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 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. 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. 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 will not tolerate horseplay or harassment of guests or performers. Any act that could potentially jeopardize someone’s safety will result in dismissal from the parade and possibly the park. Universal Mardi Gras: International Flavors of Carnaval is celebrated at Universal Studios Florida daily from February 1 through March 30, 2025. 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 WHAT is the 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 of food and bead tossing fun. Separate, same day theme 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 To ride a parade float, Guests must be 18 or older, or accompanied by a parent or legal guardian age 18 or older. All riders must be at least 48” in height, able to board the floats, and able to stand for the duration of the parade. Get your tickets today for this amazing experience that you won’t want to miss! Click here to purchase tickets. It’s time for the 2025 Universal Mardi Gras parade! The parade is performed nightly at Universal Studios Florida for the duration of the Carnaval celebration and has new floats for the 30th anniversary celebration! Guests can view it from the ground or participate as a bead thrower by signing up for the float ride experience. 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. The Mardi Gras Float Ride and Dine The new parade floats are inspired by 30 years of Universal’s Mardi Gras and its traditions – like masks, beads, food, and more. To ensure a good spot to view the parade, we recommend picking out a location about an hour before the parade starts, especially during weekend/concert nights. Now you can reserve a spot on one of Universal Orlando’s spectacular Mardi Gras parade floats. Also, enjoy a Universal Orlando 3-course meal selecting from the full menu at one of four participating restaurants at Universal Orlando Resort. This is a unique chance to guarantee a spot in the parade! Floats fill nightly now, and Universal has capitalized on this by offering multiple ways to ride on a Mardi Gras float. Parade float riding is a multi-hour experience, including check-in, prep, the parade, and disembarking. 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 Guests can toss beads from a Mardi Gras float and enjoy a three-course meal at one of the participating Universal Orlando restaurants, which include Cowfish Sushi Burger Bar, NBC Sports Grill 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 Overview of Universal's Mardi Gras Parade. If you didn't know any better, you'd swear you're in New Orleans! Capturing the spirit and electricity of the Big Easy during Carnival season, the Universal Mardi Gras Parade is a family-friendly promenade through the streets of Universal Studios Florida featuring stilt walkers, brass-band musicians and, of course, world-class parade floats. Passholders can save 15% on the Mardi Gras Float Ride and Dine Experience when purchased 24 hours before the event date via Guest Services, Pass Sales, Destination Universal Desks, at the Front 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
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