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
Santa will be available 30 mins after park opening on operating days until 60 mins prior to park closed.
On November 18th, Santa’s Furry Workshop will be closed from 3:30 - 5:30pm for Santa’s Grand Illumination.
On December 24th, Santa’s Furry Workshop will close at 4:00pm.
Santa will not be available on Monday, December 25th. January 1 will be the last day Santa will be in Santa's Furry Workshop.
Location: Next to Sesame Street Theater
Santa will be available 30 mins after park opening on operating days until 60 mins prior to park closed.
On November 18th, Santa’s Furry Workshop will be closed from 3:30 - 5:30pm for Santa’s Grand Illumination.
On December 24th, Santa’s Furry Workshop will close at 4:00pm.
Santa will not be available on Monday, December 25th. January 1 will be the last day Santa will be in Santa's Furry Workshop.
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.
Location: Near Bert & Ernie’s Splashy Shores
No Reservations Required.
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 
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.
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.
Write Your Letters to Santa
Visit the festive mailbox by Photos & Rentals to write a letter to Santa Claus with your holiday wishes!
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