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. 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. 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. 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. Universal Orlando Resort’s Mardi Gras Returns in 2025. Universal Orlando Resort’s Mardi Gras Returns in 2025 – Guests can enjoy a dazzling global celebration like no other during Universal Orlando Resort’s Mardi Gras: International Flavors of Carnaval, returning to Universal Studios Florida starting February 1 through March 30, 2025. 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. Explore three amazing theme parks: Universal Studios Florida, Universal’s Volcano Bay and Universal’s Islands of Adventure – all in Orlando! Ride the thrilling Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure™ roller coaster, meet the mischievous Minions and the dinosaurs of Jurassic Park. Enjoy exceptional dining to the best in live Laissez les bon temps roulez as Louisianians say or for the rest of us, "Let the good times roll." The 2025 Mardi Gras Season is quickly approaching and Universal Orlando Resort's Mardi Gras: International Flavors of Carnaval will be hotter than ever!Enjoy a dazzling global celebration like no other during Universal Orlando Resort’s Mardi Gras: International Flavors of Carnaval, returning So get ready, bookmark these top Orlando events in March 2025, and start planning an unforgettable itinerary in the theme-park capital of the world. 1. Universal Orlando Mardi Gras: International Flavors of Carnaval. Date & Time: Daily from February 1 through March 30, 2025 (parades nightly; live concerts on select nights) Starting at $84.99, guests can toss beads from a Mardi Gras float and enjoy a three-course meal at one of the participating Universal Orlando restaurants: The Cowfish Sushi Burger Bar, NBC Sports 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. 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 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! What Is Universal Orlando’s Mardi Gras Float Ride & Dine Experience? This experience originally debuted at Universal Orlando in 2023. The Mardi Grad Float Ride and Dine includes dinner and riding on one of the parade floats. It’s the best way to guarantee your spot throwing beads in the parade. Mardi Gras 2025 purple mini backpack featuring the Baron Tonton. 100% Polyester 3D printed design Embroidered design 10" H x 9" W Spot clean Imported TM Mardi Gras 2025 stainless steel travel bottle in the color forest green featuring King Gator. Stainless steel Printed decal 17 oz. capacity Hand wash only TM
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