SeaWorld Orlando is kicking off their exciting lineup of kids’ events beginning January 27-28 with the introduction of the ALL-NEW Just for Kids Weekend! Guests will be immersed in more fun than ever before with hands-on activities, character photo opportunities, and live entertainment. The festivities align with the launch of Sesame Street Land’s 5th Birthday Celebration, where guests will experience the ALL-NEW Sesame Street Birthday Parade, a Sesame Street Birthday Breakfast Bash, limited-time visits from special Sesame Street friends, and more birthday fun! In addition to these all-new event offerings, the fan-favorite event, Elmo’s Birthday Celebration, returns on January 29. Full of interactive birthday fun, Elmo’s Birthday Celebration features a groovy DJ dance party, a “Happy Birthday” sing-along, a birthday storytime, birthday crafts, and special birthday photo opportunities with everyone’s favorite furry friends
Just for Kids Weekend
Families can enjoy live entertainment, character photo opportunities, and exciting activities at the SeaWorld Rescue Center, ensuring endless fun for all. The festivities begin as soon as guests enter the front gates with photo opportunities with The SeaWorld Crew, featuring Coral, Sydney, Shivers, and Puck! Dive into the ALL-NEW activity, Rescue Junior, at the Rescue Center, where kids will meet and play with our SeaWorld Rescue Dive Team. To add even more excitement to this event filled with family fun, guests will also have the opportunity to meet YouTube sensations Blippi and Meekah!
Meet Blippi and Meekah at Nautilus Theater
Join us for an exclusive meet and greet with the beloved children’s characters, Blippi and Meekah, on January 27-28! The dynamic duo will be hosting multiple FREE meet and greet sessions at the Nautilus Theater throughout the weekend. Limited space is available, so make sure to secure your reservation in advance. Keep an eye on SeaWorld.com or sign up for our mailing list for the latest information.
Sesame Street Land’s 5th Birthday Celebration
It’s time to celebrate Sesame Street Land’s 5th Birthday! Join us for this exciting celebration, including the ALL-NEW Sesame Street Birthday Parade, a delicious Birthday Breakfast Bash, and special meet and greets with Sesame Street friends! The Sesame Street Land 5th Birthday Celebration runs January 27 – April 28, and features exciting offerings including:
- ALL-NEW Sesame Street Birthday Parade: Sing, dance, and celebrate with your favorite furry friends during this colorful, energetic parade! Featuring fantastic floats and high energy music, this parade will have the whole family singing and dancing along with Elmo and his furry cast of friends as they stop to celebrate with the Birthday song along the parade route in Sesame Street Land.
- Birthday Breakfast Bash: This fun-filled experience featuring a delicious buffet breakfast with your Sesame Street friends is sure to delight kids and parents alike. Enjoy traditional breakfast favorites and partake in fun singing and dancing. Reservation pricing begins at $20.00/child and $34.00/adult. To experience the Birthday Bash Breakfast, reservations can be made on our website, SeaWorld.com.
- Birthday Scavenger Hunt: Guests can purchase the Birthday Scavenger Hunt map at Hooper’s Store. Go on a scavenger hunt throughout Sesame Street Land to find all the party balloons. Once completed, guests can return the map to Hooper’s Store to receive their special Sesame Street prize!
- Sesame Street Visiting Friends: Throughout the event, several special Sesame Street friends will be visiting for a limited time to help celebrate, including:
- Mr. Snuffleupagus: January 27 – February 4
- Murray Monster: February 10 – 11, February 17 – 18
- Baby Bear: February 24 – 25, March 2 – 3
- Honker and Dinger: March 9 – 10, March 16 – 17
- Birthday Storytime with Big Bird: Located at Big Bird’s Nest, guests can gather to hear some of his favorite birthday stories.
- Birthday Photo Opportunities: Visit Photos with Elmo & Friends in Sesame Street Land throughout the day to get exclusive one-on-one time with Elmo, Cookie Monster, Abby Cadabby, and more of your Sesame Street friends!
- Happy Birthday Sesame Street Land Sing-A-Long: Guests can join us on the 123 Stoop in the Sesame Street Neighborhood to sing “Happy Birthday” to Sesame Street Land!
Elmo’s Birthday Celebration
Guests can keep the party going with Elmo’s Birthday Celebration, taking place daily between January 29 – February 4, included with park admission. Guests can take part in Sesame Street character meet-and-greets, a family-friendly DJ dance party, photo opportunities with Elmo and friends, and more surprises in select locations around Sesame Street Land at SeaWorld, including:
· Elmo’s Birthday Storytime: Everyone can gather at the VIP Parade Viewing Area for Birthday Storytime with Elmo and hear about Elmo’s Super-Duper Birthday.
· DJ Dance Party: Stop by Sesame Street Land for an exciting DJ Birthday Dance Party! Dance, sing, and groove along with your Sesame Street friends during this interactive DJ Birthday Dance Party in the VIP Parade area!
· Happy Birthday Elmo Sing-Along: Join us on the 123 Stoop in the Sesame Street Neighborhood to sing “Happy Birthday” to Elmo!
· Birthday Photo Opportunities: Visit Photos with Elmo & Friends in Sesame Street Land throughout the day to get exclusive one-on-one time with Elmo, Cookie Monster, Abby Cadabby and more of your favorite furry friends!
· Elmo’s Birthday Craft Area: Decorate a birthday card for Elmo! There will be plenty of fun ways to express your artistic skills and spread birthday joy
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