# Cartoon Cat Theme Parks A Hello Kitty Theme Park is Opening in Hanoi, Vietnam By Ell Smith | Published 2019-05-23 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hello-kitty-theme-park References: [hypebae](https://hypebae.com/2019/5/sanrio-hello-kitty-theme-park-2021-hanoi-vietnam-opening) & [sanrio](https://www.sanrio.com/) A Hello Kitty theme park will be opening in Vietnam in 2021, inviting fans of the iconic cartoon cat to explore, play and immerse themselves in the [Sanrio](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hello-kitty-monopoly) world. The park is dubbed [Hello Kitty World](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pokpark-kanto), and is opening in partnership with BRG Group -- a local property firm. It will be situated in Hanoi, which is near to West Lake. The park, which has been revealed to be 30, 000 square meters offers classic theme park rides, as well as retail stores to shop at, dining locations for a quick bite, and a theater, for those looking for a more laid back experience. This park will serve as the sixth [Sanrio-operated theme park](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/forever-21-and-sanrio). Image Credit: Vivien Killilea ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.1/10 - Popularity: 37% | Activity: 19% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/architecture) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Cartoon Character Theme Parks:** Opportunities to create more theme parks featuring popular cartoon characters - **International Theme Parks:** An emerging market for theme parks in locations outside of the US and Europe - **Hybrid Theme Parks:** Combination of typical theme park features with retail, dining, and entertainment options ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Theme Parks Industry:** Innovation opportunities for introducing new theme park experiences and attractions - **Entertainment and Media Industry:** Opportunities for creating new cartoon characters or leveraging existing popular characters to expand into theme parks - **Hospitality and Tourism Industry:** Opportunities for building hotels, resorts, and other accommodations for visitors to theme parks ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Cartoon Cat Board Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hello-kitty-5.md) - [Iconic Cat Birthday Celebrations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hello-kitty-happy-50.md) - [Cartoon Cat Board Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hello-kitty-monopoly.md) - [Celebratory Plush Stores](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/buildabear-x-hello-kitty-and-friends-workshop.md) - [Iconic Customizable Plush Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/buildabear-x-hello-kitty.md) - [Video Game Theme Parks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/super-nintendo-world-theme-park.md) - [Cartoon-Themed Board Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monopoly-hello-kitty-friends-edition.md) - [Anime-Inspired Theme Parks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anime-theme-park.md) - [Traditional Cartoon Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hello-kitty-as-i-change-so-does-she.md)