Butterbeer Season Returns with All-New Treats and Magical Must-Try Bites

Fans of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter have a sweet reason to celebrate this spring as Universal parks worldwide kick off the return of Butterbeer Season, bringing limited time treats and exclusive merchandise to guests across four global destinations.

*Dan Hower of Coaster Nation enjoys a cold butterbeer in Diagon Alley, Universal Orlando.*

The seasonal celebration transforms the cobblestone streets of Hogsmeade, Diagon Alley, and beyond into a haven for Butterbeer lovers at Universal parks around the globe, inviting guests to sip, snack, and shop their way through a lineup of limited time treats and themed merchandise inspired by the iconic Wizarding World beverage.

With flavors inspired by butterscotch and shortbread, Butterbeer has grown from a single beverage into a full menu of indulgent creations. Guests can enjoy the drink year round in cold, frozen, hot, and non dairy varieties, along with favorites like Butterbeer Potted Cream, Ice Cream, and the Ice Lolly. During Butterbeer Season, however, the lineup expands in a big way.

*Butterbeer waffle – Courtesy NBC / Universal*

From March 1 to May 31, at Universal Orlando and Universal Studios Hollywood, this year’s signature debut is the Butterbeer Waffle, available for a limited time at the Three Broomsticks in Hogsmeade and the Leaky Cauldron in Diagon Alley.

Orlando guests can explore all three Wizarding World lands including Diagon Alley at Universal Studios Florida, Hogsmeade at Universal Islands of Adventure, and the Ministry of Magic at the all new Universal Epic Universe. New limited time treats include a Butterbeer Cupcake, Butterbeer Cookie Sandwich, Butterbeer Candy Apple, and Butterbeer Shortbread Bar, found at Honeydukes and Sugarplum’s Sweet Shop. Over in the Ministry of Magic at Epic Universe, Café L’air de la Siréne serves up a Biéraubeurre Crème Brûlée for the season.

*Butterbeer Crème Brûlée – Courtesy NBC / Universal*

Universal Orlando is also introducing Butterbeer flavored truffles and macarons at K. Rammelle in the Ministry of Magic, and those confections will remain available year round.

Hollywood welcomes back the fan favorite Butterbeer Cream Puff in addition to the seasonal offerings. Both destinations roll out a new collection of Butterbeer themed merchandise including a Spirit Jersey, t shirts, bucket hats, and more, available in park and online.

*Butterbeer Cream Puff – Courtesy NBC / Universal*

At Universal Beijing Resort, guests can savor a limited time Butterbeer Cream Puff while exploring Hogsmeade March 1 to May 31. The resort will also release new Butterbeer merchandise, highlighted by a collectible Harry Potter 25 Years of Magic Butterbeer Stein.

For the first time ever, Universal Studios Japan will offer a limited time Butterbeer Cream Puff as part of its seasonal celebration. Guests can also browse Butterbeer themed merchandise at Filch’s Emporium of Confiscated Goods April 1 to May 17.

Butterbeer first appeared in Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban and quickly became one of the most iconic elements of the Wizarding World. Over time, it has evolved beyond the parks into studio tours, retail shops, and global experiences, and Butterbeer Season now serves as an annual celebration of that legacy from March through May.

*Butterbeer cold foam and coffee creamer – Courtesy Coaster Nation*

And Universal is not the only place leaning into the magic. Grocery stores in the states have joined the fun with branded Harry Potter Butterbeer snacks, including coffee creamers, cold foam toppings, ice cream, and even Butterbeer flavored SkinnyPop.