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Mardi Gras Dining at Universal Orlando Hotels

Universal Orlando Mardi Gras King Cake Pancakes

Universal Orlando Resort’s spectacular hotels couldn’t be left out of the 2022 Mardi Gras fun!

Whether you’re staying as a guest or just stopping in for a delicious meal, you’ll find a variety of specially-themed menu items themed to Mardi Gras.

2022 Mardi Gras Dining at Universal Orlando Hotels

Loews Portofino Bay Hotel

Trattoria del Porto

CREAMY POLENTA SHRIMP
Jumbo shrimp, chorizo sausage, Cajun sauce, creamy polenta
MASQUERADE CANNOLI
Mixed berry insalada

The Thirsty Fish

MAGARI
(Magari is Italian for wish)
Aviation Gin, limoncello, Limone Di Genoa Cider, fresh basil

Splendido Bar & Grill

MOJITO LAMPONE
(Lampone is Italian for raspberry)
Aviation Gin, limoncello, Limone Di Genoa Cider, fresh basil

Hard Rock Hotel

Velvet Bar

ABITA AMBER ALE SHRIMP
Gulf shrimp lightly sautéed in creole garlic butter and Abita Amber Ale, served with sliced French bread

The Kitchen

N’AWLINS PO’ BOY
A classic, piled high with crispy fried shrimp, lettuce, tomatoes, pickle, and creole mayo, served on New Orleans very own Leidenheimer bread

Beach Club

MUFFULETTA SLIDERS
Central Grocery’s spicy olive salad topped with mortadella, ham, salami and provolone cheese, all on classic Sicilian sesame slider rolls

Loews Royal Pacific Resort

Islands Dining Room

KING CAKE PANCAKES
Lemon and powdered sugar glaze, spiced walnuts

Orchid Court Lounge & Sushi Bar

ORCHID
Roku Gin, sweet potato shochu, mint, cucumber, absinthe

Tuk Tuk Market

CHOCOLATE BOMB
choose from: chocolate and caramel with spiced pecan with Mardi Gras purple, green and gold decor, s’mores or cookies & cream

Loews Sapphire Falls Resort

Amatista Cookhouse

ANDOUILLE SAUSAGE & PULLED CHICKEN
with queso fresco empanada, Cajun aioli

Strong Water Tavern

CUCUMBER HURRICANE TWIST
Light rum, lime juice, Midori, sliced cucumber

New Dutch Trading Co.

TRADITIONAL KING CAKE

Universal’s Cabana Bay Beach Resort

Galaxy Bowl Restaurant

SHRIMP PO’ BOY
with queso fresco empanada, Cajun aioli
LAISSEZ LES BONS TEMPS ROULER HURRICANE
“Let The Good Times Roll” – Bacardi Light Rum, Cruzan 12 Year Single Barrel Rum, passionfruit purée, orange juice and grenadine served in a 32-ounce souvenir Galaxy Bowl cup

Universal’s Aventura Hotel

Bar 17 Bistro

CHICKEN, ANDOUILLE & SHRIMP JAMBALAYA
MINI KING CAKE
HURRICANE
Bacardi Superior Rum, Myers’s Original Dark Rum, passionfruit, tropical juices
SAZERAC
Rye, Whiskey, absinthe, simple syrup, Peychaud’s Bitters

Universal’s Endless Summer Resort – Surfside Inn and Suites

Beach Break Cafe

NEW ORLEANS BBQ SHRIMP & DIRTY RICE
DOCKSIDE BEIGNETS
Sweet fried pastry with a bourbon caramel sauce and topped with powdered sugar

The Oasis Beach Bar & The Sunset Lounge

THE ENDLESS CARNIVAL
Castillo Silver Rum, Captain Morgan Spiced Rum, Chinola Passionfruit Liqueur, pineapple juice, orange juice, a pinch of dried blackberries, pineapple wedge and a green sugar rim

Universal’s Endless Summer Resort – Dockside Inn and Suites

Dockside Pier 8 Market

NEW ORLEANS BBQ SHRIMP & DIRTY RICE
DOCKSIDE BEIGNETS
Sweet fried pastry with a bourbon caramel sauce and topped with powdered sugar

The Oasis Beach Bar & The Sunset Lounge

THE ENDLESS CARNIVAL
Castillo Silver Rum, Captain Morgan Spiced Rum, Chinola Passionfruit Liqueur, pineapple juice, orange juice, a pinch of dried blackberries, pineapple wedge and a green sugar rim

I have a feeling I am going to be visiting a lot of the Universal Orlando Resorts for these Mardi Gras Treats!!!

If you are going to be doing the same, please keep in mind:

Advance reservations are suggested
Guests must be 21+ with valid photo ID to purchase and consume alcoholic beverages
There is an additional fee to park at the Universal Orlando hotels

Looking for more than a visit for dinner to celebrate Mardi Gras?

U.S. and Canada residents who purchase a 3-Day ticket to visit either Universal Studios Florida or Universal’s Islands of Adventure get an additional TWO DAYS FREE – giving them five (5) days to enjoy epic theme park thrills and the non-stop fun of Universal’s Mardi Gras.

Vacation packages including this epic ticket offer are also available starting as low as $89 per person, per night. This offer is available for purchase through May 5 and is valid for use until December 15 with no blockout dates.

For more information and to take advantage of this incredible offer, click here.

February 2022 Mardi Gras Concert Lineup

Universal Orlando Resort Universal's Mardi Gras 2022

Universal Orlando’s Mardi Gras is back February 5 through April 24, and included in the return of the Good Times that fill the park are the much anticipated star-studded live concerts on select nights!

All concerts are included with your theme park admissions and take place at the Music Plaza stage – an electrifying outdoor venue inspired by the iconic Hollywood Bowl, set against the backdrop of the towering Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit roller coaster.

February Mardi Gras Concert Lineup

Universal Orlando Resort Mardi Gras Concert 2022

Sugar Ray: Saturday, February 5, 2022 @ 8:30 pm

With over 10 million records sold and four top 10 songs, Sugar Ray’s top-selling singles include the hits “Fly,” “Someday” and “Every Morning.”

Diana Ross:Saturday, February 12, 2022 @ 8:30 pm

14 Top ten albums. 18 #1 Songs. From The Supremes to her landmark solo career, Diana Ross is one of the most successful recording artists of all time.

Barenaked Ladies: Saturday, February 19, 2022 @ 8:30 pm

Barenaked Ladies has sold over 15 million records with hits like “If I Had $1,000,000,” “One Week” and ““Pinch Me.”

Styx: Saturday, February 20, 2022 @ 8:30 pm

Styx’s hits include “Renegade,” “Mr. Roboto,” “Fooling Yourself,” “Too Much Time on My Hands” and “Blue Collar Man.”

Jon Pardi: Saturday, February 26, 2022 @ 8:30 pm

Jon Pardi features classic Nashville melodies and authentic country instrumentation on songs like “Heartache Medication,” “Head Over Boots” and “Ain’t Always the Cowboy.”

Which concert are you excited to attend this month???

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2022 Universal Orlando Mardi Gras

Get ready to let the good times roll again as Universal Orlando’s Mardi Gras returns February 5 – April 24, 2022.

This year’s celebration will fill Universal Studios Florida with a spectacular Mardi Gras parade, celebratory cuisine featuring diverse flavors from around the world, the much-awaited return of star-studded live concerts, and so much more.

Mardi Gras happens on select nights and is included in the price of admission to Universal Studios Florida!

Laissez le bon temps rouler!

2022 Universal Orlando Mardi Gras

“Planet Mardi Gras” Parade

Every year the Universal Orlando Resort knocks it out of the park with their Mardi Gras parade, and this year’s original parade theme is “Planet Mardi Gras.”

To go along with the theme, six all-new and incredibly-detailed floats featuring cosmic-inspired elements will join Universal’s traditional lineup of New Orleans-inspired floats, including my favorite Jester and the nearly 50-foot long King Gator.

The “Planet Mardi Gras” parade will wind through the streets of Universal Studios Florida on select dates, accompanied by high-energy music and dozens of performers donning illuminating costumes that bring the party to “light” in a whole new way.

Flavors from Around the World

Universal’s award-winning chefs have cooked up an array of delicious culinary delicacies inspired by various locations around the globe to spice up this year’s Mardi Gras festivities.

This international culinary journey includes dishes like the tasty Crawfish Boil and melt-in-your-mouth Beignets from New Orleans, Coconut Curry Shrimp Laksa (a sweet and spicy noodle soup) from Southeast Asia, Vegan Samosas with spicy green chutney from India, and Salchipapas (a popular street food made with sausage and potatoes) from Central America.

Want to save some money while experiencing these fantastic flavors? Pick Up a “Mardi Gras Food and Beverage” card, available for purchase throughout the park during the event.

Live Music at Mardi Gras

On select nights during Universal’s Mardi Gras celebration, celebration goers can enjoy free concerts from music legend Diana Ross, global superstar Khalid, Grammy-nominated DJ and producer Marshmello, and 12 other top artists.

This year’s Universal Orlando Mardi Gras 2022 Concert Lineup includes:

February 5: Sugar Ray
February 12: Diana Ross
February 19: Barenaked Ladies
February 20: Styx
February 26: Jon Pardi
March 5: LL COOL J feat. DJ Z-Trip
March 6: Marshmello
March 12: Lee Brice
March 13: Becky G
March 18: Khalid
March 19: Seal
March 20: Gavin DeGraw
March 25: The Revivalists
March 26: Jimmie Allen
March 27: Jason Derulo

These amazing concerts will take place on the Music Plaza Stage, an outdoor, standing-room-only venue inspired by the iconic Hollywood Bowl.

Are you looking for more of an authentic Mardi Gras beat? Brass bands will perform daily throughout the park, bringing the soulful sounds of New Orleans to the heart of Universal Studios.

Tribute Store - Universal Orlando Mardi Gras 2020 - Store Exterior — 2020 Universal Orlando Mardi Gras Tribute Store

“Float Factory Warehouse” Tribute Store

The Mardi Gras Tribute Store is also returning with an all-new theme, Float Factory Warehouse.

Upon entering the incredibly themed retail space, guests will venture through four highly themed rooms designed to visually depict the creative process of bringing a parade float to life.

Universal Orlando Mardi Gras fans will want to take extra time to see everything from pencil sketches and scale models to parade décor to an actual, full-size Mardi Gras float.

The Tribute Store is open daily for guests to take home a piece of Florida’s Biggest Party, snap some fun pictures, and even enjoy an event-exclusive treat.

Universal Orlando Resort Universal Studios Florida Mardi Gras 2020 Food Guide

Indulge Beyond the Park

Party beyond the park with Mardi Gras-inspired cuisine at select Universal CityWalk venues and Universal Orlando hotels.

At CityWalk, specialty food can be found at Toothsome Chocolate Emporium and Savory Feast Kitchen, Pat O’Brien’s, and Voodoo Doughnut.

You will want to resort hop to every Universal Orlando hotel to enjoy their unique specialty menu of items.

Special Mardi Gras Offers for Florida Residents

All the excitement of Universal’s Mardi Gras is included with admission to Universal Studios Florida, and Florida Residents have two great ways to save.

Florida Residents who purchase a 2-Park, 2-Day ticket to Universal Studios Florida and Universal’s Islands of Adventure will receive an additional two days free.

Want to kick that special offer up another level? Florida Residents can also add a 1-Day ticket to Universal’s Volcano Bay water theme park for only $29 more.

This amazing offer is available for purchase through March 31, is valid for use until June 30 without blockout dates, can be used on non-consecutive days, and requires proof for Florida residency.

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