A Sesame Street theme park in Langhorne and a Certified Autism Center, with a Low Sensory Room, noise-cancelling headphones to borrow, and a Sensory Guide that scores every ride and show from 1 to 10.
Open select days only, and hours change by day. A Very Furry Christmas runs on select dates from November 14, 2026 to January 3, 2027. Friday, November 13, 2026, 4 to 8 pm, is Season Pass Member Exclusive Hours, for Season Pass Members only. Posted hours: Fridays 4 to 8 pm (November 27, 2026: 11 am to 7 pm), Saturdays 11 am to 7 pm, Sundays 1 to 6 pm, closed Monday to Thursday until mid-December; December 21 and 22, 2026, 4 to 8 pm; December 23, 2026 and Christmas Eve, 1 to 6 pm; December 26, 2026, 11 am to 7 pm; December 27, 2026 to New Year's Day, 1 to 6 pm; January 2, 2027, 11 am to 7 pm; January 3, 2027, 1 to 6 pm. Closed Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. After January 3, 2027, the next posted open day is Saturday, March 13, 2027. Water attractions are closed for the season. The park may close during the day based on attendance.
“Guests in need of some quiet time and relief from sensory stimulation can utilize our Low Sensory Room inside our Family Care Center. This room has adjustable lighting, comfortable seating, and sensory toys to help promote relaxation and relieve stress.”
“Guests with hearing sensitivity may pick up noise-cancelling headphones at The Family Care Center or The Welcome Center. Noise-cancelling headphones are available on a first come, first served basis.”
“Guests who want to enjoy the parade with a reduced volume level are encouraged to sit closest to where our parade begins and/or several rows back from the parade viewing line.”
“Guests looking for a quieter dining environment are encouraged to visit meal facilities during non-peak hours or ahead of meal time.”
Sesame Place says it was the first theme park in the world to be designated a Certified Autism Center (IBCCES). Its Ambassadors are trained in sensory awareness, autism overview, communication and emotional awareness, and any Ambassador can call for help on your behalf.
Please return the headphones at the end of your visit.
Sesame Place gives two places for the Low Sensory Room: in the Family Care Center, next to Big Bird's Burger & Bites, and near Big Bird's Rambling River. The room near Big Bird's Rambling River is locked to ensure privacy; guests can get the code to enter at the Welcome Center. Ask at the Welcome Center where it is and how to get in.
During A Very Furry Christmas the park has millions of lights, holiday shows, the Sesame Street Christmas Parade and Santa in his Furry Workshop, all included with admission. New Year's Eve Fireworks are at 6 pm on December 31, 2026 (time subject to change).
Dine with Elmo & Friends can be very loud at peak times; quieter tables away from the stage can be requested. To book a character dine with limited character interaction or seating furthest from the performances, email SPL-AccessibilityService@SesamePlace.com.
Cabanas can be rented for a more private setting and a break from sensory stimulation.
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Louder, in the park's words
Sesame Street Christmas Parade (sound 6 of 10 in the Sensory Guide: music playing loudly, crowd noise may be very high, flashing lights and pen strobes on the floats)not stated
1-2-3 Christmas Tree Show (sound 5 of 10: music playing loudly; the tree lights flash and change color rapidly)not stated
A Very Merry Sesame Street Sing-Along (sound 5 of 10: music and audio track can be loud)not stated
Elmo's Christmas Wish Show (sound 4.5 of 10: music playing loudly, crowd noise may be very high)not stated
123 Playground (sound 7 of 10: music and unsynchronized sounds from a variety of instruments)not stated
Quieter, in the park's words
The Low Sensory Room (ask at the Welcome Center where it is)quiet zone
The area behind the Sesame Street Neighborhoodquiet zone
Parade viewing closest to where the parade begins, several rows backquiet zone
Santa's Furry Workshopquiet zone
Tickets are sold online by date for ages 2 and up; children 23 months and younger enter free. Online One-Day Tickets start at $31.99 during the Black Friday Presale, and prices change by date. Parking, taxes and service fees are not included. At the front gate on the day of your visit, a One Day Ticket is $110.99 plus tax. Tickets can't be transferred, resold or refunded, but with the zero change fee policy you can change your date by calling 215-702-ELMO between 9 am and 6 pm EST; additional cost applies for dates with higher ticket prices, and no refund or credit is given for a change to a date with lower prices.
Parking: General Parking $38, Preferred Parking $58 (from $36 plus tax online), subject to availability; the park strongly encourages buying parking before your visit. Accessible parking spaces are near the park entrance; the Sensory Guide says a limited number are first come, first served in the Preferred lot, so tell the tollbooth Ambassador and show your permit.
Food: no outside food, drinks or coolers larger than 12 by 12, except bottled water or refillable bottles. Exceptions may be made for special dietary needs, including food allergies and baby food or formula; email AllergenfriendlySPL@sesameplace.com before your visit to ask.
Re-entry: get a hand stamp when you leave, then come back through bag check and the Re-entry gate. Keep your ticket too.
The park is cashless: cards, Apple Pay and Google Pay. Cash-to-Card kiosks in the park turn cash into a Visa prepaid card for free.
If your kid uses a stroller as a wheelchair, get a tag at the Welcome Center so it is allowed into theaters. Large double strollers rent for $37. Lockers are near Elmo's Surf 'n' Slide and The Count's Splash Castle.
The Family Care Center has three private nursing areas, bottle warmers, a microwave and changing stations. ID wristbands for children are at the Welcome Center. First Aid is next to Oscar's Garage, and Lost Children waits in a supervised indoor area between Oscar's Garage and First Aid.
The park suggests visitors 13 and younger come with an adult. Emotional support animals are not permitted; service animals are.
Accessibility questions: SPL-AccessibilityService@SesamePlace.com or (215) 702-3566.
