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. Loews Sapphire Falls Resort Mardi Gras 2025 Offerings Amatista Cookhouse. Mardi Gras Empanada – $14.00 Chicken and Andouille Sausage, Cajun Aioli. Strong Water Tavern. Cucumber Hurricane Twist – $16.00 Light rum, lime juice, Melon Liqueur, sliced cucumber. New Dutch Trading Company. Traditional King Cake – $8.00. Universal’s Cabana Bay 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. Food & Beverage card. 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 Pay $65 for a $75 Universal Orlando Resort Food & Beverage Card ; Mardi Gras 2025 Food Booths. The Mardi Gras food scene has expanded so much in recent years, we’ve dedicated a whole page to the tasty endeavor! Check out that guide here for the delicious details. The Cheese Dog is a true testament to how Universal Mardi Gras celebrates culture through cuisine. Take an all-beef hot dog, wrap it in cheese, wrap them both in an empanada, add a mayo-ketchup dipping sauce, and you get this symphony of global flavors. Before the Cheese Dog made its way to Universal Mardi Gras, it was a staple for Chef Luis. 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. This card retails for $120, making it a $150 value. The 2025 Mardi Gras: International Flavors of Carnaval festival runs from February 1 through March 30. 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. 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. Universal Orlando Resort invites guests to celebrate 30 years of Mardi Gras during Universal Mardi Gras: International Flavors of Carnaval, featuring an all-new menu of international cuisine. This is the Hot Maple Lacquered Salmon at the Canada booth. 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. Universal Mardi Gras: International Flavors of Carnaval began on Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025 and runs daily through Sunday, March 30. (Mardi Gras Florida theme park season started at Busch Gardens 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 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 ® Dates for this event are: February 1, 2025 through March 30, 2025 Don’t miss the incredible Mardi Gras Parade at Universal; Make sure you enjoy all of the rides and entertainments throughout 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! Top 10 Best Food at Universal Mardi Gras: Cajun Spiced Twisted Tater: 9.99: Cajun seasoned potato, Creole remoulade sauce, herbs (Location: Bayou Bites) Margherita Poutine: 10.49 – Fresh Join us daily from Feb 3 - Apr 7 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. This article will cover everything at Universal’s Mardi Gras, including concert schedules, parade times, food options, and touring tips. Universal’s Mardi Gras 2025 runs daily from February 1 through March 30, 2025, and is included with theme park admission. What is Universal’s Mardi Gras 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.
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