History of Sesame Place Admission Prices

Here are some of the admission prices I have managed to track down online.

Today there are multiple options to choose from, but the base price of a 2012 ticket is $57.99... but you get a second day free with it. There are also many different discounts and Season Pass options.


1980:Admission $3.95 (citation)

1981: Admission $5.45 (citation)

1982: Admission is $6.50 per person. Children under 2 admitted free. Parking $1. (citation)

1983: Admission is $7.50 per child and $5.50 for adults. Children under 2 are free. Season passes are $25 for children and $15 for adults. Adult passes are transferable between two family members. (citation)

1985: Admission is $9 per child $7 per adult (plus 10% tax) (citation)

1986: $10 per child, $8 per adult (citation)

1988: Admission is $14 for children, $12 for adults. Children under 3 are admitted free. Parking is $2.50. (citation)

1989: Admission is $14.95 for children, $12.95 adults; children under 2 are free.(citation)

1990: Admission is $16.95 per child and $14.95 per adult. Senior-citizen admission is $9.95. Children under 2 are admitted free (citation)

1991: Admission to the park is $17.95 for children ages 3 to 15, $15.95 for adults, and $10.95 for those age 55 and over, with identification. Children 2 and younger are admitted free. Parking is $3. (citation)

1993: Admission is $19.95, $16.95 for those 55 and older, no charge for children under 3.(citation)

1995: Price is $21.95 for visitors 3 to 54 years old and includes tax, use of lockers, changing rooms and in-park activities. Parking, $4 per car; stroller rentals, $5-$10. Seniors 55-plus, $18.65; kids under 2, free. Season membership is $69.95 ($59.95 for guests over 55). (citation)

1996: Admission: $22.95 ages 3 to 54 years; $20.65 ages 55 and up, free ages 2 and under. (citation)

1999: Admission: $29.95, children under 2 are free. 10% discount for seniors. (citation)

2000: Admission is $31.95, $28.75 for adults 55 and older, free for children under 2. (citation)

2003: Admission is $36.95 for ages 2 and up, $33.95 for seniors (55-plus) and free for children under 2. (citation)

2005: Admission $39.95 for ages 2 and up, $36.95 for seniors (55-plus) and free for children under 2. (citation)

2006: Admission: $41.95 ages 2 and up. (citation)

2007: Admission $44.50 for ages 2 and up, $39.50 seniors.Free for children 2 and under. (citation)

2011 (A Very Furry Christmas at Sesame Place) Tickets are $19.99. (citation)