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) 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. 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. 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 Universal Orlando lets the good times roll with Mardi Gras: International Flavors of Carnaval, happening now through March 30. Here's your guide. 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 2025’s Universal’s Mardi Gras: International Flavors of Carnaval will run daily from February 1 through March 30, 2025. This year’s Mardi Gras parade theme will celebrate 30 years of the event, with six all-new floats inspired by some of the most famous Krewes in New Orleans. Universal’s Mardi Gras is an international celebration of carnival, with a focus on New Orleans’ famous Mardi Gras. The party started in 1996 with a parade furnished by the New Orleans fabrication firm Kern Studios. Designed to bring in the locals during a quiet period, Mardi Gras expanded with bigger musical acts and a longer season. 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. 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 ® 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 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. 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? Mardi Gras Float Ride & Dine Experience. WHEN is the Mardi Gras Float Ride and Dine Experience: Select Dates Feb. 1–Mar. 30, 2025; The time you select to eat will depend on when the Mardi Gras Parade starts that night. WHAT is the Mardi Gras Float Ride and Dine Experience: Reserve a guaranteed spot on one of our spectacular Mardi Gras parade Universal Orlando Resort's Mardi Gras: International Flavors of Carnaval will let the good times roll from Feb. 1 through March 30, 2025. 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. 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 who want to take full advantage of the Mardi Gras experience can purchase the Mardi Gras Float Ride and Dine Experience, which “provides them with an exclusive opportunity to be a part of the festivities by reserving a spot to toss colorful, sparkling beads from a Mardi Gras float during the event’s parade. In addition to a reserved 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.
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