Sesame Place is a designated Certified Autism Center™ (CAC). Our aim is to ensure that every family enjoys an unforgettable visit to Sesame Place, and we take pride in offering specialized services to guests with autism and other special needs.
Ambassadors at Sesame Place received specialized training to ensure they possess the necessary knowledge, skills, temperament, and expertise to cater to all children, including those with special needs. Training focuses on sensory awareness, motor skills, autism overview, program development, social skills, communication, environment, and emotional awareness.
Guests in need of some quiet time and relief from sensory stimulation can utilize one of our two quiet rooms near our First Aid Station behind Sesame Souvenirs. These rooms have adjustable lighting and a comfortable seating area for guests to take a break. Quiet rooms are locked to ensure privacy for our guests. Guests who would like to use the quiet rooms can visit Guest Services to receive the code needed to enter.
Sesame Place Philadelphia is proud to offer noise-cancelling headphones provided by KidCo. Guests with hearing sensitivity may pick up noise-cancelling headphones at The Family Care Center or The Welcome Center. Noise-cancelling headphones are available on a first come, first served basis.
Please return at the end of your visit.
Guests in need of a more quiet location in the park are encouraged to visit the area near Oscar's Rotten Rafts as well as the parade route near First Aid. While these locations are not designated quiet areas, they are often less populated areas of the park.
There are several military bases located near Sesame Place San Diego so fighter jets frequently fly over the park. These jets are very loud so we strongly suggest preparing your family for those potential sound interruptions during your visit.
Guests who want to enjoy the parade without direct character interaction such as "hugs" or "high fives" are encouraged to sit closest to where our parade begins and/or several rows back from the parade viewing line.
Guests can say "hello" to Julia, a bright and curious four-year-old girl who has autism. Julia’s autism means that she does things a little differently than some people. Her good friend, Abby Cadabby, says she does things in “a Julia sort of way.”
Say hello to Julia and take photos in the Sesame Street Neighborhood. (times and location subject to change).
Sesame Place's Ride Accessibility Program was designed to allow guests to fully participate and enjoy our parks while keeping in mind the safety requirements of our rides and attractions. Refer to Part 4, Individual Ride Information, of this Accessibility Guide for more information.
Companion/Family Assist Restrooms, with manual flush toilets , are located at the following locations:
- Behind Grover's Grill
- Sesame Souvenirs gift shop
Guests looking for a quieter dining environment are encouraged to visit meal facilities during non-peak hours or ahead of meal time. For additional assistance or questions about visiting a restaurant during your visit, please contact
[email protected].
For guests who want to book a character dine but would prefer to have limited character interaction or seating furthest away from character performances, please contact
[email protected].