Universal Mardi Gras brings the flavors of Bourbon Street and beyond to Universal Orlando Resort, offering a variety of vegan and vegetarian options. Whether you follow a plant-based diet or simply enjoy meatless meals, there’s something for everyone to savor during this celebration. This year’s Universal Mardi Gras introduces an array of soda-inspired selections at Coca-Cola Market Square. Among these is the Whoopie Pie, or as my fellow Pennsylvanians may know it, a Gob. It infuses the tangy sweetness of orange soda with a creamy whipped topping and rich orange marmalade, blending familiar flavors in an innovative way. Thinking about heading to Universal Orlando Resort this spring for Universal Mardi Gras: International Flavors of Carnaval? This is a special event that happens until March 30th of 2025. During Mardi Gras you can find concerts on the weekends, international food booths, and even a Mardi Gras style parade with floats and plenty of beads. Exploring Vegan and Vegetarian Delights at Universal Orlando’s Mardi Gras 2025 A Flavorful Celebration for All. Universal Orlando’s Mardi Gras 2025 is not just a feast for the eyes with its vibrant parades and lively music, but also a culinary adventure, especially for those seeking vegan and vegetarian options. One of the first foods that come to mind when thinking of Mardi Gras is typically this fried pastry with powdered sugar. This New Orleans Creole dessert is a must for a Mardi Gras event. King Cake – $13.99 French Quarter, New York Serving guests King Cake is another way that Universal Orlando Resort pays homage to the city of New Orleans. Universal’s extraordinary Mardi Gras menus take their inspiration from Carnaval celebrations from around the world. Lucky for us, many of these amazing dishes are vegan as is and a couple more become vegan with minor alterations. Universal continues to develop new vegan dishes with every festival. Here is a list of the vegan options at Universal Mardi Gras February 1 - March 30, 2025 . Red Beans & Rice - Taste of the Quarter (New York) Churro Loops (remove sauces, this item may not be suitable for those with allergies as these are made in a shared fryer) - Mexico (Café La Bamba) Potato Dosa - India (San Francisco) Ginger Snap Mocktail - Canada (New York) There’s a fun event happening at Universal Orlando Resort that has some really great vegan options. Mardi Gras at Universal runs this year from February 5th to April 24th. This event features food booths all over Universal Studios Florida, a fun parade (with lots of beads) in the evening, and live musical performances each Saturday. Taste of the Quarter Mardi Gras Food. Red Beans & Rice ($7.49) Vegan sausage with stewed beans, white rice and garnished with scallions; Beignets ($7.49) Sweet fried pastry with powdered sugar; King Cake ($7.49) Traditional cake with cinnamon swirl icing, Mardi Gras sprinkles, and a Mardi Gras baby; Which Mardi Gras Food at Universal Orlando Vegan options for Mardi Gras at Universal. Every year, Universal Offers more vegan options for Mardi Gras! Check the app for menu items, as it changes every year. You can check out my post about Mardi Gras at Universal to learn more. We enjoyed this jerk jackfruit bowl from the Bahamas booth on more than one occasion. Vegan options at City Walk Red Beans & Rice-7.49-Vegan sausage with stewed beans, white rice and garnished with scallions; Beignets-7.49-Sweet fried pastry with powdered sugar; King Cake-7.49-Traditional cake with cinnamon swirl icing, Mardi Gras sprinkles and a Mardi Gras baby 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. 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 mozzarella, roasted tomatoes, basil cream and pub fries (Location: Canada) 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 Universal Orlando Vegans - for anyone and everyone looking for vegan, plant-based, dairy free, egg free and healthy(ish) options at Universal Orlando Resort 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 Mini King Cakes — Taste of the Quarter booth, $7.49 | Traditional cake with cinnamon swirl icing, Mardi Gras sprinkles and a Mardi Gras baby; Mini King Cakes. If you want to try these limited-time foods for yourself, make sure to head to Universal before Mardi Gras ends on March 30th. 7 Best Vegan and Vegetarian Options at Universal Mardi Gras: Cajun Spiced Twisted Tater: 9.99: Cajun seasoned potato, Creole remoulade sauce, herbs (Location: Bites of the Bayou – Vegetarian) 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 Mardi Gras at Universal Studios Florida 2022 Vegan Options February 20, 2022 New Vegan Field Dog from Hot Dog Hall of Fame at Universal CityWalk January 14, 2021 Vegan Pasta from Lombard’s Seafood Grille at Universal Studios September 29, 2020
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