If you’re a fan of the Harry Potter series, which has left an indelible mark on the fantasy film industry, visiting Universal Studios is a must. At Universal Studios, you can experience Harry Potter attractions tailored to fans’ tastes and immerse yourself in the recreated world of Hogsmeade Village and Hogwarts Castle. Additionally, you can indulge in iconic treats from the movies, like Butterbeer, Chocolate Frogs, and Pumpkin Juice. So, let’s explore 10 must-try foods sold at Universal Studios.
Butterbeer
A must-try beverage when visiting Universal Studios is Butterbeer. In the Harry Potter zone, the line for Butterbeer stretches long as soon as you enter. Butterbeer is a non-alcoholic beverage based on the recipe from the movies. It’s made with two spoons of butter, milk, vanilla essence, brown sugar, cinnamon powder, and more. Known for its creamy texture and sweet flavor, it’s enjoyed by children and adults alike.
Toad Mint
Frog Mint appears in scenes from the Harry Potter movies. It’s a mint-flavored snack shaped like a frog, and it feels like it’s hopping around in your stomach when you eat it. If you’re a fan of mint, try the Frog Mint sold at Universal Studios. The moment you eat it, the unique refreshing and cool taste of mint stimulates your palate, and the aftertaste is sweet chocolate.
Chocolate Frog
In the Harry Potter movies, opening a box reveals frogs that seem to leap around realistically. Unfortunately, the Chocolate Frogs sold at Universal Studios don’t actually move. However, they contain wizard hologram cards that trigger a desire to collect. Moving the hologram back and forth makes the card’s character, like Professor Dumbledore, appear and disappear repeatedly.
Fizzing Whizzbees
Fizzing Whizzbees, with its unique package design, is a popular magical candy from the Harry Potter series that pops in your mouth. In the movies, your body floats in the air while sucking on it. This candy is known to be made with the secretion of a bug called a Billywig. Fizzing Whizzbees are also available for tasting at Universal Studios.
Bertie Bott’s Every Flavour Beans
Bertie Bott’s Every Flavour Beans, or Harry Potter jelly beans, are snacks shaped like beans. What makes them unique is that they are randomly mixed with not only sweet flavors but also all sorts of strange ones. They come in flavors like booger, rotten egg, and delicious fruit flavors. Gifting Bertie Bott’s Every Flavour Beans to those around you could lead to some fun times.
Exploding Bonbons
Despite its cute packaging, the name “Exploding Bonbons” might sound a bit scary. These candies were one of the desserts Harry and his friends enjoyed. They are chocolate treats with popping candy inside that explode in your mouth. The main ingredient is coconut dynamite, but in reality, they taste like crunchy chocolate and are surprisingly delicious.
Jelly Slugs
When Harry first visited Hogsmeade, he heard, “They’re all sold out. Bring another box of Jelly Slugs.” The Jelly Slugs sold at Universal Studios come in various fruit flavors. The quantity varies depending on the packaging, but there are complaints that the small size is too small for the price.
Pepper Imps
In the movies, Pepper Imps are so spicy that they make you alert, and smoke comes out of your ears, nose, and mouth. However, the Pepper Imps sold in reality are said to have a strong cinnamon flavor.
Honeydukes Strong Mints
Honeydukes Strong Mints come in a perfectly giftable tin case. Contrary to the vivid description, they don’t have an overpowering mint flavor that makes you feel like your tongue is on fire and your teeth will shatter. However, they are said to help remove food stuck between your teeth. They have a subtle mint taste that’s perfect for freshening your breath. Their small and cute size makes them ideal for gifting or carrying around to enjoy.
Pumpkin Juice
In the world of Harry Potter, pumpkin-based foods like pumpkin pie are frequently featured. Among them, pumpkin juice is not an incredibly special beverage, but wizards consume it as commonly as Muggles drink orange juice. The color of pumpkin juice closely resembles the hue depicted in the novels and movies, and its charming pumpkin-shaped design makes it worthy of collecting.
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