Mardi Gras Food & Beverage Gift Card at Universal Studios Florida In previous years, guests have been able to purchase a “tasting” lanyards to sample food and drink items throughout the festival. This year, the “sample” sized options have been removed from menus, and guests are invited to purchase Food & Beverage Gift Cards to use on Universal sells special gift cards called the Food & Beverage Card. This easy-to-use gift card works only at food locations. Right now, you can spend $65 and get a $75 gift card or $120 and get a $150 gift card. Food and Beverage Card. While this is an amazing deal, what makes this a hack? The fact is that these gift cards don’t expire, as Give the gift of adventure with a Universal Orlando Gift Card. Redeemable for food, merchandise and so much more, it’s the perfect way to shop and dine throughout Universal Orlando Resort. Choose from dozens of fun designs to make them smile. Available in denominations from $10–$500. 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. The Mardi Gras party has also taken over the Red Coconut Club and transformed it into the Cursed Coconut Club. The best way to experience the flavors of Mardi Gras is with the specialty Universal Orlando Resort Food and Beverage Card, which allows guests to taste and save more by paying $65 for a $75 card. Annual and Seasonal Passholders also receive special savings with the purchase of an exclusive $150 card for only $120. 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. Universal Orlando also has some really cool specialty ones for purchase.($3.99+) You can buy those at the Universal CityWalk store, the Universal Studios Florida gift shop, the Mardi Gras Tribute Store, and at some of the smaller outdoor shopping carts. 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. Universal Orlando Resort Gift Card or Food & Beverage Card (dining card) balances may be checked by calling the Universal Orlando Resort Gift Cards information line at 1-888-322-1565. Balances are not available online at this time. This works as a gift card at the Mardi Gras festival booth and almost every food and beverage location inside Universal Studios Florida, Universal Islands of Adventure, and Universal CityWalk Join us daily from Feb 3 - Apr 7 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. ^Annual Passholders can save $30 on the purchase of a limited time offer Universal Orlando Resort Food and Beverage Card to use throughout the Universal’s Mardi Gras: International Flavors of Carnaval event from February 4 – April 16, 2023 at locations throughout Universal Studios Florida. The card retails for $120 for a $150 value and These gift cards never expire. However, they can only be purchased during the Mardi Gras event. In addition, annual passholders can still use their food and beverage discount of up to 15% when using these gift cards. The Mardi Gras gift cards and the top annual pass discount used together would save guests a little over 30% on food and beverages. A Universal Orlando Mardi Gras Food & Beverage Card can be purchased at any Mardi Gras food booth. It does not have an expiration date and gives you some savings on your food and beverage purchases. The food & beverage card is THE best way to save money on Mardi Gras Food and drink offerings. The Mardi Gras celebration at Universal Orlando is easily one of the most exciting events Universal puts on each year! Mardi Gras at Universal Studios Florida runs February 1 through March 30, 2025. This family friendly event is included with your theme park ticket or annual pass (though passholder blockout dates apply). Every spring, Universal Orlando's biggest party comes alive during Universal Mardi Gras: International Flavors of Carnaval. Universal Orlando Resort plays host to the hoppin' New Orleans celebration, complete with Cajun and international flavors, toadally amazing concerts and entertainment — including a float-filled, electrifying parade — that would make the Big Easy proud.
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