# Movie-Themed BBQ Restaurants A Disney Toy Story Restaurant is Opening in Spring of 2023 By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2022-12-24 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/disney-toy-story-restaurant References: [elitedaily](https://www.elitedaily.com/lifestyle/disney-toy-story-restaurant-opening-spring-2023) & [disneyparks.disney.go](https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2022/12/barbecue-and-toy-sized-fun-coming-to-toy-story-land-spring-2023/)  'Toy Story fans get ready because a [Disney Toy Story](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/disney-space-220-restaurant) restaurant is slated to open in the spring of 2023. Toy Story Land at Disney’s [Hollywood Studios](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nike-football-x-lego) opened originally opened back in 2018 with three attractions and just one grab-and-go restaurant, Woody's Lunch Box. Now, Disney is giving fans a spot to sit and enjoy a full meal with the launch of a new full services restaurant called Woody's Roundup Rodeo BBQ. The park has announced that the new restaurant will open in the spring of 2023 and shared that the restaurant would be like Andy “created a new rodeo arena using some of his favorite toys, games, and play sets.” In other words, you'll feel like one of Andy's toys and be surrounded by all your favorite 'Toy Story' characters. Fans can also expect “barbecue-inspired comfort foods served family-style" at the new Disney Toy Story restaurant. Image Credit: Disney ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.4/10 - Popularity: 64% | Activity: 54% | Freshness: 14% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Movie-themed Restaurants:** Disney's Toy Story restaurant is part of a growing trend of movie-themed restaurants, offering an immersive dining experience inspired by popular films. - **Family-style Dining:** Woody's Roundup Rodeo BBQ's family-style dining approach gives groups of diners a chance to share dishes and bond over their love of Toy Story. - **Interactive Dining:** The Toy Story restaurant's immersive experience gives diners a chance to feel like part of the movie and interact with their favorite characters. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Entertainment:** Entertainment companies can create new revenue streams by expanding their brands into themed dining experiences. - **Food and Beverage:** Restaurants can differentiate themselves by offering unique dining experiences that incorporate themes and entertainment into their menus. - **Tourism:** Tourism companies can offer package deals that include immersive movie-themed dining experiences to enhance visitors' trips and create buzz. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Dreamy Princess-Themed Restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tianas-palace.md) - [Animation-Inspired Themed Hotels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pixar-place-hotel.md) - [Nostalgic Film Merchandise](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toy-story-30th-anniversary.md) - [Expansive Toy-Inspired Amusement Parks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mattel-adventure-park.md) - [Nostalgic Denim Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/levis-and-pixar.md) - [Film-Inspired Cooking Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cooking-with-pixar-series.md) - [Kid-Friendly Movie Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ono-keiki-meal.md) - [Amusement Park Fine Dining](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/la-fort-secrte.md) - [Playful Restaurant Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/restaurant-of-imagination.md)