The Mardi Gras festivities extend to CityWalk with specially-themed food and drink offerings in a number of venues. Be sure to check out The After Party and Fat Tuesday at Pat O’Brien’s. The Mardi Gras party has also taken over the Red Coconut Club and transformed it into the Cursed Coconut Club. Universal’s Aventura Hotel Mardi Gras 2025 Offerings Bar 17 Bistro. Bayou Shrimp and Grits – $19.50 A blend of cheddar, parmesan, and brie cheese grits, topped with Cajun shrimp seasoned with house blend of spices and Creole-seasoned butter. Hurricane – $15.00 Light Rum, Dark Rum, Passion fruit Puree, Orange Juice, Pineapple Juice, Grenadine Traditional cake with cinnamon swirl icing, Mardi Gras sprinkles and a Mardi Gras baby V - Vegetarian VG - Vegan GS - Gluten Sensitive DS - Dairy Sensitive EG - Egg Sensitive PS - Peanut Sensitive TNS - Tree Nut Sensitive FS - Fish Sensitive SFS - Shellfish Sensitive SES - Sesame Sensitive SS - Soy Protein Sensitive Mardi Gras at Universal Studios Orlando . Step into the vibrant world of Mardi Gras, where the flavors are as diverse as the festivities. The Food & Beverage Card is your passport to culinary delights, offering more than just savings – it’s an invitation to indulge in over 50 Mardi Gras Tasting Menu items at a sweet discount. You can purchase a $75 Food & Beverage card during Mardi Gras for $65, saving you $10. Here are a few things to know about this Food & Beverage card: Only for sale from February 1-March 30, 2025; Can be used at any food and beverage locations at Universal Studios, Islands of Adventure, Volcano Bay, and CityWalk (not just Mardi Gras booths) 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. A Universal Orlando Mardi Gras Food & Beverage Card can be purchased at any Mardi Gras food booth. It does not have an expiration date and gives you some savings on your food and beverage purchases. The food & beverage card is THE best way to save money on Mardi Gras Food and drink offerings. Many Universal Orlando veterans expressed major disappointment when they discovered no tasting lanyards this year for Mardi Gras 2022. The cost-effective lanyards caused Universal food events to sparkle in terms of vacation budgets. Annual passholders also enjoyed deeper discounts. For [] 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. Saving Money with the Universal Food & Beverage Card (photo by Michael Carelli) Save $10 by purchasing a pre-loaded Universal Orlando Food & Beverage Card for all your snacking and sipping. Cards start at $65 and include $75 worth of dining credit valid at Mardi Gras food booths and other dining venues located around the parks. Save $10 and enjoy multiple food and drink offerings from Universal Mardi Gras: International Flavors of Carnaval. Pay $65 for a $75 value. Passholders save $30 with a limited-time offer on the Universal Orlando Resort Food and Beverage Card. Universal Orlando Resort Gift Card or Food & Beverage Card (dining card) balances may be checked by calling the Universal Orlando Resort Gift Cards information line at 1-888-322-1565. Balances are not available online at this time. 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. Can the dining card be used at the Mardi Gras event dining booths? Yes, the dining card can be used at the Mardi Gras event dining booths. Can the dining card be used for the Wantilan Luau at Loews Royal Pacific Resort? No, the dining card cannot be used to purchase tickets for the Wantilan Luau show. How can I check the balance of my dining card? 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 Are dining reservations required after purchasing the Mardi Gras Float Ride and Dine Experience? After purchase, guests are encouraged to make reservations, but it is not required. Guests are not limited to a specific dining time, once parade times are released, they are encouraged to dine with a minimum of 2 hours prior to the parade. Universal Orlando Mardi Gras Dining Cards. The closest thing that Universal has to its previous Universal Orlando dining plan is the prepaid food and beverage gift card that is offered during Universal Mardi Gras. Universal Orlando introduced a convenient food and beverage Gift Card and Lanyard system similar to the Sip & Savor Pass found at 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 is back at Universal Studios Florida and is packed with fun, food, and entertainment for its 30th anniversary. This popular event is included with park admission and celebrates the international flavors of Carnival with food, music, parades, and a lot of beads. 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! UOAP (annual passholders) get an additional discount on this card!
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