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SESAME PLACE - San Diego Chula Vista, CA SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment
NEW PARK - Opened March 26, 2022
Park News - (9/17/2025) Sesame Place San Diego has announced that the park is now moving to a new seasonal schedule going forward. The park will focus on opening during the more popular times of the year, as such the final operating day for the 2025 season will now take place on Sunday, September 21st. Look for the park to reopen sometime in Spring 2026. For passholders who were looking forward to visiting the park for the Halloween and Christmas seasons, Sesame Place will be providing them with complimentary SeaWorld San Diego Fun Cards good for the remainder of 2025 so you can enjoy that park’s Halloween Spooktacular and Christmas Celebration events.
(3/13/2025) Sesame Place San Diego will host an ALL-NEW St. Patrick’s Day Celebration this weekend, March 15 and 16. Guests can look forward to an unforgettable experience with themed decorations, charming story-times, lively dance parties, and plenty of family fun. Plus, visitors can enjoy Sesame Street-themed rides and attractions that are perfect for guests of all ages. The fun will include a St. Patrick’s Day Scavenger Hunt, the Furry Friends St. Patrick’s Day Dance Party, Sesame Storytime to read along with Elmo’s Lucky Day, the Dine with Elmo buffet, along with a special St. Patrick’s Day Weekend Photo Spot setup.
(2/9/2025) Sesame Place San Diego will be kicking off the park’s first ever Mardi Gras celebration on select dates starting on Friday, Feb. 14th through to Sunday, March 9th. “This vibrant, family-friendly event invites guests to join in the fun with Sesame Street-themed interactive activities, carnival colors, and special performances featuring everyone’s favorite furry friends.” “Highlights of the Mardi Gras celebration include the dazzling Sesame Street Mardi Gras Cavalcade, an exciting Mardi Gras Mask Scavenger Hunt, and a Mardi Gras themed Dine with Elmo and Friends. Plus, visitors can enjoy Sesame Street-themed rides and attractions that are perfect for guests of all ages.” The park is also offering a special admission promotion for kids that will allow kids age 3 to 9 to get into the park for free with a paid adult ticket. Visit the official site for details about this and the new Mardi Gras Celebration.
(1/9/2025) Sesame Place San Diego will kick off 2025 with the return of “Elmo’s Furry Fun Fest”. The special event will take place on weekends from Jan. 11 through to Feb. 9th, 2025 and feature “exciting family fun and unique activities including dance parties, captivating storytimes, exclusive photo opportunities, and more! Each special weekend will be hosted by a character with entertaining events themed around that furry friend. Celebrate everyone’s favorite red monster during Elmo’s Rockin’ Birthday Bash, embark on a swashbuckling adventure like no other at Captain Cookie’s Pirate Weekend, have a magical time at Abby’s Magic Weekend, and much more!” Visit the official website for all the details about which character will be featured for each of the five weekends.
Park News - (9/17/2025) Sesame Place San Diego has announced that the park is now moving to a new seasonal schedule going forward. The park will focus on opening during the more popular times of the year, as such the final operating day for the 2025 season will now take place on Sunday, September 21st. Look for the park to reopen sometime in Spring 2026.
