Visiting Sesame Place in Langhorne, Pennsylvania with Toddlers

Sesame Place in Langhorne, Pennsylvania is a toddler's dream. Targeted to ages 2-7, the theme park is full of brightly colored rides, kid-friendly water fun, and interactive play areas. Sesame Place is also home to your toddler's favorite Sesame Street characters from the beloved PBS television show. Elmo, Zoe, Cookie Monster, Oscar the Grouch, Bert and Ernie, Big Bird, and many other fuzzy friends are ready to give hugs to their pint-size visitors.

Sesame Place, however, can also be an overwhelming experience for toddlers. Factor in a $44.50 admission (2007 pricing) and parents might tend to feel a little cranky too. With some advance planning, however, you and your toddler can have a memorable visit. Here are ten tips to make your Sesame Place trip more rewarding.

Pick a Great Date

Sesame Place can get extremely crowded very quickly. Located within two hours driving of Philadelphia, Baltimore, and New York City, it is a tourist magnet. Beat the Sesame Place crowds by visiting before June 15th or in September. Don't worry; the wet play areas will all be open. Visiting in summer? Avoid weekends if at all possible. Weekends are your only choice? Try to visit Sesame Place on a Sunday. Crowds are also lighter on cloudy days or when there is a threat of rain. In addition, Sesame Place sponsors a wide variety of events that affect crowd levels. Check out www.sesameplace.com or call 215-752-7070 for more information on special events.

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