CHANDLER, AZ — Crayola Experience Chandler will permanently close its doors next month at Chandler Fashion Center.
A representative for the child-focused crayon space confirmed to ABC15 that the last day of operation will be June 15.
ABC15 reached out for more details surrounding their closure and received the following statement from a company representative.
This was a difficult decision to make, given the impact to our team members, customers, and [the] community we serve in Chandler.
Over [the] past decade, Crayola has developed and tested different entertainment and attraction concepts to encourage creative moments for kids and families across the globe. This includes versions of our award-winning Crayola Experiences in Easton, Pa. and Orlando, Fla.
We opened the 20,000 sq ft Chandler attraction in 2019 with a significantly smaller footprint than our previous four locations to test a new compact operating model. A careful analysis of current performance, challenging economic climate, and future strategic fit determined that this smaller format business model was not sustainable. The closing of the Arizona attraction is specific to that location. Crayola continues to own, operate, and develop its flagship Easton, PA, and Orlando, FL attractions, as well as oversee the brand experiences and standards with licensed locations at the Mall of America and in Plano, Texas.
-Crayola Experience Corporate
The 20,000-square-foot attraction opened itsdoors on May 23, 2019.
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