Universal Orlando Annual Passholders can get into the festive spirit with a new Passholder button for Universal Mardi Gras: International Flavors of Carnaval 2025.
Mardi Gras 2025 Passholder Button

As we previously reported, Passholders at Universal Orlando Resort can take advantage of several exclusive benefits during the 2025 Mardi Gras celebrations. In addition to getting an early preview of the Mardi Gras Tribute Store, Passholders can also pick up a new free button. The button is purple with an image of this year’s main character, King Gator.

The back of the sheet gives a little more information on King Gator:
DO NOT FEED THE ALLIGATOR. Let the Alligator Feed You! This Royal Reptile, bedecked in beads, pops out of hibernation every spring to light up your Mardi Gras. Silly Sovereign, Kool King, Lit Lizard, all hail His Highness!
The free button is available for pickup at two locations while supplies last. The pickup locations are:
- The Tonight Shop in Universal Studios Florida from park open to park close
- UOAP Lounge in Toon Lagoon at Universal Islands of Adventure from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The button is limited to one per Passholder.

Some of the other UOAP benefits for Mardi Gras 2025 include a 15% discount on the Mardi Gras Float Ride and Dine Experience, exclusive merchandise, and exclusive menu items. The full list of UOAP benefits can be found of the official Universal page. If you want to see even more Universal Mardi Gras 2025, we photographed some of the new decorations and have a list of the full food menus.
Will you be picking up this new button to get in the Mardi Gras spirit? Let us know in the comments.
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