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) 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. 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 Guests can also ride a parade float thanks to the Mardi Gras Float Ride and Dine Experience. This includes a reserved spot on a float and a 3-course meal from one of eight participating Universal restaurants. You can book the experience beforehand on the Universal Orlando Resort website. 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 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 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 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. 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 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.) 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. 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 Universal Orlando lets the good times roll with Mardi Gras: International Flavors of Carnaval, happening now through March 30. Here's your guide. 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 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 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. Float Ride & Dine Experience. WHEN: Select Dates Feb. 3–Apr. 7; Dinner times depend on Parade Start times. 3:30 pm Dining Reservation on days with 5:15 pm Mardi Gras parade start time
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