02/07/2026
Ready for Mardi Gras?? 💚💛💜
Here’s what is lined up at Universal Orlando Resort starting TODAY!!!
🎭 Mardi Gras Parade & Entertainment
• Enjoy a spectacular Mardi Gras parade featuring 12 hand‑crafted New Orleans–themed floats, lively performers, and plenty of beads.
• Guests can upgrade to the Float Ride & Dine Experience, which includes riding a parade float and a three‑course meal (limited availability).
🎶 2026 Concert Lineup
Date Artist
Feb 7 Kaskade
Feb 14 Portugal. The Man
Feb 15 Ivy Queen
Feb 21 Joey Fatone & AJ McLean
Feb 28 RuPaul (DJ Set)
Mar 7 Shaggy
Mar 13 Tyler Hubbard
Mar 14 Bebe Rexha
Mar 15 Zedd
Mar 21 Ba*****ed Ladies
Mar 28 The All‑American Rejects
🍽️ Global Carnaval Cuisine
• More than 40 sampler‑sized dishes inspired by celebrations around the world, plus New Orleans favorites.
• Highlights include Baked Cajun Mac & Cheese, Beignets, Verlasso Salmon (Chile), Ham, Brie & Berry Crepe (France), Vienna‑Style Pork Schnitzel (Austria), and Pinchos de Lechón (Puerto Rico).
• Guests can save with the Food & Beverage Card:• Pay $65 for $75 value
• Passholders: $120 for a $150 card
📸 New Character Meet‑and‑Greet
• Meet Prince Gator, the son of fan‑favorite King Gator, for photos and interactions throughout the season.
🛍️ Mardi Gras Tribute Store
• Explore an all‑new themed retail experience inspired by Baron Tonton’s Roadhouse, New Orleans boroughs, and the French Quarter.
• Shop expanded merchandise including neon‑themed apparel, beignet‑inspired items, and Baron Tonton collectibles.
🎉 Keep the Party Going at Universal CityWalk
• Pat O’Brien’s Mardi Gras After Party on Fridays & Saturdays with specialty drinks, DJs, stilt walkers, and live entertainment.
• Cursed Coconut Club returns with a new theme, exclusive beverages, and nightly entertainment on select dates.
🏨 Universal Orlando Hotels
Mardi Gras‑inspired food and drinks across all 11 hotels, such as:
• Bourbon Street Beignets – Hard Rock Hotel
• Korean Cajun Jambalaya – Universal Aventura Hotel
• Voodoo Street Fries – Universal Endless Summer Resort (Dockside)
• Hotel guests enjoy perks like Early Park Admission and complimentary transportation.
