Mardi Gras to return to Universal Orlando Resort this year

Universal Orlando Resort invites guests to “laissez les bons temps rouler” (let the good times roll) from 3 February through 7 April during Universal Mardi Gras: International Flavours of Carnaval. This year’s festivities present a vibrant Mardi Gras party like no other, featuring an expansive menu of sweet, savoury and spicy dishes inspired by New Orleans favourites and iconic Carnaval flavours from around the globe, a dazzling Mardi Gras parade featuring all-new, incredibly detailed floats inspired by elements.

Here is an overview of what’s in store at this year’s celebration: 

NEW ELEMENTS PARADE THEME
This year’s Mardi Gras parade theme will bring the elements to life in six new, beautifully designed parade floats inspired by Earth, wind, fire, water, the Sun and the Moon. The new collection of element floats will join Universal’s traditional lineup of New Orleans-inspired floats to create this year’s parade – complete with high-energy music, dozens of performers donning elaborate costumes and tons of beads. 

TASTE THE INTERNATIONAL FLAVORS OF CARNAVAL
Mardi Gras guests can savour the mouthwatering flavours of global Carnaval celebrations from New Orleans to Spain to China and beyond with an expansive menu featuring more than 60 tasting-sized items. While venturing throughout the parkwide celebration, guests will find kiosks featuring delicious culinary delicacies inspired by various locations from around the globe.

THE PARTY CONTINUES AT UNIVERSAL ORLANDO’S HOTELS 
The best way to experience Universal Mardi Gras is with a stay at one of Universal’s eight incredible hotels, where guests can enjoy exclusive benefits including Early Park Admission and complimentary transportation to the theme parks. Universal Orlando hotels will offer exclusive Mardi Gras food and beverages this season, such as the crawfish and andouille sausage egg roll at Islands Dining Room in Loews Royal Pacific Resort, Mardi Gras empanadas at Amatista Cookhouse in Loews Sapphire Falls Resort, jambalaya at Beach Break Cafe in Universal’s Endless Summer Resort – Surfside Inn and Suites and more. 

Access to Universal Mardi Gras is included with regular theme park admission to Universal Studios Florida with the purchase of Universal Orlando 3 Park Explorer Ticket.