Sesame Place

Last weekend was Memorial Day weekend and I had a three day weekend. Erin has wanted to take Alivia to Sesame Place for several months and since she is moving soon I decided that this would be our only chance. On Friday night we decided that we would get up early on Saturday morning, spend the day there and drive back Saturday night. While looking up information on the park Saturday morning, I discovered that the $50 admission was good for two days. It seemed like the only reasonable thing to do was to spend the night and take advantage of it.

About the park: It was the cleanest theme park I have ever seen. The layout, landscaping and rides were so colorful and inviting. It is definitely a park for 10 and under. Older children might find it a bit juvenile. There are rides, shows, a water park, parade and carnival games.

When we first entered the park I didn't think the park was big enough to warrant a two day visit. It was. We did not see a single show. We spent both days on the rides and in the water park. We did see the parade on day two. Furthermore, when the majority of the guests are so young they don't have the stamina for a 12 hour visit in one day. I was so glad they we opted for a two day stay.

We began day one by trying out the rides. The smile on her face told us that she loved them. Her favorite thing in the ride area was Big Bird's Nest. After a couple of hours on the rides, we met Abby Cadabby and then headed for the water park. Alivia is certainly not afraid of water. She loved getting wet with her mom. After a we were completely sure that she was worn out, we left the park headed for the hotel.

Day two was much like the first day except that we got to see the parade and visit with more characters than the day before. We had planned to take in at least one show but quickly realized that Alivia was not for sitting that long no matter who was on stage. Afterall, there were rides to ride, water to get wet in and characters to play with. Without a doubt the most amazing part was when Alivia came face-to-face with Elmo for the first time. Although I have a picture of it, the look on her face is forever embedded in my mind.

If your child is a fan of Sesame Street and you have an opportunity to go to PA, I highly recommend a visit.