Universal Orlando Resort has announced new pricing for their 2023 Mardi Gras Float Ride and Dine Experience. Through this experience, guests can ride on a Mardi Gras parade float plus enjoy a 3-course meal from one of four participating Universal Orlando Resort restaurants. In previous years, the experience just included the float ride. The experience … Read more
The concert lineup has been announced for Mardi Gras 2023 at Universal Orlando Resort! Check out the full list of performers coming to the Music Plaza Stage at Universal Studios Florida: Universal Orlando Resort is already preparing for Mardi Gras celebrations, which will begin on February 4 and run through April 16.
Universal Orlando Resort has announced a new offering for their 2022 Mardi Gras festival: Mardi Gras Float Ride and Dine Experience. Through this experience, guests can ride on a Mardi Gras parade float plus enjoy a 3-course meal from one of four participating Universal Orlando Resort restaurants. In previous years, the experience just included the … Read more
Welcome to another amazing day here at the Universal Orlando Resort. It’s a little overcast, but hopefully that will keep the crowds away. We’re off to a good start. It looks like it’s going to be a slow day. It’s warm and breezy with no rain – perfect for a visit to the parks. Let’s … Read more
Even more chocolate candy is available at Universal Orlando Resort for Mardi Gras 2022. We found most of these in the Mardi Gras Tribute Store in Universal Studios Florida. Milk Chocolate King Gator – $10 This is shaped just like a King Gator. Nutritional information is on the back of the packaging, which is Mardi Gras … Read more
More small pieces of Mardi Gras merchandise have arrived at Universal Orlando Resort, as well as a Coca-Cola Freestyle tumbler. Mardi Gras Lanyard Pouch – $5 This pouch features the Planet Mardi Gras icon of a colorful astronaut surrounded by floating beads and coins. Mardi Gras Pin – $12 This pin features the King Gator with the … Read more
Disney’s Port Orleans Resort held their annual Mardi Gras parade today, featuring decked-out golf carts and Princess Tiana herself. Cast Members led the parade with a Mardi Gras 2022 banner. They were followed by a smartly-dressed jazz band. Tiana rode in a horse-drawn carriage. Tiana was followed by a cart simply decorated for Mardi Gras … Read more
We have reviews for every food and drink item from Mardi Gras 2022 at Universal Studios Florida, but there’s still one more Annual Passholder exclusive left to try. UOAPs can find an Affogato and Spiked Affogato at Guido’s Gelato outside of Louie’s Italian Restaurant. This is also where you can find the Italy Booth for … Read more
It’s another fantastic day here at the Universal Orlando Resort. We know it’s going to be a busy holiday weekend ahead, but we’re ready for it! Let’s see what’s new today. But first, a stop into Cinnabon for a breakfast sandwich. A bacon, egg, and cheese on a cinnamon roll is just what we needed … Read more
If all the delicious food at Mardi Gras wasn’t enough, there is now some new candy available. We found these treats at the Tribute Store in Universal Studios Florida. 2022 Planet Mardi Gras Chocolate Candy Bars – $10 There is an assortment of chocolate bars. It comes in a set of three. There is a … Read more
Universal’s Endless Summer Dockside and Surfside Inn and Suites are celebrating Mardi Gras with an exclusive drink. The Endless Carnival can be found at the bars at either hotel, but we stopped into the Sunset Lounge at Dockside to give it a try. The Endless Carnival – $14 Castillo Silver Rum, Captain Morgan Spiced Rum, … Read more
Would it really be Mardi Gras at the Universal Orlando Resort without beignets? Sure, you can find bags of those fluffy, powdered sugar treats in the park, but the best beignets are just down the road at Universal’s Endless Summer Resorts. Beignets with Bourbon Caramel Sauce – $6 Dockside and Surfside are both celebrating Mardi … Read more
The Toothsome Chocolate Emporium & Savory Feast Kitchen at Universal CityWalk Orlando has rolled out a new seasonal shake for Mardi Gras. The Rhythm & Shake specialty shake sounds delicious, so let’s make our way over to the Toothsome Chocolate Emporium and check it out. Feet don’t fail me now! Mardi Gras Rhythm & Shake … Read more
If you don’t yet have enough Mardi Gras merchandise, Universal Orlando Resort has two new coasters perfect for setting your cocktails on. We found these in the Universal Studios Store at CityWalk. 2022 Mardi Gras King Gator Coaster – $6 The top of this coaster features the King Gator, with beads pouring out of his mouth … Read more
Mardi Gras 2022 is in full swing at Universal Studios Florida, and we’re stopping by the TODAY Café to try our favorite treat from last year — the Mardi Gras Vanilla Cake with Cinnamon Swirl! Mardi Gras Vanilla Cake With Cinnamon Swirl – $4.99 The cake is presented beautifully with two layers featuring swirled Mardi … Read more
If you’re looking for a fun Mardi Gras 2022 souvenir that’s not a shirt or cup, swing by the Tribute Store in Universal Studios Florida for one (or all) of these collectible medallions. The machine can be found at the exit of the store. Each coin is $5 or you can buy all four at … Read more