UNIVERSAL ORLANDO RESORT CELEBRATES MARDI GRAS: INTERNATIONAL FLAVORS OF CARNAVAL FROM FEBRUARY 7 THROUGH APRIL 4, 2026 – FEATURING VIBRANT ENTERTAINMENT, LIVE MUSIC, GLOBAL CUISINE AND MORE.

November 20th, 2025

Guests Can Take the Celebration to The Next Level with the Return of the Popular Mardi Gras Float Ride and Dine Experience – Featuring a Savory Three-Course Meal and the Thrill of Tossing Beads from a Dazzling Parade Float.

From February 7, 2026, through April 4, 2026, Universal Orlando Resort serves up Mardi Gras: International Flavors of Carnaval, bringing dynamic culinary experiences and Carnaval festivities from around the world to Universal Studios Florida. The vibrant celebration will feature a nightly parade with glittering floats, high-energy street performers, and tons of colorful beads. And on select nights, guests can enjoy live performances from some of the biggest names in music. Plus, guests can savor a diverse array of international cuisine along with mouthwatering dishes inspired by New Orleans’ iconic flavors.

Guests can elevate their Mardi Gras festivities with the purchase of the fan-favorite Mardi Gras Float Ride and Dine Experience. This unique offering includes a savory three-course meal on the day of their visit that features one appetizer, one entrée, one dessert and one non-alcoholic beverage from one of five participating restaurants: The Cowfish Sushi Burger Bar (Universal CityWalk), NBC Sports Grill & Brew (Universal CityWalk), Lombard’s Seafood Grille (Universal Studios Florida), Confisco Grille (Universal Islands of Adventure; 2-Park ticket required) and Antojitos Authentic Mexican Restaurant (Universal CityWalk; available for dinner only). After dining, guests get to hop aboard a reserved spot on a Mardi Gras parade float and toss colorful beads to other guests as they wind the streets of the park – joining the celebration in true New Orleans style.

The Mardi Gras Float Ride and Dine Experience is available for purchase now and starts at $94.99 plus tax per person. Guests can reserve their spot by calling 407-224-7554 or visiting www.UniversalOrlando.com/MardiGras. Universal Orlando Passholders receive a 15% discount off the ticketed price of the experience when purchasing online, at the Front Gate, Guest Services locations in the theme parks (valid Annual or Seasonal Pass and photo ID required) or by calling 407-224-7554.

Guests can let the good times roll and enjoy all the excitement of Universal Mardi Gras as part of regular admission to Universal Studios Florida or with a valid Universal Orlando Annual or Seasonal Pass (blockout dates apply). More details about Universal Mardi Gras: International Flavors of Carnaval, including the menu of delicious food and beverage items and the highly anticipated concert line-up, will be revealed soon. For more information about Universal Mardi Gras: International Flavors of Carnaval and Universal Orlando – including special offers – visit www.UniversalOrlando.com/MardiGras.

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About Universal Orlando Resort 
Universal Orlando Resort is an award-winning, weeklong vacation destination that welcomes all to truly be themselves while enjoying world-class attractions that redefine theme park experiences. Here, a multitude of authentically thrilling, exciting and spontaneous adventures await – each inviting guests to embark on whatever vacation they crave while igniting their full range of emotions like never before – from the awe of walking the streets of Hogsmeade or Diagon Alley in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter to the rush of adrenaline that takes over when coming face-to-face with a Velociraptor in Jurassic Park to the wide-eyed joy of seeing an entire slice of cake atop a delectable milkshake at The Toothsome Chocolate Emporium and Savory Feast Kitchen.

Universal Orlando Resort is home to four exhilarating theme parks that boast some of the most innovative and immersive experiences ever created – Universal Studios Florida, Universal Islands of Adventure, Universal Volcano Bay, and the all-new Universal Epic Universe. Guests can also relish in exciting dining and entertainment at the Universal CityWalk entertainment complex and enjoy incredible accommodations and magnificent theming across eleven hotels that offer something for every style and budget: Universal Helios Grand Hotel, a Loews Hotel, Loews Portofino Bay Hotel, Hard Rock Hotel, Loews Royal Pacific Resort, Loews Sapphire Falls Resort, Universal Stella Nova Resort, Universal Terra Luna Resort, Universal Aventura Hotel, Universal Cabana Bay Beach Resort, and Universal Endless Summer Resort – Surfside Inn and Suites & Dockside Inn and Suites.

Universal Orlando Resort is a part of Universal Destinations & Experiences, a unit of Comcast NBCUniversal.