Howdy! Today was a busy spring break day at Universal Orlando. Between CityWalk, Universal Studios Florida, and Islands of Adventure there were tons of fun finds and maybe a few goofy moments as well. Lone Palm Airport Bar Margaritaville’s Lone Palm Airport kiosk has been under refurbishment for a few weeks now. Luckily from the … Read more
This year’s “secret” Mardi Gras coins being handed out by parade performers feature a nod the event’s 30th Anniversary. Each year, Universal Studios Florida guests may be surprised with “secret” coins given out by Mardi Gras Parade performers as they meet and greet prior to the parade. The coins are typically different each year. This … 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
Howdy! The heat is starting to build up and it’s beginning to feel like Spring here at Universal Orlando. It was a beautiful day to finally experience Mardi Gras, find some fun merchandise, and even find a hometown friend. Good Morning from Universal Orlando Resort Good morning! I was living my best life bopping to … Read more
Universal Mardi Gras: International Flavors of Carnaval for 2025 is underway, and we have compiled a full guide to help you plan your visit! This year’s celebration began on February 1 and will conclude on March 30; this year is slightly shorter than the 2024 event. Decorations The central medallion at the main entrance arch … 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
Universal Orlando is informing guests that this evening’s T-Pain concert, the first of Mardi Gras 2025, is at capacity. We received the above notification simply stating “T-Pain Concert at Capacity.” We received the notification almost 20 minutes before the concert started at 8:30 p.m. Concerts are at the Music Plaza Stage, next to Despicable Me … Read more
The large central medallion celebrating Mardi Gras 2025 has been added to the main entrance arch at Universal Studios Florida. Universal Studios 2025 Medallion We have seen a vast majority of the new decorations for Mardi Gras 2025 being erected around Universal Studios Florida. Jester hats were added atop the lampposts and celebration statues were … Read more
Step on over to the 2025 Mardi Gras Tribute Store in the former Williams of Hollywood at Universal Studios Florida. The Tribute Store is a staple of seasonal events at Universal, and the latest edition opens on Saturday, February 1. Annual Passholders got a special preview of the store on Thursday, January 30. Entrance A … Read more
Let the good times roll! Full menus with prices for Universal Mardi Gras: International Flavors of Carnaval 2025 have been posted online and at Universal Studios Florida. Coca-Cola Market Square Drink Menu New Orleans – Taste of the Quarter Food Menu Drink Menu New Orleans – Bites of the Bayou Food Menu Drink Menu Canada … Read more
Howdy! Today was a beautiful day at Universal Orlando Resort. There were tons of Mardi Gras decorations up throughout Universal property, new Mardi Gras merchandise, and other fun finds through Universal Studios Florida and Islands of Adventure. Good Morning from Universal Orlando Resort Today the weather continues to be perfect and the crowds are still … Read more
Decor for the 30th annual Universal Mardi Gras celebration has started to appear in Universal Studios Florida. Universal Mardi Gras 2025 Decor The decorations for the annual Mardi Gras celebration at Universal Studios Florida have arrived in anticipation of the start of Universal Mardi Gras: International Flavors of Carnaval on February 1. Signage highlights that … Read more
The Cursed Coconut Club, a Mardi Gras themed overlay to the Red Coconut Club at Universal CityWalk, is taking shape as decorations are installed. The Cursed Coconut Club The Cursed Coconut Club returns to Universal CityWalk as part of the Universal Orlando Resort Mardi Gras: International Flavor of Festivals celebration. The annual overlay of the … Read more
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 … Read more
Alongside the release of the concert lineup for Universal Mardi Gras: International Flavors of Carnaval, Universal has also shared the many Passholder benefits that will be available during the event. Universal Mardi Gras Passholder Perks Ride a Mardi Gras Parade Float for Free Starting things off, Passholders will be able to ride a Mardi Gras … Read more