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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 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. 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 Food Offerings “Savor the flavors of the bayou” reads the text from the official website. 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. 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. 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. From Friday, January 26th through Sunday March 3rd, 2024 — guests at Busch Gardens, Williamsburg can enjoy some great food and beverages while letting the good times roll — (but only on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays — plus President' Day, Monday February 19th, 2024). Yesterday, we talked about the upcoming Mardi Gras event at Busch Gardens theme park in Williamsburg, Virginia. We talked about all the great entertainment, shows, and beads. We also talked about how to save money on tickets in our Busch Gardens Williamsburg Mardi Gras Guide. But one thing we want to talk more about are the food and drinks. Mardi Gras Parade. Watch as the Bird Gardens become filled with performers, stilt walkers, and musicians who bring the spirit of New Orleans to Busch Gardens. Please check park hours for showtimes. “Bead Balcony” Participate in the Mardi Gras tradition of catching beads to accessorize your outfit for this special celebration. Pass Members can enjoy a number of annual events including Mardi Gras, the Food & Wine Festival and Bourbon & BBQ—all included with park admission. This year, Busch Gardens Pass Members will be the first to experience Wild Oasis, the park’s newest immersive realm before it opens to the public in the spring. 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. 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) Let the good times roll this weekend and celebrate Mardi Gras at Busch Gardens! This Saturday and Sunday only, guests don’t have to travel far to indulge and get in the New Orleans spirit. At our ALL-NEW Mardi Gras Weekend event, you’ll be transported to the “Big Easy” in our Moroccan Palace Plaza filled with limited-time food Mardi Gras at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay happens every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from January 11 through March 2. The Martin Luther King holiday also offers guests an additional day of Mardi Gras fun on Monday, January 20. The Mardi Gras event is included with theme park admission, so it does not require a separate ticket to enjoy. 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. Mix and match FIVE or TEN sample items at Busch Gardens Williamsburg Mardi Gras kiosk locations only. Sample selections include: entrees, desserts, 10 oz. beer, 3 oz. wine, 7 oz. cocktail or 12 oz. specialty non-alcoholic beverage (excludes flights and souvenirs). 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. Here’s a quick breakdown ofMardi Gras activities at Busch Gardens: Cajun food: “New Mardi Gras-inspired offerings like Crawfish étouffée, andouille sausage po’ boy sandwiches and a must Let the good times roll! Don’t miss this one-of-a-kind party at Busch Gardens Mardi Gras, on select dates from January 11 - March 2. Busch Gardens Mardi Gras is included with park admission. Food, beverages and upgrades are available at an additional cost.
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