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OMG: Willy Wonka's Chocolate Factory Is Opening IRL

by Gillian Fuller

My fellow candy queens and sugar fiends, it's finally happening: Willy Wonka's Chocolate Factory is opening for real.

Set to open later this year at Universal Studios Orlando Resort, the attraction, dubbed the “Toothsome Chocolate Factory,” is closely based on Willy Wonka's imaginary warehouse of all things sweet and delicious. That means, above all, satisfying your sweet tooth (or teeth) is the name of the game here.

The steampunk-style wonderland will include a fully-functional chocolate factory, which guests can visit to learn how different chocolate treats are made, as well as a restaurant with an extensive menu featuring both full meals (brunch, lunch and dinner) and, of course, a lot of desserts. Personally, I don't understand why anyone would eat vegetables when there's chocolate, but to each his own. I guess.

There may not be a hot fudge river or edible candy walls, but this mecca of all things sweet is the next best thing to Willy Wonka's OG Chocolate Factory. The Candy Man would be proud.

Check out some pics of Toothsome's delectable desserts below and head to Universal Studios to learn more.

Toothsome Chocolate Factory is the place to go to satisfy your chocolate needs.

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The desserts (like this S'mores Sundae) are both inventive and delicious.

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And while chocolate is, of course, Toothsome's specialty...

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...There's a sweet treat for everyone on the extensive dessert menu (peep this Key Lime Pie milkshake!).

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But dessert isn't the only thing offered at this massive sugar factory...

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...You can also order up full meals, all improved by Toothsome's playful vision and inventive methods.

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Oh, and brunch is served all day.

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But don't fill up before trying a Rice Krispies Treat milkshake...

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...Or sampling this peanut butter lover's sundae (topped with peanut brittle!).

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This literal slice of heaven opens at Universal Orlando Resort later this year.

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The countdown begins... now.

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Citations: A Wonka-Inspired Chocolate Factory Restaurant Is Opening at Universal Studios Orlando (E! News)