Play your way at Mardi Gras. Beads, eats, beats.

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Floats, food & music all Mardi Gras long.

Universal Orlando Resort Mardi Gras International Flavors of Carnaval

Universal Mardi Gras: International Flavors of Carnaval
Feb 1–Mar 30

Take a break and embrace your playful side at Mardi Gras. Play catch with some parade beads, travel the world with your tastebuds* and sing at the top of your lungs at live concerts**.

*Food available for purchase. **Select nights.

New Floats Straight From the Bayou

Catch spectacular floats, including colorful new ones inspired by New Orleans Mardi Gras traditions like masks, beads, food, music and more.

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Global Eats. No Passport Required.

Savor dishes like Hot Maple Lacquered Salmon from Canada, Spicy Szechuan Chicken Bites from China, a Colombian Burger and Beignets for days which are available for purchase.

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Up to a $1,000 Dining Card Included in Select Vacation Packages^

Theme park tickets. Hotel accommodations. And a tasty surprise! Dine across the parks, hotels, and Universal Citywalk with your crew. Restrictions Apply.

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^Min. 4-night stay & min. 4-day promo ticket required. Card value based on hotel and length of stay. Restrictions apply.

Sing Your Heart Out

End the day on a high note with live performances on select nights on the Music Plaza Stage, featuring Joe Jonas on Feb. 8, Foster the People on Mar. 1, Illenium on Mar. 8 and more.

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Grab a Meal. Ride a Float. Toss Some Beads.

Reserve a spot on a parade float^^ and enjoy a meal at select Universal Orlando restaurants with the Mardi Gras Float Ride and Dine Experience†. Theme park admission required. Float spots are limited, restrictions apply.

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^†The Mardi Gras Float Ride and Dine Experience ticket entitles one (1) guest to one (1) 3-course meal at a participating restaurant, and one (1) Mardi Gras parade float rider reservation at Universal Studios Florida on the same day. The 3-course meal consists of one (1) appetizer, one (1) entrée, one (1) dessert, and one (1) non-alcoholic beverage. Menu varies by location. To ride a parade float, Guests must be 18 or older, or accompanied by a parent or legal guardian age 18 or older. All riders must be at least 48” in height, able to board the floats, and able to stand for the duration of the parade. Riders who are sensitive to motion are not recommended to ride. Riders with a disability may request an accommodation by calling 407-224-7840 spots are limited. Guests are required to sign the Parade Float Rider Waiver upon check-in, and wear “The Krewe” costume to participate. Universal Orlando will try to keep all parties together, but larger groups may need to be split into different dining parties and floats. Please arrive 45 minutes prior to parade start time. Parade times subject to change without notice. Valid Government Issued Photo Identification will be required to confirm Party Name and must be presented at restaurant upon arrival. Tickets are not refundable, transferable, and are not exchangeable. Theme Park admission is not included. Separate theme park admission ticket is required and must be valid for Universal Studios Florida for the same calendar day as this product.

^^Mardi Gras Parade Float Riders must be 18+ or accompanied by their legal guardian age 18 or older. All riders must be at least 48” in height and able to board the floats and must be able to stand for the duration of the parade.

Event occurs rain or shine. No rain checks, returns or refunds. Prices, times, dates, entertainment, event and/or experience details are subject to changes and/or cancellation without notice. Additional restrictions may apply.

All prices, package inclusions and options are subject to availability and to change or cancellation without notice, and additional restrictions may apply. Errors will be corrected where discovered, and Universal Parks & Resorts Vacations reserves the right to revoke any stated offer and to correct any errors, inaccuracies or omissions, whether such error is on a website or any print or other advertisement relating to these products and services.

^Valid for stays 11/7/24-12/19/24 and 1/5/25-4/10/25. Minimum 4-night stay and minimum 4-day promo ticket required. Universal Orlando Resort Food and Beverage Card (“Card”) value varies based on hotel and length of stay. Limit one (1) Card per room. Reservations required at least 24 hours in advance. Excludes all suites except for 2-bedroom suites at Endless Summer Resort and family suites at Cabana Bay Beach Resort. The number of rooms available for this promotion is limited. Airfare not included. Cannot be combined with any other offers, promotions, discounts, or prior purchases. The Card must be picked up and activated at the Universal Vacation Planning Center at selected hotel during arrival through departure dates only. The Card is not valid for use until activated. The Card can only be used for purchases at select Food and Beverage locations throughout Universal Studios Florida, Universal Islands of Adventure, Universal Volcano Bay, Universal CityWalk, and all Universal Orlando Hotels. The Card cannot be used for mobile food and beverage orders, online purchases, at merchandise locations, front gate pass sales or guest service locations throughout the resort, at resort hotel front desks or for hotel room service or in-hotel pizza delivery purchases, for other gift cards, tickets or Universal Express Passes, merchandise, or for purchases via phone sales. The card cannot be uploaded to the in-app wallet (Universal Pay) on the Universal Orlando Resort App, nor is it compatible with the TapuTapu wearable at Universal Volcano Bay. The dining card cannot be used at the following locations: The Palm – Orlando, BiCE Ristorante Orlando, and Blondie's. No expiration date or additional fees apply. Unless required by law, the Card is not redeemable for cash, cannot be returned or refunded, and will not be replaced if lost, stolen, or destroyed. Universal Orlando and Universal Parks & Resorts Vacations are not responsible for unauthorized use of the Card. Participating locations and benefits are subject to change without notice and additional restrictions may apply.

Universal Parks & Resorts Vacations is registered with the State of Florida as Seller of Travel No. ST-24215.

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All Rights Reserved. †The Mardi Gras Float Ride and Dine Experience ticket entitles one (1) guest to one (1) 3-course meal at a participating restaurant, and one (1) Mardi Gras parade float rider reservation at Universal Studios Florida on the same day. The 3-course meal consists of one (1) appetizer, one (1) entrée, one (1) dessert, and one (1) non-alcoholic beverage. Menu varies by location. To ride a parade float, Guests must be 18 or older, or accompanied by a parent or legal guardian age 18 or older. All riders must be at least 48” in height, able to board the floats, and able to stand for the duration of the parade. Riders who are sensitive to motion are not recommended to ride. Riders with a disability may request an accommodation by calling tel:4072447840 407-224-7840 spots are limited. Guests are required to sign the Parade Float Rider Waiver upon check-in, and wear “The Krewe” costume to participate. Universal Orlando will try to keep all parties together, but larger groups may need to be split into different dining parties and floats. Please arrive 45 minutes prior to parade start time. Parade times subject to change without notice. Valid Government Issued Photo Identification will be required to confirm Party Name and must be presented at restaurant upon arrival. Tickets are not refundable, transferable, and are not exchangeable. Theme Park admission is not included. Separate theme park admission ticket is required and must be valid for Universal Studios Florida for the same calendar day as this product. ^^Mardi Gras Parade Float Riders must be 18+ or accompanied by their legal guardian age 18 or older. All riders must be at least 48” in height and able to board the floats and must be able to stand for the duration of the parade. Event occurs rain or shine. No rain checks, returns or refunds. Prices, times, dates, entertainment, event and/or experience details are subject to changes and/or cancellation without notice. Additional restrictions may apply. All prices, package inclusions and options are subject to availability and to change or cancellation without notice, and additional restrictions may apply. Errors will be corrected where discovered, and Universal Parks & Resorts Vacations reserves the right to revoke any stated offer and to correct any errors, inaccuracies or omissions, whether such error is on a website or any print or other advertisement relating to these products and services. ^Valid for stays 11/7/24-12/19/24 and 1/5/25-4/10/25. Minimum 4-night stay and minimum 4-day promo ticket required. Universal Orlando Resort Food and Beverage Card (“Card”) value varies based on hotel and length of stay. Limit one (1) Card per room. Reservations required at least 24 hours in advance. Excludes all suites except for 2-bedroom suites at Endless Summer Resort and family suites at Cabana Bay Beach Resort. The number of rooms available for this promotion is limited. Airfare not included. Cannot be combined with any other offers, promotions, discounts, or prior purchases. The Card must be picked up and activated at the Universal Vacation Planning Center at selected hotel during arrival through departure dates only. The Card is not valid for use until activated. The Card can only be used for purchases at select Food and Beverage locations throughout Universal Studios Florida, Universal Islands of Adventure, Universal Volcano Bay, Universal CityWalk, and all Universal Orlando Hotels. 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