Reserve a guaranteed spot on one of our spectacular Mardi Gras parade floats**. Plus, enjoy a 3-course meal from participating Universal Orlando restaurants. It’s the Mardi Gras Float Ride and Dine Experience †, an unforgettable night of food and bead tossing fun. Separate, same day theme park admission required. Float spots are limited. Guests may reserve a limited number of Virtual Line TM Passes through the Universal Orlando Resort App, subject to availability. If you would like to guarantee your spot in advance, all guests may purchase the Mardi Gras Float Ride and Dine Experience and Annual Passholders may make a reservation in advance, subject to availability. 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 Universal Orlando has announced that reservations are now open for the returning Mardi Gras Float Ride and Dine Experience for 2024's Mardi Gras: International Flavors of Carnaval, which returns to Universal Studios Florida from February 3 through April 7, 2024. Best Tips for Universal Orlando’s Mardi Gras Float Ride & Dine Experience in 2025. Come hungry for the dinning portion. It’s A LOT of food for one person to eat, lol. I made the mistake of having a snack beforehand and I regret it. Dress comfortable-- including your footwear. Guests can now reserve a spot for Universal Orlando's popular Float Ride and Dine Experience for 2025's Mardi Gras: International Flavors of Carnaval, returning to Universal Studios Florida starting February 1 through March 30, 2025. The Mardi Gras Float Ride and Dine Experience includes an exclusi 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 There’s also an option that will guarantee you a ride on one of the floats for the night! 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 Mardi Gras Float Ride and Dine Experience ticket entitles one guest to one 3-course meal at a participating restaurant, and one Mardi Gras parade float rider reservation at Universal Studios Florida on the same day. What is the 'Float and Dine' experience at Universal's Mardi Gras? The Mardi Gras Float Ride and Dine Experience offers an exclusive opportunity for guests to become part of the parade’s excitement. Starting at $89.99, participants can reserve a spot to toss beads from a Mardi Gras float and enjoy a three-course meal at one of eight Yes, Universal Orlando does have a Mardi Gras parade. This year's parade celebrates 30 years of beads, parades, music and food with six all-new floats inspired by some of the most famous Krewes in The Mardi Gras Float Ride and Dine Experience ticket entitles one guest to one 3-course meal at a participating restaurant, and one Mardi Gras parade float rider reservation at Universal Studios Florida on the same day. Universal Orlando Resort's Mardi Gras: International Flavors of Carnaval will let the good times roll from Feb. 1 through March 30, 2025. The price for the Mardi Gras Float Ride and Dine Mardi Gras Float Ride and Dine Experience. Now you can reserve a spot on one of Universal Orlando’s spectacular Mardi Gras parade floats. Also, enjoy a 3-course meal selecting from the full menu at one of four participating restaurants at Universal Orlando Resort. Guests can now reserve a spot for Universal Orlando's popular Float Ride and Dine Experience for 2025's Mardi Gras: International Flavors of Carnaval, returning to Universal Studios Florida starting February 1 through March 30, 2025. The Mardi Gras Float Ride and Dine Experience includes an exclusi Here’s everything you need to know to lock in your spot for the 2025 Mardi Gras Float Ride & Dine experience and make the most of this unforgettable experience. What Is the Mardi Gras Float Ride and Dine Experience? This one-of-a-kind offering gives you the best seat in the house—or rather, on the float. Guests who book this experience get: As the two queens, we were each given about 100 bead necklaces to toss into the crowd as we sat on a beautiful throne bench. This was absolutely my favorite part of the night — yes, even more than that heavenly chocolate cake — because I was able to really witness how much people truly enjoy the Mardi Gras parade and catching beads. Don’t miss this year Universal Orlando will offer the Mardi Gras Float Ride and Dine Experience starting at $89.99. This guarantees your spot on a parade float. Capture the most incredible From February 1 through March 30, guests will let the good times roll as they experience an authentic, family-friendly version of the Mardi Gras bash at Universal Studios Florida. The event will be held over 60+ nights – with the food booths open and the parade taking place every night. Mardi Gra Purchasing the Mardi Gras Float and Dine experience does NOT include admission to Universal Studios Florida. A Separate park ticket for the same date is required. Mardi Gras Parade Float Riders must be 18+ or accompanied by their legal guardian.
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