We recently posted about the closure of the 2024 summer tribute store. Now, updates have been made to the facade of Universal Studios Florida’s tribute store location ahead of its opening for the 2025 Mardi Gras season.
Passholders will have early access to experience this year’s Mardi Gras Tribute Store before it opens to the general public on February 1. The preview will take place at Universal Studios Florida on Thursday, January 30 from 11 a.m. to park close.
Outside of Studio Style are various planters of different shapes and sizes. Behind those are stacked shipping crate boxes. The top, middle crate has a green arrow pointing guests down the streets of Hollywood toward a new marquee and entrance at Williams of Hollywood. The crates are similar those present last year in the same location.
In previous years, the Williams of Hollywood doors served as the exit while Studio Styles has been the entrance. The last few iterations of the Tribute Store have reversed this. It appears that this year’s Mardi Gras Tribute Store will keep the current entrance and exit model.
The new marquee is faded and worn with shades of yellow, green, and red. It reads “Cyrus T. Pavo’s Legends of the Bayou, Museum and Gift Shop This Way.” In a smaller graphic, it reads “See the World Famous Nusquam Nuisance” and “Chilling Creatures” along with a red arrow and sign alerting quests to “See the Wall of Mystery!” This arrow points directly to the entrance of Williams of Hollywood.
While last year’s store was themed to a river cruise, this year’s theme looks to be moving toward a Bayou Museum adventure.
The entrance at Williams of Hollywood has yet to see any changes for the upcoming Tribute Store which will open with Universal Mardi Gras: International Flavors of Carnaval. The event runs from February 1 through March 30, 2025. Stay tuned for our coverage!
These updates to the facade of the Tribute Store location come in addition to the formerly announced concert lineup including Joe Jonas, T-Pain, and more. Mardi Gras concerts are included with valid park admission and take place on the Music Plaza Stage in Universal Studios Florida. In addition to the concerts, guests can also enjoy a themed Mardi Gras Parade, enjoy food from New Orleans and around the world, check out event merchandise.
The Mardi Gras Float Ride & Dine Experience is also returning to the festival this year. Reservations are available now via the Universal Orlando website.
Check our full guide to the 2024 Universal Mardi Gras: International Flavors of Carnaval at Universal Studios Florida to make plans for this year’s event.
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