Universal’s Islands of Adventure is getting in on the Mardi Gras fun this year with two food booths in Port of Entry. The Mardi Gras Hits booth has festival favorites.
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Menu for Mardi Gras Hits at Universal’s Mardi Gras: International Flavors of Carnaval 2023
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Food:
- Jambalaya – $6.99
- Shrimp Gumbo – $6.99
Beverages:
- Category 5 Punch – $12 for 12 oz. single serve, $13.50 for 12 oz. souvenir cup, or $16.50 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 Mardi Gras Hits at Universal’s Mardi Gras: International Flavors of Carnaval 2023
Jambalaya – $6.99
mixed rice, andouille sausage, chicken, shrimp, peppers, and tomatoes topped with a crawfish
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This is a really good value for the amount of meat you get: two giant chunks of sausage plus a couple of smaller pieces, two shrimp, lots of chicken chunks, a *creepy* friend on top, and rice and peppers.
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This has a good flavor — especially the sausage and rice. The shrimp was average, and the chicken was a little dry.
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Shrimp Gumbo – $6.99
stew of shrimp, andouille sausage, bacon, and trinity over white rice
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Another solid option from this booth. The seasoning and gravy are good complements to the rest of the dish.
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The peppers and okra add nicely without being spicy.
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The rice was a bit crunchy and held together well, and the shrimp was not fishy.
Category 5 Punch – $12 for 12 oz. single serve, $13.50 for 12 oz. souvenir cup, or $16.50 for 20 oz. souvenir cup
Myers’s Dark rum, Cruzan Aged Dark rum, passion fruit purée, mixed with grenadine, orange and lime juice
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The drink is returning from last year, but it’s gone down in quality significantly.
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It has a strange, sour aftertaste and is far too heavy on the syrups.
*NEW* Oh Baby – $12 for 20 oz. single serve or 12 oz. souvenir cup, $14.50 for 20 oz. souvenir cup
custom brew bursting with vanilla and cinnamon flavors on a base of sweet yet roasty malt
Universal’s Mardi Gras: International Flavors of Carnaval runs from February 4 through April 16.
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