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A Sweet Escape Has Returned to Scottsdale

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (July 29, 2024) - Candytopia, in partnership with Macerich and leading entertainment discovery platform Fever, is now open at Scottsdale’s Fashion Square.

This sprawling sanctuary of confectionery bliss that has delighted so many major cities including New York, Miami, Los Angeles, and Atlanta, has brought its one-of-a-kind sensory experience, all centered around one of life’s most wonderful pleasures—candy—to Arizona’s premier luxury shopping destination.

Candytopia boasts 11,000 square feet of interactive environments, Instagram-worthy photo opportunities, and delectable tastes of all your favorite sweet treats. Guests will explore unexpected delights around every corner, including an art gallery featuring one-of-a-kind hand-crafted candy sculptures, a confetti room complete with confetti-farting pigs and a Marshmallow ball pit filled with a quarter-million “marshmallows”. Guests are also encouraged to collect different free sweets throughout their journey.

“This unique entertainment experience is fun for people of all ages, and our team is excited to see guests’ reactions to our newest location,” said a Candytopia Representative. We look forward to bringing this sweet experience to Scottsdale Fashion Square in partnership with Fever and Macerich.”

“We’re thrilled that Candytopia, the interactive hit that’s traveled the nation, has selected Scottsdale Fashion Square to become the sweetest spot for fun in Arizona and beyond,” said David Hyatt, Property Management Director of Scottsdale Fashion Square. “This unique, candy-themed attraction is sure to be a crowd pleaser for children and adults alike.”

Candytopia is located at Scottsdale Fashion Square, 7014 East Camelback Road, Scottsdale, 85251.

 Tickets can be purchased through Fever here. Tickets begin at $17.90 for children ages 4-12 and $24.90 for adults. Kids 3 and under enter for free.

 Notes to Editors:

High-res images can be found here.

For more information, visit www.candytopia.com.

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Media contact: Ellanna Koontz, ekoontz@lavidge.com

About Candytopia (Youtopia Entertainment LLC)

For anyone who’s ever dreamed of scoring a Golden Ticket or nibbling their way through Candyland, Candytopia transports guests to an imaginative confectionary wonderland with a one-of-a-kind full sensory experience and welcomes people of all ages to explore their sweet tooth like never before. Candytopia has drawn long lines and sold-out crowds during its limited run engagements in cities across the country, from Santa Monica to New York, San Francisco to Miami. Candytopia has amassed a huge following of guests of all ages and A-list celebrities including: CardiB, Pink, Usher, Drew Barrymore, Gwyneth Paltrow, Rick Ross, Bruce Willis, Adam Sandler, Kevin Durant, Josh Duhamel, Christina Aguilera, Wiz Khalifa, Hilary Duff, and Jessica Biel, to name a few. Candytopia is currently open in New York. For more information and to purchase tickets, please visit xx

About Scottsdale Fashion Square

One of the nation’s premier shopping destinations and a true jewel of the desert, Scottsdale Fashion Square recently completed an expansion that extends its luxury presentation beyond the original luxury wing to encompass a redefined south wing and multi-lane luxury valet service. With 1.9 million square feet and more than 200 shops and restaurants, Scottsdale Fashion Square features nearly 60 unique-to-market retailers and upscale culinary concepts, as well as more than 40 of the world’s finest contemporary luxury brands including Louis Vuitton, Dior, Saint Laurent, Gucci, Christian Louboutin, Cartier, Bottega Veneta, Bulgari, Prada, Versace, Balenciaga, Salvatore Ferragamo, Jimmy Choo and Burberry. Additional information about Scottsdale Fashion Square can be obtained by visiting fashionsquare.com.

About Fever

Fever is the leading global live-entertainment discovery platform which has helped millions of people discover the best experiences in their cities since 2014. With a mission to democratize access to culture and entertainment in real life through its platform, Fever inspires users to enjoy unique local experiences and events, from immersive exhibitions, interactive theatrical experiences, and festivals to molecular cocktail pop-ups, while empowering creators with data and technology to create and expand experiences across the world.

 About Macerich

Macerich is a leading owner, operator and developer of top retail destinations in major U.S. markets (NYSE:MAC). With their much-admired portfolio of market-dominant properties, Macerich is shaping the future of retail real estate. Adding value to their Class A assets with a smart mix of brands, experiences and new uses is a hallmark of their approach. Macherich is the industry’s leader in environmental sustainability, a priority they share with shoppers and retailers in their forward-thinking communities.