Easter Bunny Photo Experience Coming to Walt Whitman Shops to Delight Families

Simon®, a global leader in retail real estate, is hosting its annual Easter celebration festivities at Walt Whitman Shops, offering families the chance to participate in traditional and unique seasonal events.

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The Bunny Photo Experience begins Friday, February 26 and runs through Saturday, March 26 near Saks Fifth Avenue. Kids will have the chance to visit with the Bunny and take home a treasured snapshot of the fun occasion.

Furry friends will have the opportunity for snapshots during the popular Pet Photo Night, taking place on Sunday, March 6 from 7 to 8 p.m.

The presenting sponsor for the 2016 Bunny Photo Experience is The Gymboree Corporation – including its Gymboree and Crazy 8 clothing brands.

“We love to hold family-friendly events and we always look forward to watching children interact with the Bunny at Easter,” said Matthew Boals, general manager for Walt Whitman Shops.

Walt Whitman Shop’s Caring Bunny™ event will offer families that have children with special needs a subdued environment to participate in the Bunny Photo Experience. Caring Bunny has been developed by Simon and is guided by AbilityPath.org, a national online resource hub and special needs community. Over 90 Simon® properties will host the Caring Bunny this season. Promotional assistance for Caring Bunny has been provided by Autism Speaks.

On Sunday, March 13 from 9:00 to 10:30 a.m. many steps will be taken to reduce sensory triggers, creating a more comforting environment for children’s cherished visit with the Bunny. The subdued environment is likely to include (specific elements or aesthetics may vary):
• Turning off in-mall music, stopping escalators located near the photo set and dimming the lights for the duration of the event.
• Eliminating queue lines through the use of a numbering system whereby guests approach the set when their number is called.
• Special activities geared toward the needs of the child during the ‘wait’ period to help the child understand what activities will occur during the visit.