# Mini-Me Theme Parks The China 'Dwarf Empire' is Entirely Staffed with Little People By Allison Love | Published 2010-05-15 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/china-dwarf-empire References: [travelandleisure](http://www.travelandleisure.com/articles/worlds-strangest-theme-parks/5) & [cnngo](http://www.cnngo.com/explorations/none/dwarf-empire-dwarf-town-china-693389) The Kunming, China 'Dwarf Empire' is an interesting theme park, solely because all staff (that's managers to janitors) are all under four feet tall. There are around 100 employees of the theme park and they all live and eat on site in [miniature domed houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miniverse-make-it-mini-spaces). The use of 'empire' in the theme park's name isn't entirely for show. The theme park actually has an empress and emperor who live in the China 'Dwarf Empire.' It must feel like an [alternate universe](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-immersive-quest) entering this amusement park! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.9/10 - Popularity: 37% | Activity: 13% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) > [Bizarre](https://www.trendhunter.com/bizarre) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Mini-me Theme Parks:** Opportunity for creating unique and inclusive amusement parks that cater to specific groups or themes. ### Who This Affects Most - **Theme Parks:** Disruptive innovation potential in redefining the concept of traditional theme parks by offering specialized experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Miniature Collectible Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/world-of-miniverse.md) - [Whimsical Store Expansions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miniso-jakarta.md) - [Challenge-Park Adventures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beast-land-theme-park.md) - [Whimsical Magic-Themed Parks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ministry-of-magic.md) - [Miniaturized Doll Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-barbieland.md) - [Theme Park-Inspired Game Modes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minecraft-2.md) - [Anime-Inspired Theme Parks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anime-theme-park.md) - [Miniature Baking Collectibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-food.md) - [Branded Festive-Themed Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monopoly-dreams.md)