originally posted on 2/11/2022 11:25:00 AM
Sesame Place San Diego will hold its grand opening on March 26, SeaWorld announced on February 9.
The park is being built out of what was formerly Aquatica San Diego, located in Chula Vista, California, about a 22-mile drive from SeaWorld San Diego. While “Sesame Street” areas exist in other SeaWorld parks, including the land that opened in Orlando in 2019, this will be the second park in the United States dedicated solely to the legendary children’s television show, and the first on the West Coast.
The 17-acre park will feature 11 water rides and seven dry rides, including a new roller coaster, Super Grover’s Box Car Derby. It will also include a new “Sesame Street” neighborhood with interactive elements, character greetings, a parade and a live theater show.
Sesame Place San Diego will also open with the title of “Certified Autism Center.” This designation means park employees have completed extra training on autism sensitivity and awareness, and the park offers extra resources for guests with autism and their families, including a sensory guide and “quiet rooms” to get a break from the sensory overload often found in a theme park.
The opening will come just weeks after SeaWorld San Diego debuts its new dive coaster, Emperor, which is scheduled to open March 12. Both projects were delayed by the COVID-19 pandemic.
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