For the first time ever, Universal Orlando Resort and Universal Studios Hollywood will celebrate Butterbeer Season, offering fans and guests a chance to enjoy Butterbeer in all-new ways within The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, beginning March 15 and continuing through April 30, 2024.
The celebration also marks the introduction of Florean Fortescue’s Ice-Cream counter within The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Studios Hollywood.
The all-new venue, located in Honeydukes, will open on Friday, March 29. It will feature ten decadent and savory soft-serve ice cream flavors, including Butterbeer, Banana, Chocolate, Mint, Orange, Vanilla, Toffee Nut, Granny Smith Apple, Pistachio, and Toffee Apple, served in a cup or waffle cone.
With a flavor reminiscent of butterscotch and shortbread, Butterbeer is a perfectly fine-tuned Wizarding World treat that includes cold, frozen, hot, and non-dairy Butterbeer beverages along with Butterbeer fudge, potted cream, and ice cream.
Throughout Butterbeer Season, both destinations will roll out delectable treats, including an ice lolly featuring the rich palate-pleasing Butterbeer flavor in popsicle form, in addition to the traditional items served daily. Plus, new Butterbeer caramels will only be available at Universal Orlando Resort.
For a limited time only during this festive period, cold and frozen Butterbeer will be available for purchase in a special collectible silver stein.
Guests at Universal Orlando Resort can enjoy Butterbeer and celebrate the season at The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Hogsmeade at Universal Islands of Adventures as well as at The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Diagon Alley at Universal Studios Florida.
Butterbeer was first introduced in Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban and quickly became a fan-favorite symbol of joy, comfort, warmth, and togetherness.
Fans who longed for the opportunity to enjoy the beverage have loved the varied Butterbeer offerings currently available at The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Destinations & Experiences global theme parks, Warner Bros. Studio Tours in Hollywood, Tokyo, and London, and many of the Harry Potter touring experiences around the world.
Now, every March through early May, fans around the world will have the opportunity to experience Butterbeer in new and unexpected ways during Butterbeer Season.
Mirko Parlevliet has been reporting on the entertainment industry since 1998 and founded Vital Thrills in 2018 to cover the latest news on streaming, movies, TV, and video games.