FAQ - Attraction Information

Safety is our highest priority, and we meet or exceed all safety guidelines set forth by state agencies, industry organizations, as well as our ride and slide manufacturers. Each ride has a posted safety warning sign at the entrance, which may be different for each attraction. Guests should review these safety requirements, based on manufacturer guidelines and our park safety protocols.

• Sesame Place is a family destination and guests are required to wear appropriate clothing while in the park including shirts, shoes and pants/shorts.

• Proper swimwear is required on all water attractions. No bathing-suit thongs, cotton or nylon shirts/shorts (i.e. athletic or basketball shorts).

• Swim diapers are required for diaper-wearing children. Water shoes are recommended. Swim masks are not permitted. Swim goggles are permitted and may be purchased in our gift shops.

• Sesame Place is a family destination and guests are required to wear appropriate clothing while in the park including shirts, shoes and pants/shorts.

• Shoes must be worn on all mechanical rides. Loose articles are not permitted on mechanical rides and must remain with a non-rider or in a locker. Attendants are not responsible for loose articles.

• Clothing with suggestive or explicit language or insulting statements is considered inappropriate Sesame Place park attire. Sesame Place reserves the right to refuse admission or ask anyone to leave who does not comply with these rules.

Line cutting is prohibited at all rides, attractions and shows. Line cutting, for any reason, can result in ejection from the park. No refund will be issued. Sesame Place defines line cutting as:

• Cutting in front of guests who are already in line or saving a spot in line for another guest.

• Leaving a line, then attempting to re-enter at the same point. This includes leaving the line to use the bathroom or to place items in a locker. Please make all stops before entering the line.

Guests who are expecting are permitted to enjoy The Sunny Day Carousel, our interactive Sesame Street Neighborhood our daily live show, Welcome To Our Street, and the Sesame Street Party Parade.

Loose articles, such as hats, glasses, cameras, and bags are not permitted on any of our attractions and should be left with a non-rider or in a locker.

Hands-free cameras may be used on certain attractions at Sesame Place; all other cameras are not permitted on rides and slides. Hands-free cameras must be secured by a strap or harness and must be free of sharp objects. Head or helmet mounted cameras are not permitted. Hands-free camera should not impede rider from maintaining proper riding position. Hands-free cameras are permitted on Bert’s Topsy Turvy Tunnels, Ernie’s Twisty Turny Tunnels, Big Bird’s Ramblin’ River, Honker Dinger Dash, Oscar’s Rotten Rafts, and Cookie’s Monster Mixer.

Many of our attractions may be enjoyed together as a family. Certain attractions do not allow hand-held infants and children must be accompanied by a supervising companion. All height and safety requirements are posted on each individual ride page.

A supervising companion is someone who is at least 14 years of age.

Most of the rides and water slides at Sesame Place San Diego have height requirements so guests can ride based on their height. Please visit the Rides and Attractions pages for specific height requirements. Rosita’s Harmony Hills and Emo’s Silly Sand Slides are attractions designed for our youngest guests and do not have minimum height requirements.

A baby or toddler who is unable to take three unassisted steps to the ride or attraction independently and cannot maintain independent seated postural control.

For water attractions, all riders must maintain independent postural control. In addition, for water attractions guests must also fit properly into a US Coast Guard Type II or III life vest.

Guests must review and comply with requirements posted at each attraction. Guests must be able to maintain the proper riding position throughout the ride. Guests must be able to demonstrate a willingness and ability to comply with verbal and written rider requirements. Those under 42 inches are recommended to wear a life vest and must be accompanied by an adult.

• Abby's Fairy Flight - Guest must be 36" tall to ride; Riders between 36" to 42" must ride with a supervising companion (at least 14 years old); To ride alone, riders must be at least 42" tall; Hand-held infants are not allowed
• Cookie Climb - Guest must be 38" tall to ride; Riders between 38" to 48" must ride with a supervising companion (at least 14 years old); To ride alone, riders must be at least 48" tall; Hand-held infants are not allowed
• Elmo's Rockin' Rockets - Guests under 48" must be accompanied by a supervising companion (at least 14 years old) to ride; Hand-held infants are not permitted to ride
• Rosita's Harmony Hills - This attraction is recommended for guests 5 years old and younger accompanied by a supervising companion
• Rub-A-Dub Sub - Guests under 36" must be accompanied by a supervising companion (at least 14 years old) to ride; To ride alone, riders must be at least 36“ tall; Hand-held infants are not permitted to ride
• Sesame Street Soar & Spin - Guests under 42" tall must be accompanied by a supervising companion (at least 14 years old) to ride; Hand-held infants are not permitted to ride
• Sunny Day Carousel - Guests under 42" tall must be accompanied by a supervising companion (at least 14 years old) standing next to the rider on the inside of the Carousel to ride; One supervising companion (at least 14 years old) per child under 42“; Hand-held infants are only permitted to ride on the bench seats
• Super Grover's Box Car Derby - Guest must be 38" tall to ride; Riders between 38" to 42" must ride with a supervising companion (at least 14 years old); To ride alone, riders must be at least 42" tall
• Abby's Paradise Pool - Guests under 42" must wear a life vest and be accompanied by a supervising companion (at least 14 years old)
• Bert's Topsy Turvy Tunnels - Riders must be 42 inches tall to ride; Guests under 48" are required to wear a life vest; Proper swimwear is required to ride; Please no cotton or nylon shirts/shorts (i.e., athletic or basketball shorts); Guests must be able to maintain proper riding position, holding on to both handles unassisted; Maximum rider weight is 300 lbs
• Big Bird's Beach - Guests under 48" must be accompanied by an adult and are required to wear a life vest; This attraction may close periodically throughout the day for maintenance
• Big Bird's Rambling River - Guests under 42" are recommended to wear a life vest; All guests must be in a tube; Hand-held infants are not permitted
• Cookie's Monster Mixer - Riders must be 48" tall to ride; Proper swimwear is required to ride; Please no cotton or nylon shirts/shorts (i.e., athletic or basketball shorts); Guests must be able to maintain proper riding position; Maximum cumulative weight is 700 lbs , two riders minimum
• Elmo's Silly Sand Slides - Slides in this area require guests to be no taller than 48" to ride
• Ernie's Twisty Turny Tunnels - Riders must be 42" tall to ride; Guests under 48" are required to wear a life vest; Proper swimwear is required to ride; Please no cotton or nylon shirts/shorts (i.e., athletic or basketball shorts); Guests must be able to maintain proper riding position, holding on to both handles unassisted; Maximum rider weight is 300 lbs
• Honker Dinger Dash - Riders must be 42" tall to ride; Proper swimwear is required to ride; Please no cotton or nylon shirts/shorts (i.e., athletic or basketball shorts); Guests must be able to maintain proper riding position, holding on to both handles unassisted; Maximum rider weight is 300 lbs
• Oscar’s Rotten Rafts - Riders must be 42" tall to ride; Proper swimwear is required to ride; Please no cotton or nylon shirts/shorts (i.e., athletic or basketball shorts); Guests must be able to maintain proper riding position; Maximum cumulative weight is 1,000 lbs , two riders minimum, four riders maximum
• Snuffy’s Spaghetti Slides - Riders must be 42" tall to ride; Guests under 48" are required to wear a life vest; Proper swimwear is required to ride; Please no cotton or nylon shirts/shorts (i.e., athletic or basketball shorts); Guests must be able to maintain proper riding position; Maximum rider weight is 300 lbs, single riders only
• The Count's Splash Castle - Guests must be 42" tall to ride the slides; Guests must be able to maintain proper riding position

For questions regarding guests with disabilities, please review The Accessibility Guide, which provides an overview of services and facilities available for guests with disabilities who are visiting Sesame Place San Diego. All ride availability is subject to change without notice.

Accessibility Guide (PDF) >

Sesame Place offers a Child Swap. This is when an adult wants to ride with their children but the ride does not allow them all to ride at the same time. Once at the front of line, the adult can ride with one child while the other waits at the front of the line. Once the ride is complete, the children switch spots and the adult will ride with the other child without having to wait in line again.

Team members may not ride with a child and cannot take responsibility for a child participating in a child swap.  A child swap must be done by a member of the party to allow the children to ride.

Sesame Place offers a Child Swap program. This program is helpful when one adult wants to ride with more than one child, but the ride does not allow the entire party to ride at the same time. Once at the front of the line, the adult can ride with one child while the other waits with a non-rider. Once the ride is complete, the children switch spots and the adult can ride with the other child without having to wait in line again. Please note that Sesame Place team members may not supervise children or ride with a child as part of the child swap program. A child swap must be done by a member of the party to allow the children to ride.