Sesame Place Introduces 'Low-Sensory Days'

MIDDLETOWN TOWNSHIP, PA —Sesame Place Philadelphia is introducing "Low Sensory Days" this month with the first one starting Sunday.

The amusement park at 100 Sesame Place Rd. in Langhorne is expanding its accessibility program this June by adding "Low Sensory Days" on Sunday, and Sunday, June 23, to create a more inclusive in-park experience.

Traditionally high-sensory experiences at the park will be altered to make them more accessible to those who require or prefer low-sensory experiences.

On Low Sensory Days, Sesame Place will offer these modified experiences:

• Low Sensory Dine with Elmo & Friends, 9:30 a.m. —The 9:30 a.m. Dine with Elmo & Friends breakfast will be a low sensory experience, with a reduced volume level and optional character interaction for a less stimulating environment.
• Low Sensory Show, 12:15 p.m. —Guests can enjoy the 12:15 p.m. showing of “Welcome to the Party!” at Abby’s Paradise Theater with a reduced volume level and limited audiovisual effects.

While these experiences are designed to be sensory-friendly, all guests are welcome to enjoy the Low Sensory Dine and Show. Guests can access pre-planning resources, including the IBCCES Sensory Guide™, online.

Sesame Place Philadelphia is proud to be designated as a Certified Autism Center by the International Board of Credentialing and Continued Education Standards (IBCCES), and recently completed its renewal, recommitting to enhancing accessibility for guests.

The park offers accommodations including a Low Sensory Room, the Ride Accessibility Program and Special Access Pass, noise-canceling headphones for single-day use, the Family Care Center, and low sensory parade viewing and dining options.

In honor of Autism Acceptance Month, Sesame Place is giving away free Sesame Street storybooks at the Welcome Center, and Julia will be available for Meet & Greets throughout the month.

About Sesame Place

Sesame Place Philadelphia, the only theme park on the East Coast based entirely on the award-winning show, Sesame Street, was the first theme park in the world to become a Certified Autism Center.

The park has more than 25 Sesame Street-themed attractions, entertaining character shows and parades, an interactive Sesame Street Neighborhood, and everyone’s favorite furry friends. The park recently opened the Sesame Place Store, the largest Sesame Street-themed retail location in the world.

This spring, Sesame Place debuted the all-new 123 Playground, a delightful, garden-inspired play area where younger guests can climb, play, and slide while adults relax in the shade.

Celebrate family-friendly events all year long at Sesame Place including the Mardi Gras Celebration, Elmo’s Eggstravaganza, Elmo’s Springtacular, Sesame Summer Splash, The Count’s Halloween Spooktacular, and A Very Furry Christmas.

Located 30 minutes from Philadelphia and 90 minutes from NYC, Sesame Place is ideal for families with kids of all ages. For more information, visit www.SesamePlace.com/Philadelphia and follow the park on Facebook and Instagram.