Cold Stone CityWalk Orlando scoops up summer nostalgia with Root Beer Ice Cream. Try two sweet new creations available only through August 31.

If you’re looking for a cool treat to beat the August heat in Orlando — or just want a bite of sweet nostalgia between thrills — make your way to Cold Stone CityWalk Orlando before August 31. The popular ice cream shop has churned out a limited-time flavor that’s as retro as a jukebox and just as fun: Root Beer Ice Cream.

That’s right — Cold Stone has taken a fizzy soda fountain classic and spun it into a smooth, handcrafted ice cream that’s both refreshing and indulgent. Whether you’re an old-school root beer float fan or someone discovering the flavor for the first time, this creamy creation will have your taste buds tapping their toes like it’s 1955.

The CityWalk Scoop

Located right in the heart of Universal CityWalk Orlando, Cold Stone Creamery is already a favorite pit stop for park-goers looking to recharge after a roller coaster or two. Now, it’s also the only place in the resort where you can dive into the limited-time Root Beer Ice Cream — a flavor that manages to be both nostalgic and surprisingly modern at once.

Root Beer Ice Cream is made fresh in-store, like all Cold Stone flavors, giving it that premium creaminess Cold Stone is famous for. But this isn’t just about scoops in a cup. Cold Stone is also giving root beer lovers two featured ways to enjoy the new flavor:

Root Beer Revival – Signature Creation Cold Stone CityWalk Orlando

This isn’t your dad’s root beer float — this is Cold Stone magic. The Root Beer Revival Creation mixes Root Beer Ice Cream with chocolate chips, caramel, and a swirl of whipped topping. It’s rich. It’s sweet. Also, it’s fizzy in spirit but creamy in execution. Think of it as a float’s decadent cousin who always shows up to the diner wearing designer sunglasses. Pro tip: Order it in a waffle bowl and thank us later.

Go With the Float – A Cold Stone Twist on a Classic

Prefer to sip your nostalgia? The Go With the Float is Cold Stone’s delicious remix of the iconic soda shop drink. They start with a generous scoop of Root Beer Ice Cream, pour actual root beer over the top, and finish it all with whipped topping and a maraschino cherry. It’s bubbly, creamy, and Instagram-worthy from every angle. This is the kind of treat you’ll want to enjoy while watching the glow of the CityWalk neon or strolling down the promenade with a soundtrack of laughter, steel drums, and distant coaster screams.

Cold Stone CityWalk Orlando: “Bold, Creamy, and Full of Flavor”

According to Courtney Maxedon, VP of marketing and digital strategy at Kahala Brands (Cold Stone’s parent company), the goal behind the new flavor was to offer guests a time-traveling taste experience:

“Root Beer Ice Cream is a nostalgic flavor that instantly takes you back in time. We wanted to capture that classic root beer float experience and serve it up in a way that only Cold Stone can – bold, creamy, and full of flavor.”

Your Summer Excuse to Swing by CityWalk

Between park hopping, concert-going, and shopping for that perfect Minions plushie, it’s easy to overlook how many amazing food options are tucked into Universal CityWalk Orlando. However, Cold Stone CityWalk Orlando with a new Root Beer Ice Cream is reason enough to reroute your evening stroll.

Whether you’re grabbing a quick dessert before catching the nighttime shows or making it your post-dinner treat after a meal at Toothsome, Cowfish, or Antojitos, this limited-time offering brings something deliciously unique to the CityWalk scene.

Don’t Miss It – Available Through August 31

You only have until August 31 to get your hands (and spoon) on this old-school-meets-new treat. The Root Beer Ice Cream is available in-store and online, so even if you’re not planning to make it to Universal this summer, you can still track it down at a Cold Stone Creamery near you. Still, for those in Orlando — or planning a Universal visit — make Cold Stone at CityWalk part of your itinerary. It’s the perfect chill moment between adrenaline and adventure.

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