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Detailed Information
- Place Types Museum
- Address 227 West Market, Bloomington, MN 55425, USA
- Coordinate 44.854766,-93.2441144
- Website http://www.candytopia.com/
- Rating 4
- Compound Code VQ34+W9 Bloomington, MN, USA
Openning hours
- Monday 10:00 AM – 8:30 PM
- Tuesday 10:00 AM – 8:30 PM
- Wednesday 10:00 AM – 8:30 PM
- Thursday 10:00 AM – 8:30 PM
- Friday 10:00 AM – 8:30 PM
- Saturday 10:00 AM – 8:30 PM
- Sunday 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
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Reviews
This is a fun exhibit. It is tailored for social media content. It’s cute and playful but not much in terms of real substance. They have made it very entertaining and it’s great to take your mind off the world and just be immersed in a play land. There are many offerings of candy so keep that in mind if you’re bringing children. The staff is excellent and know their roles very well.
This was a very cool experience and different.nnYou definitely have to take your time with going through each room. Listen carefully to instructions!nnThe staff members here are amazing, they know how to take pictures and what to do. Very knowledgeable and friendly.
Honestly, not worth the money. The workers rushed you through it and wouldn’t let you do it at your leisure. It was hard to get nice pictures with everyone in the way because some of it is like a “tour” where there’s a host talking. This is not like other modern fun museums. The worst part was the marshmallow pit. They only gave you about 3 minutes to go in. It was what my nieces and nephews were looking forward to the most. They got in late and told us we only had a minute and a half. There was no one else in line and they wouldn’t let us stay in there for another 3 minutes. The staff members even asked a manager and they said no. Well if you’re that stingy, then I don’t think you should charge $20-$28 a ticket. Absolutely ridiculous. A lot of people told me to let me know what I think of it before they get their tickets and I’m definitely telling them to just wait until another cool museum comes around this area.
Based on the descriptions and reviews, I was expecting more of an art installation. Instead, Candytopia is a mildly grubby candy-themed playground with an overpopulation problem. A few of the sculptures were interesting and some of the activities might have been fun, but that's assuming you can get to them amidst the throngs. There were definitely too many people on my tour to experience much of anything other than bumping into strangers. In addition, the flow of the event could use some work. You're held hostage in certain rooms long past the time it takes an adult visitor to experience what's there. Other rooms feel rushed. And children, children everywhere. I get it... it's an event about candy, but either don't market to adults or make some time slots adult only. Bottom line: Candytopia is probably fun for young children, but the rest of us are better spending our $28 elsewhere.
A bit on the pricier side for what all it entails, but definitely a unique thing to experience. Only four stars because of the confetti. The final room makes up for it & then some, though. Really fun. Be prepared to take lots of pictures. Great selfie opportunities throughout.
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