CHATTANOOGA, Tenn., 2015-10-6 — /EPR Retail News/ — CBL & Associates Properties, Inc. (NYSE:CBL) today announced that it will host the Ultimate Santa Adventure at Oak Park Mall – A DreamWorks DreamPlace is a captivating and interactive Santa adventure for the entire family that is set to open to the public on Saturday, November 7. DreamWorks Animation, the global family entertainment brand known for award-winning storytelling and industry leading innovation, has chosen Oak Park Mall in Overland Park, KS, part of the greater Kansas City market, as one of the premier locations around the world during the 2015 holiday season to feature this experience.
“We’re thrilled to work with DreamWorks Animation to bring this incredibly unique experience to our guests at Oak Park Mall,” said Stephen Lebovitz, President and CEO, CBL & Associates Properties, Inc. “The Santa experience is a longstanding tradition for many families and DreamPlace is unlike any Santa experience we’ve hosted previously – a true must-visit destination for the holiday season!”
Ultimate Santa Adventure – A DreamWorks DreamPlace is a first of its kind holiday experience that starts with Shrek and ends with Santa, seamlessly blending storytelling with cutting-edge technology. Appointments can be made through the web, allowing families to enjoy Oak Park Mall before or after embarking on an unforgettable adventure.
“Following a fantastic national launch during the 2014 holiday season, DreamPlace is back to turn the traditional mall holiday visit into something truly special with an immersive, interactive approach that draws on our signature brand of technology, storytelling, and of course, humor,” said DreamWorks Animation’s Head of Retail Development Paul Kurzawa. “Shrek and his friends are here to bring the holidays to life with an unparalleled experience which fans will absolutely love.”
Ultimate Santa Adventure – A DreamWorks DreamPlace opens on Saturday, November 7, at 10 am with a holiday kick-off party that will include entertainment and activities for the kids and special holiday treats. Reservations are strongly encouraged and can be made by visiting TheNewOakParkMall.com.
About Oak Park Mall
Oak Park Mall is conveniently located in Overland Park, Kansas, just off of Highway 69 at West 95th Street. The shopping center is the exclusive home in the Kansas City metro area to Nordstrom, Disney Store, Oakley, LUSH, Microsoft, Teavana, and more than 185 specialty stores, boutiques and eateries. Oak Park Mall also is home to Kansas City’s only American Girl store. Oak Park Mall is owned and managed by CBL & Associates Properties, Inc. Additional information can be found at TheNewOakParkMall.com.
About CBL & Associates Properties, Inc.
CBL is one of the largest and most active owners and developers of malls and shopping centers in the United States. CBL owns, holds interests in or manages 147 properties, including 90 regional malls/open-air centers. The properties are located in 30 states and total 84.0 million square feet including 6.5 million square feet of non-owned shopping centers managed for third parties. Headquartered in Chattanooga, TN, CBL has regional offices in Boston (Waltham), MA, Dallas (Irving), TX, and St. Louis, MO. Additional information can be found at cblproperties.com.
SOURCE: CBL & Associates Properties, Inc.