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At Universal Orlando Resort's Wizarding World in Florida, visitors can dive straight into a world of familiar flavours. AFP / Andrea KLAMAR-HUTKOVA

While fans of both Harry Potter and Krispy Kreme might be eager to get their hands on the newly announced Hogwarts-inspired doughnut collection, they'll have to wait just a little longer until it hits shops on August 18.

In the meantime, there's still plenty of other treats from the Wizarding World which can be equally delicious.

From mugs of frothy Butterbeer to shelves stocked with Chocolate Frogs and Bertie Bott's Every-Flavour Beans, fans don't have to wait for doughnuts to enjoy a taste of the wizarding universe. Here's where to enjoy your favourite delicacies before getting your hands on Harry Potter Doughnuts.

A Feast of Flavours at Universal Orlando Resort

At Universal Orlando Resort's Wizarding World in Florida, visitors can dive straight into a world of familiar flavours. The themed areas of Diagon Alley and Hogsmeade are packed with restaurants, carts and shops offering food and drink inspired by the books and films.

One of the most iconic experiences is trying Butterbeer, served in several forms, cold, frozen or hot. There's even a dairy-free version of the cold and frozen varieties, making it more inclusive for different diets, especially for vegans. Butterbeer can be found in both parks at places like The Hopping Pot, The Fountain of Fair Fortune, and the Hog's Head pub.

Hermione drinking butterbeer in Harry Potter
Emma Watson's character Hermione is drinking butterbeer in Harry Potter. Warner Bros.

For those wanting a full meal, they can head to the Leaky Cauldron in Diagon Alley or Three Broomsticks in Hogsmeade. Both serve hearty British fare, including classics like fish and chips, bangers and mash, and cottage pie. Vegetarian and vegan options like vegan shepherd's pie or mushroom-and-jackfruit pie are also on the menu.

Sweet Shops Worth a Visit

If the fans are in the mood for something sweet, there are plenty of options to serve that purpose as well. Honeydukes, the colourful sweet shop in Hogsmeade, is home to Chocolate Frogs, Exploding Bonbons, Fizzing Whizbees, and the unpredictable Bertie Bott's Every-Flavour Beans.

Butterbeer
The Harry Potter theme-inspired Butterbeer can be enjoyed at Universal Orlando Resort. Universal Orlando Resort's Instagram

For many, it would be like stepping into the Hogwarts Christmas feast at the assembly hall.
Over in Diagon Alley, Sugarplum's Sweetshop offers many of the same treats but with its own unique charm. Fans should make sure to stop by and try the Butterbeer fudge, a favourite among visitors and highly recommended among the community.

The Harry Potter Doughnuts to Look Forward To

Once the wait is over on August 18, Krispy Kreme's Houses of Hogwarts Collection is ready to bring a new kind of magic and excitement to shops across the country.

Harry Potter inspired Krispy Kreme doughnuts
Krispy Kreme unveils Harry Potter doughnuts inspired by the four Hogwarts houses on its website. Krispy Kreme's Website

According to their website, each doughnut is themed after one of the four Hogwarts houses:

Gryffindor: Filled with cookie butter Kreme, dipped in red icing and topped with Biscoff crumbs.

Slytherin: Original Glazed topped with green buttercreme swirls and chocolate cookie sugar.

Hufflepuff: Toffee custard-filled, dipped in yellow icing with black chocolate drizzle and cookie crunch.

Ravenclaw: Dipped in blueberry-flavoured icing with themed sprinkles.

There's also a Sorting Hat doughnut filled with a mystery Kreme colour that reveals your house when you bite in. Along with that, there is a Golden Snitch Latte, which will be a rich caramel toffee-inspired beverage.

In an official statement to the media, Alison Holder, Chief Brand and Product Officer for Krispy Kreme, said, 'We're channelling the beloved magic of Harry Potter and the Houses of Hogwarts for a collection that is truly bewitching.'

Harry Potter theme inspired sweets.
Harry Potter theme-inspired sweets. Universal Orlando Resort's Instagram

Moreover, while the Krispy Kreme collection might be just around the corner and will be available for a limited time, fans and foodies don't have to wait to enjoy a taste of the wizarding world.

As Universal Orlando in Florida offers a rich range of Harry Potter-themed options along with nostalgia, the wait for the doughnut box is bearable.