Passholders Save 15% on the Mardi Gras Float Ride and Dine Experience when purchased via Guest Services, Pass Sales, Destination Universal Desks, at the Front Gate or by calling the phone number listed below. Purchase must be made 24 hours prior to event date. To Reserve, Call 407-224-7554 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 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) Universal Orlando has announced that reservations are now open for the returning Mardi Gras Float Ride and Dine Experience for 2024's Mardi Gras: International Flavors of Carnaval, which returns to Universal Studios Florida from February 3 through April 7, 2024. The Mardi Gras Float Ride and Dine Mardi Gras Float Ride and Dine Experience Price: Starts at $89.99+ tax per guest ; Pricing varies depending on date; Universal Orlando Passholders Save 15% on the Mardi Gras Float Ride and Dine Experience when purchased via Guest Services, Pass Sales, Destination Universal Desks, at the Front Gate or by calling the phone number listed below. 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. Guests can now reserve a spot for Universal Orlando's popular Float Ride and Dine Experience for 2025's Mardi Gras: International Flavors of Carnaval, returning to Universal Studios Florida starting February 1 through March 30, 2025. The Mardi Gras Float Ride and Dine Experience includes an exclusi Universal sells Mardi Gras Float Ride & Dine Experience dining packages where you can make a reservation to eat at one of the eight participating table service restaurants, where you’ll enjoy a three-course meal from the full menu per person, and at the end of your meal, you’ll be given a return time with instructions on where to meet for Universal Orlando just dropped the news: reservations are now open for the wildly popular Float Ride and Dine Experience as part of Mardi Gras: International Flavors of Carnaval! Running from February 1 through March 30, 2025, this is your chance to dive into all the beads, food, and fun Universal Studios Florida has to offer. The Mardi Gras Float Ride and Dine Experience ticket entitles one guest to one 3-course meal at a participating restaurant, and one Mardi Gras parade float rider reservation at Universal Studios Florida on the same day. 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 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 Universal Orlando lets the good times roll with Mardi Gras: International Flavors of Carnaval, happening now through March 30. Here's your guide. Mardi Gras Float Ride and Dine Experience. Now you can reserve a spot on one of Universal Orlando’s spectacular Mardi Gras parade floats. Also, enjoy a 3-course meal selecting from the full menu at one of four participating restaurants at Universal Orlando Resort. Floats fill nightly now, and Universal has capitalized on this by offering multiple ways to ride on a Mardi Gras float. Parade float riding is a multi-hour experience, including check-in, prep, the parade, and disembarking. Universal Orlando is offering a new way for guests to enjoy Mardi Gras with a new offering, the Mardi Gras Float Ride and Dine Experience. This new offering is available on select dates from February 4 through April 16 , 2023, and includes the exclusive opportunity to be a part of the festivities by reserving a spot to toss beads from a Mardi This option will allow you to reserve a guaranteed spot on one of Universal’s spectacular Mardi Gras parade floats and enjoy a 3-course meal from participating Universal Orlando restaurants (Separate, same day theme park admission required. Float spots are limited therefore reservations are highly encouraged.) 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 Yes, Universal Orlando does have a Mardi Gras parade. This year's parade celebrates 30 years of beads, parades, music and food with six all-new floats inspired by some of the most famous Krewes in Universal Orlando Resort announced that Annual Pass holders can now register to ride a parade float at Universal Studios Florida’s Mardi Gras celebration this spring. Credt: Universal
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