A festive Mardi Gras-themed display features 2025 Merch, including a t-shirt, a stuffed alligator, beads, and a fan. Enjoy the vibrant drink and decorative items in purple, green, and gold hues at Universal Studios' colorful celebration.

King Gator Shoulder Buddy, Belt Bag, and More 2025 Universal Mardi Gras Merch Revealed

Jamie Rowland

With the start of Mardi Gras 2025 right around the corner, Universal Studios has released a sneak peek of select merchandise that will be available online starting January 28. The collection features fan favorite and Mardi Gras parade caboose, King Gator in addition to last year’s newcomer, Baron Tonton.

Colorful Mardi Gras merch display features a tie-dye shirt, alligator toys, beads, mask, fan, and decorated goblet set against Universal Studios' vibrant shutters and streetlamps.

In this festive preview, it appears that last year’s light-up King Gator popcorn bucket is making a return. While the bucket does not resemble the King Gator float, it is sure to light-up the night with its glowing crown and beads.

A full front view of the King Gator popcorn bucket

The more cartoony version of King Gator is also highlighted in this preview with a shoulder buddy and small figurine. However, a King Gator more akin to the parade float is featured in a new belt bag. The bag is a dark olive color with a black zipper showing the year and has an image of King Gator in the center.

Baron Tonton takes center stage on the eye-catching t-shirt and folding fan. Both feature the classic and vibrant greens, golds, and purples of Mardi Gras. The tie-dyed purple shirt showcases The Baron celebrating by playing a trumpet and being surrounded by beads and music notes. The folding fan is printed with a similar design and will serve to cool guests down near the end of the celebration when the Florida heat is ramping back up.

A Hurricane Tumbler is also shown in this look at 2025 merchandise and has the Mardi Gras logo displayed above a deep purple base.

Finally, it appears that guests will have the opportunity to take the scent of Mardi Gras home with a themed, scented candle

Last year’s merch drop was extensive, so guests can expect a huge selection of new items including clothes, keychains, collectables, and more – coming soon!

The Mardi Gras 2025 logo bursts with colorful text, a fleur-de-lis, and vibrant leaves against a brick wall backdrop. Universal Studios is proudly featured at the bottom, making it a perfect piece of merch for fans and festival enthusiasts alike.

Universal Mardi Gras: International Flavors of Carnaval will begin February 1 and end March 30, which is slightly shorter than previous festivals.

However, guests can be sure to experience a parade including interactive elements, live concerts happening on select nights during the event, more merchandise, and flavors from New Orleans and around the world. Last year’s food and beverage guide can be found here.

UOR USF 2024 Mardi Gras Parade 9

Check out our full guide to Mardi Gras 2024 to prepare for this year’s event, and be sure to keep any eye out as we provide updates on all the festive fun including locations where this new merchandise and more can be found.

What are you most looking forward to during Mardi Gras 2025? Let us know in the comments!

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