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World's Largest PEZ Dispenser: world record in Orange, Connecticut

Apr 06, 2023
World's Largest PEZ Dispenser: world record in Orange, Connecticut

Orange, Connecticut, United States--The PEZ Factory Visitor Center in Orange, Connecticut, United States, offers more than 4,000 square feet of PEZ products, candy, memorabilia, dispensers, accessories and more; visitors will get to see the largest, most comprehensive collection of PEZ memorabilia on public display in the world; the Official PEZ museum features a 14 ft tall motorized PEZ dispenser which sets the world record for being the World's Largest PEZ Dispenser, according to the WORLD RECORD ACADEMY.


"He’s pretty tall and he’s interactive. With the push of a button you can watch the top of his head lift up like an actual dispenser!" the This Connecticut Mom reports.

World's Largest PEZ Dispenser: world record in Orange, Connecticut

"The first thing you’ll spot is this guy – the world’s largest PEZ dispenser! He’s pretty tall and he’s interactive. With the push of a button you can watch the top of his head lift up like an actual dispenser!" the This Connecticut Mom reports.

"Behind the big PEZ dispenser, we found a fun scavenger hunt to do during our visit. The rule were simple – find the special dispensers and break the code. Each person in your group can play the game.

"The main gallery featured hundreds of PEZ dispensers in glass cases! There were so many! I don’t know what it is but there’s something about PEZ that just takes me back to my childhood. I think growing up most of us had at least one of those plastic dispensers in our possession. It was neat to see some of the ones I had as a kid!"

"Official PEZ museum features a 14 ft tall motorized PEZ dispenser, a timeline of PEZ history, a peek onto the factory floor," the Roadside America reports.


"Fun place to stop and see the history of PEZ. Doesn't take long; fun for the whole family."


"This place was fantastic. The 12 ft PEZ Dispenser, a window into the actual factory, tons and tons of displays behind glass, some interactive multimedia areas, a timeline of PEZ history, a PEZ themed motorcycle built for them by Orange County Choppers, and I swear, every PEZ flavor or Dispenser ever seen. Plus a gift shop area, of course."

World's Largest PEZ Dispenser: world record in Orange, Connecticut

"Thousands of PEZ dispensers stand on public display, so you can scour the collection to look for familiar characters and more unusual novelty ones. A scavenger hunt rewards keen-eyed visitors with a PEZ-themed prize," the Atlas Obscura reports.


"While wandering around, you can spot a PEZ-themed motorcycle, the world’s largest PEZ dispenser, and vintage posters and trinkets that act like a timeline of PEZ history and evolution. The collection also offers more than a visual feast. You can indulge your taste buds and sample the many different candy flavors, including the original peppermint (the company’s name derives from the word “pfefferminzm,” the German word for “peppermint”).


"The admission ticket includes a credit toward gift shop purchases and a nifty little PEZ lanyard. You can’t actually tour the manufacturing facility, but you can peep through the visitor center windows to catch a glimpse of the candy making in action."

World's Largest PEZ Dispenser: world record in Orange, Connecticut

"Over 4,000 square feet dedicated to all things PEZ!" says the official website. See the largest, most comprehensive collection of PEZ memorabilia on public display in the world, PEZ motorcycle built by Orange County Choppers, the world's largest PEZ dispenser, viewing area into our production area, PEZ trivia game, retail area, interactive historical time line and much more. Learn about the brand that has been inspiring and innovating since 1927!


"Be sure to play the game of the month. Game cards and directions are behind the world's largest PEZ dispenser which is located just inside the front doors. On your way out, be sure to show your complete game card to one of our staff to claim your prize. With each paid admission you receive $2 credit which may be used like cash and applied to any same day purchase. We suggest purchases be made just prior to departure. Please note all sales are final, so please select carefully. The PEZ lanyard is your souvenir to keep, thanks for visiting. Food and drinks are not allowed inside the Visitor Center.


"PEZ was first marketed as a compressed peppermint candy in 1927  in Vienna, Austria. Today, the company sells and markets its products worldwide with locations in Orange, Connecticut and Traun, Austria. Between them, the two locations distribute approximately 70 million dispensers and 5 billion candies per year. PEZ products are available in more than 80 countries worldwide."

World's Largest PEZ Dispenser: world record in Orange, Connecticut

"Pez (stylised as PEZ) is the brand name of an Austrian candy and associated manual candy dispensers. The candy is a pressed, dry, straight-edged, curved-corner block 15 mm (5⁄8 inch) long, 8 mm (5⁄16 inch) wide and 5 mm (3⁄16 inch) high, with each Pez dispenser holding 12 candy pieces.

"Pez was invented in Austria and later exported worldwide. The all-uppercase spelling of the logo echoes the trademark's style on the packaging and the dispensers, with the logo drawn in perspective and giving the appearance that the letters are built out of 44 brick-like Pez mints (14 bricks in the P and 15 in each of the E and Z).

"Despite the widespread recognition and popularity of the Pez dispenser, the company considers itself to be primarily a candy company, and "[t]oday, billions of PEZ candies are consumed annually in the U.S.A. alone". Pez dispensers are a part of popular culture in many nations, an example being "Soul Candy" in the Japanese manga series Bleach. Because of the large number of dispenser designs over the years, they are collected by many." (
Wikipedia)

World's Largest PEZ Dispenser: world record in Orange, Connecticut

"The PEZ Factory Visitor Center offers more than 4,000 square feet of PEZ products, candy, memorabilia, dispensers, accessories and more.  Visitors will get to see the largest, most comprehensive collection of PEZ memorabilia on public display in the world," the Boston Central reports.

"Not to mention, a PEZ motorcycle built by Orange County Choppers, the world's largest PEZ dispenser, viewing area into our production area, PEZ trivia game, factory store, interactive historical time line and much more.


"Learn about the famous candy brand that has been inspiring and innovating since 1927! Which PEZ dispensers do you remember most? (I actually remember using the candies for pretend soaps for Barbies. Think about it. They are the perfect size & shape)."

World's Largest PEZ Dispenser: world record in Orange, Connecticut

"The two story “Wall of PEZ” greets visitors as they walk into the Center’s ticketing area while it communicates the scope of the brand’s influence and reach. Once inside the exhibit space, the “World’s Largest PEZ Dispenser” celebrates the product in a big way and welcomes visitors to the PEZ experience. The PEZ Chronology exhibit validates the brand’s place in history and its influence on pop culture," the RGLZ Solutions reports.


"Arches, Vitrines, and Vaults are placed to create a sense of discovery as they form a path to draw you through the experience. The Arches encompass the community area and showcase the collection into smaller, focused presentations. The environment is thoroughly branded using layered graphic elements that carry the theme, colors, messages and motifs throughout the space representing vintage PEZ images as well as graphic elements from PEZ current packaging.


"The retail area continues the theme of discovery while organizing product for sale into easy to shop stories, highlighting licensed product features on end caps with high impact graphics. The view into the actual working Factory Tour authenticates the experience while custom exhibits, fixtures and unique environmental branding elements all work together to bring everyone’s favorite characters to life creating an immersive Pez experience."


Photos: 1-9 / courtesy RGLZ Solutions

World's Largest PEZ Dispenser: world record in Orange, Connecticut

Testimonials from Trip Advisor

"This place will make you smile! We enjoyed the displays and memorabilia. There's a great gift shop also. I would highly recommend a visit- so easy to find off of 1-95 in Orange."


"We had so much fun going on a scavenger hunt. Upon entrance, you’re given a card with 8 hints for dispensers. You fill out the card and upon leaving, you each spin a wheel and get a selected Pez container. (as a gift). The boys (and us) were entertained for at least an hour. The boys can’t wait to return."


"The price is more than reasonable at $5 per adult with a $2 credit and a free lanyard. Because I completed the scavenger hunt, I also got a free Pez dispenser."


"We visited as a group of teenagers, adults, seniors, and children. All of us had a great time. Spent about an hour there checking out all the displays, shopping, and taking loads of pics! Thank you for being so welcoming!"

"Colorful, great history, some interactive games, tons of dispensers on display, can watch the candy being made/packaged, etc. For kids big and small, go!"

World's Largest PEZ Dispenser: world record in Orange, Connecticut

World's Largest PEZ Dispenser: Orange, Connecticut


Address: 35 Prindle Hill Rd, Orange, CT

Directions: Follow US 1 into Orange. Turn south on SR 114 - Race Brook Rd. At next intersection, Race Brook becomes Indian River Rd. Continue straight ahead (south) on Indian River. Turn left (east) on Prindle Hill Rd. At next intersection, Edison Rd, turn right (south). Visitor center will be on right.

Facebook: PEZ Official

GPS: 41.2637, -72.9975

Hours: M-Sa 10-6, Su 12-5. (Call to verify) Local health policies may affect hours and access.

Phone: 203-298-0201

Admission: $5, you get a $2 PEZ coupon

website: PEZ Visitor Center   | Official website

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