FAQs
How long does it take to visit the Museum? We recommend setting aside 1-2 hours to experience everything the Museum has to offer, including going through the Museum exhibits, visiting the Gift Shop and Soda Fountain, and doing the Make-A-Soda and Taste-A-Soda experiences.
How much does it cost to get into the Dr Pepper Museum in Waco, Texas? ›
Ticket prices & discounts
| 0 – 4 | Free |
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| 5+ | $10.00 |
| Museum Members | Free |
It is located in Waco, Texas and is the home of the Nation's oldest major soft drink.
What was removed from Dr Pepper in the 1950s? ›
The period (full stop) after Dr was used intermittently in Dr Pepper logos until the 1950s, when, after some debate, it was discarded permanently, for stylistic and legibility reasons.
What town was Dr. Pepper made in? ›
Few major products are as closely identified with the people and environment where they began as Dr Pepper in Waco. Developing from a soft drink invented at a local drugstore to one of the largest and most popular industries in the world, Dr Pepper has remained attached to the city of Waco.
Why is it called Dr Pepper? ›
Originally made in Morrison's Old Corner Drug Store in Waco, Texas, the drink's unique flavor was a hit when it was first sold in 1885. Wade Morrison, the drug store owner, named it "Dr. Pepper" after Dr. Charles Pepper, a Virginia doctor who was the father of a girl Morrison was once in love with.
What flavor is Dr Pepper? ›
However, Dr Pepper superfans have done their best to crack the code, and according to Mashed, the best approximation of the flavors is amaretto, almond, blackberry, black licorice, caramel, carrot, clove, cherry, cola, ginger, juniper, lemon, molasses, nutmeg, orange, prune, plum, pepper, root beer, rum, raspberry, ...
Who owns Dr Pepper soda? ›
Strangely, Dr Pepper is only owned by Coca Cola in its European and South Korean markets. Everywhere else it is sold is managed by the Keurig Dr Pepper company. Oli joined the Latest News team in 2021, taking an interest in economics, world news, and articles that build from his study of history.
Who owns Dr Pepper Museum? ›
Did you know the Museum is a nonprofit organization? We are not owned or operated by Keurig Dr Pepper, although they partner with us and support us in a variety of ways.
Why is Dr Pepper so popular in Texas? ›
Dr Pepper is a “native Texan,” originating at Morrison's Old Corner Drug Store. It is the oldest of the major brand soft drinks in America. Like its flavor, the origin of Dr Pepper is out-of-the-ordinary.
Vernor's boasts the oldest soda in America, but not the world. That belongs to Schweppe's, who created a carbonated mineral water in 1783. Other old sodas include Hires Root Beer (1876), Moxie 1876, Dr. Pepper (1885) Coca-Cola (1886) and Pepsi (1893.
What does 10-4-2 mean on Dr Pepper? ›
Dr Pepper's “10, 2, 4” on their old vintage glass bottles and antique advertising signs were part of a marketing campaign starting in the 1920s where Dr Pepper assigned three times a day - 10:00 am, 2:00 pm, and 4:00 pm - as a way to maintain a “refreshed” feeling all day and hold one over between meals.
What was Dr Pepper called before it was called Dr Pepper? ›
Dr Pepper is the oldest soft drink in America. Older than Coca-Cola, in fact, by a full year. It was created in 1885 by a pharmacist, Charles Alderton, in Waco, Texas. And its original name was Waco – it was served there at the soda fountain in the drugstore.
What happened to Mr. Pibb? ›
In 1980, Mr. Pibb was reformulated and marketed with the words "New Taste" printed prominently on the products. In 2001, a cinnamon-forward "spicy cherry" flavor replaced the original formula in many parts of the United States, marketed as a bolder version of original Mr. Pibb.
Why can't you get Dr. Pepper at Disney? ›
So… No Dr Pepper? Basically, we've given you an extensive history lesson on Disney's relationship with Coca-Cola to tell you this — you can't get Dr Pepper in Disney World. Dr Pepper is owned by the Dr Pepper Snapple Group, Inc., so it cannot be sold in the Disney parks.
How do I enter the Dr. Pepper tuition challenge? ›
Make and submit a video that helps us get to know you. Tell us about your academic goals, professional aspirations, or even personal dreams. Your video will be judged on the four following criteria: career goals, need for tuition assistance, impact of tuition assistance, and overall presentation quality and delivery.
Where was Dr. Pepper served to 20 million people? ›
Creation of Dr Pepper
Alderton gave the formula to the owner of Morrison's Old Corner Drug Store, Wade Morrison, who then named it Dr Pepper. It was introduced to almost 20 million people while attending the 1904 World's Fair Exposition in St. Louis, Missouri as a new kind of soft drink.
Does Dr. Pepper have a museum? ›
The Dr Pepper Museum is open year-round except on Easter, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and New Years Day.
