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Podcast: The Jim Hill Media Podcast Network
Episode: The Case for Butterbeer: How Universal Won the Sip Heard ’Round the World
Description: In this week’s episode of The Case For, Jim and Chris dive deep into the foamy, sugary mystery of Butterbeer – from its first mention in Prisoner of Azkaban to its billion-calorie domination of Universal’s theme parks. Along the way, they track the near-miss Disney deal, J.K. Rowling’s taste-testing power, and exactly why Len Testa is currently horizontal. It’s a sweet, strange, and slightly sticky journey through theme park history.
FEATURE
• How Butterbeer evolved from J.K. Rowling’s books to real-world theme park phenomenon
• Disney’s early plans for a Harry Potter mini...