Universal Stella Nova Resort - Opening Jan. 21, 2025 Universal Terra Luna Resort - Opening Mar. 25, 2025 Enjoy multiple days of Mardi Gras fun and be among the first to experience Universal's stunning new hotels. Book by: Apr. 9, 2025 Travel: Jan. 21–Apr. 10, 2025 (Sunday–Thursday) Feb. 1–Mar. 30, 2025 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. Join us daily from Feb. 1-Mar. 30 for Mardi Gras 2025 at Universal Orlando Resort. Enjoy a parade and live concerts on select nights, beads, incredible food available for purchase and more. This year at Universal Mardi Gras the music’s louder, the celebration’s wilder, the food’s spicier and the party’s bigger than ever. Mardi Gras at Universal Studios Florida will be held on select nights starting February 1, with festivities concluding on March 30, 2025. The event is included with your theme park ticket or annual pass (though passholder blockout dates apply). As a passholder, Universal gives some great perks for the Mardi Gras event. This year, the perks include: Passholders Save 15% on the Mardi Gras Float Ride and Dine Experience. The Annual Passholders Special viewing area for the Mardi Gras Parade near Mel’s Drive-In. Passholders can enjoy more delicious flavors of Mardi Gras with a special Food and Beverage Card deal. For just $120, you’ll receive a card valued at $150—perfect for trying over 50 menu items. Universal Orlando Reveals Passholder Benefits for Mardi Gras 2025 Including Exclusive Button & Early Access to Mardi Gras Tribute Store. Universal Orlando Reveals A Mardi Gras overlay has returned to the CityWalk venue, transforming the Red Coconut Club into the Cursed Coconut Club for the season. 2025 marks the 30th anniversary of Universal’s Mardi Gras celebration, and the Cursed Coconut Club includes homages to previous Mardi Gras events. The post Universal Orlando Reveals Passholder Benefits for Mardi Gras 2025 Including Exclusive Button & Early Access to Mardi Gras Tribute Store appeared first on WDW News Today. Universal Orlando has revealed the full line-up of Annual Passholder perks for this year’s Mardi Gras: International Flavors of Carnaval, which kicks off on February 1st. 2025) and Universal Experience the vibrant Mardi Gras parade at Universal Orlando Resort with colorful floats, lively music, and exciting entertainment. Universal Mardi Gras: International Flavors of Carnaval takes place at Universal Studios Florida and runs from February 1st - March 30, 2025. This event is included with your Theme Park Ticket or Annual Pass (blockout dates apply). There are so many opportunities for fun here including LIVE music (on select nights), Delicious and unique food 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 Join us daily from Feb 3 - Mar 30 for Mardi Gras 2025 at Universal Orlando Resort. Enjoy a parade and live concerts on select nights, beads, incredible food available for purchase and more. 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. Universal Mardi Gras 2025 Details: Mardi Gras Food. There are also extra details to help you save! The Universal Orlando Resort Food and Beverage card can be purchased for a savings, and used at the Mardi Gras kitchens. UOAP (annual passholders) get an additional discount on this card! Universal Orlando announced their 2025 Mardi Gras concert lineup, a “Princess and the Frog” Passholder magnet is coming to Walt Disney World, LEGO is releasing a new “Lilo & Stitch” set, Haunted Mansion Holiday will return for Halloween — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Tuesday, January 7, 2025. 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 Enjoy the Universal Mardi Gras Parade from a Passholder-only viewing area in front of Mel’s Drive-In on select dates. Space is limited and is available on a first-come, first-served basis PRO TIP: If you’re staying at a Universal Orlando hotel, you can enjoy even more Mardi Gras-themed food and beverage offerings! Find out all the details here: Universal Orlando Mardi Gras 2025 | Parade, Concerts, Food, Beads & More. Butterbeer Season | March 1–May 31. I’ll never forget when my best friend tried his first-ever Butterbeer.
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