# Sci-Fi Show-Inspired Theme Parks Coney Island Will Transform to Celebrate Stranger Things Season 3 By Ell Smith | Published 2019-06-27 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stranger-things-season-3 References: [hypebae](https://hypebae.com/2019/6/stranger-things-netflix-coney-island-brooklyn-new-york-nyc) & [netflix](https://www.netflix.com/ca/title/80057281) Stranger Things season 3 is headed to [Netflix](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chips-ahoy-cookie-x-stranger-things), and pop-ups inspired by the sci-fi show are being presented to the public, in light of the show's highly anticipated return. The most recent [Stranger Things pop-up](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mcdonalds-x-stranger-things) will be taking over Coney Island, offering an immersive fan-friendly experience that transports guests back to the 80s. This sci-fi takeover will include a [scoops A-Hoy ice cream truck](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/palermo-villa-stranger-things-pizza) that's inspired by the show's town as well as numerous attractions that have been named after Stranger Things. Some of these themed names include Deno’s Wonder Wheel and the Tilt-A-Whirl. To make matters more enticing, prizes inspired by the show will be available, with a firework show scheduled to coincide with the fourth of July. Image Credit: Netflix ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.6/10 - Popularity: 40% | Activity: 59% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Pop-up Theme Parks:** Creating temporary immersive experiences inspired by popular shows or movies can attract a dedicated fanbase and generate excitement. - **Nostalgia Marketing:** Tapping into consumers' nostalgia for iconic decades like the 80s can create a strong emotional connection and drive engagement. - **Branded Experiences:** Transforming well-known locations into themed experiences can help build brand awareness and create a unique connection with consumers. ### Who This Affects Most - **Entertainment:** Theme parks, streaming platforms, and entertainment companies can leverage pop-up experiences to engage fans and create buzz for their content. - **Food & Beverage:** Creating themed food trucks or menu items inspired by popular shows or movies can attract customers and generate additional revenue streams. - **Event Planning:** Event planners can incorporate immersive pop-up experiences into their offerings, providing clients with unique and memorable experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sci-Fi Arcade Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chips-ahoy-cookie-x-stranger-things.md) - [Sci-Fi Series Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stranger-things-scoops-ahoy-ice-cream.md) - [Sci-Fi Series Broadway Adaptations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-first-shadow.md) - [Sci-Fi Ice Cream Giveaways](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/free-ice-cream-for-a-year.md) - [Sci-Fi Fast Food Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kfc-x-stranger-things.md) - [Sci-Fi Show Pop-Up Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stranger-things-the-ultimate-popup-book.md) - [Retro Sci-Fi Cereal Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stranger-things-cereals.md) - [Throwback Walkie-Talkie Collectibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stranger-things-upside-down-capsules-series-3.md) - [Sci-Fi Series-Inspired Rentable Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/byers-house.md)