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Parque Plaza Sesamo is the Mexican counterpart to Sesame Place based on Plaza Sesamo located in Monterrey. The park first opened on October 12, 1995, and runs throughout the year. Like Sesame Place in the U.S., Parque Plaza Sesamo consists of water attractions, rides and shows, along with walk-around versions of the Muppets from both Sesame Street and Plaza Sesamo.

The park occasionally hosts celebrity events, with soccer stars, mayoral candidates, and other notables making appearances. Character birthdays are celebrated at the park during "Festividad de personajes".

Countvoncountcastle — The Castillo Contar during its construction.

History

In 1990 the project starts to develop a group of investors of Monterrey who decided to create the first theme park in Mexico and Latin America within a prime location and easily accessible in Fundidora Park, with 10 hectares for the whole project.

Offering an unmatched blend of fun that includes water rides, shows mechanical and colorful atmosphere that transports you to a place where the imagination of young and has no limits.

Characters

Sesame Street and Plaza Sésamo characters walk around the park, interacting with guests, posing for photos, and appearing in shows and parades.

Regular characters include:

Abelardo Montoya
Lola
Pancho Contreras
Conde Contar (The Count)
Aurora (Prairie Dawn)
Elmo
Enrique (Ernie)
Beto (Bert)
Lucas El Comegalletas (Cookie Monster)
Zoe (debuted in 2006)
Abby Cadabby (debuted in 2009)
Archibaldo (Grover) (debuted in 2011)

Special guest appearances:

Abelardo, Parque Plaza Sesamo grand opening
Big Bird - March 16th, 2013 - April 30th, 2013

Conde Contar en el Gran Musical de Parque Pláza Sésamo

Abby Cadabby en el Gran Musical / Show por Aniversario en Teatro Abelardo. Funciones Sábados y Domingos.

Elmo y Abby Cadabby en el Gran Musical / Teatro Abelardo. Funciones: Sábados y Domingos

Attractions

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Villasésamo : The entrance to the park leads down a colorful street, featuring shops, restaurants and walk-around characters.
Castillo del Conde Contar (The Castle of Count) : At the center of Villasésamo is the Count's castle, surrounded by a lake and topiary numbers. Visitors can explore the castle and look out onto the park.
Crazy Tower : A ride attached to the Count's Castle.
Lago Contar (Lake Count) : A relaxing boat ride that brings visitors into the underground area of the Count's castle.
Circo Sésamo : A merry-go-round.
Catariños : A gentle roller coaster.
Expreso Minero (Mining Express) : A runaway-train roller coaster.
Tecnoaventuras : An arcade.
Aerosésamo (Air Sesame) : An airplane ride for young visitors.
Ovni (UFO) : A spinning ride in the air.
Burbujas (Bubbles) : A spinning ride featuring Ernie and Rubber Duckie.
Carretas (Carts) : A Ferris wheel with mining carts.
Camión Sésamo (Sesame Bus) : A monorail ride featuring the famous yellow Plaza Sésamo bus.
Space Shot : A free-fall thrill ride.
Sombreros (Hats) : A gentler version of Space Shot for young visitors.
Grand Prix : A car-driving attraction.
Trenecito : A train ride.
Tornado : A swinging ride.
Maremoto (Tidal Wave) : A water thrill ride.
SKP : A spinning free-fall thrill ride.
Aquamundo : A water park area, with slides, a beach and swimming pools.
Isla Aventura: A new aquatic area with 2 wave pools, a theater and 3 Party areas.

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Guests

Champ Car driver Mario Dominguez, May 19, 2007
Dr. José L. Elizondo, June 18 & 19, 2007
Telenovela actor José Luis Reséndez, 2007

Sources

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External links

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 The park occasionally hosts celebrity events, with soccer stars, mayoral candidates, and other notables making appearances. Character birthdays are celebrated at the park during "Festividad de personajes".
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 ==History==
 In 1990 the project starts to develop a group of investors of Monterrey who decided to create the first theme park in Mexico and Latin America within a prime location and easily accessible in Fundidora Park, with 10 hectares for the whole project.

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