Universal Orlando Resort's Mardi Gras: International Flavors of Carnaval Returning for 2025

Image: Universal Mardi Gras: International Flavors of Carnaval returns February 1, 2025. (Photo Credit: Universal Orlando Resort)
Image: Universal Mardi Gras: International Flavors of Carnaval returns February 1, 2025. (Photo Credit: Universal Orlando Resort)
Patrick Clarke
by Patrick Clarke
Last updated: 10:30 AM ET, Thu November 14, 2024

Universal Orlando Resort has announced that its popular Mardi Gras experience will return to Universal Studios Florida from February 1 through March 30, 2025.

Universal Mardi Gras: International Flavors of Carnaval will return with nightly parades featuring colorful floats, hundreds of street performers and no shortage of beads.

Guests can also look forward to cuisine inspired by New Orleans favorites and international flavors. Additionally, the experience will feature live performances by some of the biggest names in music on select nights.

Universal Mardi Gras is included with regular admission to Universal Studios Florida or a valid Universal Orlando Annual or Seasonal Pass.

Starting from $95.84 per person, guests can upgrade to the Mardi Gras Float Ride and Dine Experience, which includes a reserved spot aboard a Mardi Gras float during the parade and a three-course meal on the day of their visit that includes one appetizer, one entrée, one dessert and one non-alcoholic beverage from one of eight participating restaurants within Universal CityWalk and Universal Studios Florida.

Visit UniversalOrlando.com/Spring for more information on Universal Mardi Gras: International Flavors of Carnaval.

Meanwhile, travel advisors can visit VaxVacationAccess.com to reserve the Mardi Gras Float Ride and Dine Experience for their clients. 


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