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'''SeaWorld''' is a chain of aquatically-themed amusement parks owned by [[SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment]].
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'''SeaWorld''' is a chain of aquatically-themed amusement parks owned by [[SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment]], with three parks in [[California|San Diego]], [[Texas|San Antonio]], and [[Florida|Orlando]].
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==SeaWorld Orlando==
 
==SeaWorld Orlando==
[[File:SeaWorld-SSArea.jpg|thumb|300px|"Sesame Street at Sea World" concept art]]
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In May 2017, it was announced that a ''Sesame Street'' themed area would be added to SeaWorld Orlando, aimed with a 2022 open date.<ref>[http://www.sesameworkshop.org/press-releases/5474/ Sesame Workshop press release]</ref> A year later, an announcement was made that the new area, '''Sesame Street at SeaWorld''', would open in Shamu's Happy Harbor in [[2019]]. The area will be designed after the ''Sesame Street'' set, with locales such as [[123 Sesame Street]] and [[Hooper's Store]], and will feature walk-around characters, wet and dry rides and a daily parade featuring the Muppet characters.<ref>[http://www.orlandosentinel.com/business/tourism/os-bz-seaworld-seasame-street-20180502-story.html SeaWorld: Sesame Street land will open spring 2019 in Orlando], Orlando Sentinel, May 2, 2018.</ref>
 
   
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SeaWorld Orlando features the ''Sesame Street''-themed area '''Sesame Street Land''' (formerly '''Sesame Street at SeaWorld'''), which opened on March 27, 2019, replacing Shamu's Happy Harbor. ''Sesame Street'' characters have been appearing at SeaWorld Orlando in stage shows and seasonal events since 2007.
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Image:Seaworldorlandoteasercookie.png|[https://www.instagram.com/p/BuKC2sOnLFN/ Teaser 1]
 
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Sesame Street Land is modeled after the ''Sesame Street'' set, with locales such as [[123 Sesame Street]] and [[Hooper's Store]]. Exclusive video and audio featuring the Muppets was recorded especially for interactive sections of the area. A special Elmo Bubble Wand available in the shopping center enables additional interactive features around the area as well. Walk-around characters appear for photo ops with park guests in addition to appearing in the daily [[Sesame Street Party Parade]].
Image:Seaworldorlandoteaseroscar.png|[https://www.instagram.com/p/BuO11BnDOWW/ Teaser 2]
 
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Image:Seaworldorlandoteasergrover.png|[https://www.instagram.com/p/BuCeoCzDiZH/ Teaser 3]
 
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Prior to Sesame Street Land's opening, Annual Passholders were given a preview of the area on March 23 and 24, 2019. A special launch event was held on March 26, featuring a short appearance by [[Elmo]], [[Abby Cadabby]] and [[Rosita]]. On November 24, 2021, Sesame Street Land would add the [[Sunny Day Carousel]], replacing the Sea Carousel that had been left behind from Shamu's Happy Harbor.
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'''Attractions''':
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Image:abbyflowerotwer.jpg|{{GNH|'''Abby's Flower Tower'''}}
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Image:Bbwhirltwirl.jpg|{{GNH|'''Big Bird's Twirl 'N' Whirl'''}}
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Image:Cookiedroporlando.jpeg|{{GNH|'''Cookie Drop'''}}
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Image:Elmotrainorlando.jpg|{{GNH|'''Elmo's Choo-Choo Train'''}}
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Image:Duckiewaterworksorlando.jpg|{{GNH|'''Rubber Duckie Water Works'''}}
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Image:SeaWorld-SlimeyRide.jpg|{{GNH|'''Slimey's Slider'''}}
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Image:Boxcarderby.jpeg|{{GNH|'''Super Grover's Box Car Derby'''}}
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Image:Storytimebb.jpg|{{GNH|'''Storytime with Big Bird'''}}
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'''Concept art:'''
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'''Sesame Street at SeaWorld teaser videos''':
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Image:Seaworldorlandoteasergrover.png|[https://www.instagram.com/p/BuCeoCzDiZH/ Teaser 1]
 
Image:Seaworldorlandoteasercookie.png|[https://www.instagram.com/p/BuKC2sOnLFN/ Teaser 2]
 
Image:Seaworldorlandoteaseroscar.png|[https://www.instagram.com/p/BuO11BnDOWW/ Teaser 3]
 
Image:Seaworldorlandocount.png|[https://www.instagram.com/p/BuUbARcH4k-/ Teaser 4]
 
Image:Seaworldorlandocount.png|[https://www.instagram.com/p/BuUbARcH4k-/ Teaser 4]
 
Image:Seaworldorlandoabbytease.png|[https://www.instagram.com/p/BubgvfdDnwP/ Teaser 5]
 
Image:Seaworldorlandoabbytease.png|[https://www.instagram.com/p/BubgvfdDnwP/ Teaser 5]
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Image:Seaworldorlandoteasererniebert.png|[https://www.instagram.com/p/BukP8KiDIya/ Teaser 6]
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Image:Seaworldorlandoteaserbigbird.png|[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mcABwNk0IEk Teaser 7]
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Image:Seaworldorlandoteaserelmo.png|[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e8-8XDzNY-0 Teaser 8]
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Image:Seaworldorlandoteaserzoe.png|[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EcdQ5vRUEtk Teaser 9]
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Image:Seaworldorlandoteaserrosita.png|[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FKDRo1NML34 Teaser 10]
 
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</gallery>
   
'''Former''':
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'''Former attractions''':
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[[Image:SeaWorld-Playground.jpg|thumb|200px|Count-Around Playground]]
 
*''[[SeaWorld stage shows#Elmo and the Bookaneers (2007)|Elmo and the Bookaneers]]'', stage show
 
*''[[SeaWorld stage shows#Elmo and the Bookaneers (2007)|Elmo and the Bookaneers]]'', stage show
*''[[SeaWorld stage shows#Elmo and Abby's Treasure Hunt (2008 to present)|Elmo and Abby's Treasure Hunt]]'', stage show
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*''[[SeaWorld stage shows#Elmo and Abby's Treasure Hunt (2008)|Elmo and Abby's Treasure Hunt]]'', stage show
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*'''Count-Around Playground''' (removed shortly after Sesame Street Land opening day)
   
 
==SeaWorld San Diego==
 
==SeaWorld San Diego==
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[[Image:bayofplaysandiegoent.jpg|thumb|300px]]
'''Sesame Street Bay of Play''' opened at SeaWorld San Diego in 2008, replacing Shamu's Happy Harbor.
 
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[[Image:SWrescue.png|thumb|200px]]
   
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'''Sesame Street Bay of Play''' opened at SeaWorld San Diego in 2008, replacing Shamu's Happy Harbor. Following the opening of [[Sesame Place San Diego]], Bay of Play would be rethemed to a land known as '''Rescue Jr.''' The rides now no longer feature the Sesame Street characters.<ref>[https://sdtoday.6amcity.com/new-rescue-jr-play-area-coming-soon-to-seaworld-san-diego]</ref>
The following rides are found at SeaWorld San Diego:
 
   
 
The following offerings were found at SeaWorld San Diego:
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'''Former attractions:'''
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*'''''[[Sesame Street 4-D Movie Magic|Lights, Camera, Imagination!]]''''': Short 4-D film (English version of ''Sesame Street 4-D Movie Magic'' at [[Universal Studios Japan]])
 
*'''Abby's Seastar Spin''': a spinning teacup ride
 
*'''Abby's Seastar Spin''': a spinning teacup ride
 
*'''Elmo's Flying Fish''': a rotating flying attraction, similar to [[Disneyland]]'s "Dumbo the Flying Elephant" ride
 
*'''Elmo's Flying Fish''': a rotating flying attraction, similar to [[Disneyland]]'s "Dumbo the Flying Elephant" ride
 
*'''Oscar's Rockin' Eel''': a rocking tugboat ride themed like an eel
 
*'''Oscar's Rockin' Eel''': a rocking tugboat ride themed like an eel
   
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'''Former Shows and Parades:'''
In 2018, a version of the [[Neighborhood Street Party]] parade at [[Sesame Place]] debuted, titled the '''Sesame Street Party Parade'''.
 
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*'''Sesame Street Party Parade''' - debuted in 2018. Relocated to [[Sesame Place San Diego]] in 2022.
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*'''R is for Rescue''' (2021) - Animal education presentation featuring Elmo, Abby Cadabby, and Big Bird, along with the SeaWorld Rescue Team and animal ambassadors.
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*'''Let's Play Together''' (2021) - with Elmo, Cookie Monster, Grover, Abby Cadabby, and Rosita.
   
 
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'''Former:'''
 
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*''[[Sesame Street 4-D Movie Magic|Lights, Camera, Imagination!]]'': Short 4-D film (English version of ''Sesame Street 4-D Movie Magic'' at [[Universal Studios Japan]])
 
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</gallery>
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'''Former Photo-Ops & Character Interactions:'''
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*'''The Count's Castle'''
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*'''Abby Cadabby's Garden'''
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*'''Sesame Street Storytime'''
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*'''Furry Friends Dance Party'''
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'''Brunch with Elmo and Friends''' - Friday-Sunday from 10:30 to 11:30 am at Explorers Café Patio.
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Image:brunch with elmo and friends.jpg
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</gallery>
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'''Former Shops and Restaurants:'''
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*'''Big Bird's Bistro'''
   
 
===Seasonal===
 
===Seasonal===
 
For [[Halloween]] (2009-2010), their character breakfasts feature [[Count von Count]].<ref>Donna Balancia, "[http://www.floridatoday.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070929/BUSINESS/709290316/1003 A scary October at SeaWorld]", ''Florida Today'', September 29, 2007.</ref> Abby Cadabby's Halloween Adventure is a 4,000 sq ft pathway filled with interactive elements, where kids help find Abby's magic wand. In 2011, Count Von Count's Spooktacular Breakfast was offered as character dining.
 
For [[Halloween]] (2009-2010), their character breakfasts feature [[Count von Count]].<ref>Donna Balancia, "[http://www.floridatoday.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070929/BUSINESS/709290316/1003 A scary October at SeaWorld]", ''Florida Today'', September 29, 2007.</ref> Abby Cadabby's Halloween Adventure is a 4,000 sq ft pathway filled with interactive elements, where kids help find Abby's magic wand. In 2011, Count Von Count's Spooktacular Breakfast was offered as character dining.
   
''[[SeaWorld stage shows|A Sesame Street Christmas]]'' is a stage show added in December 2009. Character dining at the park was seasonally themed to "Elmo and Friends Christmas Breakfast".
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''[[SeaWorld stage shows|A Sesame Street Christmas]]'' is a stage show added in December 2009. Character dining at the park was seasonally themed to "Elmo and Friends Christmas Breakfast".
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From January to February 2021, the park offered ''The Sesame Street Parade of Lights Drive-Thru at SeaWorld.'' The characters pose on the same floats during the day, for physically distant photos. It is the only park in the chain to not be allowed to resume operations during the [[COVID-19 pandemic]].<ref>Mike Celestino, "[https://www.laughingplace.com/w/articles/2021/02/09/video-photos-seaworld-san-diego-reopens-for-first-time-in-2021-with-outdoor-exhibits-and-shows-only/ Video/Photos: SeaWorld San Diego Reopens for First Time in 2021 with Outdoor Exhibits and Shows Only]", ''Laughing Place'', February 9, 2021.</ref><ref>Lori Weisberg, "[https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/business/story/2021-01-21/seaworld-offers-sesame-street-light-parade-drive-through-style BUSINESS: SeaWorld offers Sesame Street light parade drive-through-style]", ''The San Diego Union-Tribune'', January 21, 2021.</ref>
   
 
==SeaWorld San Antonio==
 
==SeaWorld San Antonio==
 
[[File:SesameStreetBayofPlayLogo.jpg|thumb|300px]]
 
[[File:SesameStreetBayofPlayLogo.jpg|thumb|300px]]
 
[[File:Sesame_Street_Bay_of_Play_2011_Commercial|thumb|300px|right]]
 
[[File:Sesame_Street_Bay_of_Play_2011_Commercial|thumb|300px|right]]
'''Sesame Street Bay of Play''' was added to SeaWorld San Antonio in 2011.
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'''Sesame Street Bay of Play''' opened at SeaWorld San Antonio in 2011.
   
 
The following rides are found at SeaWorld San Antonio:
 
The following rides are found at SeaWorld San Antonio:
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*'''Abby Cadabby's Rocking Wave''': a ride that rocks forwards, backwards and sideways
 
*'''Abby Cadabby's Rocking Wave''': a ride that rocks forwards, backwards and sideways
 
*'''Little Bird's Splash''': a water area "where kids can play in 22 water elements such as bubblers, geysers, jets and dumping buckets."
 
*'''Little Bird's Splash''': a water area "where kids can play in 22 water elements such as bubblers, geysers, jets and dumping buckets."
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*'''Super Grover's Box Car Derby''': a kiddie roller coaster (opened in 2019, replacing Shamu Express).
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*'''Grover's Round-Up''': Carousel
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*'''Dry play area'''
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*'''Tot's Ahoy!''': Dry play area for children up to age 3.
   
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'''Shows and Parades'''
As with SeaWorld San Diego, a version of the [[Neighborhood Street Party]] parade at Sesame Place debuted in 2018, also titled the '''Sesame Street Party Parade'''.
 
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*'''Bay of Play Block Party''' - dance party
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*'''Sesame Street Party Parade''' - debuted in 2018.
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*'''Sunny Day Celebration''' - stage show performed at the Sea Star Theater.
   
 
===Seasonal===
 
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==Walk-Around Characters==
 
==Walk-Around Characters==
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* [[Elmo]]
[[Elmo]], [[Big Bird]], [[Abby Cadabby]], [[Cookie Monster]], [[Ernie]], [[Bert]], [[Rosita]], [[Grover]], [[Oscar the Grouch]] (joined in 2015), [[Zoe]], [[Count von Count]], [[Honkers]] (purple and orange), [[Prairie Dawn]], [[Telly Monster]]
 
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* [[Big Bird]]
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* [[Abby Cadabby]]
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* [[Cookie Monster]]
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* [[Ernie]]
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* [[Bert]]
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* [[Rosita]]
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* [[Grover]]
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* [[Oscar the Grouch]] (San Diego since 2014, San Antonio since 2015, Orlando since 2019)
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* [[Zoe]]
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* [[Count von Count]]
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* [[Honkers]] (purple and orange, San Antonio only; since 2018)
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* [[Prairie Dawn]] (San Diego and San Antonio since 2018, Orlando since 2019)
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* [[Telly Monster]]
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* [[Julia]] - guest at SeaWorld Orlando, April 2021
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==Merchandise==
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File:Bay of Play mug.jpg|mug
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File:Bay of Play jar.jpg|jar
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File:Bay of Play picframe.jpg|picture frame
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</gallery>
   
 
==See also==
 
==See also==
 
* [[SeaWorld stage shows]]
 
* [[SeaWorld stage shows]]
 
* [[Sesame Street plush (Sesame Place)|Sesame Place plush sold at SeaWorld]]
 
* [[Sesame Street plush (Sesame Place)|Sesame Place plush sold at SeaWorld]]
* [[Sea World]], Australian park
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* [[Sea World]], an unrelated similarly-named aquatic park in Australia
   
 
==Sources==
 
==Sources==

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SeaWorld

SeaWorld is a chain of aquatically-themed amusement parks owned by SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment, with three parks in San Diego, San Antonio, and Orlando.

SeaWorld Orlando

SeaWorld-SSblock
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SeaWorld Orlando features the Sesame Street-themed area Sesame Street Land (formerly Sesame Street at SeaWorld), which opened on March 27, 2019, replacing Shamu's Happy Harbor. Sesame Street characters have been appearing at SeaWorld Orlando in stage shows and seasonal events since 2007.

Sesame Street Land is modeled after the Sesame Street set, with locales such as 123 Sesame Street and Hooper's Store. Exclusive video and audio featuring the Muppets was recorded especially for interactive sections of the area. A special Elmo Bubble Wand available in the shopping center enables additional interactive features around the area as well. Walk-around characters appear for photo ops with park guests in addition to appearing in the daily Sesame Street Party Parade.

Prior to Sesame Street Land's opening, Annual Passholders were given a preview of the area on March 23 and 24, 2019. A special launch event was held on March 26, featuring a short appearance by Elmo, Abby Cadabby and Rosita. On November 24, 2021, Sesame Street Land would add the Sunny Day Carousel, replacing the Sea Carousel that had been left behind from Shamu's Happy Harbor.


Attractions:

Concept art:

Sesame Street at SeaWorld teaser videos:

Former attractions:

SeaWorld-Playground

Count-Around Playground

SeaWorld San Diego

Bayofplaysandiegoent
SWrescue

Sesame Street Bay of Play opened at SeaWorld San Diego in 2008, replacing Shamu's Happy Harbor. Following the opening of Sesame Place San Diego, Bay of Play would be rethemed to a land known as Rescue Jr. The rides now no longer feature the Sesame Street characters.[1]

The following offerings were found at SeaWorld San Diego:

Former attractions:

  • Lights, Camera, Imagination!: Short 4-D film (English version of Sesame Street 4-D Movie Magic at Universal Studios Japan)
  • Abby's Seastar Spin: a spinning teacup ride
  • Elmo's Flying Fish: a rotating flying attraction, similar to Disneyland's "Dumbo the Flying Elephant" ride
  • Oscar's Rockin' Eel: a rocking tugboat ride themed like an eel

Former Shows and Parades:

  • Sesame Street Party Parade - debuted in 2018. Relocated to Sesame Place San Diego in 2022.
  • R is for Rescue (2021) - Animal education presentation featuring Elmo, Abby Cadabby, and Big Bird, along with the SeaWorld Rescue Team and animal ambassadors.
  • Let's Play Together (2021) - with Elmo, Cookie Monster, Grover, Abby Cadabby, and Rosita.

Former Photo-Ops & Character Interactions:

  • The Count's Castle
  • Abby Cadabby's Garden
  • Sesame Street Storytime
  • Furry Friends Dance Party

Brunch with Elmo and Friends - Friday-Sunday from 10:30 to 11:30 am at Explorers Café Patio.

Former Shops and Restaurants:

  • Big Bird's Bistro

Seasonal

For Halloween (2009-2010), their character breakfasts feature Count von Count.[2] Abby Cadabby's Halloween Adventure is a 4,000 sq ft pathway filled with interactive elements, where kids help find Abby's magic wand. In 2011, Count Von Count's Spooktacular Breakfast was offered as character dining.

A Sesame Street Christmas is a stage show added in December 2009. Character dining at the park was seasonally themed to "Elmo and Friends Christmas Breakfast".

From January to February 2021, the park offered The Sesame Street Parade of Lights Drive-Thru at SeaWorld. The characters pose on the same floats during the day, for physically distant photos. It is the only park in the chain to not be allowed to resume operations during the COVID-19 pandemic.[3][4]

SeaWorld San Antonio

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Sesame Street Bay of Play 2011 Commercial

Sesame Street Bay of Play opened at SeaWorld San Antonio in 2011.

The following rides are found at SeaWorld San Antonio:

  • Big Bird's Spinning Reef: a Ferris wheel
  • Elmo's Dolphin Dive: a vertical drop ride
  • Abby Cadabby's Rocking Wave: a ride that rocks forwards, backwards and sideways
  • Little Bird's Splash: a water area "where kids can play in 22 water elements such as bubblers, geysers, jets and dumping buckets."
  • Super Grover's Box Car Derby: a kiddie roller coaster (opened in 2019, replacing Shamu Express).
  • Grover's Round-Up: Carousel
  • Dry play area
  • Tot's Ahoy!: Dry play area for children up to age 3.

Shows and Parades

  • Bay of Play Block Party - dance party
  • Sesame Street Party Parade - debuted in 2018.
  • Sunny Day Celebration - stage show performed at the Sea Star Theater.

Seasonal

In 2011, a Sesame Street Brunch ran as the character dining event. The 2009 show continued at Nautilus Amphitheater, while Elmo's Christmas Wish was added at Happening Stage.

Walk-Around Characters

  • Julia - guest at SeaWorld Orlando, April 2021

Merchandise

See also

Sources

  1. [1]
  2. Donna Balancia, "A scary October at SeaWorld", Florida Today, September 29, 2007.
  3. Mike Celestino, "Video/Photos: SeaWorld San Diego Reopens for First Time in 2021 with Outdoor Exhibits and Shows Only", Laughing Place, February 9, 2021.
  4. Lori Weisberg, "BUSINESS: SeaWorld offers Sesame Street light parade drive-through-style", The San Diego Union-Tribune, January 21, 2021.

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