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Across the park, Busch Gardens is offering Mardi Gras inspired specialty food and drinks to get you in the spirit. Items can be purchased a la carte at each stand (normally for $7-10 a piece), or for a discount using the 5-10 item sampler passes. Enjoy Mardi Gras again and again with a Busch Gardens Membership for as low as $13.75 a month. Join today and get 12 months of unlimited visits, plus unbeatable benefits all year long including free parking, free guest tickets, monthly rewards, additional savings on food & merchandise, and exclusive access to Member-only events and experiences. Busch Gardens Williamsburg celebrates Mardi Gras every Friday through Sunday through March 3, 2024, with live music, classic Cajun flavors, and Carnaval Imaginique, a cirque show in the Globe Theatre. Mardi Gras season at Busch Gardens began on Jan. 11, 2025 and runs every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday through March 2. Also, with the Martin Luther King holiday, Mardi Gras happens on Monday, Jan. 20. We visited Williamsburg this past weekend to experience the third annual Busch Gardens Williamsburg Mardi Gras event. New for 2023 was a street party that be Hey, Groupies! Thanks for watching our video of Busch Gardens’ new Mardi Gras 2021 event. ⚜️💚💜 So many food and entertainment options. Can’t wait to go bac Mardi Gras is back at Busch Gardens Williamsburg! The Mardi Gras festival debuted in 2021 in Williamsburg as a limited offering and has expanded this year with new entertainment and food & beverages. Parking, Self-Service Ticketing, and Security. Parking (Rating: 5/5) - As platinum pass members, we received complimentary preferred parking in Rather than make the area feel gaudy and clash with the natural beauty of the area, it felt nice, relaxing, and fitting. The event didn’t feel like a bad attempt at a “party” vibe, but rather had the refined tone that one would have expected from Busch Gardens’ take on Mardi Gras from a pre-Hillpath, maybe even pre-SEAS Busch Gardens. When is Busch Gardens Mardi Gras? In 2025, Busch Gardens Mardi Gras will be held on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays from January 11 through March 7. How much are tickets to Busch Gardens Mardi Gras? Busch Gardens Mardi Gras is included with your admission. Discounted tickets to Busch Gardens Tampa Bay are available through us at Orlando Informer. As fun as a Mardi Gras party obviously is, it seems just a bit odd in a European-themed park, no? Well this is the question the three of us discussed, as we took the Skyride back from Rhinefeld. The conclusion we reached was that expanding the theme from a strictly New Orleans Mardi Gras celebration to a multinational exploration of Carnival Enjoy French Quarter flavors throughout the world’s most beautiful theme park during Busch Gardens Mardi Gras! With over 40 Cajun-inspired items to try, there’s savory and sweet bites to indulge in. Read on for an inside look at this year’s event. Clancy’s Cajun Creations and Grogan’s Pub (England) Yes, your regular admission ticket to Busch Gardens Tampa Bay includes the Mardi Gras event. In addition to the standard admission, you also have the option to enhance your Mardi Gras experience with special upgrades, such as the Mardi Gras 5-Item Food & Beverage Sampler, which allows you to savor the delicious flavors of the festival while enjoying the festivities. Here's a map for the 2025 Mardi Gras food and beverage locations at Busch Gardens Tampa. The food and beverage locations are listed below. If there's a number on the map that's not listed below, it's a "festival merchandise" location. Come along for a day of food, music, and a few coasters as we lay out everything you need to know for Busch Gardens Mardi Gras 2025! Check out the Blog versi This 5 hour tour includes a Tour Guide, 10 item Sampler, Souvenir Hurricane Glass, Mardi Gras beads, priority access to rides & more! Guest must be 21 years old and present legal photo ID to purchase and consume alcoholic beverages. Busch Gardens will donate $2 from every paid tour admission to the Sea World® & Busch Gardens Conservation Fund. Tempt your taste buds with Mardi Gras-inspired offerings like a Cajun Shrimp Boil, Cajun Mac and Cheese, King Cake cinnamon rolls, and warm beignets. Plus, get a taste of Bourbon Street with handcrafted cocktails such as Hurricanes, Big Easy Mojitos, and King’s Cup Daiquiris. Make the most of your Mardi Gras feast with a 5-Item or 10-Item New Orleans-style entertainment for the whole family. This year, the festivities shine brighter than ever before with two all-new shows, including the all-new Carnaval Imaginique: A Golden Jubilee Spectacular, a captivating cirque show filled with singers, dancers, and breathtaking stunts in the Globe Theatre. Mardi Gras 2025 at Busch Gardens Tampa was scheduled on weekends beginning January 11 and continuing through March 2, 2025. Advertised on the park’s website as a family-friendly event, Mardi Gras 2025 included live entertainment and special food & beverage items. Plus, get a taste of Bourbon Street with handcrafted cocktails such as Hurricanes, a Purple Passion Craft Cocktail, and more. Indulge in all your favorite Mardi Gras treats and Cajun eats with a 5-item or Pass Member Exclusive 6-item Food & Beverage Sampler Lanyard. Mardi Gras cabins will open at 12:00pm Mardi Gras Crawl. Enjoy the best of Busch Gardens' Mardi Gras including your own Park Guide to escort you through our decorate villages as you taste the flavors of Cajun treats, ultimate sweets and cocktails that can only be found in the deep south. Note: Booking requires a minimum of 2 people for reservation.
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