Sesame Street Kids’ Weekend and Elmo & Julia’s Birthday Celebrations Returning This Month to SeaWorld Orlando
Hi everyone!
Sesame Street Kids’ Weekend is returning to SeaWorld Orlando on January 21st and 22nd, 2023! Additionally, you can celebrate Elmo and Julia’s birthdays in the park in late January to early February (dates for each are below). ALL NEW – Baby Bear, Honker, and Dinger will visit during Sesame Street Kids’ Weekend.
Read below for all the details from SeaWorld Orlando!
ORLANDO, Fla. (January 19, 2023) – Back by popular demand, everyone’s favorite Sesame Street friends are hosting a party just for kids this Saturday and Sunday, January 21 & 22! Families can join Elmo, Cookie Monster, Abby Cadabby, Big Bird, and all their favorite furry friends for a fun-filled Sesame Street Kids’ Weekend with hands-on activities, character photo opportunities, and more. Kids can gather around Big Bird’s Nest for “Storytime with Big Bird,” where he will be sharing some of his favorite stories at select times throughout the day. Families can move and dance to the beat during the coolest party on wheels and celebrate with their favorite friends at the award-winning Sesame Street Party Parade. Kids will have a chance to earn special badges for things like Bravery, Helping, Manners, and more all weekend, and join the Everyday Heroes Club. As part of Everyday Heroes Club, guests can meet members of the Orange County Fire and Rescue and the Sheriff’s Office and get an up-close look at first responder vehicles in Sesame Street Land! Each organization will have members present to meet guests, take photos, and answer questions. Another exciting activity that will captivate kids during this special weekend will be “Oscar’s Trash Art,” where they can turn everyday materials that may seem like trash into beautiful works of art.
ALL-NEW Sesame Street Friends Arrive during Sesame Street Kids’ Weekend
Some ALL-NEW Sesame Street friends are visiting just for Sesame Street Kids’ Weekend at Sesame Street Land at SeaWorld Orlando. Baby Bear, Honker, and Dinger will join the fun. Guests will see them walking around Sesame Street Land at SeaWorld Orlando, can say hello, and take photos with these characters who are visiting for a limited time.
Elmo & Julia’s Birthday Celebrations
In addition to Sesame Street Kids’ Weekend, there are two exciting birthdays in January and February! Guests can celebrate Julia’s birthday on January 24th in Sesame Street Land with a special storytime and photo opportunities with Julia. The party continues with Elmo’s Birthday Celebration, taking place daily between January 28 – February 3, included with park admission. Guests can take part in meet-and-greets, a family-friendly DJ dance party, photo opportunities with Elmo and friends, and more surprises in select locations around Sesame Street Land at SeaWorld, including:
- Elmo’s Birthday Storytime: Elmo has an incredibly special story to tell for his birthday, and he wants to share it with all of his friends! Guests can keep an eye out for his float throughout the day and find a spot to listen nearby.
- Scavenger Hunt: There are so many places around Sesame Street Land for Elmo’s pet goldfish, Dorothy, to hide. Families will have fun finding her in a special scavenger hunt!
Best Way to Play
The best way to take in everything Sesame Street Land at SeaWorld Orlando has to offer is with the free Preschool Card. Both SeaWorld and Aquatica Orlando are offering an ocean of adventures perfect for some of the parks’ youngest guests with the 2023 Preschool Card. It is now available for registration exclusively for Florida residents. SeaWorld and Aquatica Orlando will offer kids ages 5 and younger a FREE Preschool Card valid for visits through December 31, 2023, for unlimited admission to both parks. This offer allows children to experience unlimited access to their favorite Sesame Street experiences, up-close animal encounters, family-friendly entertainment, and awe-inspiring animal presentations. For even more unbeatable benefits, guests can purchase a SeaWorld Orlando Annual Pass for as low as $14/month + tax with no down payment. With an Annual Pass, guests will enjoy 12 months of visits with special benefits like exclusive access to “Pipeline: The Surf Coaster” through the “Passport to Thrills” program, free parking, free guest tickets, access to special VIP events, savings on merchandise and more! Some restrictions and blockout dates apply. Annual Passes and Fun Cards can be purchased at SeaWorldOrlando.com.
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