REVIEW: French Quarter King Cake & Beignets at Universal’s Mardi Gras: International Flavors of Carnaval 2023

Katie Francis

REVIEW: French Quarter King Cake & Beignets at Universal’s Mardi Gras: International Flavors of Carnaval 2023

It wouldn’t be Mardi Gras without a French Quarter, and Gramercy Park at Universal Studios Florida has been transformed into just that. There are four French Quarter booths and a bar.

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Menu for at French Quarter King Cake & Beignets at Universal’s Mardi Gras: International Flavors of Carnaval 2023

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Food:

  • King Cake – $13.99
  • Beignets – $6.99

Beverages:

  • Abita Purple Haze – $11.50 for 20 oz. single serve or 12 oz. souvenir cup, $14.50 for 20 oz. souvenir cup
  • 🆕 Oh Baby – $12 for 20 oz. single serve or 12 oz. souvenir cup, $14.50 for 20 oz. souvenir cup

Photos of Menu Items for French Quarter King Cake & Beignets at Universal’s Mardi Gras: International Flavors of Carnaval 2023

King Cake – $13.99

traditional cake with cinnamon swirl icing and colored sanding sugar

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The King Cake is massive with super sweet icing and nice gritty sugar.

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The cake was a little dry, but the plastic baby was a nice touch. 

Beignets – $6.99

sweet fried pastry dusted with powdered sugar

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If you’re looking for us during Mardi Gras, just follow the trail of powdered sugar because these beignets are on point.

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They are puffy, fluffy, and sweet. Make it a point to grab a bag of beignets.

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*NEW* Oh Baby – $12 for 20 oz. single serve or 12 oz. souvenir cup, $14.50 for 20 oz. souvenir cup

this custom brew is bursting with vanilla and cinnamon flavors on a base of sweet yet roasty malt

Abita Purple Haze (ABV 4.2%) – $11.50 for 20 oz. single serve or 12 oz. souvenir cup, $14.50 for 20 oz. souvenir cup

a lager brewed with real raspberries, wheat malts, and Wanguard hops

Universal’s Mardi Gras: International Flavors of Carnaval runs from February 4 through April 16.

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