All the Harry Potter themed drinks...any diet(sugar free)

[knieriem]

I must say I've been a Harry Potter fan for years and when I found out I was moving to Florida the first thing I said to my husband was "I can go to Disney whenever I want!" The second thing "I can go see Harry!"

I've been reading the reviews of the Three Broomsticks and the butterbear but does anyone know if any of the drinks in the WWOHP are sugar free/diet? I must say it gets aggravating not being able to drink certain delicious drinks at the parks because they don't offer a no sugar option.

Now I may just have to buy an expensive drink, take a sip and throw it out but I don't wanna!

So for anyone that's gone to WWOHP so far or anyone that's going will you let me know if they have any sugar free/diet options.

 

[MrBryan]

water

 

[knieriem]

water

I don't find that amusing.

 

[lildamo]

There are not sugar-free versions of Butterbeer or pumpkin juice, but there are a number of fruit juices, iced teas, etc. at The Three Broomsticks and I wouldn't be surprised if there was some kind of a diet option. Other than TM previews, Three Broomsticks has only been open for breakfast so there aren't many reports on what's there.

There was a picture of the menu posted somewhere...I'll see if I can find it and see if it mentions drinks!

*Edited to add*
FOUND IT!

The Three Broomsticks drink menu has:
- Butterbeer
- Frozen Butterbeer
- Pumpkin Juice
- Pumpkin Fizz
- Lemonade
- Sparkling Water
- Natural Spring Water
- Cider (apple or pear)
- Iced tea (sweet, unsweetened, raspberry)
- Lemonade & iced tea mix

It doesn't indicate if any are sugar free, but now you at least know all your options.

 

[lildamo]

Also, here's a picture of the Pumpkin Juice nutritional info if that helps at all!

 

[SmallWorld71]

Hi,
I don't know if this will be of any help or not. But, my mother is an insulin dependent diabetic and normally can't have sugar. Anyway, when we went to Disney in August, she was surprised to find that she could have dessert everyday (sometimes 2x) because of all the walking. Obviously everyone is different, but I figured I'd throw it out there in case. Of course, if the problem is not diabetes, then completely ignore this post.

 

[Magpie]

I have to say, I laughed at the "water" response. That's what we always say to the kids!

But seriously, my son is hypoglycemic.

What we'll most likely do is buy him a bottled pumpkin juice and let him have it with a meal on the first day. I have to say I was quite impressed with the nutritional information. Sugar appears to be at least number 4 on the list of ingredients, and 24g of sugar is surprisingly reasonable for a fruit juice.

A butterbeer can be split between all four of us, and my son will have some kind of protein snack with it, such as cheese or nuts.

We'll be skipping the candy, unless there are some dark chocolate options. Small amounts of dark chocolate are acceptable in the evening before bed.

And after the first day we'll go back to being very careful with the sugar he gets, because we've noticed that the effect is cumulative. He can cheat one day and it'll be okay, but if he keeps up the bad habits we'll ALL pay for it. Never mind the possibility of him passing out - when his blood sugar starts on the roller coaster the mood swings are brutal.

Good luck to you and I wish you stable blood sugar and a terrific vacation!

 

[knieriem]

Hi,
I don't know if this will be of any help or not. But, my mother is an insulin dependent diabetic and normally can't have sugar. Anyway, when we went to Disney in August, she was surprised to find that she could have dessert everyday (sometimes 2x) because of all the walking. Obviously everyone is different, but I figured I'd throw it out there in case. Of course, if the problem is not diabetes, then completely ignore this post.

I have to say, I laughed at the "water" response. That's what we always say to the kids!

But seriously, my son is hypoglycemic.

What we'll most likely do is buy him a bottled pumpkin juice and let him have it with a meal on the first day. I have to say I was quite impressed with the nutritional information. Sugar appears to be at least number 4 on the list of ingredients, and 24g of sugar is surprisingly reasonable for a fruit juice.

A butterbeer can be split between all four of us, and my son will have some kind of protein snack with it, such as cheese or nuts.

We'll be skipping the candy, unless there are some dark chocolate options. Small amounts of dark chocolate are acceptable in the evening before bed.

And after the first day we'll go back to being very careful with the sugar he gets, because we've noticed that the effect is cumulative. He can cheat one day and it'll be okay, but if he keeps up the bad habits we'll ALL pay for it. Never mind the possibility of him passing out - when his blood sugar starts on the roller coaster the mood swings are brutal.

Good luck to you and I wish you stable blood sugar and a terrific vacation!

It is a diabetes related question I would usually let myself eat a dessert or something sweet when going to WDW/US/IOA BUT I'm trying to keep my blood sugars low to get healthy enough to have a baby! That said I still want to taste a few of the drinks at WWOHP.

24g isn't too bad but my carb intake is 30 a meal. I'll just make my husband buy all the drinks and I'll just take a sip!

 

[Magpie]

It is a diabetes related question I would usually let myself eat a dessert or something sweet when going to WDW/US/IOA BUT I'm trying to keep my blood sugars low to get healthy enough to have a baby! That said I still want to taste a few of the drinks at WWOHP.

24g isn't too bad but my carb intake is 30 a meal. I'll just make my husband buy all the drinks and I'll just take a sip!

Best wishes and the best of health to you!

We're fortunate in that we've never had to carb count - for us it's more about preventing blood sugar spikes and keeping the boy on the level. My son frequently does the same as you - convinces his sister to buy something he wants, and then has just a taste of whatever she's eating.

Enjoy your vacation!

 

[SmallWorld71]

It is a diabetes related question I would usually let myself eat a dessert or something sweet when going to WDW/US/IOA BUT I'm trying to keep my blood sugars low to get healthy enough to have a baby! That said I still want to taste a few of the drinks at WWOHP.

24g isn't too bad but my carb intake is 30 a meal. I'll just make my husband buy all the drinks and I'll just take a sip!

Best of luck with your health and a baby! Like the PP, it's the sugars that are my mother's problem, so I don't know anything about the carbs.

 

[Magpie]

Best of luck with your health and a baby! Like the PP, it's the sugars that are my mother's problem, so I don't know anything about the carbs.

Sugars are carbs! They're just very, very simple carbs.

Simple carbs are things like sugar, corn syrup, enriched white bread, pasta, soda crackers, potatoes... all the stuff that's so tasty and so bad for you. Simple carbs hit your body hard and fast and quickly convert to glucose, wreaking havok on your insulin and blood sugar levels.

Complex carbs (like the kind you get from vegetables, nuts and whole grains) take much longer to break down in your body, and give you constant energy instead of a sharp spike followed by a crash. As a plus, you also feel full for longer, if you're eating complex carbs.

If your mother is trying to control her sugars, she should also be avoiding white bread and french fries and spaghetti (unless it's the whole wheat kind). I know it can be hard, though! My mother-in-law is diabetic and I've been working on her to change her diet for years.

P.S. Sometimes a simple carb - like juice or a piece of hard candy - can be necessary to bring someone out of a crash (like if they're fainting). But that's just for emergencies and boy, they'll feel it after!

 

[SmallWorld71]

Sugars are carbs! They're just very, very simple carbs.

Simple carbs are things like sugar, corn syrup, enriched white bread, pasta, soda crackers, potatoes... all the stuff that's so tasty and so bad for you. Simple carbs hit your body hard and fast and quickly convert to glucose, wreaking havok on your insulin and blood sugar levels.

Complex carbs (like the kind you get from vegetables, nuts and whole grains) take much longer to break down in your body, and give you constant energy instead of a sharp spike followed by a crash. As a plus, you also feel full for longer, if you're eating complex carbs.

If your mother is trying to control her sugars, she should also be avoiding white bread and french fries and spaghetti (unless it's the whole wheat kind). I know it can be hard, though! My mother-in-law is diabetic and I've been working on her to change her diet for years.

P.S. Sometimes a simple carb - like juice or a piece of hard candy - can be necessary to bring someone out of a crash (like if they're fainting). But that's just for emergencies and boy, they'll feel it after!

Thank-you for the info. Sounds like maybe she is watching carbs and I just didn't realize it. Her favorite food groups would be whole grains, veggies and sweets! She was not a white bread or french fry eater even before her diagnosis. She has said before that peanut butter is her downfall; she could just eat spoonfuls of it.

 

[4orm]

It is a diabetes related question I would usually let myself eat a dessert or something sweet when going to WDW/US/IOA BUT I'm trying to keep my blood sugars low to get healthy enough to have a baby! That said I still want to taste a few of the drinks at WWOHP.

24g isn't too bad but my carb intake is 30 a meal. I'll just make my husband buy all the drinks and I'll just take a sip!

Don't for get about serving size! 2 servings in that bottle = 48g not 24g.

 

[nhrenee]

Don't for get about serving size! 2 servings in that bottle = 48g not 24g.

Good point!

The water comment was a joke. No need for twisted knickers.

 

[dan-tot]

I know when my blood sugar is in the dumps I can recconize it pretty quick.
What brings me out of it is a 12 oz can of coke,pepsi what ever is near. This helps me. It does spike my numbers but thats what is needed for me. The pumpkin juice is 24gms of sugar which to me is really to much. If I am going to have something I like. I like to see it at least 11 gms. I might take a sip of something but not totally drink it if it is to high. It looks like I will have to forgo eating at HPWW and go and eat in USF.

Dan-tot

 

[Magpie]

I know when my blood sugar is in the dumps I can recconize it pretty quick.
What brings me out of it is a 12 oz can of coke,pepsi what ever is near. This helps me. It does spike my numbers but thats what is needed for me. The pumpkin juice is 24gms of sugar which to me is really to much. If I am going to have something I like. I like to see it at least 11 gms. I might take a sip of something but not totally drink it if it is to high. It looks like I will have to forgo eating at HPWW and go and eat in USF.

Dan-tot

A 12 oz can of Coke Classic has 39 grams of sugar. Pepsi has 41 grams of sugar. While 12 oz of pure apple juice generally runs around 40 grams.

And you don't have to completely leave Islands of Adventure to get a drink. All you have to do is step outside the (really quite small) Wizarding World and you'll be in either Jurassic Park or the Seuss-themed land, and you can order yourself a diet drink there.

 

[Minnie]

water

Good point!

The water comment was a joke. No need for twisted knickers.

I agree with the OP.... it's not funny in the slightest when it is related to a health issue

I would LOVE to try a chocolate frog, butter beer, or heck even some fruit juice but that will never happen as I'd end up in the closest ER So no the water comment wasn't very funny.

Thanks OP for asking this question as I too was wondering on availability of sugar free drinks in HP land. Wish they would have considered that many are not able to have anything but water from the list - hopefully this will change once the land is officially open

 

[Planogirl]

Keep in mind that this is apparently by J K Rowling's request. It might be in the contract because apparently this is pretty important to her for some reason.

I plan to just buy a diet drink on my way and carry it in at least later in the day if we can go in just to eat or shop.