PHOTOS, VIDEO: 2025 Disney’s Port Orleans Mardi Gras Golf Cart Parade Features Genie’s Lamp, ‘Encanto’ Casita, Hercules Hydra, and More

People enjoying a festive Mardi Gras parade with colorful, decorated floats, including a vibrant vehicle shaped like a genie's lamp emitting smoke.

Disney’s Port Orleans Resort celebrated Mardi Gras this Fat Tuesday with their annual golf cart parade. Each golf cart is decorated by a different group of Cast Members, who then drive the carts along Sassagoula River from Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – Riverside to Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – French Quarter. 2025 Mardi Gras Parade … Read more

Tiana’s Bayou Adventure Opening This Summer & More: Daily Recap (2/13/24)

An opening season announced for Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, Tiana audio-animatronic revealed, and construction walls redecorated for Mardi Gras — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Tuesday, February 13, 2024. Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom EPCOT Disney’s Hollywood Studios Walt Disney World Resort Hotels New Merchandise Disneyland Resort Entertainment and Media Disney+ The … Read more

Annual Passholder Float Riding Registration Opens Next Week for Universal’s Mardi Gras: International Flavors of Carnaval 2024

Get ready to toss some beads! Universal’s Mardi Gras: International Flavors of Carnaval kicks off on February 3, 2024, but Universal Orlando Annual Passholders can get a head start on reserving their spot on one of this year’s Mardi Gras floats starting January 18. Universal Orlando Resort has officially announced that UOAPs will be able … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: 2023 Mardi Gras Pargo Parade at Disney’s Port Orleans Resort Features Carts Inspired by Walt Disney World Hotels

Happy Fat Tuesday! We visited Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – French Quarter this morning for their annual Mardi Gras Pargo Parade. Cast Members decorate golf carts and guests can vote for their favorites by scanning the QR code on display near the parade route. Last year’s golf cart “floats” were inspired by Walt Disney World attractions … Read more

Full Guide to Universal’s Mardi Gras: International Flavors of Carnaval 2023

Let the good times roll! Universal’s Mardi Gras: International Flavors of Carnaval is in full swing around the Universal Orlando Resort now through April 16, 2023. We’ve partied hard and have done it all to be able to bring you a full and complete guide to everything during Mardi Gras. Below, you’ll find everything from … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: 2023 Mythical Realms of Mardi Gras Parade at Universal Studios Florida Features Dragons, Unicorns, King Gator, and Beads Galore

Universal’s Mardi Gras: International Flavors of Carnaval is running now through April 16. Each night, guests can let the good times roll with a boisterous Mardi Gras parade. About half of the floats return every year, such as the classic Riverboat and King Gator. The others get new designs each year based on the event’s … Read more

Universal Orlando Resort Announces Mardi Gras Float Ride and Dine Experience

Universal Studios Florida Mardi Gras parade float

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