Sesame Street's new Pennsylvania theme park Sesame Place is now the world's first autism-certified theme park after introducing new measures to accommodate people with the disorder.
The new space has quiet rooms, giving each guest an escape from high-sensory stimulation, as well as a low-sensory parade to give guests an enjoyable experience without any sort of physical contact. Any visitor with hearing sensitivity will receive noise-canceling headphones to be as comfortable as possible while still having fun. While theme parks and other large gatherings of people can sometimes be stressful, the park will now offer an equal experience for everyone.
With multiple attractions, games, parades and other fun experiences, the new Sesame Place was made to give everyone the opportunity to spend time with family while being immersed in a theme park setting.
Autism-Certified Theme Parks
'Sesame Place' Gives Guests a Fun and Inclusive Experience
Trend Themes
1. Autism-certified Theme Parks - Creating inclusive and sensory-friendly theme park experiences for individuals with autism.
2. Quiet Rooms and Low-sensory Parades - Providing quiet spaces and parades with minimal physical contact to reduce sensory overload.
3. Noise-canceling Headphones for Hearing Sensitivity - Offering noise-canceling headphones to enhance the comfort of visitors with hearing sensitivity.
Industry Implications
1. Hospitality and Entertainment - Theme parks, resorts, and other entertainment venues can adopt autism-friendly measures to attract a wider range of visitors and create more inclusive experiences.
2. Healthcare and Therapy - Therapists, clinics, and healthcare providers can incorporate theme park visits as part of experiential therapy for individuals with autism, facilitating a safe and enjoyable environment for therapeutic activities.
3. Special Needs Support Services - Companies specializing in providing support services for individuals with special needs can partner with theme parks to enhance accessibility and offer tailored experiences for individuals with autism or sensory sensitivities.