Meet Me at @SesamePlace #ThemePark

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One of my son’s highlights has been his recent trip to Sesame Place in Buck’s County, PA. I grew up with Sesame Street, and as a teacher I love the educational, social, and cultural values it helps to instill. As a parent- I love it, too! There are versions of Sesame Street all over the world- from Russia to Mexico. Something about knowing that this sweet, educational show unites kids globally (literally) really touches me- and even more so now that I myself am a mom, teacher, and travel enthusiast. You can’t see the world until you go out and experience it- start young, and make a little global citizen. But I digress!

We had so much fun at the theme park, there are all sorts of fun rides- and for once, they are ALL aimed at little ones.

One of Little Man’s favorite rides was the Flyin’ Fish, which had Elmo faced fish of all kinds- with a unique Sesame twist, of course. After all, what is a catfish without ears and whiskers? LOL Kids can press a button in the ride, and make it rise up and down as it spins (slowly).

We made sure to find lots of time to take pictures with any characters we could find- Little Man’s favorite thing to do is “hug” all the characters everywhere we go. I especially loved going over to the recreation of the Sesame Street you see on TV- it looks just like it, and there is something so nostalgic about seeing Mr. Hooper’s store.

The water park was open, but it was not warm enough, in my opinion, to go swimming, so we stuck to the dry rides, but can’t wait to go back when it is hot enough. Sesame Place has great hours, and is open now through the fall.