Looks like Prime Day has some competition! Target has announced Deal Days, its biggest digital sale of the summer. This year it spans three full days, an extra 24 hours from previous years—and you won’t have to step foot in the store to get the savings.
From June 20-22, you’ll find discounts on thousands of items online, including electronics, home goods, toys and for the first time, food and beverage items. There’s no need to wait for shipping in many cases, with order pickup, drive up and same-day delivery with Shipt available.
It’s almost Memorial Day weekend, and Dunkin’ is here for the hot weather! The brand is celebrating the end of the school year with brand new lemonade refreshers, donuts and MUNCHKINS that will get you in the summer spirit.
The new menu items will be available for a limited time, and DD Perks members will get extra goodies, too. From May 26 through Jun. 8 members will earn points toward a free beverage reward three times as fast with 3X points on all Dunkin’ Lemonade Refresher purchases. That’s 15 points per dollar!
There are three new options to choose from when it comes to Dunkin’ Lemonade Refreshers: Strawberry flavored lemonade, Peach flavored lemonade and Blueberry flavored lemonade. Each one is made with lemonade, B vitamins and flavored fruit concentrate which means a bright and cheery drink.
Be sure to pick up a few Berry Powdered Donuts and MUNCHKINS donut hole treats! The items feature a new berry powder that packs a sweet berry punch, not to mention a sweet pink look.
Dunkin’ is also getting ready for National Donut Day––with a free donut. Head to your local shop on Fri. Jun. 4 to snag a free classic donut with the purchase of your drink.
Don’t forget to deck out for the big day with the #NationalDonutDay collection that is rife with limited-edition customizable donut-themed fashions! The special line officially drops at 12:00 p.m. EST on Thur., Jun. 3, only at shopdunkin.com.
Calling all Muggles! Universal Studios has made a big announcement: hot Butterbeer can now be enjoyed the entire year long.
Prior to the happy news, which Universal Studios Orlando made on Twitter, fans of the butterscotchy-drink were only privy to it during the cold, winter months. Now it doesn’t take a drizzle to get your hands on a steaming cup of the novel-worthy beverage.
— Universal Orlando Resort (@UniversalORL) May 24, 2021
If you can’t fathom enjoying the hot drink on an equally hot day, you can still enjoy the rest of The Wizard World of Harry Potter’s other treats. Cool off with a cold or frozen Butterbeer, and then top it off with some Butterbeer soft serve.
There’s only one catch: so far, only the Orlando theme park has made the announcement. That means, you can currently only snag a cup of hot Butterbeer if you head to Florida!
Say it with us: Butterbeer Bar. If your travel plans include New York this summer, you’re in luck, because the first official Butterbeer Bar is scheduled to open soon at the flagship Harry Potter Store.
Just as it sounds, this bar features only one product in all its glory, butterbeer. You can drink it on draft, in bottles, or even enjoy it in ice cream form. Your frothy, butterscotch beverage comes poured in a souvenir tankard or in a bottle with an exclusive collectible label. The bottle is only available in-store and the label is designed by MinaLima, the duo behind the Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts series.
There’s much more to love about your trip to the Butterbeer Bar. Once you step inside, you’ll be greeted by a giant cascade of glowing Butterbeer bottles. As you walk to the bar, the bottles will appear to ‘float’ as Butterbeer transports magically through copper pipes. And the bar is part of Harry Potter New York, the world’s only official Harry Potter flagship store.
The store and bar open on June 3 and are sure to be must-stops for the wizards and Muggles in your life. You’ll find exclusive products, interactive elements and an eye-catching design from top to bottom—three floors, to be exact. At over 21,000 square feet, the store will hold the largest collection of Harry Potter and Fantastic Beast products anywhere. Start plotting your trip now, because what’s life without a little magic!
—Sarah Shebek
All photos: Courtesy of Harry Potter Flagship Store New York
There’s yet another reason for a Target run! Good & Gather, the bullseye retailer’s number one food and beverage-owned brand is getting a major update and it’s all about the plants.
Good & Gather Plant Based is a new line packed with everything from breakfast and snacks to dinner products that are so delicious, you’ll hardly miss the meat. Starting out, there are more than 30 items, with most coming in under $5.
photo: Target
Some of the tasty items you can expect to find include meatless patties, almond milk and Everything Seasoned Cashew Dip & Spread which are already available. Coming this fall, you’ll also be able to get your hands on salad dressings and creamers.
Rick Gomez, executive vice president and chief food and beverage officer, Target, “Good & Gather Plant Based reinforces the brand’s commitment to products that prioritize great taste and quality, with the value only Target can offer. Guest demand for plant-based offerings is incredibly high and continues to grow. By adding Good & Gather Plant Based to our curated assortment of plant-based offerings, we’re giving guests more of what they want and making it easy for them to discover the joy of food every day.”
You can head to your local Target or target.com to start shopping the Good & Gather Plant Based line now.
You can have your (funnel) cake and drink it too, thanks to a new Frappuccino from Starbucks! It might be the flavor you never knew you wanted and it’s serving major summertime nostalgia.
The funnel cake frapp debuts today and features the flavors of strawberry and whipped cream, appropriately topped with funnel cake pieces and a dusting of powdered sugar. Unlike the traditional Strawberry Creme Frappucino, this one also blends in coffee for a caffeinated kick; and unlike the traditional funnel cake, you’re sure to have a mess-free consumption experience—just watch the whipped cream!
“We wanted to capture the joy of this time of year, and we thought about those simple pleasures that really encapsulate summer,” said Sara Bennett, senior product developer for Starbucks R&D team. “That led us to state fairs and funnel cake – just wanting to channel that sense of carefree fun.”
Get your Funnel Cake Frappuccino starting today at Starbucks locations nationwide and in Canada. It joins the company’s other summer food and beverage offerings and is sure to have you dreaming of state fairs, sans the crowds and nausea-inducing rides!
Your vacation plans just got extra sweet thanks to Hershey’s Chocolate World! The beloved chocolate attraction is rolling out some delicious diversions just in time for the upcoming travel season, including custom stuffed Reese’s cups and adult beverage candy pairings.
Visitors will be able to experience Hershey candy with a twist by personalizing a larger-than-life Reese’s peanut butter cup with mix-ins of their choosing. For a grown-up experience, Hershey’s is offering local Pennsylvania craft beer and chocolate bar pairings, or wines paired with the classic Kisses.
“We know that families are ready to get out of their homes and reclaim their summer, so that’s why Hershey’s Chocolate World is adding sweetness this year more than ever,” said Todd Kohr, Marketing Manager, Hershey’s Chocolate World Attraction.
And that’s not all—Hershey’s Chocolate World is offering a dazzling array of new treats for purchase, including a Hershey’s Kisses Birthday Cake Milkshake, KIT KAT Key Lime Pie Milkshake and extra creamy Hershey’s Ice Cream Shoppe Bars. They’re all only available at the Hershey, Pennsylvania location for a limited time. Fortunately, it’s an easy drive from most East Coast cities and if you’re located elsewhere in the country, it might be time to check this iconic destination off your bucket list!
Now you can truly be a Barbie girl in a Barbie world. FUNBOY, purveyor of luxury inflatable pools is prepping for summer by launching new products and that includes a new, limited edition lineup featuring your fave gal pal.
This 66-inch diameter inflatable ($59) can accommodate multiple littles at one time or two adults! It offers rapid inflate and deflate values and an integrated drain plug. The Barbie logo appears on the floor and exclusive Malibu Barbie™ print by FUNBOY.
Malibu Barbie Golf Cart Pool Float
The limited edition 50th Anniversary Retro Malibu Golf Cart ($129) is a must for summer. It comes with removable fringe-lined sun shade folds into three compact flat rings, two reinforced cup holders, tether point to secure to the dock, boat or any stationary object. The oversized two-person design means fun for everyone.
Malibu Barbie Vintage Convertible Float
Cruise in major style with this vintage convertible float ($99). The two-person float is over 96" long, has a tether hook and two reinforced cup holders.
Malibu Barbie Private Jet Float
At 95" long, this private jet ($99) is huge! Enjoy a beverage and keep it safe with the reinforced cup holder and use the tether hook to make sure your private jet doesn't take off without you.
It’s about to become your “favorite day.” Target recently announced the addition of its latest food and beverage brand—and it’s called Favorite Day!
The big red bullseye retailer is launching yet another line you’ll need to add to your must-get list. Favorite Day is packed with more than 700 high-quality items, including candy, baked goods, cake decorating supplies, mocktails, beverage mixers, ice cream and more.
photo courtesy of Target
Look for tasty treats such as Caramel Macchiato Trail Mix, Mini Everything Bagel Croissants and Gourmet Brookie Dough Ice Cream.
Executive vice president and chief food and beverage officer, Target, said in a press release, “We’re thrilled to build on Good & Gather’s success and the strength of Target’s food and beverage business by debuting our new owned brand, Favorite Day.”
Gomez continued, “Rooted in guest insights and developed by our talented Target team, Favorite Day is a sweet and savory addition that tastes amazing, makes life’s little moments of indulgence even sweeter and continues to differentiate Target’s owned brand portfolio.”
Nab your new fave Favorite Day products in Target stores or at Target.com starting Apr. 5. Along with shopping the sweet and savory selection in-person, the brand-new food and beverage picks are available via Order Pickup, Drive Up, Same Day Delivery with Shipt or online ordering.
Whether you’re gripping your coffee mug while you push your tot on the swing or enjoying a well-deserved adult beverage at a party, as a mom your hands are never truly free. That’s why PopSockets new line, PopThirst Can Holders and Cup Sleeves are the greatest thing ever.
The same company that created the brilliant PopSockets phone accessories has now added that simple, but oh-so clever-technology to your drink ware. The PopThirst Cup Holders and Cup Sleeves are essentially a Koozie with a built-in PopSocket so that you can relax your grip a little and not worry about spilling––even when the kids are playing a game of tag between your feet.
The sleeves and holders are designed to fit around most hot to-go cups, cans and pints and will help keep hot beverages warm and cold drinks cool. They come in a variety of designs and the PopGrip is removable, which means you can twist it off and swap it with a different design if you wish.
PopThirst Can Holders and Cup Sleeves are priced at $13 each and come in a variety of fun patterns that include Pusheen, animal print, swirls, florals and even Darth Vader. They’re available for purchase on PopSockets’ website now.
