All show times and attractions subject to change and cancellation without notice
Things to do during Christmas
Sesame Street-themed Rides
Enjoy soaring and spinning on Sesame Street-themed dry rides including Oscar’s Wacky Taxi and Super Grover’s Vapor Trail – our family-friendly roller coasters, Captain Cookie's High C's Adventure, Elmo’s Flyin’ Fish and Big Bird’s Tour Bus!
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Santa's Furry Workshop
Step into Santa's Furry Workshop for a magical Christmas experience. Meet and take a photo with Santa Claus and tell him your Christmas wishes!
Location: Next to Sesame Street Theater
Location: Next to Sesame Street Theater
NEW! Virtual Queue for Santa's Furry Workshop
Join the new Virtual Queue to meet Santa Claus at Santa’s Furry Workshop! Enjoy the park while you wait to meet Santa Claus and receive a text message when it’s your turn.
The Virtual Queue will be available when the park opens on a first-come, first-served basis to all guests. The Virtual Queue will close once all time slots have been filled.
To join the Virtual Queue, sign up at the Tinsel Tent outside of Santa’s Furry Workshop. When it’s your turn to meet Santa Claus, you’ll receive a text message.
From the moment you receive the text message, you will have 20 minutes to check back in at the Tinsel Tent. After 20 minutes, your time slot will be forfeited. Please note, you may have an additional wait of up to 45 minutes when you arrive at the Tinsel Tent.
Times
Santa Claus will not be available on Wednesday, December 25.
December 31 will be the last day to meet Santa Claus at Santa’s Furry Workshop.
Times
Holiday Photos with Sesame Street Friends
Make memories and get a photo with your furry friends in their festive holiday attire! Meet your Sesame Street friends at Photos with Elmo & Friends and around the park!
See schedule for times 
Rudolph’s Winter Wonderland
Join Rudolph and his friends Clarice and Bumble for a winter wonderland of fun! Try your luck at our Rudolph-themed games of skill and grab some Rudolph merchandise!
Location: Near Bert & Ernie’s Splashy Shores
No Reservations Required.
Characters will be available on select days and times. Please check the daily scheduled on the day of your visit for availability.
See Schedule Location: Near Bert & Ernie’s Splashy Shores
No Reservations Required.
Characters will be available on select days and times. Please check the daily scheduled on the day of your visit for availability.
Christmas Storytime
Gather in Sesame Studio to hear a festive holiday story with one of your favorite Sesame Street friends! Then, be sure to stay after the story for the chance to get a photo and a hug with your favorite furry friend.
Location: Sesame Studio
Storytime is limited to the first 120 guests. Times subject to change and cancellation without notice.
See schedule for times Location: Sesame Studio
Storytime is limited to the first 120 guests. Times subject to change and cancellation without notice.
Millions of Christmas Lights
Sesame Place is transformed into a one-of-a-kind Christmas wonderland with millions of twinkling, colorful lights around the park! Everyone will love the lights as they stroll down Sesame Street, walk through Cookie’s Monster Land, and play around in Elmo’s World. The park is festive and bright during the merriest time of the year.
Write Your Letters to Santa
Visit the festive mailbox by Rentals & Reservations: Photo Viewing
to write a letter to Santa Claus with your holiday wishes!
Magical Moments
Sesame Place Philadelphia will introduce new magical snowfall moments at the iconic Sesame Street Neighborhood, creating an enchanting winter environment.
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