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Popcorn buckets. What are they? What are your thoughts on them?
I first noticed popcorn buckets becoming a thing in about 2017 with Pixar Fest. I don't recall if they existed before then.
It seems like a weird question, but why do they exist? You can't get discounted refills in them, why would someone want:
a) An annoying to clean piece of plastic at home to eat one snack out of
b) A giant piece of plastic to lug around Disneyland in the event you buy popcorn (which would already come with a cardboard box for free)
It doesn't seem logical. People want these for their shelves, they are large toys that are hollow on the inside. Which is why I have this theory. The reason popcorn buckets exist is because of the following:
1) The company wants more places to sell merchandise
2) Disguising a toy as a food item gives them the go ahead to sell toys at food carts throughout the park
3) Having something big and flashy that are not only seen at the carts, but carried by guests, attracts eyes and therefore leads to more sales
3.5) When guests see other guests with these items, they become "must haves"
4) When guests are seen lining up at carts, the "Find Out Miss Out" effect generates more buyers
In summary, I firmly believe that Popcorn Buckets are a disguise to sell cheap hollowed out pieces of plastic all around the parks by pretending they are food items. This also seems to have worked pretty well in the last few years, but who really has the space for all these things?
Popcorn buckets. What are they? What are your thoughts on them?
I first noticed popcorn buckets becoming a thing in about 2017 with Pixar Fest. I don't recall if they existed before then.
It seems like a weird question, but why do they exist? You can't get discounted refills in them, why would someone want:
a) An annoying to clean piece of plastic at home to eat one snack out of
b) A giant piece of plastic to lug around Disneyland in the event you buy popcorn (which would already come with a cardboard box for free)
It doesn't seem logical. People want these for their shelves, they are large toys that are hollow on the inside. Which is why I have this theory. The reason popcorn buckets exist is because of the following:
1) The company wants more places to sell merchandise
2) Disguising a toy as a food item gives them the go ahead to sell toys at food carts throughout the park
3) Having something big and flashy that are not only seen at the carts, but carried by guests, attracts eyes and therefore leads to more sales
3.5) When guests see other guests with these items, they become "must haves"
4) When guests are seen lining up at carts, the "Find Out Miss Out" effect generates more buyers
In summary, I firmly believe that Popcorn Buckets are a disguise to sell cheap hollowed out pieces of plastic all around the parks by pretending they are food items. This also seems to have worked pretty well in the last few years, but who really has the space for all these things?
