'Candytopia' Is Coming To The Mall Of America

BLOOMINGTON, MN — Candytopia, the "candy-coated experiential adventure," announced Mall of America as its newest and first Midwest location Tuesday. Previously popping up in Santa Monica, San Francisco and New York, the multi-sensory experience will open at Mall of America for a limited run in March 2019 on level 2, West.

The 17,000 square foot attraction will feature candy-coated interactive art installations and full sensory experiences. As guests make their way through more than a dozen rooms, they will witness a candy kingdom along with plenty of samples throughout the entire adventure including sours and gummies, chocolate treats, nostalgic favorites, and other sweet surprises.

Several of the interactive art installations will be inspired by cultural Twin Cities moments and landmarks, rendered in entirely edible candy pieces, according to a news release.

“When we opened our doors over 26 years ago our goal was to create one-of-a-kind memorable experiences for our guests,” Mall of America's Brechbill Swilley said in a statement.

“Candytopia is a fun, innovative first-to-market pop up which successfully incorporates experiential, entertainment and retail components. It’s a perfect complement to Mall of America’s existing retailers and attractions.”

“Since the launch of our sugar-filled wonderland, we have sought locations in top retail destinations where our unique immersive adventure can thrive and attract new audiences,” says John Goodman, CEO of Candytopia.

"We are thrilled to announce the expansion of Candytopia to Mall of America and look forward to sharing our sweet retreat with its 40 million annual visitors from near and far.”

Photo: Guests attend preview event for Candytopia, the outrageously interactive candy wonderland, opening in San Francisco on September 6, 2018. (Photo by Kelly Sullivan/Getty Images for Candytopia )