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The large yellow Rubber Duckie that sat atop Sky Splash at Sesame Place in Middletown Township was removed from its perch last Thursday.
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The Rubber Duckie was taken down by the amusement park to make way for construction of the new tropical-themed land called Big Bird’s Beach.
As of Monday, Rubber Duckie, which was first installed in 1995, was spotted on the ground near its former location.
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A theme park spokesperson said a social media contest will be held to help determine the location where the iconic Rubber Duckie will be placed for visitors to see in the future.
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The removal of the large Rubber Duckie, based on the popular song from “Sesame Street,” drew a large reaction on social media.
“I remember when that Rubber Duckie was brought there. It went with the Rubber Duckie Slide, the big 5 tube water slide, I believe you change the slides name. It was when the Big Bird Bridge was still in the park as well as the awesome buildings you could explore and the dry playing area,” one woman wrote.
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“I’m beyond upset lol I’ve been going since I was little it’s all I’ve ever known,” another woman posted.
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“No don’t move the Ducky!! It’s a landmark!!” a man wrote.
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The park released some fun facts on Rubber Duckie:
• The Rubber Duckie was installed in 1995 and has been atop Sky Splash since, becoming a nostalgic symbol for park-goers.
• The structure, including both the Rubber Duckie and the soap dish it sits upon, weighs approximately 2,000 pounds.
• The Rubber Duckie stands at eight feet tall. With the soap dish, it measures 11 feet tall.
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