--- title: Universal Studios' Willy Wonka-Inspired Chocolate Factory description: Universal Studios Orlando is opening a new restaurant that is sure to delight anyone with a sweet tooth. canonical: https://time.com/4261029/willy-wonka-chocolate-factory-universal-studios/ author: Megan McCluskey article:opinion: false article:content_tier: free article:published_time: 2016-03-16T17:26:51.000Z article:modified_time: 2026-04-13T07:30:57.850Z og:title: There's a Willy Wonka-Inspired Chocolate Factory Coming to Universal Studios og:description: "If you want to view paradise, simply look around and view it" og:url: https://time.com/4261029/willy-wonka-chocolate-factory-universal-studios/ og:site_name: TIME og:image: https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/bltde093bcdab65f2d0/6988d9b9bc6cfc69913e2a3c/time-logo.jpg?branch=production og:image:width: 1200 og:image:height: 675 og:image:alt: TIME og:type: article twitter:card: summary_large_image twitter:title: There's a Willy Wonka-Inspired Chocolate Factory Coming to Universal Studios twitter:description: "If you want to view paradise, simply look around and view it" twitter:image: https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/bltde093bcdab65f2d0/6988d9b9bc6cfc69913e2a3c/time-logo.jpg?branch=production --- # There's a Willy Wonka-Inspired Chocolate Factory Coming to Universal Studios > Sponsored content. 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There is no cost and no subscription requirement.  by [Megan McCluskey](https://time.com/author/megan-mccluskey/)  ## Megan McCluskey Staff Writer Mar 16, 2016 5:26 PM UTC  by [Megan McCluskey](https://time.com/author/megan-mccluskey/)  ## Megan McCluskey Staff Writer Mar 16, 2016 5:26 PM UTC Universal Studios Orlando is opening a new restaurant that is sure to delight anyone with a [sweet tooth](http://time.com/4226180/carrot-cake-hershey-kisses/). > [](https://twitter.com/luannesorrell/status/709712636791922688) Although it’s not officially affiliated with either [Willy Wonka](http://time.com/money/4124201/gold-kitkat-japan/) movie, Toothsome Chocolate Factory will immerse visitors in a setting very similar to the candy maker’s quirky dessert laboratory. The new attraction promises to “transport you into a 19th century-inspired Steampunk chocolate factory” featuring “towering smoke stacks, funky gadgetry, and staff wearing unique Steampunk fashion,” according to the [theme park’s official blog](http://blog.universalorlando.com/whats-new/toothsome-chocolate-factory/). > [](https://twitter.com/OrlandoTourist1/status/709398526325825536) **Read More:** [There’s a Permanent _Walking Dead_ Attraction Coming to Universal Studios](http://time.com/4257707/walking-dead-permanent-attraction-universal-studios-hollywood/) While Toothsome won’t exclusively serve desserts, the eatery’s [sweet treats](http://time.com/4260985/cadbury-creme-eggs-london-crodough-cronut/) look to be one of its main draws. The park has unveiled details about a few of its creative confections, including several delicious-sounding milkshakes and sundaes: “The sundaes are anything but ordinary with flavors like _Salted Caramel Flan_, _Chocolate Brownie Bark_ and _S’mores_,” Universal writes. “This extreme twist on a summer favorite features layers of chocolate ice-cream, chocolate sauce, marshmallow cream and graham crackers.” > [](https://twitter.com/crushtastica/status/709387991572201472) And since the restaurant will be part of [Universal CityWalk](https://www.universalorlando.com/Nightlife/Citywalk-Nightlife.aspx), the shopping district located outside the park’s gates, guests won’t even have to pay an admission fee for a chance to eat there. 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