Counting Down To Splashtacular Fun | Sesame Place

by Charles · Published June 11, 2023 · Updated June 11, 2023

Palm Tree in Big Bird's Beach — *Splash Around The New Big Bird’s Beach!*

The Most Splashtacular Season Ever Debuts at Sesame Place!

Sesame Place Philadelphia’s 2023 Splashtacular Season kicked off Memorial Day Weekend with the Grand Opening of Big Bird’s Beach, Bert & Ernie’s Splashy Shores and Small Talk with Big Bird.

Saturday morning the park held a Grand Opening Ceremony at the entryway of Big Bird’s Beach to officially introduce the new attractions! After the ceremony, guests were invited to grab their bathing suits and start to splish, splash, spray, and play at Bert & Ernie’s Splashy Shores and Big Bird’s Beach along with enjoying a full day of fun in the sun at Sesame Place.

We were thrilled to have the chance to attend the festivities and to see all of the improvements and new additions first hand. Here’s our recap of the day and a preview of the things you will get to enjoy the next time you visit the park. Come along and enjoy a Splashtacular visit to Sesame Place with us!

Sesame Place Philadelphia Entrance — *Entering Sesame Place Philadelphia!*

*Springtacular Sesame Plaza Welcomes You!*

Splashtacular Grand Opening Ceremony

After we entered the park we joined many who had gathered to the left of Sesame Plaza in anticipation of the Grand Opening Ceremony at the entrance to Big Bird’s Beach. Many of the Sesame Street Friends kicked things off and then Park President, Cathy Valeriano, talked about the new additions and thanked all attending.

Big Bird's Beach Grand Opening Ceremony — *Bert, Ernie, Big Bird, the Park President*

Big Bird's Beach Grand Opening Ceremony 2 — *Bert, Ernie, Big Bird, the Park President*

Now that we had the chance to hear all about the new additions what better way to open the new areas than by having a Countdown.

Hey Count, Can You Help Us Out?

Thanks Count! Now…

Big Bird’s Beach

A New Tropical Oasis at Sesame Place Philadelphia

Big Bird’s Beach is a new tropical-themed land where the vibes are chill, and your furry and feathered friends are ready for splashy water fun! Located in the area previously known as Twiddlebug Land, this new land has exciting water slides, a family-friendly wave pool, refreshing splash & spray area, and shaded seating areas in this watery paradise. Exclusive cabanas with access to a private splash area are available for purchase to make your day extra special and relaxing.

Elmo’s Surf ‘n’ Slide

Hang Ten with Elmo!

Catch a wave and climb aboard this six-person raft for a monstrously good time! This six-story family raft ride sends you on a swirling, swishing, splashing adventure as you surf down accelerator slides towards the final splashdown! It’s rad water fun for the whole family!

Sesame Place Sign On Top Of Elmo’s Surf ‘n’ Slide — *Elmo’s Surf ‘n’ Slide In Action*

Rosita’s Seaside Slides

Splish-Splashing Tube Slides

Enjoy a splish-splashing ride down these slides in a single or a double-seater tube that will have you smiling all the way to the end. Rosita’s Seaside Slides is fun for the whole family, and especially for younger children who can enjoy these slides with a supervising companion.

Little Bird’s Bay

Come Play in The Bay

Have a “swell” time in Little Bird’s Bay and enjoy the rolling waves in this 10,000 square-foot family wave pool. With plenty of seating and surrounding shade, it’s a great place to chill out, cool off, and splash around. With a maximum water depth of 18 inches, Little Bird’s Bay is perfect for smaller children.

Little Bird’s Bay 2 — *Chill Out In The*

Little Bird’s Bay 3 — *Chill Out In The*

Abby’s Splash & Spray Garden

Fairy Water Fun

Cool off in Abby’s Splash & Spray Garden where the water is refreshing, and the vibe is magical. Adjacent to Rosita’s Seaside Slides, this water oasis is a great place to splash, play, and spray!

Abby’s Splash & Spray Garden 2 — *Nice Spot To*

Abby’s Splash & Spray Garden 3 — *Nice Spot To*

Big Bird’s Beach Cabanas

Big Bird's Beach Cabana Area — *Private Splash Zone*

Upgrade Your Day

If you want to upgrade your day with a little more of a VIP experience Big Bird’s Beach Cabana’s are centrally located within Big Bird’s Beach.

Big Bird's Beach Cabana Area 2 — *Big Bird’s Beach Cabanas*

Big Bird's Beach Cabana Area 3 — *Big Bird’s Beach Cabanas*

But Where Are Bert & Ernie?

Making Our Way Over to Splashy Shores

Big Bird's Rambling River — *Such a Nice Lifeguard Who Smiled and Waved!*

Splashy Seas Blue Lemonade Ad — *We Think That The Real One*

Splashy Seas Blue Lemonade — *We Think That The Real One*

Big Bird's Rambling River 2 — *Big Bird’s Rambling River*

Big Bird's Rambling River 3 — *Big Bird’s Rambling River*

Big Bird's Rambling River 4 — *Relax and Chill Out*.

Big Bird's Rambling River 5 — *Relax and Chill Out*.

Bert & Ernie’s Splashy Shores

An ALL-NEW Water Play Adventure at Sesame Place Philadelphia!

Grab your best buddies and come splish, splash, spray, and play in this all-new water adventure area. This water play area features a water curtain, tipping buckets, spraying jets, a water bobble, and a spraying water tower.

Located on Sesame Island, Bert & Ernie’s Splashy Shores is the perfect place for the whole family to cool off with plenty of splashy water fun and shaded seating all around. For all your Instagram-worthy pics when here don’t forget to tag #SesamePlaceSplashyShores.

Bert and Ernie's Splashy Shores — *Welcome To Bert & Ernie’s Splashy Shores*

Bert and Ernie's Splashy Shores 2 — *Splashy Shores is a*

Bert and Ernie's Splashy Shores 3 — *Splashy Shores is a*

Small Talk with Big Bird

Visit Big Bird’s nest for an all-new, enhanced Meet & Greet experience with Sesame Street’s tallest feathered friend! Come by to chit-chat and take a photo with Big Bird himself.

There is no doubt these types of meet and greet photo ops are gold here at Sesame Place. Don’t be surprised if you find your longest line of the day to be meeting Big Bird or another Sesame Street friend so make sure to plan accordingly.

Lined Up For Big Bird — Everyone is Ready to

Lined Up For Big Bird 2 — Everyone is Ready to

Rubber Duckie

But Where Did The Rubber Duckie Go?

Glad you asked, other than the smaller one being in my drink earlier, the iconic Rubber Duckie, which sat atop Sky Splash, now lives just between the Sesame Street Neighborhood and Sunny Day Carousel. Guests are now able to take photos with this larger-than-life Sesame Place icon for the first time this summer!

Rubber Duckie 2 at Sesame Place Philadelphia — *For Close-Up Photo Ops Now!*

Furry Friends Dance Party & Meets

As if there hasn’t been enough fun already you can also check out the Furry Friends Dance Party which is located on the Oscars Wacky Taxi Stage. You get to dance, sing and groove along with your Sesame Street friends during this interactive dance party.

This also drew a strong crowd so get there early if you want to be close. In the Sesame Place app all the different show and meet times are listed to help you plan your day.

Speaking of Meeting Sesame Street Friends, Zoe, is an energetic 3-year-old who loves to dance and sing. She has a big imagination and a pet rock named Rocco. Here she welcomes another guest with open arms for a great pic!

Furry Friends Dance Party 2 — *It’s Party Time!*

Zoe Meeting Another Friend — *It’s Party Time!*

Zoe Creating Life Long Memories — *Zoe Helping Create Life Long Memories*

Sesame Street Party Parade

Located Along Parade Route

Wow! What’s everyone lined up for? You got it! It’s parade time. As we’ve shared before this is a highlight to any day at Sesame Place. The Sesame Street Party Parade allows kids and families to experience an energetic neighborhood block party on the iconic Sesame Street with Elmo and more of their favorite furry friends. We highly recommend that you line up along the parade route ahead of the scheduled start time to get the best views of the show. Below are just some highlights of what you get to enjoy during the parade.

Sesame Street Party Parade — *The Parade is a*

Sesame Street Party Parade 2 — *The Parade is a*

Cookie Monster Wants To Know

Do You Want To Get To Sesame Place?

Valerie at Sesame Place Philadelphia — *Valerie & Charles Agree*

Charles from Splash Shores — *Valerie & Charles Agree*

Something Big Is Coming!

Sesame Place Philadelphia Construction 2023 — *Looks Like Something Big*

Not much info to share yet but by the front entrance construction walls are up. A large new building is taking shape and the signs say Something BIG is Coming! Looks like we have something to look forward to in 2024 at Sesame Place Philadelphia!

Sesame Place Philadelphia Construction 2023 2 — *Is Coming To Sesame Place*

Sesame Place Philadelphia Construction 2023 3 — *Is Coming To Sesame Place*

Hope You’ve Enjoyed

Our Latest Visit to Sesame Place Philadelphia

We had a great time taking in all the new with Big Bird’s Beach, Bert & Ernie’s Splashy Shores, Small Talk with Big Bird and just everything that makes Sesame Place such a great place to visit for all. On a side note I finally got to ride Oscar’s Wacky Taxi and that is an incredible little woodie. Don’t let its size fool you, it is a lot of fun with some nice ejector air to go with it and it’s smooth.

For now let’s finish this post the same way we started it. With a little countdown from Count von Count this time using his Splash Castle!

We want to thank the Team at Sesame Place Philadelphia for giving us a chance to enjoy their Most Splashtacular Season Ever! We highly recommend that you take the time to enjoy it and we appreciate you checking out our recap too!