It’s unforgettable springtime fun for everyone. Enjoy a spectacular parade every night, outrageous street performers, vibrant music, colorful costumes and countless beads flying through the air. You can savor mouthwatering food including authentic Cajun specialties and flavors from around the world available for purchase. Best of all, the Mardi Gras festivities are included with your theme park admission or Annual Pass. Seasonal Passholders can also experience the event on select nights.
Mardi Gras Float Ride and Dine Experience
Reserve a guaranteed spot on one of our spectacular Mardi Gras parade floats*. Plus, enjoy a 3-course meal from participating Universal Orlando restaurants. It’s the Mardi Gras Float Ride and Dine Experience†, an unforgettable night of food and bead tossing fun. Theme park admission required. Float spots are limited, restrictions apply.
- One (1) 3-course meal at a select full-service restaurant located at Universal Studios Florida or Universal CityWalk. 3-course meal includes: one (1) appetizer, one (1) entrée, one (1) dessert, and one (1) non-alcoholic beverage per person from the full menu.
- Access to one (1) Mardi Gras Parade Float Rider reservation on the same day as 3-course meal**. Guests will receive Mardi Gras Parade Float Rider credentials at the restaurant after their meal. The credential will specify the parade check-in information, including location and time.
Location:
- Dinner: Select full-service Universal Studios Florida, Islands of Adventure and Universal CityWalk restaurants
- Restaurant Options:
- The Cowfish® Sushi Burger Bar
- NBC Sports Grill & Brew
- Finnegan’s Bar & Grill
- Lombard’s Seafood Grille
- Confisco Grille (2-Park ticket required)
- Antiojitos Authentic Mexican Food (Dinner only)
- Bob Marley-A Tribute to Freedom ℠ (Dinner only)
- Pat O’Brien’s ® (Dinner only)
- Float Riding: Universal Studios Florida (Check-in at Animal Actors On Location!)
*Prices, dates, times, experience details, and benefits subject to availability, change and/or cancellation without notice.
**Mardi Gras Parade Float Riders must be 18+ or accompanied by their legal guardian age 18 or older. All riders must be at least 48” in height and able to board the floats and must be able to stand for the duration of the parade.
^Price does not include admission to the Universal Studios Florida theme park. Separate theme park admission required and must be for the same date as the parade and 3-course meal.
