The World of Coca Cola in Atlanta Georgia has been on my husband’s bucket list for years. When we decided at the end of last year to take a road trip from Maryland to Florida we planned in a stop at the World of Coca Cola in Atlanta.
We were hoping to get to coke world early in the day but road tripping with kids, traffic, and construction in Atlanta all contributed to arriving later than planned at the World of Coca Cola.
If you arrive later in the day at the Coke World attraction be prepared to wait in a long line to get inside. But don’t worry they are open for a couple of hours after they stop selling tickets. So even if you arrive late you will still have plenty of time to explore the museum.
Things to do At the World of Coca Cola Atlanta
Even if you don’t love soda there is a lot to do at the World of Coca Cola in Atlanta. We spent almost 3 hours in the museum and didn’t get to everything. (If you’re doing the experience without kids you can probably do things faster or spend more time than we did and enjoy everything)
The Lobby
Start out your experience at the World of Coca Cola in The Lobby.
In the lobby get an ice-cold beverage to enjoy at the start of your visit. In the lobby, you can choose between Coca-Cola, Diet Coke, Coke Zero Sugar and the reduced calorie Coca-Cola Life.
The Loft
After the lobby, you enter the loft area which is decorated with everything coca-cola. The loft has a mix of almost 200 historical and international coca cola artifacts.
In this area, a guide will share some of the history of the Coca-Cola company as well as some interesting facts while you wait to go into the coca-cola theater.
Coca Cola Theater
In the theater watch a celebration of life’s Moments of Happiness. this is a 6-minute film celebrating some of life’s most memorable moments. The movie is so touching, it’s hard not to cry at the touching moments.
After the film, the screen lifts and you enter the World of Coca Cola. In the next area, you can pick and chose where you go to explore and in what order you see things. The different areas you can explore are shared below.
The Vault
Head into The Vault where the legendary secret formula for Coca-Cola is secured. Open the drawers and search for the formula as you make your way through this area.
You can also have fun with various interactive experiences throughout the area like the Virtual Taste Maker – where you try to create taste and flavor combinations the same way early pharmacists and inventors did.
Don’t forget to take a picture in front of the vault, just make sure you don’t cross the yellow line!
Milestones of Refreshment
Take an engaging walk through history and learn about the story of The Coca-Cola Company. You can take your time walking through the exhibits or make your way quickly through depending on your interest level.
Bottle Works
Take a look behind the scenes at how the Coca-Cola bottling process works. This is not an actual plant but a slower-moving showcase with some of the same equipment at the full-size bottling plants.
Coca-Cola Polar Bear
Take your picture with the Coca-Cola Polar Bear. Be prepared to wait in what can be a really long line to get this photo opp.
3-D Theater
Journey around the world In Search of the Secret Formula in this 3-D theater. Don’t forget to get your 3-D glasses to watch the movie and be prepared for a bumpy ride around the world.
Coca-Cola Portrait Wall
The Coca-Cola Portrait Wall is an interactive map of the world that comes to life as you walk past. As you move along the map you can hear about the different initiatives Coca-Cola has around the world.
Pop Culture Gallery
See how Coca-Cola has become an icon of popular culture. Learn about the iconic Coca-Cola campaign It’s the Real Thing that debuted in 1969, check out more than a dozen paintings featuring Coca-Cola and take a photo sitting on the sofa from American Idol Season 4.
Perfect Pauses Theater
Grab a seat and watch the best of Coca-Cola TV advertising throughout the years and around the world. There are 4 short films that play in this theater: Magical Moments, Animation Celebration, All-Time Favorites, and International Festival.
Taste It!
Try Coca-Cola Beverages from around the world. There are over 100 coca-cola beverages both international and domestic beverages made by The Coca-Cola Company.
This was our favorite area to try all the different Coke products. Don’t forget to see if there are season flavors to try.
Coca-Cola Store Atlanta
End your time at Coca-Cola World in the Coca-Cola Store. You can find everything Coca-Cola from kitchen products to t-shirts.
Tips for Visiting the World of Coca Cola Atlanta
The World of Coca Cola is a fun place to visit with the whole family. Even if you don’t love soda Coke has other products and it’s an interesting place to learn about the history of the company.
Here are some tips to help you make the most of your time at the World of Coca-Cola.
Purchase Tickets Online
Purchasing your tickets online won’t save you any money but it will save you time. Purchase tickets online and avoid the line at the ticket window.
Pro Tip: Tickets can’t be purchased online for the same day.
How to save money on Tickets to World of Coca Cola
Military: All active duty, reserves and retired members of the U.S. Armed Forces will receive free admission. Regular admission rates will apply to family members and other guests.
Atlanta City Pass: Save 41% or more on admission to World of Coca Cola, plus 4 more top Atlanta attractions. With the city pass, you also get to skip most ticket lines.
Arrive Early
On the World of Coca Cola website, they recommend arriving before 11 am to avoid long lines and crowds. We got to the Coke World in the afternoon and the lines were crazy.
Visit During the Week
I would recommend visiting during the week if you can. We visited during a holiday week and in the afternoon and it was crazy. If it’s a holiday or weekend plan on getting there early.
Wear Good Shoes
Plan on walking around for at least a couple hours at coke world so wear shoes that are comfortable. Also, be prepared for a slightly sticky floor in the Taste It area.
Drink Water
Jared and I both noticed that in the Taste It area there is no ice for the soda tasting which means that the soda is very carbonated.
After trying a few sodas you might start to feel bloated and your taste buds might need a break from the sweet. The coca-cola freestyle machines have water, drink some water to give you a refreshing break from all the soda.
Also, don’t forget you can try some soda in the Taste It area and then go explore the other areas and come back to Taste It again before exiting the museum.
Take your Time and Have Fun
Take your time and have fun, don’t feel like you have to rush to see everything. Just see the things you want to.
Take Pictures
Don’t forget to take pictures! Y’all know that’s my favorite way to remember everything! I consider it journaling without having to write anything down.
Have you ever been to the World of Coca Cola in Atlanta? What was your favorite part?
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After living near Atlanta for years, we finally got around to visiting the Coca-Cola Museum. It was super fun, not to mention interesting. And you’re right about the Taste It area. Between the carbonation and the sugar, it can quickly get overwhelming. Did not know that we could have come back for a second (or third) sampling. *sigh* Lesson learned.
This time we didn’t go back for seconds or thirds but we saw several people doing it. That’s so fun you live close to Atlanta, you’ll have to enjoy another day at the Coca-Cola Museum sometime.