Candytopia Brings Sweet Life To Tysons Corner Center

TYSONS, VA — Tysons Corner Center shoppers will get the taste of the sweet life as a new candy experience opens in mid-March.

Candytopia is a limited-time interactive concept that has drawn long lines or sold out in places like New York, Miami, Santa Monica, Atlanta and Philadelphia. Now it's coming to Tysons Corner Center with 14 interactive experiences as well as photo opps and tastes of candy favorites. The 16,000-square-foot space will be open for a limited time starting in mid-March through May.

"We’re thrilled to bring Candytopia to our high-performing Tysons Corner Center, where we know locals and visitors alike will devour the delicious fun of this interactive attraction," said Petra Maruca, senior vice president of business development at Macerich, Tysons Corner Center's owner.

Some of the Candytopia experiences at Tysons Corner Center will include a candy art gallery, candy confetti room, marshmallow pit and candy samples. DC area elements will be features throughout the experience.

"There will be plenty of fun for people of all ages to discover and enjoy at our newest location and I am excited to see guests' reactions to this unique entertainment experience," said John Goodman, CEO of Youtopia Entertainment.

Candytopia will be located on the lower level of Tysons Corner Center across from the H&M store. Once tickets go on sale, they will be $23 for children ages 4 to 12, $30 for adults and free for children 3 and under.

For more information and to sign up for early access, visit www.candytopia.com.