Sesame Place Building New Sesame Street Neighborhood with Live Character Show in 2019

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Sesame Place will be celebrating their 50th anniversary in 2019, and is completely redoing their Sesame Street Neighborhood to mark the occasion.

Nestled in the center of the park, the Neighborhood has long been a true recreation of the set of the popular children's show, however that set has evolved over time.  The park is updating to better match the current appearance of the neighborhood, and expanding with new offerings at the same time.

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This concept art gives a sample of what the new Sesame Street Neighborhood will look like.  You can also see drawings of the entire block in this promotional video:

The street will feature famous storefronts such as Hooper's Store and the 123 stoop along with Abby's Garden and more.  There will be several photo spots, including a brand new Big Bird's Nest, along the route and Sesame Place promises special interactive areas that will engage guests and delight young visitors.  For the first time ever, visitors can meet Snuffleupagus in person at the park this year as well.

Another big premier will be a new live show titled "Our Street Is Sesame Street," featuring the actual Muppet characters, including Elmo, Abby Cadabby and Big Bird, for the first time at the park.  I'm not sure if the show will take place in the storefronts of the Neighborhood, but the concept art above does feature the characters looking out of the windows.  The show promises to have guests singing, dancing and clapping along to the production.

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The Neighborhood will also have a new location to get delicious treats named Cookie Monster's Foodie Truck.  Guests can sample snacks that both Cookie Monster and Gonger would be sure to devour, according to Sesame Place.

“Having been in this position now for just over a year, it is incredible to think of the remarkable transformation that has taken place at the park,” said Cathy Valeriano, Sesame Place Park President. “We have invested more resources than ever before into ensuring an outstanding experience for our guests.  From becoming the world’s first theme park to be designated a Certified Autism Center, to the opening of our second roller coaster, Oscar’s Wacky Taxi, and now opening our brand-new Sesame Street Neighborhood, the entire park will come to life in a way guests have never experienced before.