Christmas Rides & Attractions

All show times and attractions subject to change and cancellation without notice

Sesame Street-themed Rides

Enjoy soaring and spinning on Sesame Street-themed dry rides, including Oscar's Wacky Taxi, Captain Cookie's High C's Adventure, 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

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.

Important Dates & Times

Santa Claus will not be available after 4:30 P.M. on December 24. The Virtual Queue will close at 2:00 P.M. on December 24. Be sure to join the queue prior to 2:00 P.M.
December 24 will be the last day to meet Santa Claus at Santa’s Furry Workshop.

Take photos with Sesame Street Friends in Philadelphia

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!

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Meet Rudolph at Sesame Place Philadelphia

Rudolph’s Winter Wonderland

Join Rudolph and friends 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.

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See millions of lights at Sesame Place Philadelphia

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.

Send your letters to Santa at Sesame Place Philadelphia

Write Your Letters to Santa

Visit the festive mailbox in Mr. Hooper’s Gift Shop to write a letter to Santa Claus with your holiday wishes!

Candy Cane Crew

The Candy Cane Crew is an upbeat holiday cheer squad who make the air sweet wherever they go. These festive, candy-striped neighbors skip around the park, handing out candy canes and wishing a happy holiday to everyone they meet!

Location: Parade Route

Times: Various throughout the day

Santa Cookie Monster

Stop by Santa’s Furry Workshop to meet and take photos with Santa Cookie Monster!

Dates: December 26 – January 3

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