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Easter Bunny Photo Experience Coming to Smith Haven Mall to Delight Families
Visit the Caring Bunny - a unique event in a subdued environment tailored to special needs children
Simon®, a global leader in retail real estate, is hosting its annual Easter celebration festivities at Smith Haven Mall, offering families the chance to participate in traditional and unique seasonal events.
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The Bunny Photo Experience begins on Friday, February 12 at 5 p.m. and runs through Saturday, March 26 in Center Court. Kids will have the chance to visit with the Bunny and take home a treasured snapshot of the fun occasion.
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Furry friends are welcome to special visits with the Easter Bunny during Pet Photo Nights, taking place on Sunday, February 28, March 6, March 13 and March 20 from 7 to 9 p.m. Pets must be brought in on a leash or caged.
The presenting sponsor for the 2016 Bunny Photo Experience is The Gymboree Corporation – including its Gymboree and Crazy 8 clothing brands.
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“We love to hold family-friendly events and we always look forward to watching children interact with the Bunny at Easter,” said Ann M. Schultz, director of marketing and business development at Smith Haven Mall.
Smith Haven Mall’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 6 and March 13 from 8:30 to 10:00 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, dimming the lights and shutting down fountains 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.
