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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. 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. 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 A Mardi Gras overlay has returned to the CityWalk venue, transforming the Red Coconut Club into the Cursed Coconut Club for the season. 2025 marks the 30th anniversary of Universal’s Mardi Gras celebration, and the Cursed Coconut Club includes homages to previous Mardi Gras events. 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. The Brief. Universal Orlando Mardi Gras International Flavors of Carnaval begins Feb. 1 and runs through March 30. This year's event features live concerts on select nights by big-name artists 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. The Mardi Gras event is included with the price of park admission. One-day, one-park tickets start at $154 for guests ages 10 and older on Mardi Gras concert dates. At other times of the year What is the 'Float and Dine' experience at Universal's Mardi Gras? The Mardi Gras Float Ride and Dine Experience offers an exclusive opportunity for guests to become part of the parade’s excitement. Starting at $89.99, participants can reserve a spot to toss beads from a Mardi Gras float and enjoy a three-course meal at one of eight T-shirts, pins, cups, toys, hats, socks, keychains, and the cutest popcorn bucket – Mardi Gras 2025 Gator Junior 30th Anniversary Popcorn Bucket. You can get the popcorn bucket for $28.99 If you have more questions about a Universal vacation, you can speak with one of our agents for free today! 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 ® Mardi Gras 2025 glow-in-the-dark silicone cup featuring Gator Junior on the front and "Universal Mardi Gras International Flavors of Carnaval 2025" on the back Known for its ever-changing themes during events like Halloween Horror Nights and the holidays, this venue is embracing the spirit of Universal Mardi Gras: International Flavors of Carnaval. Running from February 1 to March 30, 2025, Cursed Coconut Club will be open Wednesdays through Sundays, starting at 5 PM. Universal Mardi Gras: International Flavors of Carnaval is back for its 30th anniversary, and we reviewed every new item on the menus. The salmon is not the best quality in this dish, and even the delicious maple lacquer can’t make up for it. The mixed side salad is great, but not worth the hefty Mardi Gras. These souvenir cups are refillable at any Coca-Cola Freestyle machine in the theme parks. You can also use your cup to get an ICEE frozen beverage! Just keep in mind that these cups are not valid at Universal Orlando’s hotels. We love Mardi Gras! 2025 Full Menus and Prices for Universal Mardi Gras at Universal Studios Florida 20 oz. Souvenir Cup – $16.50; Refill – $13.50; 12 oz. Single Serve – $13.50 Mardi Gras 2025 glow-in-the-dark silicone cup featuring Gator Junior on the front and "Universal Mardi Gras International Flavors of Carnaval 2025" on the back Our reporters tried every item available at Universal Studios Florida for Universal Mardi Gras: International Flavors of Carnaval 2025. .50 for 20 oz. souvenir cup, $13.50 for refill, $13.50 The new cup features the main logo for the event. Gold letters say “Mardi Gras 30th Celebration,” referencing 2025 being the 30th anniversary of Mardi Gras at Universal Orlando Resort. Kick off the year with a celebration of faith and music. Rock the Universe is a separately ticketed event that brings together top Christian artists, worship experiences, and Universal’s thrilling rides. Universal Mardi Gras: International Flavors of Carnaval. Dates: February 1–March 30, 2025 | Location: Universal Studios Florida
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