WIlly Wonka fans rejoice! Universal Studios Orlando announced its plans to open a chocolate factory-themed restaurant later this year called Toothsome Chocolate Factory. If you're a Willy Wonka fan, you'll be feeling just like Grandpa Joe right now.
If you grew up wanting to explore the zany, weird and wonderful world of Willy Wonka where Charlie, Augustus Gloop, Violet Beauregarde, Mike Teavee and Veruca Salt had their incredible day, you're in luck. Though this restaurant won't have any Snozzberries, fizzy lifting drink or lickable wallpaper, we're still excited.
The restaurant is not officially affiliated to the Roald Dahl book "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory," the 1979 movie or the 2005 adaptation, but it's clear where their inspiration to open a chocolate wonderland came from. The style of the restaurant will mirror the 2005 film starring Johnny Depp, with "towering smoke stacks, funky gadgetry, and staff wearing unique Steampunk fashion," Universal Orlando said.
The restaurant will serve American bistro classics like burgers, seafood, steaks and the like, but obviously, the desserts are what it's all about. Milkshakes clearly inspired by FreakShakes will be available in the following five flavors, Universal Orlando said:
Chocolate x5: "An explosion of chocolate with chocolate spirals, chunks, ice cream and whipped cream."
Bacon Brittle: "A fun twist on a breakfast favorite with bacon ice cream, bacon brittle, chocolate covered bacon and bacon caramel."
Espresso Buzzzz: "A coffee lover's dream with coffee ice cream and chocolate covered beans."
Red Velvet: "A milkshake topped with a red velvet cupcake... enough said."
Key Lime Pie: "We've taken this classic Florida dessert and turned it into a delicious shake. You'll even get a slice of pie on top!"
The restaurant will open on the Universal CityWalk in Orlando, Fla., which is the dining, entertainment and retail section right next to the theme park. If you go within a month of the opening, expect long lines, because you know that every kid that sees the place will be begging their parents to go in.
For amazing photos of the restaurant and the desserts that'll make you feel as lucky and full of sugar as Charlie, click HERE.
