When details of the Glaswegian Willy Wonka experience first emerged on social media, the chaotic event quickly landed itself in 'Fyre Fest for Kids' territory. Willy’s Chocolate Experience - which promised visitors everything from chocolate fountains and sugary-sweet waterfalls, to colourful lollipop forests - ended with calls to the police, unpaid Oompa Loompas, and children in tears over their two jelly babies. If it sounds like the perfect storm for a Channel 5 documentary, then you're in luck - the investigation into the limited lemonade and low-res posters will air next week.
Channel 5 confirmed that they have commissioned a one-off documentary delving into the details. The 'immersive experience' became a viral event and garnered worldwide attention thanks to some interesting photos shared by angry parents and embarrassed staff. Customers had initially bought tickets for up to £35 a pop, only to find that Box Hub Warehouse had been rather scantily decorated and was a far cry from the AI-generated images used to advertise.
