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Train Trolley Treats

Clean the Sky - Positive Eco Trends & Breakthroughs

The Hogwarts Express Pumpkin Pasties are a Delectable Treat

— July 14, 2011 — Lifestyle
These Hogwarts Express Pumpkin Pasties will easily make you believe you're on the Hogwarts Express.

The pastries are just one of the many treats served on the train trolley (which has included Bertie Bott's Every Flavor Beans, Drooble's Best Blowing Gum, Chocolate Frogs, Cauldron Cakes and Licorice Wands). The Instructables user kathrynl has come up with the perfect way for you to get your Potter fix before the final movie release.

These Hogwarts Express Pumpkin Pasties are a true delight and easy to make. Try serving them up at your next wizard meeting.

Implications - Consumers want to escape their realities and will do so by creating or purchasing products that are from a favorite pop culture franchise. This allows them to express their imagination while relieving stress from their hectic lifestyles.
Trend Themes
1. Pop Culture Escapism - Businesses can capitalize on the trend of consumers seeking products that allow them to escape reality and indulge in their favorite pop culture franchises.
2. DIY Pop Culture Recipes - There is an opportunity for businesses to provide resources and ingredients for consumers to create their own pop culture-inspired treats, like the Hogwarts Express Pumpkin Pasties.
3. Wizard-themed Culinary Experiences - Restaurants or specialty shops can create immersive dining experiences centered around popular wizarding world franchises, such as offering a menu inspired by Hogwarts Express snacks.
Industry Implications
1. Food and Beverage - Food and beverage companies can develop and market pop culture-inspired snacks and ingredients to cater to consumers seeking a nostalgic and immersive dining experience.
2. Entertainment and Media - Entertainment and media companies can collaborate with food and beverage partners to create tie-in products that enhance the immersive experience of popular franchise releases.
3. Hospitality and Tourism - Hotels or theme parks can create wizard-themed packages or attractions that offer an immersive experience for fans of popular wizarding world franchises.
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