Merchandise from Mardi Gras: International Flavors of Carnaval 2023 at Universal Orlando Resort is now 30% off. The discount is available on “select” Mardi Gras merchandise. We found Mardi Gras merchandise still available at Universal Studios Store and Universal Legacy Store in CityWalk. The 30% discount applies to the bottle carriers. Freestyle Mardi Gras tumblers … 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
Mardi Gras: International Flavors of Carnaval begins at Universal Orlando Resort this weekend and decorations have popped up throughout Universal Studios Florida. Structures for parade lighting are wrapped in a fabric patterned with diamonds and fleurs-de-lis in purple, green, gold, and pink. Boxes at the bottom feature sparkly fleurs-de-lis. These columns line the road next … Read more
Universal Orlando Resort has announced more details about Mardi Gras: International Flavors of Carnaval 2023, including our first look at this year’s food items. Here’s the press release from Universal Orlando Resort. Keep scrolling for photos of some of the food that will be available. ORLANDO, Fla. (Feb. 1, 2023) – Universal Orlando Resort guests can … Read more
Food booths and tents have gone up throughout Universal Studios Florida for Mardi Gras: International Flavors of Carnaval 2023, which begins in February. This white tent is outside the Animal Actors On Location! theater and the now-closed Woody Woodpecker’s KidZone. There are two tents on the bridge between Springfield and London. Another tent is directly … Read more
Guests can now get their photo on a custom prop bottle to be displayed in the Mardi Gras Tribute Store at Universal Studios Florida. The Mardi Gras Tribute Store will be the first at the store’s new Hollywood location, taking over the Williams of Hollywood and The Darkroom façades. Like previous Tribute Stores, guests can … 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
Universal is testing a new “token experience” for Universal’s Mardi Gras International Flavors of Carnaval 2023. The experience will be available for a select number of Universal Orlando Resort Annual Passholders. Here is how Universal describes the experience on the Discover Universal Blog: The Mardi Gras Test Experience is for a select number of UOAP … Read more
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
A tray perfect for carrying your Mardi Gras festival food around Universal Studios Florida is now available. Mardi Gras Tray – $10 The tray reads “Louder, Wilder, Spicier” and has the Mardi Gras logo. It features beads, coins, a Mardi Gras mask, and food. The tray has slightly raised sides and a cupholder. We found it … Read more
A “Mardi Gras” sign has been added to the façade of the Mardi Gras Tribute Store in Universal Studios Florida. Previously, the faux wood door on the façade was blank. “Mardi Gras” is now painted on the door in light green, blue, and yellow letters. Have you visited the 2022 Mardi Gras Tribute Store? Let … 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
Mardi Gras wouldn’t be complete without King Cake, right? You can find a giant King Cake at the New Orleans Mardi Gras booth, but there’s also a King Cake Whoopie Pie inside the Tribute Store. Let’s give it a try! King Cake Whoopie Pie – $5 The King Cake Whoopie Pie is made up of … Read more
In the video below, we review every new food and drink item at the 2022 Planet Mardi Gras festival. Join us as we take on the bold task of hitting every booth to let you know which dishes to skip and which dishes are must-haves. From beignets to bubble waffles, we tried it all! Which … Read more
We were at Universal Studios Florida for the first night of the Planet Mardi Gras 2022 Parade and it was out of this world! Keep on reading for all the coverage. The Mardi Gras parade returns this year with a “Planet” theme, along with amazing new and improved floats. We always love seeing these floats … Read more
Mardi Gras has returned to Universal Studios Florida, and as part of the celebrations, international cuisine is available around the park. At the San Francisco food truck, a returning favorite is joined by a new dish. Menu for the San Francisco Food Truck for Mardi Gras 2022 at Universal Studios Florida Food: Nashville Hot Chicken … Read more