# Theme Park Character Breads The Groot Bread at Disney California Adventure Comes in Two Flavors By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2017-06-03 | World Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/groot-bread References: [homecrux](http://www.homecrux.com/2017/06/01/70648/disneylands-groot-bread-is-going-viral-for-good-reason.html) Created as a treat to celebrate the opening of the new Guardians of the Galaxy ride at [Disney California Adventure](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/disney-eats-1), the Groot bread is an interestingly tasty snack to enjoy in the theme park. The bread snack became an instant hit and sold out within hours of being introduced, and has since become something of a social media sensation with lucky guests posting snaps of it to social media. The Groot bread comes in two flavor options including [sourdough](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/funfetti-sourdough-bread-mix) and jalapeño cheddar with the latter utilizing the cheese and spicy pepper to create the hair on the smiling [character](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/character-bread). The bread snacks feature black olives for the eyes and can be purchased at the Fairfax Market in the park if or when they are restocked. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.9/10 - Popularity: 27% | Activity: 21% | Freshness: 8% - 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) > [World](https://www.trendhunter.com/world) > [Travel](https://www.trendhunter.com/travel) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Themed Food Products:** Theme parks can expand on this trend by creating unique and iconic snacks that appeal to fans of popular franchises. - **Social-media Marketing:** Theme parks can leverage social media as a powerful marketing tool by capitalizing on the virality of photogenic food items that are unique to their brand. - **Limited-edition Promotions:** Creating limited-edition promotions can drive foot traffic by creating a sense of urgency and excitement around a new product that customers may not be able to try again. ### Where This Applies - **Theme Park:** Theme parks can use food as a way to differentiate themselves from competitors and offer guests a unique and memorable experience. - **Food and Beverage:** In addition to theme parks, food and beverage companies can create themed products based on popular franchises in order to appeal to fanbases and attract new consumers. - **Social Media:** Social media platforms can benefit from the viral nature of unique and photogenic food items by generating more user engagement and driving traffic towards their platform. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Intergalactic Snack Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/general-mills-guardians-of-the-galaxy.md) - [Superhero-Themed Nut Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/groot-gets-crackin-campaign.md) - [Superhero-Themed Snack Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hellofresh-guardians-snack-adventure-kit.md) - [Character-Dessert Collab Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paris-baguette-kpop-demon-hunters.md) - [Frozen Garlic Bread Boats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/garlic-gondolas.md) - [Exclusive Theme Park Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tokyo-disney-resort-pocky.md) - [Cartoon-Inspired Pizza Merchandise](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/disney-eats-1.md) - [Character-Themed Snack Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/good2grow-snackers.md) - [RPG-Themed Baked Goods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dragon-quest-slime-bread.md)