# Alien-Shaped Pizzas Shanghai Disneyland's Toy Box Café Now Serves an 'Alien Spicy Seafood Pizza' By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2018-02-16 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seafood-pizza References: [foodandwine](http://www.foodandwine.com/news/toy-story-pizza) & [shanghaidisneyresort](https://www.shanghaidisneyresort.com/en/) One of the newest menu items that can be ordered from Shanghai Disneyland's Toy Box Café is the [Alien Spicy Seafood Pizza](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lobster-roll-pizza), which [Toy Story fans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kidslife) will recognize comes in the shape of the face of a squeeze toy green alien. The pizza is arranged with cheese, pineapple, black olives and a few other ingredients in such a way that the face of the cartoon alien is recognizable. The Toy Box Café is one of the [newest expansions at Shanghai Disney Resort](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/la-fort-secrte), which also includes a toy box-inspired adventure through Andy’s backyard. At the cafe, a range of other character-inspired eats are available, including a waffle snack that reminds of Toy Story 3's Lots-O-Huggin’ teddy bear. Image Credit: Shanghai Disney Resort ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.3/10 - Popularity: 13% | Activity: 18% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/life-stages) > [Youth](https://www.trendhunter.com/youth) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Character-inspired Foods:** Creating foods inspired by beloved characters from popular franchises can be a unique way to attract customers and enhance brand recognition. - **Novelty-shaped Foods:** Creating novelty-shaped foods, especially those that resemble iconic characters or objects, can make a product stand out in a crowded market and generate buzz. - **Theme Park Dining:** Incorporating themed dining experiences into a theme park can provide an immersive and memorable experience for visitors. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Theme Parks:** Theme parks can take inspiration from Shanghai Disneyland's Toy Box Café and incorporate character-inspired foods and unique dining experiences to enhance visitors' experiences. - **Food and Beverage:** Food and beverage companies can look towards the success of novelty-shaped food items and incorporate fun and unique shapes into their products. - **Entertainment:** Entertainment companies can collaborate with food and beverage companies to create cross-promotional character-inspired foods that help enhance brand recognition and promotion. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Cartoon-Inspired Pizza Merchandise](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/disney-eats-1.md) - [Cartoon Turtle-Themed Pizzas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/turtle-pizza.md) - [Frog-Topped QSR Pizzas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/goblin-pizza.md) - [Halloween-Inspired Pizza Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pizza-hut-taiwan-1.md) - [Chicken Feet-Topped Pizzas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/da-ghost-pizza.md) - [Seafood Lovers QSR Pizzas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ultimate-seafood-pizza.md) - [Spooky Squid Ink Pizzas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/landmine-pizza.md) - [Anime-Inspired Pizzas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pokemon-poke-ball-pizza.md) - [Film-Themed Pizza Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pizza-hut-mutagen-ooze.md)