The following is a guest post from Laura, who contributes here periodically.

My family and I were thrilled to go back for a second year to Sesame Place’s a Very Furry Christmas. I have two boys ages 4 and 5.  I didn’t tell them where we were going and after falling asleep in the car they both woke up and saw where we were and started squealing!  I could sense the excitement as well and started to feel the magic of Christmas take over.

As a family we have been to Sesame Place over a dozen times.  However, each time we go we have a different experience.  The Very Furry Christmas creates an experience so unique from other times of the year.  I was most impressed with the lights and decorations.  You cannot help but to be awed by the hundreds of Christmas trees that are lit up all over the park.  The entire experience is geared around the Christmas holiday.  There are shows that are holiday-themed, the parade is a special holiday parade and the characters are dressed in their own holiday outfits.  Sesame Place has changed every detail of the park to capture the holiday season, including their food choices.  Vendors were selling hot chocolate and gingerbread cookies.  YUM!  One part of the park even had “snow” falling.  My children could not believe that there was snow at Sesame Place and they were truly convinced that it was “magic.”

They love meeting the characters.

In addition to all of this Holiday excitement, the rides are open as well.  So as a family we also enjoyed my children’s favorite rides.  It is amazing to come back to Sesame Place and as my children mature, their tastes evolve as far as what their favorite rides are.  For the longest time my four year old would enjoy the shows and characters the most.  I was shocked when he told me he wanted to climb the ropes.  This is something that he would have never done before and was terrified to even try. I was so proud of him as I watched him climb up the rope maze without any hesitation.

The shows change with the seasons.

Our fun filled day ended with a trip to Santa’s workshop.  While waiting in a fairly short line, my children’s attention was focused on the elves in Santa’s workshop.  They were given a piece of paper and a crayon to write down or draw what they wanted for Christmas.  Then the big moment came where they could sit on Santa’s lap!

We got a great picture of the boys with Santa with a really cute frame.

Overall I would recommend A Very Furry Christmas for all families  There is so much to do and just being there is a great way for everyone, parents and children, to get into the Holiday Spirit and makes a great family tradition. We have also had season passes in the past, which makes a nice holiday gift. They are on sale now at 25% off.

We were compensated with free admission in exchange for this post. All opinions are our own.