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Malibu Barbie Cafe Rolls Into Austin This Spring With Pop-Up Dining and Roller Rink Experience

Skate, dine and snap photos at this family-friendly Barbie pop-up opening in Austin this April

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The roller rink at the Malibu Barbie Café pop-up in Chicago. (Photo courtesy of Bucket Listers)

Austin is getting a dose of Barbie pink as the Malibu Barbie Cafe makes its debut on April 4. The interactive pop-up, a collaboration between media brand Bucket Listers and global toy company Mattel, will open at Wanderlust Wine Co.’s downtown location at 610 N Interstate Hwy 35.

After appearing in New York, Chicago, Miami, Houston and the Mall of America, the Barbie-themed café and roller rink will feature a 1970s Malibu-inspired setting, reflecting the era of Malibu Barbie’s debut. Designed to be a family-friendly experience, the pop-up blends nostalgia, dining, and interactive activities inspired by the world’s most famous fashion doll.

“Barbie has proven to be one of history’s ultimate icons, and it means so much for us to bring exclusive experiences like this to life for our community,” said Derek Berry, Bucket Listers’ President of Experiences in a recent press release.

The bar at the Malibu Barbie Café pop-up in Houston. (Photo courtesy of Bucket Listers)
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The bar at the Malibu Barbie Café pop-up in Houston. (Photo courtesy of Bucket Listers)
A selection of dishes from "MasterChef" finalist and "Chopped" champion Chef Becky Brown’s all-day menu is served at the Malibu Barbie Café pop-up in Houston. (Photo courtesy of Bucket Listers)
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A selection of dishes from “MasterChef” finalist and “Chopped” champion Chef Becky Brown’s all-day menu is served at the Malibu Barbie Café pop-up in Houston. (Photo courtesy of Bucket Listers)
A guest poses inside the life-size Barbie Box at the Malibu Barbie Café pop-up in Houston. (Photo courtesy of Bucket Listers)
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A guest poses inside the life-size Barbie Box at the Malibu Barbie Café pop-up in Houston. (Photo courtesy of Bucket Listers)
The Barbie beach-themed merchandise shop at the Malibu Barbie Café pop-up in Houston. (Photo courtesy of Bucket Listers)
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The Barbie beach-themed merchandise shop at the Malibu Barbie Café pop-up in Houston. (Photo courtesy of Bucket Listers)

Skate and dine at Malibu Barbie Cafe’s pop-up

The experience will feature a fast-casual menu created by “MasterChef” finalist and “Chopped” champion Becky Brown, offering all-day dining, desserts and themed drinks. In between bites, guests can lace up skates and take a spin on the roller rink. Each skate rental ($1) will support Girls Inc., the café’s charity partner.

“From the décor to the menu, every detail has been thoughtfully designed to celebrate the iconic Barbie style,” said Julie Freeland, Mattel’s Vice President of Global Location Based Entertainment.

A spread of themed food and drinks is served at the Malibu Barbie Café pop-up in Houston. The immersive dining experience, inspired by the iconic doll, is set to debut in Austin on April 4. (Photo courtesy of Bucket Listers)
A spread of themed food and drinks is served at the Malibu Barbie Café pop-up in Houston. The immersive dining experience, inspired by the iconic doll, is set to debut in Austin on April 4. (Photo courtesy of Bucket Listers)

Beyond dining and skating, the café will offer exclusive merchandise and themed events, including cupcake decorating classes, paint parties and 21+ skate nights.

Tickets, priced at $25 and including food and merchandise credit, will be available exclusively through Bucket Listers. Fans can join the waitlist for first access when tickets go on sale Feb. 26.

Follow @barbiecafeofficial on Instagram for more updates and information.

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