The Universal Mardi Gras: International Flavors of Carnaval 2026 parade runs nightly at Universal Studios Florida from February 7 through April 4, 2026. The event is included with regular theme park admission or an annual pass. Universal Mardi Gras Parade 2026 Parade Route The parade begins next to the Universal Horror Make-Up Show in Hollywood. … Read more
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
Universal Orlando guests can sign up to ride a Mardi Gras parade float and throw beads on the day of their trip with a virtual queue. Joining the Mardi Gras Parade Float Ride Queue Guests can join the virtual queue via the Universal Orlando Resort app on the day of their visit. Make sure you … Read more
Let the good floats roll. It’s time for the 2025 Universal Mardi Gras parade! The parade is performed nightly at Universal Studios Florida for the duration of the Carnaval celebration. Guests can view it from the ground or participate as a bead thrower by signing up for the float ride experience. Pre-Parade Meet and Greets … Read more
A guest dressed like the Once-ler from the animated film “The Lorax” crashed the Universal Studios Florida Mardi Gras parade on St. Patrick’s Day, Sunday, March 17. Guest Tries to Join Mardi Gras Parade TikTok user @dadgotparks shared a video of the incident. The guest is in a green tuxedo, white boots, and a green top … Read more
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
Disney’s Port Orleans Resort hosted another successful Mardi Gras parade this year, featuring Princess Tiana and golf carts decorated by Cast Members. Disney’s Port Orleans Resort Mardi Gras Parade Cast Members were dressed in purple and green with Mardi Gras beads. A Cast Member led the Mardi Gras parade in a surrey bike. The Walt … Read more
Let the good times roll! Mardi Gras: International Flavors of Carnaval has begun at Universal Studios Florida. Each night through April 7, guests can enjoy a Mardi Gras parade. This year’s event and the parade have an Elements theme. Parade times vary between 5:15 p.m. and 7:45 p.m., depending on when the park closes that … Read more
Whether you’re riding the floats or catching the beads, the parade is a must when visiting Universal Studios Florida during Mardi Gras. Every year, several of our favorite parade floats return alongside all-new themed floats. This year’s Mardi Gras theme will be inspired by the elements. Mardi Gras Parade Theme We can see the influence … Read more
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
Universal Orlando Resort has opened bookings for the Mardi Gras Float Ride & Dine Experience during Universal Mardi Gras: International Flavors of Carnaval 2024. With this experience, guests can ride on a parade float and enjoy a 3-course meal at select restaurants. Mardi Gras: International Flavors of Carnaval will run from February 3 through April … Read more
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
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
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
Reservations are now open for Universal Orlando Resort Annual Passholders to ride a Mardi Gras 2023 parade float. Passholders can reserve a spot for themselves and up to four more Passholders to ride a float on select nights from February 4 to April 16. Passholders are limited to one reservation date only. They must sign … Read more
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