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
A festive Gator Junior shoulder plush has arrived at Universal Orlando Resort just in time for Mardi Gras. The Gator Junior shoulder plush is available for purchase at the Universal Studios Store in CityWalk, but it is possible that it’s also available elsewhere around the resort. Gator Junior Shoulder Plush – $25 This shoulder plush … Read more
Our reporters tried every item available at Universal Studios Florida for Universal Mardi Gras: International Flavors of Carnaval 2025. With almost 50 items to choose from in our full food review, we decided to compile a list of the seven best items to try and the seven worst items to avoid. 7 Best Snacks and … Read more
Universal Mardi Gras: International Flavors of Carnaval is back for its 30th anniversary, and we’ve compiled our reviews of every food and beverage item at the festival. Canada Canada is located at Gramercy Park facing Transformers, and can be found at A on the map below. Food: Beverages: *NEW* Hot Maple Lacquered Salmon – $14.99 … Read more
Universal Mardi Gras: International Flavors of Carnaval is back for its 30th anniversary, and we reviewed every new item on the menus. Canada Canada is located at Gramercy Park facing Transformers, and can be found at A on the map below. Food: Beverages: *NEW* Hot Maple Lacquered Salmon – $14.99 griddled salmon fillet with a … Read more
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 … 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 Mardi Gras overlay has returned to a CityWalk venue, transforming the Red Coconut Club into the Cursed Coconut Club for the season. 2025 marks the 30th anniversary of Universal’s Mardi Gras celebration, and the Cursed Coconut Club includes homages to previous Mardi Gras events. Hours & Location The Red Coconut Club is a mid-century … 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
Aligning with the start of Mardi Gras celebrations in Universal Studios Florida, the park has debuted a new Coca-Cola Freestyle cup full of festive spirit. Mardi Gras Coca-Cola Freestyle Cup – $18.99 The new cup features the main logo for the event. Gold letters say “Mardi Gras 30th Celebration,” referencing 2025 being the 30th anniversary … 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
Universal Mardi Gras 2025 is just around the corner and new merchandise is now available for guests to purchase at Universal Orlando Resort. We found the new items for sale at the Universal Studios Store in Universal CityWalk Orlando. Universal Mardi Gras 2025 Merchandise The merchandise features festive designs that include characters like King Gator, … 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
Universal Mardi Gras 2025 is about to be in full swing at Universal Orlando Resort beginning February 1, 2025, and event merchandise is already available online at the official Universal shop website. Universal Mardi Gras 2025 Merchandise The merchandise features festive designs including King Gator, Gator Junior, Baron Tonton, and more. Mardi Gras 2025 King … Read more