Feb. 1–Mar. 30, 2025 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. 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. 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. 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 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 exclusive opportunity to be a part of the 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 Mardi Gras: International Flavors of Carnaval is celebrated at Universal Studios Florida daily from February 1 through March 30, 2025. For more Universal Studios news from around the world, follow Universal Parks News Today on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. For Disney Parks news, visit WDWNT. For Universal Mardi Gras 2025, the Tribute Store takes us to the fictional “Legends of the Bayou Museum and Gift Shop.” This kitschy roadside attraction-style venue claims to hold the answers to some of the world’s biggest mysteries, with the Nusquam Nuisance as its headlining enigma. 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 price for the Mardi Gras Float Ride and Dine Experience starts at $89.99 per person + tax (gratuity included). The Universal Mardi Gras Guide for 2025 was brought to you by Jacqueline Dole Looking to celebrate Mardi Gras in Florida? Universal Orlando has got you covered. 2025 Get a reserved spot on a parade float** and toss beads to the crowd Purchasing the Mardi Gras Float Ride & 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: Universal Mardi Gras: International Flavors of Carnaval takes place at Universal Studios Florida and runs from February 1st - March 30, 2025. This event is included with your Theme Park Ticket or Annual Pass (blockout dates apply). There are so many opportunities for fun here including LIVE music (on select nights), Delicious and unique food 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 Resort has released details about their Mardi Gras 2025 celebration! Let’s take a look at what we can expect with new parade floats, food, concerts and entertainment! 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 New Orleans. Get your beads and masks ready, Mardi Gras is making its return to Universal Orlando. The Florida theme park will turn into the "Universal Mardi Gras: International Flavors of Carnaval," featuring international cuisine, a parade with colorful floats, and — on select nights — live concerts. Here 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 New Orleans. 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 Guests can toss beads from a Mardi Gras float and enjoy a three-course meal at one of the participating Universal Orlando restaurants, which include Cowfish Sushi Burger Bar, NBC Sports Grill
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