrooms and some inclusive and family restrooms. The only things I'd critique are that the fair game prices were so wildly high- like $6 to shoot one basketball and they make you walk through a big store to exit the park. read more

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Debit for 314 for gold pass no bar code no email customer service said try again mean while already had my money .was my daughter's Bday ruined. Disappointed Beyond belief nice job. read more

The place is fun for your family but do not buy all today passes because they do not honor them! I spoke to a supervisor about this and he told me to kick rocks. The people in the park were very nice when I was there but the management team on the phone was rude. read more

Such a fun park for my two year old who loves Elmo! We have the platinum annual pass which has been worth every penny. We have now gone three times this year and each time had a great experience. My only cons are that overall the staff here is VERY young - like teenagers. They often can be unfriendly or unhelpful and you have to prompt them multiple times to answer a question or help. Sometimes it can be a bit chaotic overall, but what theme park isn't at the end of the day. Overall great value for a little kid. read more

Sesame Place is one of those 'Must Visit' places when your kids are young! We especially loved the parade that the sesame characters do. I was impressed with how large this park was & all the different ages they accommodated. We didn't visit the water park area because it was a bit too chilly when visited! Highly recommend! read more

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The lines to get into sesame were extremely long and there were only two open. We didn't wait too long . The prices were outrageous for food, parking, etc. and it kind of flies in the face of what Sesame Street stands for. The lazy river ride was one of the best ones I've ever been in. We waited 40 minutes to meet one of the characters and then he was five minutes late. Five minutes is a lot to a kid who's standing in the sun waiting for 40 minutes. when leaving, my daughter-in-law picked up two items for my grandson in the gift shop, they were unmarked. When they rang them up, it turned out to be $87 for a bubble toy and a small sign with his name on it. If you're going to overcharge for items at the very least you can them. read more

I am in between 3 and 4 stars. The kids enjoyed and had a great time. However, we went to guest services to make sure our tickets were valid and active so we would not have any problems at the gate. Once we got to the gate it said invalid and not active. I had the confirmation number and email that we just purchased tickets and it still said invalid. We stepped out of line no problem and it finally came up and they check again but only 2 out of the 4 tickets populated as valid. Other two tickets said already scanned which was when we went to the guest service to check. Went to verify that is what happened and then they allowed us to enter after all of that. I take stars away because about 4 attractions were closed and not in use out of 13. Of course one of them being the Elmo slide that my son wanted to go down. The park attendants on the rides were not the friendliest. We definitely take the height requirements seriously and appreciate when they let us know if a child doesn't meet the requirements but not rudely. Seemed like a lot of workers did not want to be there. Kids love the meet and greets. The long lines moved pretty fast with all characters so that was a plus. Hopefully things gets better with the staff and they get the attractions back up and running. read more

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My family was staying at the Jersey Shore and took a day trip here because our 3 year old son loves Sesame Street. The whole family had an excellent time. Loved that the rides were big enough to keep my tween (and adults) entertained, but that were made so that we didn't have to separate from our toddler. Loved how much of the park was water attractions since it was a hot day. We did the character lunch which was great to meet the characters without a line, and the food was really good. Unfortunately I had to miss my son seeing a few of the characters because I was stuck in the food line. I'd recommend if you go getting to the lunch early. read more

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A lot of great deals on Groupon. Wasn't overly long to wait for rides, reasonable times, lots of rides for kids to pick from. They have an outdoor park which is really fun for the kids to gather. The cafeteria needs more seating though. Food came out faster and was solid. It's great for families and very scenic for the kids to meet big bird, Cookie Monster Elmo read more

I was extremely disappointed with my experience at Sesame Place and will not be returning\. The park was very disorganized, and the lines were unreasonably long\. I waited over an hour for one of the water slides because the regular line barely moved\. Staff continuously gave tubes to guests in the preferred pass or Magic Queue line while those of us in the regular line stood there with little to no progress\. I understand offering perks to pass holders, but the regular line should not come to a complete stop\. The food lines were just as bad\. I waited 45 minutes just to get a snack, and I stood in line at Elmo's Pizza by the playground for 55 minutes\. Spending that much time waiting for food is unacceptable\. To make matters worse, I purchased tickets that included Diamond Credits\. When I went to redeem them at the Welcome Center, I was told they no longer accept them\. If Sesame Place no longer honors Diamond Credits, then third party sellers should not be allowed to sell tickets advertising that benefit\. It is unfair and misleading to customers\. Overall, the park lacked organization, appeared to be understaffed, and did not provide the experience we paid for\. I left feeling frustrated and dissatisfied\. Unfortunately, I will not be returning or recommending Sesame Place to others\. read more

My kids just love this place. We've come here both in the summertime and in the winter for their Very Furry Christmas. Each time, it's been such a special experience. And I have to to admit, while cold, the holidays are a wonderful time to visit. About half of this amusement park is dedicated to their pool and water activities. But the winter was such a nice time with the smaller crowds and photo opps. My kids love meeting their favorite characters, especially Big Bird. He's the star of the show. But we also loved the encounter with Bert and Ernie. As gay dads, we loved that they upped the camp for this greeting. It felt so special and normalized that there were two muppets that shared such affection like us. The kids had such a blast. And we went on the roller coast at least 10 times. They couldn't get enough of it! read more

We visited on a Sunday! It was quite cold so the waterpark portion wasn't open but all the rides were open as well as other things. I will fist say the parking price was crazyyyyyy at 42$ for standard . I couldn't believe that was the price so just be prepared. We enjoyed the various shows and rides . They had All the characters at various places so it was quite easy to get photos with everybody . It wasn't overly packed this day so it was a really good visit. Food was sub par so don't expect much on that aspect. We did bring snacks so that did keep the kids happy and content. Cute gift shops , pricey but we did end up getting some things for the kids. Overall a nice park and we did enjoy. We will be back once the waterpark portion is open read more

Don't not get a cabana. Manager in big birds cabana very rude and don't help to solve problems even after spending over 600 for a cabana they are very fast to refund you your money Instead of trying to help with a problem. We had nine people the ninth person was an infant four months old. Instead of offering counts cabanas two of them for the same price they rather just try to kick you out of the area. Even after we called headquarters to make sure that it was OK to bring the infant who doesn't get a ticket and is not counted as a number in the park. They told us we cannot have nine people with her and tried to kick us out. I even heard staff talking about us after and using not nice words. I been going there for years with two kids . Never again thank you for ruining our day instead of coming up with a solution. read more

It was good maybe for 8 and under? A bit worn out, not updated, run down. All the food places except two were closed and it was crowded. 90% of the workers obviously hate their jobs and children. Not a smile or upbeat attitude to be had there with the workers. One playground was enjoyable but you can do that at home. I would say go to the boardwalk, lots of delicious food, and the same rides. It was a Halloween theme when you walked in the gate but that was it. Parking is VERY expensive - it should be much less read more

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Trust me and buy the season pass. Its well worth the purchase considering parking alone is $35. We like to venture here on the weekdays when it's a little bit less crowded. We typically avoid the morning traffic ans arrive around 12. We pack our own lunches and snacks to have more healthy options but there are plenty of food places inside. Bring extra clothes if your planning on participating in the swimming attractions . They also have showers here too if you want to wash up before heading home. Tip: there is a lot more seating near count Dracula water park area read more

Super pricey ! $15 for soda - crazy. Super pricey ! Too many people for such a small park - long lines that don't move as fast as it should. Family day with nieces and nephews. Great time though read more

Sesame Place Philadelphia is a family theme park and water park that opened in Langhorne, Pennsylvania in 1980. It was founded by Anheuser-Busch in association with Sesame Workshop. The park is based on the popular longtime children's educational television program "Sesame Street". A second Sesame Place opened in Irving, Texas in 1982, but it shut down within three years. A third Sesame Place opened in Tokyo, Japan in 1990, but it also closed in 2006. A fourth Sesame Place opened in Chula Vista (near San Diego), California in 2022. Anheuser-Busch sold off Sesame Place, along with other parks, in 2009. The current owner of the park is United Parks & Resorts. My family and I recently visited Sesame Place Philadelphia for the first time. Several months earlier, I thought it might be a good idea for my wife and I to take our two sons to see "Sesame Street Live". My wife said, "I've got a better idea... let's go to Sesame Place!" The park is located right outside Philadelphia. We were even able to book a fun Sesame Street-themed AirBnb nearby for our stay. We ended up spending two full days at the park. It's much smaller than Disney World or Six Flags, but it's still a lot of fun. Some of the different sections include Sesame Neighborhood (a full-scale replica of the Sesame Street set), Sesame Plaza, Sesame City, Elmo's World, Cookie's Monster Land, Big Bird's Beach, Sesame Island, and The Count's Court. The latter three all feature water-based attractions. It was VERY hot on our first day in the park, so we spent most of it in the water area to cool off. There was also plenty of time for Meet and Greets with the characters, dance parties, story time, character brunch, and a fun parade! All four of us had a blast! We all enjoyed seeing our favorite Sesame Street characters; mine is Cookie Monster. We give Sesame Place our seal of approval! read more

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I feel terrible having to rate this so lowly but the system has to be equitable. It's basically on the same weekend that the CPB has to shut down. But then again, I don't feel too terribly when the likes of Sea World that owns the licensing of the Sesame Workshop are running this place into the proverbial ground. What was supposed to be several fun days at Sesame Place turned into a comedy of errors and overpriced nonsense, poorly trained staff, and a park full of trash by the end of a Saturday. It pains me to say that there are hardly any redeeming qualities about this place to make it enjoyable. Your young kids are hardly going to notice or mind, but from the person paying for everything, it ALL matters. To start, paying almost $40 to park with no tram services is a travesty. Charge $5 more per ticket or something and bring parking down to half that, it's a ridiculous way to generate revenue. Luckily we realized this after the first day and took an Uber from our nearby hotel the next time we were there which was just $9 each way. On our first day, a fairly busy Thursday....at least three rides were shut down and I've posted photos of them all. It's fine things are shut down because they need to be worked on, but I got confirmation that at least Wacky Taxi was down because of low staffing. WHY would you ever shut down the best ride in your park when staffing is low?? Then two waterslides were also not open on a day where the heat index reached almost 100 degrees. The humidity was up so the skies also opened up, we were at least able to score a free weather pass to return on our trip after only getting to spend a few hours there but we still had to drop the money on parking. During that visit, I had an inedible chicken sandwiched that was cooked until zero juices remained in it. The only highlight of the food was the nice fresh fruit that came with it. My wife's fries were pretty disgusting that came with her burger, that also looked like an overcooked puck when it came out. It's an amusement park, I'm less upset about the prices when the quality at least matches what you are getting but this sandwich I had shouldn't have cost more than $4 with how bad it was. We did get on a decent amount of rides but those we did, there is just no training of the ride staff in terms of making sure things happen efficiently. My young son sat out in the 100 degrees for like 15 minutes while a ride waited to fill. Yet, the one that ran right before him went on with just two people in it. The Grover coaster line still backed up because the staff couldn't get trains out on time and never seemed to care to have any order to it. Most trains (I timed them in line) would take close to 5 minutes in between launches. The next day we were there was Saturday and OH MY GOD THIS PLACE. It was crowded and that's fine....but the speed of staff remained. Why couldn't they run two trains on either of the coasters at the front? I could see an area that likely held additional ones in the Grover side area. This line was almost unbearable for a mini amusement park, things simply need to improve and get people boarded much quicker. They would have to search for people to fill a train after it's mostly loaded, even though the line is probably 150 people deep. QUEUE THEM UP IN ADVANCE. Then the trash around the time of closing was unbearable in areas. You can tell they weren't ready for the crowd to descend upon them for the day when they can't keep up with cleanliness. How can it be this gross? I truly don't get it. To top off the day of disappointment, the parade got stuck in place for almost 10 minutes and I still have no idea why. After everything else I witnessed, this also isn't even remotely surprising. Never again, Sesame Place, never again. read more

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Three stars is more than generous. No cash is accepted. Regular parking is $38.50. A hot dog and Mac and cheese are over $15 each. I recommend getting a locker for $35 so you don't have to carry everything with you. The lines for food are long. The lines for the rides are longer. My kids had a fantastic time. Make sure to watch the parade at 3pm. I have no desire to ever return. read more

most rides my toddler could ride were closed Captain cookies Big birds tour bus Peek a bug Snuffy slides Rusty rockets Rambling river Abby fairy falls Elmo splashy slides traveled from mass for my first experience dissatisfied read more

Love this place. Great for kids! Rides were great and children loved the Sesame characters. Luncheon with characters was great ! Plenty of time for children to meet, greet and pictures. Food for buffet was surprisingly good. read more

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I spent my childhood here and Had a great time with my family also. Came to celebrate Father's Day here but came during a weekday and thankfully we did. The weather was great. It was not overly crowded and we did not wait long for anything except for the lazy river. Rides were very nice and the pools were really cold but not complaining. We paid to eat with the characters which was amazing. The characters were very friendly and so were the staff. My son had a great time. My only complaint is that my son suffers from food allergies, and they weren't super clear about the options that were allergy friendly. His options were pretty limited, but I prepared with my own snacks so he wouldn't feel left out. We also purchased popcorn and soda at the park, which was great. Would definitely come back. read more

I actually had really low expectations after reading all the negative reviews, but we were pleasantly surprised when we visited. We came during the summer and again for Halloween and both times we had a great experience!! Both kids and adults enjoyed all the rides, characters, shows, and parade. I read a lot of reviews prior to coming so this is what help our visit be a great one: - arrive by 9:30 am so you have time to park (closer to the entrance) and walk to the gates before it gets crazy busy. Pay for the parking in advance to avoid delays in line. - bring lots of snacks/lunch since food lines are way too long, and apparently food isn't great. We brought pb&j sandwiches both times, had no issues and found shaded seating to eat our lunch. - find a spot for the parade 30 min before it starts to ensure a good spot (shaded), bring a towel if you can so kids can seat comfortably. - download the app so you can see the itinerary for the shows and pictures with the characters, it's helpful and we barely had to wait for pictures since we knew when and where the characters would be. - in my opinion, magic queue is not needed - have fun! read more

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I took my kids here, 30 years ago, just yesterday i took my grandkids there. Now I know why i havent been there in over 30 years. This place starts right off with a $44 parking fee. Food was very expensive, so make sure you bring your own. This place hasn't been updated in years. Its needs a total facelift. If you're close to this place, do yourself a favor and go to Knobles, it was voted "BEST FAMILY AMUSEMENT PARK" IN America. Disney included!! https://knoebels.com/?v=0b3b97fa6688 read more

My 3yr old son loved sesame place. From the time we arrived at the park he was excited. He met big bird, and took pictures with him. He also also saw his two favorite characters cookie monster & elmo. It was like a dream come true. From riding the horse carousel to the parade, he was blown away. He also loved the water park with the sprinklers plus the little pool. The look on my son face was priceless at the parade. We had to pull him back over the yellow line he wanted to join the parade. When elmo ran up the float my little guy wanted to chase elmo. The food and souvenirs were pricey, so make sure you have enough money for that alone. Because you can't bring your on food inside the park. But you are allowed to bring baby or toddlers juice bottles. You are also allowed to go back to your car in the parking lot at any time. Yes it was hot outside and the sun was beaming. So wear some lose fitting light clothes. Some comfortable sandals shorts tank top ,Swim wear for the pool. Me my wife and son would definitely go back. But we would go in October when it is cooler outside. Plus they have a nice Halloween parade there as well. read more

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Not the biggest amusement park, but that's perfectly fine because there is still LOTS and LOTS of Sesame Street fun for the kids and family. I hadn't been to Sesame Place since I was a little kid, so, in terms of scale, the park looked extremely different on my return with my own family. We arrived at about 10:15am on a hot Friday morning in early June and we were greeted by a very long line of cars trying to get into the general parking lot. Luckily for us, we were able to sneak in quite quickly because there was a lane to the left of the parking lot entrance that no one realized was being manned (so for you folks stuck on the parking lot line remember the lane on the very, very left). Once parked and ready to go, the entrance to the park is just right across the street from the general parking lot and, from there, off you are!!! Like most parks, it's designed in a circular shape with most folks making their way around left to right. I won't go into every single ride and water area, but there are PLENTY of both - as long as they are open - as, unfortunately, a lot of the water play areas were closed on the weekend we went :( Still, we had PLENTY of rides to keep our kids occupied, including the daily 3PM Main Street parade. As for food, no food is permitted inside, but there are multiple fast food joints to choose from, which you can expect very long lines at during peak dining hours. The lines did die down quite a bit around 2pm, so if you can hold out for an early or later lunch, do it! In addition, with the shorter lines came more availability of open tables to sit at. Also, as the closing time neared, we noticed that all of the characters made their way out for photo ops, to the delight of many. As expected, the most popular characters (e.g. big bird) commanded the longest lines to take a photo with, but, still, it was only about a 5-10 minute wait max. Plus, there are typically 2 Sesame Place employees helping to take photos - 1 for the photo to purchase and the other for your own personal phone photos. We did wish there were more water attractions open during our last visit, but I can assure you we will DEFINITLEY be back when they are. Honestly, our kids had so much fun and we did make our way around the entire park, we didn't feel like we missed much still. For those thinking of doing the 2 day tickets, I would absolutely advocate for it if you want to really take it easy and do water attractions one day and dry rides the next. Also, if you buy your tickets during one of their many deals, coming here is quite affordable - and who doesn't like that?!?! read more

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We had such a wonderful time at Sesame Place with my family. The park is perfect for kids. It's colorful , clean and filler with friendly staff and familiar Sesame Street characters. The parade was the highlight and heartwarming for my son when Elmo and big bird walked by. I didn't try the food but everything looks like from the carnival menu. You can get out and come back to the park. Just to make sure you get a stamp on your hand so you can reenter. Parking was a little bit pricey for my opinion. You can get some discount if you use the website. Overall it was a magical place for families and Sesame Street fans. read more

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We brought our tiny tot here for her birthday week a couple of years ago and had a gest time, until she became ill. She slowly developed a fever and we had to cut our visit short. During our time at the park, we paid for the preferred parking which is closest to the entrance. It was definitely worth it because we brought lunch and snacks that we left in the car so that we were able to head back and eat for a bit. If you can get to the park early enough, you can score general parking nearby as well. We bought our tickets on Groupon and entry was seamless. They check bags and will not allow glass or an excessive amout of food but we were able to bring in a small cooler that had water, snacks and drinks for us and our kid. The staff was friendly and we didn't feel rushed. At the entrance, there's a bathroom and locker room lockers. We decided to pay for a lock but honestly, if you're bringing a stroller anyway, your best bet is to wear your bathing suit, a cover up and water shoes so you don't have to waste the 40 bucks on a locker. Just make sure you have a towel for the dry rides because the operators won't allow you to ride if you're still wet. The park is fun but some of the park goers are pushy and don't respect personal space. We were able to view the parade and again, visitors tended to be selfish and pushy, positioning themselves at the front with huge stroller carts that take up space for other visitors. It's kind of ridiculous. The parade occurs throughout the day and there are schedules. We came back to the park this year and it was an anniversary year so they had special concerts that took place throughout the day. Big Bird Beach, their kiddie wave pool, was closed for most of the day but we're not sure why. We were able to enjoy it for ablut an hour before they closed it up. Some of the rides were not working and that made the wait on line a bit crazy. It pays to get the fast pass. The lazy rive became crowded because the wave pool closed down. Luckily, we were already in our donut tubes by the time people started to rush the river. The food here is not appetizing. We were into able to bring any lunch with us on this visit, so we settled with their pizza restaurant. I had their footling hotdog but its grayish brown color was very off-putting. I would suggest bringing a cooler and keeping it in your car, park under a tree with shade and halfway through your visit, heading to the parking lot, where they have tables and chairs/benches, to have your lunch. Then you can go back in the park and enjoy the rest of your day. I don't know if we would come back. Maybe if our kiddo was still free but she's 6 now and the Pre-K pass is only eligible for 35- year olds. Our next visit this year will be Dorney Park. read more

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Sesame place can be a hit or miss but for me it was a hit this time around ! I've been here once before years ago and it was a miss due to the fact that I came during the weekend and it was a summer holiday weekend - don't do that . It was very crowded and endless lines for everything. This time around I went on a Tuesday in the summer and it was perfect . Minimal lines for the food and rides, there was 1/3 of the people I saw last time and in July they do Christmas in July theme so we even saw Santa. I can tell you my 3 year old had the best time ever . She got on all the kids rides (they're for her age) and the wave pool and lazy river. Her favorite was the splash park with the huge water bucket. We got her face painted , watched the parade and took pictures with all her favorite characters. We spent the whole day there from opening to closing . Check for their special ticket sales during holidays , we got our tickets during Memorial Day as they were half off for the summer time and that was a great deal. So we bought way in advance . We also did the dinning meal pass where you can get food every 90 minutes, the food was okay nothing crazy just burgers and pizza but when hunger hits we thought it was worth it . Safe to say we will be back ! read more

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Took my grandson to Sesame Place for his 4th birthday...We had a fun time...It's been yearssss that I've been here. Soooo many lil ones running all over the place lol. My nephews (teenagers) even enjoyed the water rides. What I appreciated the most was the parade that they had for the kids as they was dancing, singing and having a good time. Ohhhhh and the funnel cake was ON POINT!!! DEFINITELY worth the trip!!!! read more

Sesame Place Philadelphia - Amusement Parks Near Me - Langhorne, Pennsylvania

Don't go to big birds burgers. All the workers are just miserable and don't even speak. I ordered 2 meals both equaling $54 which is insane considering I paid less money to get into the park. The park itself is fine, no complaints there but the workers in that food place all need to be fired. Plus my order of fries had maybe 10 fries in it and when I asked for a new order all the worker did was smirk and say no to me. I'll never eat at that place again! read more

My family and I are season pass members for the last 5-6 years. The park was open today when it was raining and closed after it stopped raining and the sun appeared. When we arrived at the park around 2:15pm we were told by the staff and security that the park was closed. As shocked as we were because the weather was beautiful and it was open in the morning when it was raining ?? This was unacceptable and concerning because many children are special needs or not and just don't understand why the park is closed on a beautiful day. I only understand that it was a gross opportunity by corporate the close the park because it was not getting as many one day pass clients because of the morning weather. You should have just let the park open for the remaining 3-4 hours. read more

We recently visited Sesame Place Philadelphia, on the fourth of July this year, and overall, it was a wonderful experience for our family -- so much so that we now have Platinum Season Passes! What We Loved: * Preferred Parking: Worth every penny. Super convenient, and the process was smooth from start to finish. * Characters & Performers: Every character was friendly, warm, and so interactive. During the parade and the Dine with Elmo & Friends experience, they really took the time to engage with each child. My daughter is now convinced Elmo and Abby are absolutely real and asks for them every day. * Dine with Elmo & Friends: Such a fun, almost exclusive-feeling experience. The characters came to each table for one-on-one photos, and there was even a little "march" around the room. * Staff in Marketing & Guest Services: Extremely helpful in explaining how to get the most out of our season passes and all the perks they include. What Could Be Better: * Cabanas: Prices are way too high -- $700-$900 feels excessive. * Seating in Pool Areas: Limited chairs and shaded spots, especially around Big Bird's Beach. * Vendor Service: Some of the younger food stand staff seemed distracted and were a bit unprofessional with the guest in front of us. * Dining Seating Arrangement: Initially, our family of four adults and one toddler was split between two tables at Dine with Elmo & Friends. Thankfully, the staff inside worked it out so we could sit together, but that should be standard for families. Bottom Line: If you have young children who love Sesame Street, the season passes are absolutely worth it -- not just for Sesame Place, but for the partner perks too. The magic and nostalgia here are real, and despite a few hiccups, it's a place we'll happily keep visiting. read more

Went last month with three kids ages 4-9 and they all had a blast. Food is overpriced so thankfully I prepared in advance and packed our small cooler with water, juice, snacks and lunch. We mostly hung out at the water park as it was extremely hot. The pool could be better but the kids enjoyed it. We did the lazy river a few times and the loved the parade. They should add shade here for really hot days. We left after the parade as sitting in the sun wore everyone one during the parade. Would return with my own food again. read more

It's hard to rate a theme park where my daughter definitely had a blast but us adults found lacking. Overall, we had a pretty decent day even though it was hotter than expected (no one's fault, obviously). However, I did not appreciate the multiple closed rides/ food locations and lack of organization & instruction that was throughout the park. We ended up buying a platinum pass on sale a few months before we went which was completely worth the money. At the time we went, preferred parking was $58 and we got that for free. We got 50% off an unlimited Abby's Magic Queue pass for 3 people saving us $105. We got discounted dining for Elmo & Friends, saved on lunch by 10% and on merchandise, too. We had to stop at guest relations outside the entrance (but after security) in order to get our guest passes from our season pass. The lady that helped us was super hard to hear - none of them had microphones. There were multiple miscommunications during the interaction. We thought she said Dine with Elmo was sold out but she said 6 o'clock. But then when we confirmed, oh, it's sold out? She didn't correct us. Then we asked about the fast pass for lines and she said it was free and didn't provide further instruction which would have useful. Over all, bad start to the day. We got in our first line which was deceivingly long. While waiting, we looked up the magic queue. I didn't like was that there were QR codes everywhere advertising Abby's Magic Queue but it didn't state that once you bought it, you needed a wrist-band from guest relations. We bought the pass online once inside the park, got in line for a ride my 2.5 year old reeeeally wanted to ride then was turned away when it was our turn in line because we didn't have wristbands. Oh the disappointment! It was heartbreaking. And this is from a place which advertises its app & that can you link your season pass to the app but apparently can't have your magic queue tickets on there. Throughout the park, there was multiple rides that weren't open and some food places that weren't either. The staff didn't know how to control a crowd. The entirety of our experience at Dine with Elmo & Friends was tragic. You have to check at the entrance & the two people checking you in together have printed out names which seem to be in no logical order. Kids get a special cup and you're told what table you're at. But then you just get in line for the buffet all at once. The show started before everyone could get their food. Hell, characters were meeting with tables before we got out of line. The food was subpar and the line was incredibly slow moving. Meeting the characters was the highlight for sure & they were great. The theming was pretty fun & on point. The merchandise is expensive (but I expected that). There was a lot more water rides that I thought there would be. My under 36"inch daughter was able to go on a lot of the rides (but not all). Phone weren't allowed on rides to take pictures which was very strange- though some staff cared more than others. The fireworks were pretty decent but not extravagant. They get set off from the grass by the preferred parking lot so there's lots of good places to stop & view them but since they're so close, they are very loud. I didn't expect them to be that loud or I would have brought headphones for my kid. Did my daughter have a great time? Yes. Do the parents want to go back? No. Will we? Maybe. If we do, we'll just to lower our expectations. read more

Sesame Place Philadelphia - Amusement Parks Near Me - Langhorne, Pennsylvania

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It was pure hell today. The wait lines I kid you not were about an hour for every ride. Just to get pizza I stayed on line for like hour and half. In totality after the pool we just did 4 rides. This is my 3rd time and probably last. I understand they want to sell tickets but you can't sell that many so that experience is horrible. The whole park was on the edge, several altercations took place where security had to get involved. read more

Parking is $30 & the whole park is cashless. They have a machine to convert cash to get a prepaid card (not sure if that card can only be used at the park) This is a great place to take kids. You first walk in to their gift shop then through security and ticket booth. The park is on the smaller side which is perfect for tired little feet. I went on Christmas Day so it wasn't that crowded at all and of course the water park was closed. Strollers, and bottle water are allowed and I believe I saw a few people with snacks. You can rent a stroller as well. The first ride we went on was honestly faster than expected and I'm a roller coaster junkie. My son and partner however were not very amused. There's an arcade and a lot of photo ops. My son is only 2 and he enjoyed himself. I think 4-5 is the perfect age to bring a child here. Will return if in area! Side note: we left with sooo many prizes. The games are fairly easy however pretty pricey to play. read more

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Do not visit prior to June 14. Your experience will be lackluster and you will feel like you did not get your monies worth! I thought it would be good to visit at the start of the season and during the week but nope. The waterpark which makes up a good majority of the park was closed. They had signs posted that the waterpark is open on the weekends only until June 14. After that date the waterpark is open daily until the park closes September 1. As if the water park being closed on an 86 degrees day wasn't bad enough, there were numerous rides closed as well. I felt so bad for all the children, there were school bus loads of children all in swim wear with no waterpark to enjoy. I kindly asked one of the staff why so many things were closed and was told that they only had two employees show up to work that morning. I clutched my pearls in shock!! Apparently, high schoolers make up a majority of the parks staff and they are all still in school during the parks hours of operation! Some come after school lets out and they are able to open additional rides around 3pm ish. Unreal! So me (the consumer) pays full price for my family to visit a park that's not properly staffed and is not able to open rides due to staffing issues?! The park should not be opened if they cannot properly staff it, either that or offer bigger discounts because there's no point in visiting. General parking alone is $50 per vehicle to come to a ghost town park?! What sense does that make!! So note to self if I ever visit again I will never come at the start of the season. read more

Sesame Place Philadelphia - Ghost town - Amusement Parks Near Me - Langhorne, Pennsylvania

Rating: 2.5/5. Given how far away it is, I doubt we'll return--and honestly, even if it were local, it wouldn't be a priority. The place fell short in many ways, and I would recommend exploring other options. The place has so much potential, but a staffing and/or management overhaul is desperately needed. Parking: Parking is expensive and confusing, especially for first-time visitors. There are different tiers and lots with little direction. I know price gouging on parking is common in places like this, but it was still frustrating. Tickets and Speed Pass / Abby's Magic Queue: The speed pass (Magic Queue) varies in price depending on the day, but it was $80 per person during our visit. Normally, I wouldn't pay for it, but we were pressed for time and wanted to ensure our child could ride a few attractions more than once. Although the park was packed, the pass wasn't necessary for most rides, and when it was, employees weren't enforcing the special lines. It seemed like anyone could join in, which defeated the purpose. Rides: We were there on a hot summer day, and most of the water slides were closed. Even the slides in the splash pad areas were marked off-limits, leaving our daughter disappointed. The biggest coaster was actually pretty decent, even for adults, and the blue coaster is a decent mid-sized coaster falling in a size category that many parks fail to offer -- that's the only plus. Food: Food lines were long, and some of the online ordering options weren't even working--they showed as closed. Ordering chicken tenders? Expect to wait an hour. The chicken tenders weren't terrible for an amusement park, but Id also suggest bringing your own snacks. The staff didn't seem to care about enforcing the no outside food policy. Security / Safety: There were "Exit Only - No Re-Entry" doors near the entrance, but we saw people going through them repeatedly while waiting at customer service. The staff didn't seem to notice or care much about the alarm. Many ride attendants had the same attitude--whether it was lack of oversight in the lazy river or minimal safety checks on the blue rollercoaster. The park didn't feel especially safe compared to my experiences elsewhere. Parade: The parade was one of the better moments, despite our daughter losing interest early and wanting to return to the rides. The characters were energetic, and many kids seemed to enjoy watching. Gift Shop: Prices were ridiculous, as expected, but one employee stood out. A young woman at check-out was exceptionally nice and helpful, which was refreshing given the overall lack of enthusiasm from most of the staff in the park. Management should recognize her, but alas I didn't get her name. [Young woman, far right register, maybe 4PM, August 3, 2024 if management sees this and can figure it out.] Overall: We spent $500-600 for four hours, only to have our daughter upset for most of the time due to closed rides and long lines--thanks to Magic Queue being used by seemingly everyone, even those who didn't pay for it. Not an ideal way to spend a summer afternoon. read more