Sesame Street Fun World Closing Permanently at Universal Studios Japan

Universal Studios Japan will soon be saying farewell to Sesame Street, as Sesame Street Fun World – part of the park's Universal Wonderland – will be closing forever in May.

What's Happening:

• Having originally opened at Universal Studios Japan in March 2012, Sesame Street Fun World will be closing its doors forever after Sunday, May 10, 2026.
• The area contains numerous kid-friendly attractions, such as Sesame's Big Drive, Elmo's Go Go Skateboard, and Ernie's Rubber Duckie Race.
• Sesame Street Fun World is the largest of three sections within Universal Wonderland, which also features Snoopy Studios and Hello Kitty's Fashion Avenue – both of which are remaining open.
• But don't worry, your favorite Sesame Street friends will still appear throughout the park in experiences like "NO LIMIT! Parade – Discover U!!! Version," "Sesame Street 4‑D Movie Magic," and "The Ultimate Blues Bash – Colors of Music," plus various character greetings.
• The park will commemorate the closure of the area with a special event "Forever Friends – Always Together," that will run from Friday, March 20 to Sunday, May 10, 2026.
• Guests can pick up a special card that allows them to take unique photos blending the Sesame Street characters with real park scenery when held up at designated locations.
• The artwork will even change during the event, with the second round kicking off on April 15.

• Guests can also write down their favorite memories and post them on “Treasure Boards” installed in two locations within the area – in front of Elmo’s Imagination Playland and Sesame’s Big Drive.
• This portion of the event will kick off on Saturday, April 11, and message cards will be replaced regularly.

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