2023 Mardi Gras Merchandise Featuring Mythical Creatures Arrives at Universal Orlando Resort

Shannen Ace

Updated on:

2023 Mardi Gras Merchandise Featuring Mythical Creatures Arrives at Universal Orlando Resort

Merchandise for 2023 Mardi Gras International Flavors of Carnaval has arrived at Universal Orlando Resort. This year’s merch features mythical creatures, as well as more standard Mardi Gras icons like masks and King Gator. Watch our tour of the merch below and scroll on to see photos and more info:

uni mardi gras 2023 merch 9922

We found all of this merchandise at the kiosk next to Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit.

uni mardi gras 2023 merch 9941

Mardi Gras Spirit Jersey – $75

uni mardi gras 2023 merch 9834

The Spirit Jersey is black with “Universal’s Mardi Gras” across the back. The letters are yellow, purple, and green, with beads, confetti, and music notes floating around them.

uni mardi gras 2023 merch 9835

A smaller logo for the festival is on the front.

uni mardi gras 2023 merch 9837

Mardi Gras Coca-Cola Freestyle Tumbler – $28.99

uni mardi gras 2023 merch 9859

With a Coca-Cola Freestyle tumbler, guests can get refills all day.

uni mardi gras 2023 merch 9851

A jester is celebrating Mardi Gras on the tumbler, surrounded by flying beads, instruments, and masks.

uni mardi gras 2023 merch 9852

A King Gator parade float is featured and even the moon is wearing a mask.

uni mardi gras 2023 merch 9854
uni mardi gras 2023 merch 9855

Mardi Gras Split Tee – $35

uni mardi gras 2023 merch 9869

Half of this tee is white with a colorful design. The other half is black with the design mirrored in a white outline.

uni mardi gras 2023 merch 9871

The image features a mask, dragon face, butterfly wings, flying unicorns, and beads.

uni mardi gras 2023 merch 9870

The Mardi Gras logo is on the white sleeve.

Mardi Gras Tee – $35

uni mardi gras 2023 merch 9873

This shirt is all white with the same design pictured in full color on the front.

uni mardi gras 2023 merch 9876

The back features the Mardi Gras logo, with wings coming out of the side of it.

uni mardi gras 2023 merch 9875

Mardi Gras Mask Bag – $50

uni mardi gras 2023 merch 9878

Carry your essentials in this colorful mask-shaped purse.

uni mardi gras 2023 merch 9880

The pleather strap is attached to the bag with pink chains.

uni mardi gras 2023 merch 9879

The back is black with the Mardi Gras logo.

Mardi Gras Mug – $18

uni mardi gras 2023 merch 9882

A mask with butterfly and feather wings is on one side of this mug.

uni mardi gras 2023 merch 9883

A dragon face and unicorns are on the other side.

Mardi Gras Shot Glass – $10

uni mardi gras 2023 merch 9885

The ceramic shot glass has the same design as the mug.

uni mardi gras 2023 merch 9959
uni mardi gras 2023 merch 9958

Mardi Gras Socks – $20

uni mardi gras 2023 merch 9891

These socks also feature a dragon, unicorns, and a colorful mask, all around “Universal Studios” in purple and orange at the center.

uni mardi gras 2023 merch 9893

Mardi Gras Drawstring Backpack – $28

uni mardi gras 2023 merch 9894

The split black and white version of the mask and creatures design is on this backpack.

uni mardi gras 2023 merch 9895

It has black drawstring straps.

uni mardi gras 2023 merch 9896

Mardi Gras Ball Cap – $30

uni mardi gras 2023 merch 9898

The ball cap is white and has the colorful image of a mask and wings on the front.

uni mardi gras 2023 merch 9899
uni mardi gras 2023 merch 9900

It has a velcro strap on the back.

Mardi Gras Headband – $16

uni mardi gras 2023 merch 9902

This sublimated cloth headband can be worn in several ways.

uni mardi gras 2023 merch 9903

It’s black with a colorful all-over print of creatures and masks.

Mardi Gras Crown Earrings – $20

uni mardi gras 2023 merch 9904

Complete your Mardi Gras look with some jewelry! First up are these golden dangle earrings. They have white pearls hanging at the center of the teardrop-shaped wire. Green, pink, and purple beads sit at the bottom of the teardrop with a dangling crown charm.

Mardi Gras Stud Earrings Set – $20

uni mardi gras 2023 merch 9906

This set of earrings has three pairs. The first is a pair of simple crowns and the second is a pair of green and purple masks. The third earrings have a green dragon’s face hanging from a purple gem.

Mardi Gras Coins Necklace – $30

uni mardi gras 2023 merch 9908

This golden chain necklace has plastic coins with crowns on them hanging next to white pearls. A Mardi Gras mask and crown charm hang from the loop at the bottom.

Mardi Gras Creatures Necklace – $33

uni mardi gras 2023 merch 9915

This necklace is made of small golden beads and large pink and green beads. There are three large charms along the necklace.

uni mardi gras 2023 merch 9890

One charm features a red dragon and green dragons breathing fire. Another features various sea creatures.

uni mardi gras 2023 merch 9911
uni mardi gras 2023 merch 9912
uni mardi gras 2023 merch 9913

The charm hanging at the bottom has a woman with wings in a garden, alongside a unicorn and serpent creature.

Mardi Gras Reversible Bucket Hat – $34

uni mardi gras 2023 merch 9919

If you prefer a bucket hat to ball caps, Universal has you covered.

uni mardi gras 2023 merch 9916

One side of this bucket hat is black and covered with the mask and dragon design — just like the headband further above.

uni mardi gras 2023 merch 9918
uni mardi gras 2023 merch 9920

The other side is neon green with the Mardi Gras logo on a patch.

Mardi Gras Folding Fan – $18

uni mardi gras 2023 merch 9923

Keep cool with a black folding fan covered in images of beads, feathers, coins, and stars, with a dragon’s face peering out from below the Mardi Gras logo at the center.

Mardi Gras Poster – $34

uni mardi gras 2023 merch 9925

This 18″ by 24″ poster features the same design on most of the above merchandise: a mask at the center, a dragon’s face at the bottom, and two unicorns at the top.

uni mardi gras 2023 merch 9926

It comes rolled up in a tube.

Mardi Gras Tee – $35

uni mardi gras 2023 merch 9932

This tee is a weathered black with the same image on the front.

uni mardi gras 2023 merch 9930
uni mardi gras 2023 merch 9933

The Mardi Gras logo is on the left sleeve.

Mardi Gras Raglan – $35

uni mardi gras 2023 merch 9935

Finally, a smaller version of the design is on the heather gray torso of this raglan shirt. The sleeves and neck are green.

Mardi Gras Candle – $20

uni mardi gras 2023 merch 9927

We can’t forget the King Gator, or the “King of the Bayou” as this merchandise brands him. He gets his own scented candle featuring his visage on top.

uni mardi gras 2023 merch 9928
uni mardi gras 2023 merch 9963

Mardi Gras King Gator Photo Frame – $29

uni mardi gras 2023 merch 9937

Memorialize your 2023 Mardi Gras celebrations with this photo frame that puts you right next to King Gator, who is featured on this merch holding a mask and cake.

uni mardi gras 2023 merch 9938

The frame has a stand on the back but no hardware for hanging on the wall. It fits a 4″ by 6″ photo.

Mardi Gras King Gator Backpack – $33

uni mardi gras 2023 merch 9939

The king is on this black backpack with a front zipper pocket.

Mardi Gras King Gator Tee – $35

uni mardi gras 2023 merch 9943

He’s also on this T-shirt which has a dark scaly pattern.

uni mardi gras 2023 merch 9942
uni mardi gras 2023 merch 9944
uni mardi gras 2023 merch 9946

The Mardi Gras logo is on the left sleeve.

Mardi Gras King Gator Trucker Hat – $30

uni mardi gras 2023 merch 9947

This hat has a solid black front featuring King Gator above the brim.

uni mardi gras 2023 merch 9948

The back is made of plastic mesh with an adjustable strap.

Youth Mardi Gras King Gator Tee – $25

uni mardi gras 2023 merch 9950

This solid black tee is a little simpler, with the King Gator just holding a mask and no cake. But as with most of the King Gator merch, he’s surrounded by delicious-looking Mardi Gras foods, plus instruments, music notes, and beads.

Mardi Gras King Gator Hoodie – $65

uni mardi gras 2023 merch 9964

The king is on the back of this weathered purple pullover.

uni mardi gras 2023 merch 9965

It has a drawstring hood and a big pocket on the front.

uni mardi gras 2023 merch 9966

The Mardi Gras logo is on the left breast.

Mardi Gras Skull Headband – $16

uni mardi gras 2023 merch 0005

Another series of Mardi Gras 2023 merchandise features skulls. There are purple skulls patterned over this white headband.

uni mardi gras 2023 merch 0006

One wears a top hat reading “Louder, wilder, spicier.” The other has a flower crown. “Mardi Gras” is printed across the foreheads of both skulls.

uni mardi gras 2023 merch 0007

Mardi Gras Skulls Bag – $34

uni mardi gras 2023 merch 0009

They are also patterned across this small bag with an adjustable black strap.

uni mardi gras 2023 merch 0010

It has a Mardi Gras patch on the front.

uni mardi gras 2023 merch 0011

The main pocket unzips.

uni mardi gras 2023 merch 0012

A small pocket on the back also zips up.

Mardi Gras Hoodie – $57

uni mardi gras 2023 merch 0014

This black hoodie features a jester within the Mardi Gras parade.

uni mardi gras 2023 merch 0015

The Mardi Gras tree covered in beads is even in the corner.

uni mardi gras 2023 merch 0016
uni mardi gras 2023 merch 0018

It zips up the front.

Mardi Gras Button Set – $11

uni mardi gras 2023 merch 0019

This first button pack includes four buttons:

  • A blue one featuring a crescent moon wearing a green mask. It reads “Universal’s Mardi Gras ‘ 23.”
  • A yellow one featuring a red and purple mask with feathers across the top of it. It reads “Universal Orlando.”
  • A purple one that reads “King of the Bayou” above the King Gator’s face.
  • A green one featuring a red lobster wearing a top hat with the words “Louder, wilder, spicier.”

Mardi Gras Button Set – $11

uni mardi gras 2023 merch 0021

The second button set includes two featuring the skulls from earlier merch, one featuring a lobster, and one featuring King Gator.

Mardi Gras Magnet Pack – $14

uni mardi gras 2023 merch 0023

The top hat skull, with musical instruments, a feather, and banners, is on a pink magnet. King Gator, with “Louder, wilder, spicier” on his face, is on the purple magnet in green, surrounded by more instruments, a feather, and a drink.

Mardi Gras King Gator Pin – $15

uni mardi gras 2023 merch 0025

If you just want a small King Gator souvenir, this pin is for you.

uni mardi gras 2023 merch 0028

He’s holding a mask and cake, plus wearing a few strings of beads — not to mention his golden crown, of course.

uni mardi gras 2023 merch 0026

Mardi Gras King Gator Keychain – $14

uni mardi gras 2023 merch 0030

The same King Gator image, plus other Mardi Gras icons, is surrounded by golden beads on this keychain.

uni mardi gras 2023 merch 0031

The back of the keychain is silver with the Mardi Gras logo.

Mardi Gras Lanyard – $15

uni mardi gras 2023 merch 0042

Display your buttons, pin, and keychain on this colorful lanyard.

uni mardi gras 2023 merch 0034

It shows off parade floats, King Gator, a jester, and the Mardi Gras tree. “Universal’s Mardi Gras ’23” is also at the center of the lanyard.

uni mardi gras 2023 merch 0035
uni mardi gras 2023 merch 0036
uni mardi gras 2023 merch 0037

It has a lobster claw clip at the end and a black clasp at the back.

uni mardi gras 2023 merch 0038
uni mardi gras 2023 merch 0039
uni mardi gras 2023 merch 0040
uni mardi gras 2023 merch 0041

Mardi Gras King Gator Purple Tee – $35

uni mardi gras 2023 merch 0043

King Gator is on the front of this heather purple tee.

uni mardi gras 2023 merch 0044

Mardi Gras King Gator Socks – $20

uni mardi gras 2023 merch 0046

He’s also featured with various food items and instruments on these socks.

uni mardi gras 2023 merch 0047

Mardi Gras King Gator Stud Earrings Set – $20

uni mardi gras 2023 merch 0049

There are three stud earrings in this set:

  • A pair of purple, green, and yellow masks.
  • A pair of King Gator heads wearing gold crowns.
  • A pair of purple fleurs-de-lis.

Mardi Gras King Gator Necklace – $33

uni mardi gras 2023 merch 0051

The King Gator necklace is made up of gold, purple, and green beads.

uni mardi gras 2023 merch 0052

Two mask charms are near the top.

uni mardi gras 2023 merch 0053

At the bottom is a dangling King Gator charm.

uni mardi gras 2023 merch 0054

Mardi Gras King Gator Bracelets – $28

uni mardi gras 2023 merch 0056

These three matching bracelets are also made up of gold, green, and purple beads, each with a different charm.

uni mardi gras 2023 merch 0057

One has a mask, one has King Gator, and one has a fleur-de-lis.

Mardi Gras King Gator Necklace – $33

uni mardi gras 2023 merch 0059

This necklace has a string of beads and a chain attached to each other.

uni mardi gras 2023 merch 0060

Golden fleurs-de-lis are just below where the two meet.

uni mardi gras 2023 merch 0061

King Gator dangles from the end of the chain.

Mardi Gras King Gator Cup – $15

uni mardi gras 2023 merch 0063

This can-shaped cup is covered all over with beads, instruments, and food.

uni mardi gras 2023 merch 0064

King Gator is next to his “King of the Bayou” moniker.

uni mardi gras 2023 merch 0065

The Mardi Gras logo is on another side.

uni mardi gras 2023 merch 0066

Mardi Gras Tee – $30

uni mardi gras 2023 merch 9969

This black T-shirt has the image of the jester with the parade, Mardi Gras trees, and King Gator.

Mardi Gras Cup – $17

uni mardi gras 2023 merch 9971

This cup has the Mardi Gras logo against a purple square on one side.

uni mardi gras 2023 merch 9972

The moon wearing a mask and lobster are to one side.

uni mardi gras 2023 merch 9973

King Gator’s face and musical instruments are on the other side.

uni mardi gras 2023 merch 9974

The rest is covered in beads, masks, and confetti.

Mardi Gras Skull Tee – $35

uni mardi gras 2023 merch 9978

The top hat skull is outlined in purple and black on this gray weathered tee.

uni mardi gras 2023 merch 9980

Mardi Gras Skull Tank – $35

uni mardi gras 2023 merch 9983

The skull wearing a flower crown is outlined in pink and black on this heather gray tank top.

uni mardi gras 2023 merch 9984
uni mardi gras 2023 merch 9985

Mardi Gras Coasters – $6 each

uni mardi gras 2023 merch 9954

There are four coasters available and they match one of the button packs further above.

uni mardi gras 2023 merch 9987

One is green with the red lobster. His claws read “Food fun” and “Mardi Gras ’23,” while “Louder, wilder, spicier” is on his back.

uni mardi gras 2023 merch 9988

They all have cork on the bottom.

uni mardi gras 2023 merch 9989

This coaster is purple with King Gator in green. He also reads “Louder, wilder, spicier.”

uni mardi gras 2023 merch 9990

The same words are on the top hat of this skull, who is purple against a pink background.

uni mardi gras 2023 merch 9991

The other skull is pink against yellow.

Mardi Gras Skull Bracelet – $25

uni mardi gras 2023 merch 9992

The top hat skull is on a silver charm on this braided black bracelet.

uni mardi gras 2023 merch 9993

There are two slider silver charms, too.

uni mardi gras 2023 merch 9994

Mardi Gras Skull & Crystal Earrings Set – $20

uni mardi gras 2023 merch 9996

This earring set has a pair of purple skull studs.

uni mardi gras 2023 merch 9999
uni mardi gras 2023 merch 9997

The other pair has silver studs of the skull wearing a flower crown.

uni mardi gras 2023 merch 9998

Two purple crystals hang from the skull on silver charms.

Mardi Gras Choker Necklace – $25

uni mardi gras 2023 merch 0003

Finally, this velvet black choker connects with two silver chains.

uni mardi gras 2023 merch 0002

Hanging from the chains are skull charms and a purple crystal.

Read more about Mardi Gras 2023 at Universal Orlando Resort:

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.