The Universal Orlando Mardi Grad: International Flavors of Carnaval is returning in 2025! The event will take place from February 1st through March 30th, 2025. We’re expecting savory snacks, live music, a parade, and more! Mardi Gras. From the epic Mardi Gras parade to the impressive lineup of live entertainment, Universal is the place to BE! The Mardi Gras festivities extend to CityWalk with specially-themed food and drink offerings in a number of venues. Be sure to check out The After Party and Fat Tuesday at Pat O’Brien’s. The Mardi Gras party has also taken over the Red Coconut Club and transformed it into the Cursed Coconut Club. These new hotels are out of this world. During Mardi Gras, 2/1/25 - 3/30/25, stay at either Universal Stella Nova Resort (opening January 21) or Universal Terra Luna Resort (opening March 25) for four or more nights and save 30%* *Min. 4-night stay. Offer valid for travel Sun-Thu 1/21/25-4/10/25. Limited availability. Restrictions apply. Traditional cake with cinnamon swirl icing, Mardi Gras sprinkles and a Mardi Gras baby V - Vegetarian VG - Vegan GS - Gluten Sensitive DS - Dairy Sensitive EG - Egg Sensitive PS - Peanut Sensitive TNS - Tree Nut Sensitive FS - Fish Sensitive SFS - Shellfish Sensitive SES - Sesame Sensitive SS - Soy Protein Sensitive Universal’s Aventura Hotel Mardi Gras 2025 Offerings Bar 17 Bistro. Bayou Shrimp and Grits – $19.50 A blend of cheddar, parmesan, and brie cheese grits, topped with Cajun shrimp seasoned with house blend of spices and Creole-seasoned butter. Hurricane – $15.00 Light Rum, Dark Rum, Passion fruit Puree, Orange Juice, Pineapple Juice, Grenadine Universal sells Mardi Gras Float Ride & Dine Experience dining packages where you can make a reservation to eat at one of the eight participating table service restaurants, where you’ll enjoy a three-course meal from the full menu per person, and at the end of your meal, you’ll be given a return time with instructions on where to meet for Mardi Gras Float Ride & Dine Experience. WHEN is the Mardi Gras Float Ride and Dine Experience: Select Dates Feb. 1–Mar. 30, 2025; The time you select to eat will depend on when the Mardi Gras Parade starts that night. WHAT is the Mardi Gras Float Ride and Dine Experience: Reserve a guaranteed spot on one of our spectacular Mardi Gras parade A three-course meal that includes one appetizer, one entrée, one dessert, and one non-alcoholic beverage at one of Universal Orlando’s fantastic participating restaurants. Dining Options That’ll Make Your Mouth Water. Your 2025 Mardi Gras Float Ride and Dine package includes dinner at one of these top-tier spots: The Cowfish Sushi Burger Bar You can purchase a $75 Food & Beverage card during Mardi Gras for $65, saving you $10. Here are a few things to know about this Food & Beverage card: Only for sale from February 1-March 30, 2025; Can be used at any food and beverage locations at Universal Studios, Islands of Adventure, Volcano Bay, and CityWalk (not just Mardi Gras booths) A Universal Orlando Mardi Gras Food & Beverage Card can be purchased at any Mardi Gras food booth. It does not have an expiration date and gives you some savings on your food and beverage purchases. The food & beverage card is THE best way to save money on Mardi Gras Food and drink offerings. We have eight participating restaurants for Mardi Gras Float Ride; The Cowfish ® Sushi Burger Bar, NBC Sports Grill & Brew, Finnegan's Bar & Grill, Lombard's Seafood Grille, Confisco Grille (2-Park ticket required), Antojitos Authentic Mexican Food (Dinner only), Bob Marley A Tribute to Freedom TM (Dinner only) and Pat O'Brien's ® (Dinner only) Universal announced a new dining package that includes Mardi Gras parade float rides, they’ve also got 25% off 5-day vacation packages, and Touring Plans is hosting a February event at Universal Orlando! Mardi Gras Float Ride & Dine Package. The Mardi Gras Float Ride and Dine Experience is a new Universal Orlando dining package. Packages Mardi Gras: International Flavors of Carnaval, returning to Universal Studios Florida starting February 1 through March 30, 2025! The fan-favorite event offers fun for the entire family and features a nightly spectacular parade with colorful floats, hundreds of street performers and tons of beads; mouth-watering cuisine inspired by New Orleans favorites and international flavors; and – on I’m excited to announce that Mardi Gras 2025 vacation package is once again returning to Universal Orlando Resort. During Mardi Gras season, there’s a spectacular parade every night, complete with outrageous street performers, vibrant music, colorful costumes, and countless beads flying through the Mardi Gras Decorations! Universal Orlando is celebrating Mardi Gras: International Flavors of Carnaval from February 4th through April 16th, 2023, and it’s sure to be a big party. We’ve seen some awesome food and festivities in the past. And, we just found out some exciting details about Mardi Gras at Universal Orlando next year! Universal Orlando is offering a new way for guests to enjoy Mardi Gras with a new offering, the Mardi Gras Float Ride and Dine Experience. This new offering is available on select dates from February 4 through April 16 , 2023, and includes the exclusive opportunity to be a part of the festivities by reserving a spot to toss beads from a Mardi
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