Caring Santa Event at Arsenal Mall

Caring Santa is a special event dedicated to families that have children with special needs, providing a subdued environment to visit The Santa Photo Experience. Presenting Sponsors for the 2012 Simon Photo Experience include ABC Family, VISIT FLORIDA, Gymboree, and ScentSicles. Caring Santa has been developed by Simon Property Group, Inc. (NYSE:SPG), the world’s leading retail real estate company and is guided by AbilityPath.org, a national online resource hub and special needs community.

Many steps are taken to reduce sensory triggers, creating a more comforting environment for the children’s magical visit with Santa. This environment is likely to include (specific elements or aesthetics may vary):

• Turning off in-mall music, stopping escalators located near the Santa set, dimming the lights, and shutting down fountains during 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 and stories geared toward the needs of the child during the ‘wait’ period to help the child understand what activities will occur during the visit. 

This will be the second year for the Caring Santa program at many Simon malls.

Participants are encouraged to RSVP for the Caring Santa event at Pheasant Lane Mall by going to www.AbilityPath.org.