VAMPIRINA – Disney Junior has ordered two new animated series, “Vampirina,” executive-produced by “Doc McStuffins” creator Chris Nee, and “Puppy Dog Tails,” created by comedian Harland Williams. Both series have begun production and are slated to premiere in 2017. (Disney Junior)
KATY, TX, October 25, 2017 — Katy Mills, a Simon property, has announced exciting new family programming in collaboration with Disney Junior. Launching this month, ‘Disney Junior Play Dates’ will take place in 80 shopping centers across the country.
The initial ‘Disney Junior Play Dates’ at Katy Mills will be held on Tuesday, October 31, 2017 from 5 to 7 p.m. with Boo Bash at Katy Mills featuring Vampirina.
Disney Junior’s newest animated series “Vampirina,” is about a young vampire girl and her family who have recently moved from their home in Transylvania to Pennsylvania. During Katy Mills’ Boo Bash, families will enjoy mall wide trick or treating, activities, give-a-ways, a photo opportunity courtesy of Image Nation, and Vampirina episodes. Events take place at the Indoor Plaza at AMC Theatre.
The Disney Junior Play Dates’ events will be featured throughout the year and include on-mall activities around Holiday, Easter, and other seasonal celebrations.
Many of Simon’s best-known properties around the country are participating in this program including The Westchester (New York), Northshore Mall (Boston), Opry Mills (Nashville), Grapevine Mills (Dallas), Woodfield Mall (Chicago), The Florida Mall (Orlando), Del Amo Fashion Center (Los Angeles), Stanford Shopping Center (San Jose), and King of Prussia (Philadelphia).
“Katy Mills has long championed a commitment to delivering family-friendly programming,” said Sabrina Scruta, Director of Marketing and Business Development at Katy Mills, “and teaming up with Disney Junior is the latest fulfillment of that pledge. We couldn’t be more excited to join forces with the world’s leading entertainment company on these exciting family events and themed play areas.”