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2008 Press Releases


SESAME PLACE ANNOUNCES THE LARGEST NEW ATTRACTION IN ITS HISTORY! THE COUNT'S SPLASH CASTLE

OPENING SPRING 2009

Langhorne, PA (Oct 1, 2008) – The Count is very busy these days as he counts up to 90 – the number of play elements in the new attraction opening at Sesame Place in the Spring of 2009! The largest new attraction in the theme park’s history, The Count’s Splash Castle will be a multi-level interactive waterplay attraction that will stimulate imagination and provide exciting hands-on entertainment for the entire family to enjoy. The attraction will span over 38,000 square feet and feature over 90 play elements including a 1,000 gallon eight-foot tipping bucket, multiple water slides, valves, levers, water curtains, bridges, hydro blasters, bubbler jets, bongos, hose jets, water wheels and much more...



DAN ZANES AND FRIENDS PERFORM A LIVE CONCERT AT SESAME PLACE!

Saturday, September 20th
and Sunday, September 21st

Langhorne, PA (August 20, 2008) – Calling all kids and kids-at-heart: get ready to sing and dance with the 21st century folk heroes...



FRIDAY NIGHTS -- SUMMER NIGHTS SERIES AT SESAME PLACE

SAFE, SUPERVISED FUN
FOR MIDDLE SCHOOLERS

Langhorne, PA (August 5, 2008) – On Friday, September 5, Sesame Place, the nation’s only theme park based entirely...

SESAME PLACE LAUNCHES SPECIAL SEASON PASS OFFER BEGINNING AUGUST 1, 2008

IT’S A FREE-FOR-FALL.  FREE ADMISSION 2008
WITH PURCHASE OF 2009 PASSPORTS!!

Langhorne, PA (Aug 1, 2008) – Sesame Place, the nation’s only theme park based entirely on the award-winning television show Sesame Street, will launch...

BABY GIRL WAS BORN AT SESAME PLACE THIS PAST WEEKEND

When Mom Takia Mann (of Manhattan) brought her two
children to Sesame Place on Saturday, she never expected
to leave with THREE children!

The plan was for the family to have a day of fun at Sesame Place BUT...

SESAME PLACE – THE VACATION SPOT THAT IS ONLY ONE TANK OF GAS AWAY

IT’S A "STAYCATION!"

Langhorne, PA (June 16, 2008) – With gas prices on the rise, many families are finding those far-off vacations a thing of the past...

Planning for Your Grandchild’s First Theme Park Experience

By Rhonda Clements, Ed. D. is a Professor of
Education at Manhattanville College
in Purchase, New York.

Grandparents play a powerful role in the young child’s healthy development every time they expose the child to a new environment...



2007 Press Releases

SESAME PLACE EXCITING EVENTS IN JUNE TOPPED BY JULY 4TH FIREWORKS

Sesame Street’s Bob McGrath, Father’s Day Fun, Live Concerts from MYXX and
Little Maestros, Sparkling Independence Day Celebrations and Much More!

Langhorne, PA (March 30, 2007) -- The fun continues at Sesame Place, the nation’s only theme park b ...

M IS FOR MAY… AND ALL OF THE MARVELOUS EVENTSHAPPENING AT SESAME PLACE

Opening Day Festivities, A Live Concert, First Ever Sesame Street Themed Fireworks Show on Memorial Day Weekend, Cookie Monster’s “Me Love Talented Kids” Weekend and more …

Langhorne, PA (March 26, 2007) – This May, Sesame Place opens with exciting ...

SESAME PLACE OPENS MAY 5TH!

VIP Arrival of the Popular Sesame Street Characters Plus - The Arrival of the Newest Sesame Place Neighbor ….Abby Cadabby

Langhorne, PA (April 3, 2007) – Make way for a VIP arrival of all of Sesame Street’s famous characters whose grand entrance in ...

SESAME PLACE WELCOMES CHRISTY CARLSON ROMANO WITH CONCERTS ON MAY 12TH AND 13TH

Langhorne, PA (April 3,2007) – Sesame Place, the nation’s only theme park based on the award-winning television show, Sesame Street, presents two live concerts performed by Christy Carlson Romano on Saturday, May 12th and Sunday, May 13th. The star of the Disney Channel’s Even Stevens a ...

SESAME PLACE A CHILD’S FIRST THEME PARK

With Tips on Planning Together!

Langhorne, PA (March 10, 2007) -- Babies take their first step and parents cheer. Babies begin to speak and parents are thrilled. Each new adventure a young child conquers feels miraculous whether it’s exploring new ...

UNIQUE WORK OPPORTUNITIES FOR SENIORS - SESAME PLACE/AARP EMPLOYMENT OPEN HOUSE

Philadelphia, PA (February 21, 2007) – There’s nothing like the personal reward of making a young child happy and that’s what happens daily at Sesame Place, the nation’s only theme park based on the award-winning television show Sesame Street, located in Langhorne, PA. ...

A SPARKLING SEASON WITH FIREWORKS AND THE ARRIVAL OF THE FAIRY-IN-TRAINING ABBY CADABBY!

Plus Two New Shows,
More Dining with Characters and Continued Excitement in Elmo’s World!

Langhorne, PA (February 20, 2007) – It will be a sparkling Sesame Place season in 2007, when a brand new Sesame Street-themed fireworks sh ...

SESAME PLACE – FIRST THEME PARK IN PENNSYLVANIA TO BE 100 PERCENT SMOKE-FREE

Philadelphia, PA (March 21, 2007) – It makes perfect sense that of all the theme parks in Pennsylvania, the first to be 100 percent smoke-free is Sesame Place, the nation’s only theme park based on the award-winning television show Sesame Street. Located in Lan ...