Discovery Series – Miami

Discovery Series – Miami is coming together with the ornament that we’ve seen earlier this week. Here is how the big mug is different from its mini sibling:

– The dominoes on the front of the ornament are likely a nod to Máximo Gómez Park, more affectionately known as Domino Park, a vibrant community hub in Miami’s Little Havana neighborhood. Located along Calle Ocho (SW 8th Street), this small park is famous for its daily gatherings of local Cuban elders who play intense games of dominoes and chess, often drawing curious onlookers and tourists.… Read more

Discovery Series – South Dakota

Discovery Series – South Dakota is larger than the ornament I reviewed earlier and features more design elements. Let’s go over those that were added:

Ellsworth Air Force Base, located near Rapid City, is one of South Dakota’s most significant military installations. Established in 1942, it has played a vital role in the nation’s defense, particularly during the Cold War, when it housed B-52 bombers and intercontinental ballistic missiles. Today, it remains an active base, home to the 28th Bomb Wing and a key part of the U.S.… Read more

Discovery Series – Warner Bros. Studios

While Starbucks is releasing quite a few mugs from the new collection on a daily basis, I’m trying to share the most interesting ones with you first. Discovery Series – Warner Bros. Studios is a good example of a location that didn’t receive Starbucks mugs before. I haven’t seen the ornament yet, but I really hope it comes out soon. Interestingly enough, the bottom of the mug has a small ‘Warner Bros.’ logo that distinguishes it from other Discovery mugs; however, the box is standard.… Read more

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Discovery Series Star Wars – Geonosis

I almost forgot to add Discovery Series Star Wars – Geonosis to my wish list. It is the third mug from the Star Wars collection which was released on May 4th, 2025 along with Kashyyyk and Tatooine.

Geonosis holds major significance in the Star Wars franchise as the birthplace of the Clone Wars. It was on this desert planet that the first large-scale battle between the Galactic Republic and the Separatists erupted in Episode II: Attack of the Clones. Geonosis is also where the secret construction of the first Death Star began and where Count Dooku and the Separatists plotted in secret.… Read more

Discovery Series – University of Hawaii

Discovery Series – University of Hawaii is the second mug from the Campus Collection that I’ve recently come across. It seems that Starbucks is continuing its trend of releasing mugs for universities that previously didn’t have any. It is very important to note that the box is custom for all the mugs from this collection. There is also “campus collection” writing on the bottom, along with the picture of a mortarboard. Stay tuned for more releases of this kind!

The University of Hawaii was founded in 1907 as a land-grant college and became a full university in 1920.… Read more

Discovery Series Star Wars – Kashyyyk

The second mug from the recently announced trio is the Discovery Series Star Wars – Kashyyyk. What I like about these is that the circle on the front of the mug has a custom color, depending on the planet. It is, unfortunately, not the case for the state and city mugs – they all have the same dark green color circle.

Kashyyyk, the lush, forest-covered homeworld of the Wookiees, is one of the most iconic planets in the Star Wars galaxy.… Read more

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Discovery Series – Yosemite

Discovery Series – Yosemite is the first National Park mug in the new collection. Since there aren’t many parks with Starbucks stores, Yosemite might remain the only mug of this kind.

Yosemite National Park was officially established on October 1, 1890, but its story starts earlier. In 1864, President Abraham Lincoln signed the Yosemite Grant, protecting Yosemite Valley and the Mariposa Grove of giant sequoias, marking the first time land was set aside by the federal government specifically for preservation. Influential figures like John Muir fought hard to expand protections, and their efforts helped shape the national park system we know today.… Read more

Discovery Series Star Wars – Tatooine

Let’s review in more detail one of the mugs from the recently released Star Wars trio. Discovery Series Star Wars – Tatooine comes four years after the Been There mug with the same name. Please note that the box cover is designed specifically for this mug and features the name of the planet. I recommend keeping it, as it is part of the collectible.

Tatooine is a desert planet in the Star Wars universe, known for its twin suns and harsh, arid climate.… Read more

Discovery Series – Iowa State University

Starbucks isn’t wasting any time with the releases from new locations! Discovery Series – Iowa State University is the first mug from the Campus Collection under the new Discovery Series collection – and a surprise addition, since Iowa State was never featured in the Been There series. It’s exciting to see these arriving so quickly. I’m already spotting more mugs from this subseries, so stay tuned for what’s next.

Iowa State University, founded in 1858 in Ames, Iowa, is a public land-grant institution with deep roots in agricultural and mechanical education.… Read more

Discovery Series – Universal Epic Universe

Starbucks has once again partnered with Universal to release a new mug. The Discovery Series – Universal Epic Universe celebrates the highly anticipated theme park opening on May 22, 2025, at Universal Orlando Resort. Spanning 750 acres, it is Universal’s largest park to date, designed to welcome tens of thousands of visitors daily. With state-of-the-art attractions, immersive environments, and a wide array of dining and entertainment options, Epic Universe is set to redefine the theme park experience.

Although Universal Epic Universe hasn’t officially opened to the public yet, selected guests—including influencers and industry insiders—have been given early access to explore and review the park.… Read more

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