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The large, 2,000-pound Rubber Duckie at Sesame Place has found its new home after a high-profile removal from its longtime perch.
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Meagan Passero, the Middletown Township theme park’s spokesperson, said the 11-foot-tall statue of “Sesame Street” character Rubber Duckie will be placed between the Sesame Street Neighborhood and the Sunny Day Carousel.
“Guests will be able to take photos with the larger-than-life Sesame Place icon for the first time this summer,” she said.
Sesame Place held a social media contest to determine Rubber Duckie’s new home in the theme park.
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In early March, the theme park removed the large yellow Rubber Duckie that sat atop Sky Splash as part of renovations.
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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.
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Rubber Duckie was first installed in 1995 and had become a recognizable part of the theme park for those inside and those passing on local roads.
The removal of Rubber Duckie, based on the popular song from “Sesame Street,” drew a huge reaction on social media last month.
The park released some fun facts on Rubber Duckie:
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• 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.
The theme park is calling this year its “Most Splashtacular Season Ever.” In addition to Big Bird’s Beach, Sesame Place is adding Bert and Ernie’s Splashy Shores, an all-new water play adventure area.
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