# Foodie Park Amusement parks that feature cuisine-focused experiences highlight sophistication. By [Armida Ascano](https://www.trendhunter.com/Armida), Chief Insights Officer | Published Sep 12, 2018 | Category: [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/lifestyle-trends) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/foodie-park ## Key Figures - Trend score: 3.0/10 - Evidence articles: 4 ## What is the Foodie Park trend? **Foodie Park:** Amusement parks are integrating "foodie" features as a response to the way consumers experience and share food. This includes everything from theme park alcohol tours to theme parks that revolve around specific cuisines. ## The consumer insight behind the Foodie Park trend Millennials are known to value experience--whether that's related to travel, purchase experiences, or dining ones. This demographic is most drawn to brands that accommodate their need for experiential branded interactions. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 4 featured examples - Articles from: Sep 5, 2017 to Sep 1, 2018 - Published: Sep 12, 2018 - Patterns: [Divergence](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/divergence), [Redirection](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/redirection) - Megatrends: [Tribalism](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/tribalism), [Experience](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/experience), [Authenticity](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/authenticity) ## Audience - Gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Examples of the Foodie Park trend 4 featured examples from Sep 5, 2017 to Sep 1, 2018. - [Intergalactic Theme Park Cantinas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ogas-cantina): Oga's Cantina is Set to Serve Booze and Otherworldly Dishes (Category: Pop Culture) Implication: Theme parks can incorporate intergalactic cantinas like Oga's Cantina to enhance guest experience and attract a wider demographic. - [Boozy Theme Park Tours](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bourbon-trail): Disney Springs is Highlighting Its Fine Restaurants with a Bourbon Trail (Category: Marketing) Implication: Hotels and resorts can create food and drink pairing experiences to attract adult visitors - [Italian Food Theme Parks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fico-eataly-world): FICO Eataly World is Set to Open as the World's Biggest "Agri-Food Park" (Category: Business) Implication: Hotels and resorts can partner with food-themed parks to offer unique culinary and entertainment experiences to their guests. - [Boozy Theme Park Beignets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baton-rouge-beignets): Disney World’s Now Offers Baton Rouge Beignets Injected with Alcohol (Category: Lifestyle) Implication: Theme parks can enhance their adult offerings by incorporating unique food and beverage experiences, such as alcohol-infused pastries. **Workshop question:** How do transforming Millennial needs impact your business? ## Themes within the Foodie Park trend ### Foodie Amusement Parks Amusement parks are integrating foodie features as a response to the way consumers experience and share food. ### Experience-focused Interactions Millennials are drawn to brands that accommodate their need for experiential branded interactions. ### Intergalactic Themed Cuisine Theme parks are exploring intergalactic cantinas with unique and exotic cuisines to cater to their audience. ## What the Foodie Park trend means for industry ### For Hospitality Foodie parks and theme parks with gourmet experiences can create opportunities for new hotels, restaurants and recreational spaces. ### For Tourism Experience-focused activities can attract younger traveler groups that value authenticity, making tourism a prime beneficiary of these trends. ### For Culinary The integration of cuisines in amusement parks create a trend of offering new and innovative dishes that can inspire culinary experimentation and innovation. ## Trend signals for Foodie Park Trend score 3.0 out of 10, from popularity 45%, activity 38%, freshness 8%. - Popularity: 45% - Activity: 38% - Freshness: 8% ## Recent trend clusters - [Shelf Supper](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/meal-assembly-products) (Lifestyle) - [Comfort Buffer](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/nostalgic-drink-launches) (Lifestyle) - [Caffeine Remix](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/portable-caffeine-formats) (Lifestyle) - [Shortcut Suppers](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/premium-ready-meals) (Lifestyle) ## Trending in Lifestyle - [Temple-Mounted Health Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/temple-mounted-health-wearables) - [Gaming-Integrated Pizza Promotions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gaming-integrated-pizza-promotions) - [Fashionable Frozen Yogurts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aritzias-aok-caf) - [Influencer-Curated Cafe Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kit-keenan) All articles: [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle)