Families can also visit the Caring Bunny – a unique event in a subdued environment tailored to special needs children
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(MCALLEN, TEXAS), 2018— Simon®, a global leader in retail real estate, is hosting its annual Easter celebration festivities at La Plaza, offering families the chance to participate in traditional and unique seasonal events. Children can visit and take pictures with the Easter Bunny when the Easter Bunny arrives to La Plaza on Friday, March 2 beginning at 5 p.m.
Save time and avoid the line with Bunny by Appointment! Now you can reserve your magical moment with Bunny online at simonbunny.com. Bunny by Appointments are available at all properties.
The Simon Bunny Photo Experience is again sponsored by GYMBOREE GROUP. The GYMBOREE GROUP is a specialty retailer operating stores selling high-quality apparel and accessories for children under the Gymboree, Gymboree Outlet, Janie and Jack, and Crazy 8 brands.
“We love to hold family-friendly events and we always look forward to watching children interact with the Bunny at Easter,” said Isabel Rodriguez, Director of Marketing.
Caring Bunny™ events offer families that have children with special needs a subdued environment to participate in the Bunny Photo Experience. Caring Bunny, the largest program of its kind, 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.
From 9:30 – 11 a.m. on Sunday, March 11, 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.
For those who have furry friends of their own, guests are invited to Pet Photos with the Easter Bunny on Sunday, March 25 from 7 – 8 p.m.
Shoppers can also enjoy a Tea Party with the Easter Bunny on Saturday, March 10 from 10 – 11 a.m. in the Grand Court.
