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. 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. In fact, the 2023 Universal Mardi Gras Celebration paved the way for a new Tribute Store location. Previously located in New York, this season’s shop can be found in the star-studded Hollywood section of Universal Studios Florida. The Tribute Store now alternates between these two spots. For Universal Mardi Gras 2025, the Tribute Store takes 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 The Universal Orlando Resort Food and Beverage Card will be available for purchase at Mardi Gras food and beverage locations throughout Universal Studios Florida. Guests can complete their trip with a stay at one of Universal’s nine incredible hotels, where they can enjoy exclusive benefits including Early Park Admission and complimentary "30 years ago, our leadership wanted to bring authentic New Orleans Mardi Gras to Universal Studios," Sauls said. "We had built this wonderful partnership with Kern Studios, the builders of most The central medallion at the main entrance arch of Universal Studios Florida is a gold circle saying “Mardi Gras 30th Celebration,” marking the milestone anniversary of Mardi Gras celebrations at the resort. The text is surrounded by multicolored confetti, beads, and music notes. It is time to celebrate Mardi Gras at Universal Orlando! Mardi Gras Time! Universal knows a thing or two about celebrating, and if you want to get in on the fun, you can attend Universal Mardi Gras: International Flavors of Carnaval from February 1st to March 30th. This event is jam-packed with fun, including merchandise, entertainment, and, of Universal Orlando’s Mardi Gras concerts are included with regular park admission to Universal Studios Florida. Concerts are held on the parks’ Music Plaza Stage, near Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit. 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. 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 parade takes place daily at Universal Studios Florida and the time will vary depending on the date selected. Mardi Gras Float Ride and Dine Experience Will regular park guests be able to sign up for Float Riding if they are not part of the Mardi Gras Float Ride and Dine Experience? Peach Cobbler Smash-Old Forester ® bourbon, peach puree, lime wedge and Coca Cola ®-20 oz. Souvenir Cup 16.50 Refill 13.50 12 oz. Single Serve 13.50; Peach Cobbler Smash Mocktail-9.00-peach purée, lime wedges and Coca-Cola ® Join us daily from 3 Feb - 7 Apr for Mardi Gras 2024 at Universal Orlando Resort. Enjoy a parade and live concerts on selected nights, beads, incredible food available for purchase and more. Since 1995, Universal Orlando Resort has been bringing the fun and flavors of the Big Easy’s Mardi Gras celebration to the streets of Universal Studios Florida.For select nights from February to April, you can catch an outrageous and colorful parade (my favorite part of the event), enjoy live entertainment and concerts, indulge in food and drinks from around the world, and catch a whole lot Universal Studios is fun at any time of year, but during Mardi Gras, there is an extra sense of celebration and colorful joy throughout the entire park. If you are considering going, continue Universal Orlando Resort’s Mardi Gras: International Flavors of Carnaval will let the good times roll through Universal Studios Florida from Feb. 1 through March 30, 2025. We were invited to These new hotels are out of this world. During Mardi Gras, 2/1/25 - 3/30/25, stay at either Universal Stella Nova Resort (opening January 21) or Universal Terra Luna Resort (opening March 25) for four or more nights and save 30%* *Min. 4-night stay. Offer valid for travel Sun-Thu 1/21/25-4/10/25. Limited availability. Restrictions apply. Reply Digital Guest Communications February 3, 2025 at 12:53 pm. Hi Heather, while we’re happy to hear that you are excited for Universal Mardi Gras: International Flavors of Carnaval, we sincerely apologize for any discrepancies you may have experienced regarding reserving a UOAP Float Riding reservation. The Cheese Dog is a true testament to how Universal Mardi Gras celebrates culture through cuisine. Take an all-beef hot dog, wrap it in cheese, wrap them both in an empanada, add a mayo-ketchup dipping sauce, and you get this symphony of global flavors. Before the Cheese Dog made its way to Universal Mardi Gras, it was a staple for Chef Luis.
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