The murals at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay’s new Sesame Street Safari of Fun
Tuesday, April 27th, 2010
One of the reasons that I love visiting new theme parks is to get to take a look at the theming inside. I am a fan of theme parks mainly because of the creative genius that goes into building such immersive environments.
Busch Gardens Tampa Bay and Sesame Workshop have done a tremendous job with the theming on their new collaboration, Sesame Street Safari of Fun.
This children’s play area offers a junior coaster, children’s rides, splash play areas, character dining and playgrounds that not only stick with the Sesame Street theme, but also fit beautifully within Busch Gardens Tampa Bay’s African theming.
Take a look at that building above. Yes, it’s the restroom. But the brightly colored, African inspired mural makes it a beautiful addition to the area, something much more than just utilitarian.
Now for the Sesame Street style, take a closer look:
The eyes have it, right? We see those familiar bulging eyes on many of the monsters on Sesame Street.
Peter van Roden, vice president of themed entertainment for Sesame Workshop, told me the mural below is his favorite thing about the whole Sesame Street Safari of Fun:
Finally, here’s a look at Bert and Ernie, safari-style:
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