Mardi Gras Float Ride and Dining Experience Now Available to Be Booked for Universal Mardi Gras

Are you ready to ride on a float and toss hundreds of beads to Guests standing on the parade route for the Universal Mardi Gras parade? Well, get ready because reservations are now available for the Mardi Gras Float Ride & Dine Experience!

Guests can book a spot to be able to ride on a parade float AND enjoy a 3-course meal at select Universal Orlando Resort restaurants. Of course theme park admission will be required and float spots are limited. So, if this is an opportunity you want to take advantage of, signing up well ahead of time is going to be key. (And trust me when I say, this is on my bucket list of things to do. Being able to ride on a parade float and throwing beads to Guests sounds like it would be so much fun!)

Here’s the restaurants where you can choose to dine:

Universal Studios Florida

• Finnegan’s Bar & Grill
• Lombard’s Seafood Grille

Islands of Adventure

• Confisco Grille (2-Park ticket required)

Universal CityWalk

• Pat O’Brien’s (dinner only)
• The Cowfish Sushi Burger Bar
• NBC Sports Grill & Brew
• Antojitos Authentic Mexican Food (dinner only)
• Bob Marley–A Tribute to Freedom (dinner only)

The cost of this experience starts at $89.99 and varies depending on the restaurant, as well as the day. If you want to book this package, you can do so here. Mardi Gras runs daily from February 1 through March 30, 2024. More information can be found here:

Stay tuned to A Disney World After All for more Mardi Gras updates.  

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Book Your Next Trip!

Want to book a vacation to the Universal Orlando Resort for Mardi Gras? Contact my friend Jocelyn Martins at The Magic For Less Travel who specializes in the art of personalized vacation planning. She provides a guest-driven, concierge level planning service. Best of all, Jocelyn’s service is provided free of charge. Click here to get your free, no-obligation quote today!