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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. 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) 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) Guests can sign up for the virtual queue between 2 p.m. and up to 1 hour before the parade start time. They must be in the park to join the virtual queue. The parade is at the following times and dates: 5:00 p.m. February 4; 6:00 p.m. February 2, 3, 5-7, 9-13, 18-21, 24–28; March 3-7, 9, 12, 18; 7:00 p.m. February 14, 17, 23 Other Ways to Ride on Mardi Gras Float at Universal Orlando in 2025. Mardi Gras Float Ride and Dine Experience. 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 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 Annual Passholders can now sign up to ride a Mardi Gras parade float on select nights at Universal Studios Florida. Read all the details below. Sign up yourself and up to four (4) Passholders to ride a parade float, throw a ton of beads and be in the center of the action. 2025 Mardi Gras Float Ride & Dine Check-In Process To pick up your Ride & Dine tickets, follow the signs to the Universal Orlando Will Call Kiosks. These are located at the front gate of Universal Studios Florida, and Universal Islands of Adventure. Mardi Gras Floats! Passholders can register themselves and up to four other passholders in advance to ride a float, though there are a few things to keep in mind. All guests must be 18 years or older (or accompanied by a parent or legal guardian), must be at least 48″ tall, and be prepared for the float riding experience to last between 2 to 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 All hail King Gator! Let the good times roll with a UOAP Exclusive Mardi Gras Button featuring the king of the swamp. Passholders can pick up one (1) free UOAP Exclusive Mardi Gras Button at the following locations, while supplies last. Mardi Gras merch, House float decorations, Vibrant Floral Designs from New Orleans, Louisiana artist, Stephanie K Porche and OMPHOTO.net's Co-Creatives, Sam Hall, Sylvia Looney and Odelle Moore. House Float Flowers Perfect for Home Decor, festive gifts, mardi gras door hangers and seasonal decor. Each Flower is a custom work of art! Each Mardi Gras float that uses 120-volt fixed electrical wiring must register annually with the electrical division of the department of safety and permits and have an official annual electrical inspection sticker. (7) The annual fee for an inspection sticker is $10.00 per float. Related: Universal Studios Florida Announces Star-Studded Concert Lineup for 2025 Mardi Gras Festival. Be Part of the Mardi Gras Magic: Float Ride Sign-Ups. The highlight of Mardi Gras is the Universal’s Mardi Gras parade gives park visitors and annual passholders the opportunity to actually ride in the parade and throw out beads to those waiting in the streets and sidewalks below! The only catch to being able to participate is that you’ve got to know WHEN you can sign up! Mardi Gras parade Got no email about it being live, and only found out they were up through a FB group, made it all the way to the very end to confirm my reservation and when I pressed confirm it said that it couldn't be completed because either the event was full or my pass was invalid, and now I can't get passed the first screen cause the event is full. 1. Choose Your Desired Parade & Float Combination! 2. Select the Pickup & Dropoff Location(only 1 choice for each) 3. Choose The Date Of The Parade (Only One Date) Mardi Gras has taken over the Red Coconut Club and transformed it into the Cursed Coconut Club. The themed nightclub & lounge features Mardi Gras decor, along with live music and specialty drinks. In addition, the Mardi Gras festivities extend to CityWalk with specially-themed food and drink offerings in several venues. For anyone who has ever wondered how the giant floats featured in Mardi Gras parades are created, Mardi Gras World in New Orleans offers a behind-the-scenes look at the artistry and craftsmanship b •Truck, Driver, Float & Generator Included. DJ Addon is Optional. •Brand New Float Built In 2023 •Double Decker Float – Lower Level Clearance 6’1″
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