Orlando Celebrates 50 Years of the Pepsi Challenge

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Participants at the Pepsi Challenge blind taste test at Icon Park, celebrating 50 years of fun.

News Summary

Orlando is thrilled to host the relaunch of the Pepsi Challenge, celebrating its 50th anniversary from April 4 to 6 at Icon Park. Fans can experience an exciting blind taste test between Pepsi Zero Sugar and Coke Zero Sugar. The challenge aims to engage over a million participants nationwide, starting with a kickoff event during Super Bowl LIX Weekend in New Orleans. Attendees can enjoy free bottles of Pepsi Zero Sugar and exclusive DIY kits through sweepstakes. This nostalgic event will reignite the passionate debate of cola flavors across major U.S. cities.

Orlando Gets a Taste of the Pepsi Challenge: 50 Years of Fun!

Orlando is buzzing with excitement as Pepsi celebrates its 50th anniversary by reviving a nostalgic favorite, the classic “Pepsi Challenge.” This engaging event promises to take soda lovers back to the good old days while introducing a fresh twist!

The Pepsi Challenge: A Blast from the Past

Way back in 1975, the original Pepsi Challenge created a stir with its blind taste tests, pitting Pepsi against its biggest rival, Coca-Cola. Now, the challenge returns, featuring the modern taste showdown between Pepsi Zero Sugar and Coke Zero Sugar. This new flavor fight is sure to tickle the taste buds and ignite passionate debates!

Popping Up at Icon Park

Starting April 4 and running through April 6, fans can join the festivities at Icon Park on International Drive in Orlando. From 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., participants can take part in an exciting blind taste test to see if they can discern between the two zero-sugar cola contenders.

Reaching Out to Millions

This celebration strives to engage over a million people nationwide with the Pepsi Challenge tour that kicks off during Super Bowl LIX Weekend in New Orleans from February 6-9, 2025. The festivities will be located in the vibrant “Chips and Sips Quarter” found at 500 Decatur St.

Attendees at the New Orleans kick-off event can get their hands on a free 20 oz bottle of Pepsi Zero Sugar just for participating! How refreshing is that?

A Nationwide Tour

After Orlando, the Pepsi Challenge will set its sights on various U.S. cities including Las Vegas, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Phoenix, Houston, Dallas, Tampa, Miami, Indianapolis, Baltimore, and even New York. Each of these stops will help spread the enthusiasm of the Pepsi Challenge, allowing more fans to join in the fun!

Get Your DIY Kits

Adding to the excitement, Pepsi is offering exclusive Do-It-Yourself Pepsi Challenge Kits along with limited-edition merchandise available through sweepstakes on Pepsi.com. It’s a perfect way to keep the Challenge spirit going right from home.

Pepsi Zero Sugar vs. Coke Zero Sugar

Buckle up for flavor exploration! With Pepsi’s revamped Zero Sugar formula launched in 2023, fans are eager to dive deep into the ongoing debate regarding its taste compared to Coke Zero Sugar. The Pepsi Challenge gives consumers the chance to voice their preferences based on real taste test experiences.

Makers Behind the Challenge

According to marketing officials at Pepsi, there’s a strong belief that participants will clearly notice a difference in the taste of Pepsi Zero Sugar. The original Pepsi Challenge famously ignited the Cola Wars, and it looks like this newest rendition will do the same! The event encourages participants to rank their preferences based on actual taste tests conducted during the events.

Join the Fun!

So, soda lovers across Orlando and beyond, don’t miss your chance to join this fizzy festivity! Pepsi is on a mission to prove that Pepsi Zero Sugar stands tall as the best-tasting and most refreshing zero-sugar cola available. Bring your taste buds and your soda buddies for a showdown that promises to be as thrilling as ever!