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Which Butterbeer™ Is Best at Universal Orlando Resort?

Quaff your thirst with the many styles of Butterbeer™ available at The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™, part of Universal Orlando Resort.

Visitors to The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™ at Universal Orlando Resort will discover that Butterbeer™ is a highlight of the experience. While the original books describe the drink as served cold in bottles or hot in foaming tankards, Universal offers three distinct variations plus a butter‑buttered ice cream for fans craving the iconic wizarding beverage.

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Whether you’re heading to Hogsmeade at Universal’s Islands of Adventure or Diagon Alley at Universal Studios Florida, Butterbeer™ is readily available. If choosing a version feels overwhelming, this guide will help you decide: Which Butterbeer™ should I try?

Please note—the park’s offerings can change seasonally or due to maintenance. Check the latest status of attractions and venues before you go.

Cold Butterbeer™

This classic option mimics a creamy, butterscotch‑flavored soda topped with a generous cloud of whipped cream. It’s served in a standard plastic cup or a collectible mug.

Hot Butterbeer™

For the most authentic experience, try the hot version, which tastes like a rich, butterscotch hot chocolate with a thick, foamy top. It’s available in a paper cup or a collectible plastic mug.

Frozen Butterbeer™

Only at Universal’s theme parks, this slushy take blends butterscotch cream into a smooth, shake‑like beverage—ideal for Orlando’s warmer days. It’s sold in a collectible mug.

Butterbeer™ Ice Cream

Introduced with Diagon Alley in 2014, Florean Fortescue’s Ice‑Cream Parlour offers Butterbeer‑flavored scoops in cups, waffle cones, and souvenir sundae glasses. Pair it with a bottle of Pumpkin Juice for a complete wizarding treat.

Enjoy your visit to The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™ and let us know which Butterbeer™ style is your favorite!

Cover photo courtesy Katie Ellison.

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