An ice cream float or ice cream soda , also known as an ice cream spider in Australia and New Zealand, is a chilled beverage that consists of ice cream in either a soft drink or a mixture of flavored syrup and carbonated water .
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124-593: A Disney park started to circulate in 2003. However, the rights to the Harry Potter franchise had been acquired by Warner Bros. , who denied all the rumors. In 2001, Time Warner used this license to construct and operate the Harry Potter Movie Magic Experience at Warner Bros. Movie World on the Gold Coast , Australia; it was a small indoor walkthrough featuring many re-creations of locations in
186-526: A creamy, bottled drink. This drink is prepared similarly to a chocolate ice cream soda, but with strawberry syrup and strawberry (or vanilla) ice cream used instead. In Brazil, a vaca amarela (yellow cow) or vaca dourada (golden cow) is an ice cream soda combination of vanilla ice cream and orange or guaraná soda, respectively. At least in Brazil and Portugal , a non-alcoholic ice cream soda made by combining vanilla or chocolate ice cream and Coca-Cola
248-480: A float made with root beer and chocolate ice cream is a "chocolate cow" or a "brown cow". In some places a "black cow" or a "brown cow" was made with cola instead of root beer. In 2008, the Dr Pepper Snapple Group introduced its Float beverage line. This includes A&W Root Beer, A&W Cream Soda and Sunkist flavors which attempt to simulate the taste of their respective ice cream float flavors in
310-477: A glass of Vernors. Later, vanilla ice cream was substituted for the cream and blended like a milkshake . The local myth, that it was named after Detroit's Boston Boulevard, is belied by the fact that Boston Boulevard did not exist at the time. It remains a popular summer drink in the Detroit area. This ice cream soda starts with approximately 1 oz of chocolate syrup , then several scoops of chocolate ice cream in
372-477: A melon half. The name was also applied to a number of different ice-cream float combinations, including root beer , though ginger ale became the most common soft drink component. By the 1880s a version of the Boston cooler was being served in Detroit by Sanders Confectionery , made with Sanders' ice cream and Vernors. Originally, a drink called a Vernors Cream was served as a shot or two of sweet cream poured into
434-613: A more general context, a purple cow may refer to a non-carbonated grape juice and vanilla ice cream combination. Grapico , a brand of grape soda bottled in Birmingham, Alabama , is ubiquitously linked to ice cream floats in that state. The soda is named after Gelett Burgess 's 1895 nonsense poem Purple Cow . Also known as a "black cow" or "brown cow", the root beer float is traditionally made with vanilla ice cream and root beer, but it can also be made with other ice cream flavors. Frank J. Wisner, owner of Colorado's Cripple Creek Brewing,
496-514: A soft drink (usually root beer). Variations of ice cream floats are as countless as the varieties of drinks and the flavors of ice cream, but some have become more prominent than others. Some of the most popular are described below: In 2014, The Wizarding World of Harry Potter themed area at the Universal Orlando debuted the drink composed of the ingredients brown sugar and butter syrup mixed with cream soda and whipped cream based on
558-414: A tall glass. Unflavored carbonated water is added until the glass is filled and the resulting foam rises above the top of the glass. The final touch is a topping of whipped cream and usually, a maraschino cherry . This variation of ice cream soda was available at local soda fountains and nationally, at Dairy Queen stores for many years. A similar soda made with chocolate syrup but vanilla ice cream
620-745: A two-park pass would be necessary to ride the Hogwarts Express , which was set to connect Universal Studios Florida with the existing Harry Potter area at Islands of Adventure. The official opening date of the Diagon Alley phase was announced at an exclusive and private press conference on June 17, 2014, for July 8, 2014. On June 18, 2014, the Diagon Alley red carpet premiere took place with Domhnall Gleeson , Bonnie Wright , Evanna Lynch , Matthew Lewis , James and Oliver Phelps , Tom Felton , Robbie Coltrane , Warwick Davis and Helena Bonham Carter attending. New photos of Diagon Alley were later released
682-588: A variety of food and beverage items from the Harry Potter universe, including Butterbeer , pumpkin juice , strawberry-peanut butter ice cream (as seen in Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban ), and chocolate Cauldron Cakes, in addition to a menu composed of traditional British fare ( Shepherd's pie , fish and chips , etc.). The pub features many hidden references to the book, namely house elves and ghosts that roam
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#1732852111545744-461: Is based on Dervish and Banges in the Harry Potter series. The second shop is Filch's Emporium of Confiscated Goods, a general gift shop (named for Hogwarts caretaker Argus Filch ) offering Hogwarts souvenirs (such as clothing and stationery), replicas of props from the Harry Potter films, and other toys and souvenirs. The shop is at the exit to Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey, and
806-504: Is credited with creating the first root beer float on August 19, 1893. The similarly flavored soft drink birch beer may also be used instead of root beer. In the United States and Canada, the chain A&;W Restaurants are well known for their root beer floats. The definition of a black cow varies by region. For instance, in some localities, a "root beer float" has strictly vanilla ice cream;
868-559: Is known as vaca-preta ("black cow"). The Wizarding World of Harry Potter (Universal Orlando Resort) The Wizarding World of Harry Potter is a themed area spanning three theme parks— Universal Islands of Adventure , Universal Studios Florida and the upcoming Universal Epic Universe —at the Universal Orlando Resort in Orlando, Florida . The area is themed to the Harry Potter media franchise, adapting elements from
930-503: Is known as " helado flotante " ("floating ice cream") or " flotante ". In El Salvador, Honduras, Guatemala, Costa Rica, and Colombia, it is called " vaca negra " (black cow); in Brazil, " vaca preta "; and in Puerto Rico, a "black out". In the United States, an "ice cream soda" typically refers to the drink containing soda water, syrup, and ice cream, whereas a "float" is generally ice cream in
992-489: Is known as a "spider" because once the carbonation hits the ice cream it forms a spider web-like reaction. It is traditionally made using either lime or pink cream soda . In the UK and Ireland, it is usually referred to as an "ice-cream float" or simply a "float," as "soda" is usually taken to mean soda water . Sweetened carbonated drinks are instead collectively called "soft drinks," "(fizzy) pop," or "fizzy juice." In Mexico, it
1054-484: Is passed on the way for a lesson from Hagrid himself on how to properly approach a hippogriff. Diagon Alley's flagship ride is Harry Potter and the Escape from Gringotts , a 3-D motion-based steel roller coaster dark ride based around Gringotts Bank, the wizarding bank in Diagon Alley. Riders enter the bank into the queue area where Blordak greets visitors and instructs them to continue past him to travel deep into
1116-498: Is popular in New Orleans and parts of Ohio , made with a syrup consisting of equal parts almond and vanilla syrups mixed with sweetened condensed milk and a touch of red food coloring to produce a pink, opalescent syrup base for the soda. In the context of ice cream soda, a purple cow is vanilla ice cream in purple grape soda. The Purple Cow, a restaurant chain in the southern United States, features this and similar beverages. In
1178-597: Is scheduled to open in 2025 at the Universal Epic Universe theme park. The area will blend the 1920s wizarding Paris from the Fantastic Beasts film series with the British Ministry of Magic . The 1920s Wizarding Paris area will include the theatrical show Le Cirque Arcanus and will also feature a location where guests can time travel by Métro-Floo to the 1990s British Ministry of Magic area featuring
1240-403: Is sometimes called a "black and white" ice cream soda. In Japan, an ice cream float known as a cream soda is made with vanilla ice cream and melon soda , often topped with a single maraschino cherry . In Mexico, popular versions are made from coca-cola with coconut and Kahlúa ice cream, from chocolate coca-cola with vanilla ice cream, and from red wine with lemon ice cream. This variant
1302-481: Is the only shop located in Knockturn Alley. The table below shows a list of all the attractions including rides, shops, shows and dining areas. The Wizarding World of Harry Potter has been well received by Harry Potter fans. Matt Blum of Wired stated "every detail is finely crafted to enhance the experience". An Orlando Sentinel article stated "muggles will love their Harry Potter adventure" but identifies
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#17328521115451364-643: Is where guests can obtain photos of their ride experience . Live events at Diagon Alley include the Knight Bus interactive show at the London waterfront; "The Fountain of Fair Fortune" and "The Tale of The Three Brothers," which are puppet shows enacting stories from The Tales of Beedle the Bard ; and live performances from musical group Celestina Warbeck and the Banshees (mentioned briefly by Molly Weasley in Harry Potter and
1426-730: The Dragon Challenge . Construction was completed by June 1, 2010, when the area began soft openings. A soft opening weekend was held for the media and reserved guests, starting on May 28, 2010. The park had two opening ceremonies that took place on June 16 and on June 18, 2010. The Wizarding World of Harry Potter's grand opening ceremony took place on June 16 with book series author J. K. Rowling and film series actors Daniel Radcliffe , Rupert Grint , Emma Watson , Michael Gambon , Robbie Coltrane , Tom Felton , Matthew Lewis , James and Oliver Phelps , and Bonnie Wright , as well as Universal Orlando Resort officials and representatives from
1488-716: The Flight of the Hippogriff . The Enchanted Oak Tavern was later demolished. A bridge was built to connect The Lost Continent with Jurassic Park allowing guests to avoid the construction zone that was to become the Wizarding World. Construction progressed with the Hogwarts Castle slowly taking shape. By September 2008, the Dueling Dragons entrance was moved to Jurassic Park to make room for construction of Hogsmeade. One month later,
1550-524: The Flying Unicorn . Similar to the Dragon Challenge, this ride was re-themed prior to the opening of the Wizarding World. The roller coaster's back-story is that Hogwarts's Care of Magical Creatures professor, Hagrid , is teaching young wizards to fly on a hippogriff (as Harry does in Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban ) by using a wicker replica of the creature. A recreation of Hagrid's Hut
1612-537: The Harry Potter series. The shop sells many items from the Harry Potter universe including Chocolate Frogs, Acid Pops, exploding bonbons, Cauldron Cakes, treacle fudge, Fizzing Whizzbees, Pepper Imps, and Bertie Bott's Every Flavour Beans . Various Harry Potter merchandise items can be purchased from two different gift shops in Hogsmeade. Dervish and Banges is a store selling magical items, as well as Quidditch supplies, Hogwarts clothing, and other merchandise. The store
1674-573: The Jaws attraction. Following its closure the following month, the Los Angeles Times stated that the site of the former Jaws ride in Universal Studios Florida would be used for the Wizarding World of Harry Potter expansion, despite what previous speculation suggested. These rides would be complemented by a replica of the Hogwarts Express to move guests between the two parks. Demolition of
1736-412: The film series and novels by J. K. Rowling , in partnership with Warner Bros. Entertainment under an exclusive license agreement. The Wizarding World of Harry Potter was well received and significantly boosted attendance at the resort. The first phase of planning was officially announced for Islands of Adventure on May 31, 2007, and after a two-and-a-half-year construction period, the area opened to
1798-552: The originally fictional drink served at Hogsmeade . In 2016, Starbucks debuted the Smoked Butterbeer Frappuccino Latte . A beer float is made of Guinness stout, chocolate ice cream, and espresso. Although the Shakin' Jesse version is blended into more of a milkshake consistency, most restaurant bars can make the beer float version. When making at home, the beer and espresso should be very cold so as to not melt
1860-519: The 20-acre (8.1 ha) addition recreating Hogwarts, the Forbidden Forest and Hogsmeade , with a planned opening in 2009. Construction of the Wizarding World of Harry Potter began seven months after the official announcement, in January 2008. By July, the Flying Unicorn and Enchanted Oak Tavern were closed. The Flying Unicorn then began an almost two-year refurbishment which transformed it into
1922-725: The Chamber of Secrets ). Gringotts Money Exchange is able to exchange American currency for Wizarding bank notes. Diagon Alley features The Leaky Cauldron restaurant, The Hopping Pot, and Florean Fortescue's Ice Cream Parlour , which specializes in Butterbeer-flavored ice cream. The Fountain of Fair Fortune is also a bar. Ollivander's Wand Shop sells interactive wands that activate features all around Diagon Alley, Quality Quidditch Supplies , Weasleys' Wizard Wheezes joke shop, Magical Menagerie , Madam Malkin's Robes for All Occasions , Wiseacre's Wizarding Equipment . Borgin and Burkes
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1984-479: The Forbidden Journey is a dark ride inside the replica of Hogwarts Castle , simulating a tour of the castle and its surrounding grounds. Visitors initially walk through the castle, interacting with various characters and props from the Potter series, including a speech from Dumbledore, and directions from Harry, Hermione and Ron, before boarding a "magical bench" (controlled with a KUKA robotic arm system ). Throughout
2046-492: The Harry Potter books while others have been created specifically for the park. A recreation of Hogsmeade is housed at Islands of Adventure while a recreation of Diagon Alley is housed at Universal Studios Florida. In the book series, Ollivanders wand shop is located in Diagon Alley , not Hogsmeade ; however, installations of the shop are present in both areas of the Wizarding World of Harry Potter. The Hogsmeade area recreated
2108-489: The Hogsmeade station at Islands of Adventure, manufactured by Doppelmayr Garaventa Group in the form of a funicular railway people mover . The Hogwarts Express King's Cross Station features a wall between Platforms 9 and 10, where guests can "walk through" to get to Platform 9 + 3 ⁄ 4 , like in the first film. Other than the main rides, the Wizarding World of Harry Potter is also home to gift shops and restaurants. Several of these are recreations of locations in
2170-529: The Jaws ride and the Amity area began almost immediately after their closure. After the site was leveled, work began on land reclamation in the area's former lagoon, as well as construction of a series of buildings including a large show building . Further details about the expansion of the Wizarding World of Harry Potter were announced on May 8, 2013. Officials confirmed that the expansion would be set predominantly in
2232-534: The Wizarding World of Harry Potter would see a significant expansion, which would include Diagon Alley and a Gringotts -themed dark ride possibly replacing the Lost Continent themed area in Islands of Adventure. On December 6, 2011, Universal Parks & Resorts confirmed expansion plans but did not reveal specific details. The announcement was made just four days after Universal revealed plans to permanently close
2294-570: The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, having operated under the name Dueling Dragons since the park's 1999 opening. The tracks remained the same, but were renamed in homage to the first task of the Triwizard Tournament where Harry and the other contestants are each to duel with a dragon, depicted in chapter 20 of Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire . The two sides of the coaster were renamed "Hungarian Horntail" and "Chinese Fireball", after two of
2356-413: The adjacent Universal Studios Florida theme park, and would feature areas themed after Diagon Alley and London. The rumored Hogwarts Express connection between the two parks was also confirmed. Officials stated the expansion should open in 2014. On January 23, 2014, officials announced the name of the flagship roller coaster would be Harry Potter and the Escape from Gringotts . They also indicated that
2418-534: The beverage is typically referred to as a root beer (sarsaparilla) float (United States and Canada). A close variation is the coke float , using cola . The ice cream float was invented by Robert M. Green in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania , in 1874 during the Franklin Institute 's semicentennial celebration. The traditional story is that, on a particularly hot day, Green ran out of ice for the flavored drinks he
2480-682: The celebration, he sold vanilla ice cream with soda and a choice of 16 flavored syrups. The new treat was a sensation and soon other soda fountains began selling ice cream floats. Green's will instructed that "Originator of the Ice Cream Soda" was to be engraved on his tombstone. There are at least three other claimants for the invention of the root beer (sarsaparilla)float: Fred Sanders, Philip Mohr, and George Guy , one of Robert Green's own employees. Guy claimed to have absentmindedly mixed ice cream and soda in 1872, much to his customers' delight . In Australia and New Zealand, an ice cream float
2542-565: The dragon breeds which appear in the book. It was the only chasing inverted roller coaster in the world. The queue for this ride featured many Harry Potter relics, including the Goblet of Fire and the Triwizard Cup. In addition, the hike to the ride featured Ron Weasley's flying Ford Anglia from in the second film, as well as Hagrid's hut. Dragon Challenge closed on September 4, 2017 to make way for Hagrid's Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure , which opened on June 13, 2019. Harry Potter and
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2604-403: The expansion along with the Hogwarts Express train ride, which transports guests between the two lands. Both Hogsmeade and Diagon Alley host a number of live events, interactive shows, as well as themed food and beverage items including the well-known Butterbeer-flavored offerings to provide an immersive experience for guests. Rumors of a Harry Potter -themed area at a Universal Studios park or
2666-464: The first film, the wand keeper and a selected guest test a variety of wands until the right one is found. Effects include flowers drying out or a thunderstorm erupting inside the shop. Shoppers can then purchase souvenir wands. A recreation of the Hogwarts Express lies at the entry to Hogsmeade. The recreation features "billowing steam and an iconic whistle" and is accompanied by the conductor of
2728-593: The first two movies. After two years of operation, it was removed. The Walt Disney Company and Universal entered bidding negotiations with Warner Bros. and Rowling for the theme park rights to Harry Potter in the United States. In 2004, Rowling signed a letter-of-intent with Disney, with the company intending to develop a Harry Potter section in a corner of Fantasyland , within the Magic Kingdom park at Walt Disney World . Ultimately, Disney pulled out of negotiations, citing that Rowling's creative influence and
2790-460: The ice cream Today, a Boston cooler is typically composed of Vernors ginger ale and vanilla ice cream. The first reference to a Boston cooler appears in the St. Louis Post Dispatch where a New York bartender claimed to have coined the phrase for a summer cocktail of sarsaparilla and ginger ale. In the 1910s, the term was applied in soda fountains and ice cream parlors to a scoop of ice cream served in
2852-542: The media. The ceremony, which was produced by Universal Orlando Events Production in conjunction with Thinkwell Group , concluded with a fireworks display and a performance by the Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra , conducted by original series' composer John Williams . On June 18, the second ceremony took place, which officially opened the Wizarding World of Harry Potter to the public. NBC 's Today Show and The Weather Channel broadcast segments live from
2914-421: The need for the park to offer Universal Express Passes due to large crowds. It also stated Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey is a truly one-of-a-kind experience that cannot easily be described. Leigh Caldwell from Traveling Mamas noted that although the Wizarding World of Harry Potter is ideal for the whole family, it's not designed for anyone under 3 years old. She went on to consolidate others' comments about
2976-611: The novels including Dervish and Banges, Honeydukes, Ollivanders, the Three Broomsticks, and more. The second phase was a significant expansion, and a substantial portion of construction occurred in the adjacent Universal Studios Florida theme park. The expanded area opened as Diagon Alley on July 8, 2014, themed to the London-based area from the book and film series. Harry Potter and the Escape from Gringotts , an indoor steel coaster that utilizes motion-based 3D effects, highlights
3038-432: The old entrance was demolished. By September 2009, the top shell of Hogwarts Castle was completed. On September 15, an announcement was made detailing what was going to be included in the Wizarding World. In early 2010, Universal increased its marketing of the area, which included newspaper advertisements, billboards and television commercials. The Dueling Dragons were closed for some maintenance before being transformed into
3100-583: The park. The opening of the Wizarding World of Harry Potter saw attendance at Islands of Adventure rise by as much as 36% in 2010. According to Jason Garcia of the Orlando Sentinel , this had resort executives pondering "when to expand Wizarding World and how to keep business balanced between Islands and Universal Studios Florida ". In April 2011, Brady MacDonald of the Los Angeles Times mentioned that rapid attendance growth led to speculation that
3162-452: The public on June 18, 2010. Among the area's flagship rides is Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey , a dark ride that takes riders on a journey in and around Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry . The area is a re-creation of Hogsmeade and also features Hagrid's Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure , a multiple-launch steel roller coaster, and Flight of the Hippogriff , a family coaster. There are gift shops and restaurants from
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#17328521115453224-414: The rafters. Butterbeer, which can be purchased with a souvenir mug, is offered as a non-alcoholic beverage and comes in both regular and frozen forms, found at the beginning of Hogsmeade fresh off the tap from the butterbeer cart. Similarly, The Hog's Head is based on the pub from the Harry Potter series owned by Aberforth Dumbledore . Honeydukes is a sweet shop, based on Honeydukes Sweetshop in
3286-623: The ride Harry Potter and the Battle at the Ministry , which will revolve around the trial of Dolores Umbridge . The Wizarding World of Harry Potter has four rides. Three rides opened in 2010 as part of phase one, while two additional rides opened in phase two in 2014. Dragon Challenge , one of the rides from the first phase, was permanently closed in 2017. Dragon Challenge was an inverted roller coaster featuring two distinct tracks that overlapped and intertwined with each other. The coaster predated
3348-569: The ride, guests are taken around the outside of the castle, using a combination of simulated flight as well as encountering realistic animatronic versions of the Whomping Willow , a horde of dementors , giant spiders, the Hungarian Horntail Dragon, and a Quidditch match. Flight of the Hippogriff is a steel roller coaster designed for families, located adjacent to Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey. The ride opened in 2000 as
3410-521: The same night and the official opening date was announced publicly by Universal Orlando 's president, Bill Davis. King's Cross station opened on July 1, 2014, as well as the Hogwarts Express Hogsmeade Station at Universal Islands of Adventure and soft openings of Diagon Alley began on July 3, 2014. Diagon Alley officially opened on July 8, 2014. A third themed area titled The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Ministry of Magic
3472-523: The shop as "Ollivanders", portraying it as a branch of the original where Harry purchases his wand in Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (known in the United States as Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone ). Unlike other shops at the Wizarding World of Harry Potter, visitors are admitted in groups of 20 to experience the premise of the Potter series, that "the wand chooses the wizard". Similar to
3534-535: The terms established by Warner Bros. were too stringent. In January 2007, About.com reported a rumor from a "highly credible source" that the Lost Continent area within Islands of Adventure park was to be re-themed "to the stories and characters of one of the most popular children's franchises". Other sources followed up in the next few days with unofficial confirmation the new area would involve Harry Potter , and
3596-563: The title Black cow . If an internal link led you here, you may wish to change the link to point directly to the intended article. Retrieved from " https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Black_cow&oldid=1155701497 " Category : Disambiguation pages Hidden categories: Short description is different from Wikidata All article disambiguation pages All disambiguation pages Ice cream soda#Root beer float When root beer (sarsaparilla for Australia and New Zealand) and vanilla ice cream are used,
3658-481: The train. In the Harry Potter series the Hogwarts Express is the train used to transport students from London to Hogwarts. The "Owl Post" is a working post office (where postcards and letters will be delivered with an authentic Hogsmeade postmark) that also sells stationery, writing implements, stamps, and owl-related gifts. "The Three Broomsticks", based on the inn and pub from the Harry Potter series , offers
3720-482: The vaults of the bank to open an account. Unlike Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey , this ride is hosted by Bill Weasley , played by Domhnall Gleeson , reprising his role from Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 1 and Part 2 . A completely functioning full-scale replica of the Hogwarts Express was created for the Diagon Alley expansion, connecting King's Cross Station at Universal Studios to
3782-549: Was being developed under the name "Project Strong Arm" in reference to the KUKA robotic arm technology it would utilise. Nikki Finke reported her own confirmation of the Potter park plans in April, followed shortly by a story in The Scotsman ; both reports were widely relayed by other media sources. On May 31, 2007, Universal (in partnership with Warner Bros. ) officially announced
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#17328521115453844-489: Was selling and instead used vanilla ice cream from a neighboring vendor, inventing a new drink. His own account, published in Soda Fountain magazine in 1910, states that while operating a soda fountain at the celebration, he wanted to create a new treat to attract customers away from another vendor who had a larger, fancier soda fountain. After some experimentation, he decided to combine ice cream and flavored soda. During
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