Pavilion Bukit Jalil Presents 'All Play All Day' In Celebration Of Mattel's 80th Anniversary
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KUALA LUMPUR, May 30 (Bernama) -- Pavilion Bukit Jalil is turning this school holiday into an unforgettable experience wtih Mattel's 80th Anniversary celebration.
Running until 8 June, the event transforms the mall into an interactive playground filled with beloved brands such as Barbie, Hot Wheels, Thomas & Friends, and more.
Pavilion Bukit Jalil in a statement said families can enjoy hands-on play zones, exciting challenges, nostalgic photo spots, and exclusive rewards-making it the ultimate day out for both kids and adults. This 'All Play All Day' celebration turns an ordinary outing into an unforgettable family adventure.
Chief Executive Officer of Retail, Kuala Lumpur Pavillion Sdn Bhd Datuk Joyce Yap said that Pavilion Bukit Jalil is committed to providing experiences that bring people closer together, and nothing connects people better than the simple joy found in play.
'As Mattel celebrates 80 incredible years of inspiring imaginations, we're proud to transform our mall into a vibrant space where families can come together, have fun and make lasting memories,' she said in the same statement.
For 80 years, Mattel has shaped the way children play, dream, and imagine with toys that have become part of growing up for generations around the world and this legacy comes to life at Pavilion Bukit Jalil, where families are invited to step into a world built entirely on joy and nostalgia 'All Play All Day '- Mattel's 80th Anniversary celebration event.
The celebration which runs daily from 10 am to 10 pm with free admission, offers multiple themed zones for families to explore.
The statement said, in the Barbie Zone, visitors can experience a 360-degree photo booth and relax in a pink bubble pool next to Barbie's iconic convertible while the Hot Wheels Zone features die-cast cars soaring through fiery loops and challenging tracks, including the T-Rex Smasher that tests speed and precision.
At the Thomas & Friends Zone, children can match their favourite engine characters before enjoying a real-life Thomas train ride around the mall and the Mattel All Games Zone provides a more relaxed experience with oversized versions of Scrabble, UNO, and Pictionary for family gameplay.
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