Celebrate Butterbeer Season in “The Wizarding World of Harry Potter,”

Featuring Limited-Time Treats from March 15 through April 30th!

As Part of the Celebration, Universal Studios Hollywood Welcomes

Florean Fortescue’s Ice-Cream Counter, Serving 10 Flavors of Soft Serve Ice Cream, Including Butterbeer, Opening Friday, March 29 in Honeydukes!

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. Opening on Friday, March 29, the all-new venue, located in Honeydukes™, will feature 10 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 which features 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.

For more information about “The Wizarding World of Harry Potter” at Universal Orlando Resort, visitwww.universalorlando.com, and at Universal Studios Hollywood, visit www.universalstudioshollywood.com. 

About Butterbeer Season:

Butterbeer Season is a new global franchise initiative to annually celebrate the flavor, scent and look of the iconic beverage fans will recognize from the magical wizarding world. 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. Look out for new treats, limited-edition products, events, and activations to celebrate the joy of Butterbeer.

SeaWorld San Diego’s Seven Seas Food Festival Returns with Expanded Menu of All-New Flavors from Around the World!

his year’s menu includes ALL-NEW food and drink options among the menu of over 100 unique, fresh, and flavorful items inspired by signature dishes from around the world

SeaWorld San Diego’s popular Seven Seas Food Festival returns in 2024 with an array of ALL-NEW flavors for guests to sip and savor. This incredible seasonal event runs on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, now through April 28. Guests will taste flavors from around the world while strolling between award-winning attractions and incredible animal presentations. With over 100 food and drink options inspired by global cuisine, food enthusiasts and families will discover a gastronomic journey at food locations scattered throughout the park, highlighting delicacies inspired by German, Asian, Mexican, and Mediterranean cuisine among others. With single-day tickets, Fun Cards and Annual Passes at 30% off for a limited time, there is no better time than now to see all that SeaWorld has to offer.

Some of the ALL-NEW food items guests can taste this year include:

  • NEW Braised Bratwurst: Served on a Pretzel Bun with Warm Potato Salad
  • NEW Schnitzel Sandwich Melt: Served on Rye Bread
  • NEW Sauerbraten with Spaetzle: Braised Beef Marinated in Wine, Vinegar, and Spices with Egg Noodles
  • NEW Tahitian Tuna: Tuna, Coconut Milk, Lime, Onion, Tomato, Cucumber, and Green Bell Peppers
  • NEW Tri Tip Bao Bun: Bao Bun, Tri Tip, and Kimchi
  • NEW Chicken Tikka Masala: Served over Rice 
  • NEW Stir Fry: Noodles, Cabbage, Shredded Carrots, Green Onions, and Soy Sauce 

There are also ALL-NEW refreshing drinks & cocktails guests can enjoy while savoring their way around the world at this year’s Seven Seas Food Festival including:

  • NEW Milk Tea: with Boba
  • NEW Lucky Dragon Punch: Passion Fruit, Orange, Guava, Sparkling Water, Lychee Popping Boba
  • NEW Seven Seas Spiked Seltzer: with Popping Boba
  • NEW Santorini Lemonade: Lemonade, Pomegranate, and Mint
  • NEW Berlin Mule: Ginger Beer, Lime Juice, and Jagermeister
  • NEW Sea Breeze: Cranberry, Vodka, and Grapefruit 
  • NEW Tiki Punch: Tequila, Coconut Rum, Blue Curacao, Lime and Mint
  • New Fortune Fizz: Vodka, Midori, Sweet and Sour, Sparkling Water

Guests can also relax with ice-cold beer available throughout the park from several local and regional breweries like:

  • Abnormal Beer Co.
  • AleSmith Brewing Company
  • Babe Hard Kombucha
  • Ballast Point Brewing & Spirits
  • Belching Beaver
  • Bivouac Cider Works
  • Karl Strauss
  • Mike Hess
  • Pizza Port
  • Thorn Brewing Co.

In addition, guests will experience atmospheric entertainment in each Seven Seas Food Festival area, from the excitement of Polynesian fire knife dancers and traditional Lion Dance performers, to the authentic sounds of Taiko Drummers and an ALL-NEW Bavarian Band!

From special events and shows, to live music and character experiences, combined with thrilling coasters and attractions, plus award-winning, educational animal presentations and exciting activities, there’s truly ‘So Much More to Sea’ at SeaWorld during the 60th Anniversary year.

Best Way to Savor & Sip

Discover boundless combinations of food and drink selections with a Seven Seas Food & Beverage Sampler. Guests can embark on their culinary journey with a 10-item sampler starting at only $70 or take it up a notch and with the fan-favorite 15-item sampler for the best savings at $85. SeaWorld San Diego Pass Members also get the VIP treatment and can purchase 18 samples for the price of 15 (that’s 3 bonus samples!).

A complete menu of the Seven Seas Food Festival dishes and drinks can be found online atwww.SeaWorldSanDiego.com/7Seas.

Spring into Savings with the Spring Break Sale

Right now, for a limited time during the Spring Break Sale guests can save up to 30% on tickets, Fun Cards and Annual Passes. With new offerings introduced for 2024, SeaWorld San Diego has the best benefits ever for 2024 Annual Pass Members. Guests can enjoy up to $2,365 worth of special benefits, including unlimited year-round admission for amazing animal experiences, thrilling attractions, and incredible seasonal events. Members receive 12 months of visits with the best benefits ever, including FREE parking, up to six free guest tickets, and special savings on merchandise, Quick Queue, and more. Pass Members are first for everything, first to ride any new attraction, first to view new animal exhibits, and first to know about major park announcements. In 2024, Pass Members will be the first to view SeaWorld’s newest exhibit, Jewels of the Sea, A Jellyfish Experience, the immersive and interactive aquarium.

For more information, visit SeaWorldSanDiego.com. Be sure to follow SeaWorld San Diego on Facebook and Instagram for the latest park updates and information.

About SeaWorld

SeaWorld is a leading marine life theme park and accredited zoo and aquarium that provides experiences that matter while educating and inspiring guests of all ages to care about marine life. Welcoming millions of guests every year, the parks offer fun and enriching experiences from up-close animal encounters and year-round educational programs to award-winning marine-life themed rides and attractions, special events and exciting entertainment. For more than 60 years SeaWorld has advanced the conservation of marine life in and outside its parks through science, education, and exceptional animal care that is Humane Certified by American Humane and accredited by the Alliance of Marine Mammal Parks and Aquariums and the Association of Zoos and Aquariums. SeaWorld is one of the largest marine animal rescue organizations in the world, helping more than 40,000 animals to date. The SeaWorld Conservation Fund, a non-profit foundation established in 2003, has provided more than $20 million to nearly 1,400 organizations to advance critical research on every continent. A portion of park proceeds goes toward supporting these longstanding conservation commitments. SeaWorld parks are in Orlando, San Antonio, San Diego and Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (UAE). SeaWorld is part of the United Parks & Resorts Inc. (NYSE: PRKS) portfolio of theme park brands. For more information, visit us at SeaWorld.com.