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    Germany chicken schnitzel
    Annie N.

    Mardi Gras at Universal happens once a year. It mostly takes place at Universal Orlando park but there is usually a few things in City Walk. You do need a park ticket in order to enjoy the event. The event starts in February and ends in March/April. The event has food, drinks, parade, decorations and merchandise. The few weeks also include a concert, but it does not go the entire time. We always visit every year but I have to say this year I was very disappointed. We went towards the end because we really didn't like any of the concerts. We really wanted to enjoy the park, try some food and drinks and see the parade. The parade in March was very late, in years past, it started around 530pm, this year it was at 730pm. We usually don't stay that late so we were disappointed we missed it. Now the food. The food was terrible this year! We have had so many awesome items in the past. Also, I dent know if the team was over the event but everyone working the food stands had attitude, didn't want to be there and could honestly care less. As a passholder we could purchase a gift card for $120 that would give us $150 worth of food and drinks. I had pre-looked at food and decided we would be unable to spend that much. I am so glad we did not purchase it. We opted for the $60 gift card that gave us $75. We tried many booths and honestly everything was just not that great, it was either cold, no flavor, or just not good. There were only two places that we enjoyed. Germany had really great chicken schnitzel and Spain has a really great serrano ham and cheese sandwich. He actually forgot to add the chimichurri sauce but I think I enjoyed it more. I was just really surprised this year. It has been so good in past years, we went multiple times and tried tons of food. This year I just felt like they threw it together and didn't really care. The food was ok, nothing to really write home about, the team members were snotty, had their backs to us when we walked up and were just overall not very nice. I really hope that Universal gets it together next year.

    Emely R.

    Great food, drinks, all around the park this is honestly my favorite time to come to universal! It's not too hot or too cold perfect time. They have added lots of places to take fun pictures all around the universal park as well. They are doing remodeling the Mummy so that's the only ride that is closed.

    Paella Mixto  saffron yellow rice, chorizo, squid, mussels, and shrimp
    Andrew L.

    Before the pandemic, I left Universal and went to Disney for years because the food and beverage options also the quality. With all the changes that Disney made within the past two years, I decided to switch back and gave Universal a chance to try this year. I was pleasantly surprised the Mardi Gras event had evolved into International Flavors of Carnival. The variety of food, the tastes, and the prices are all great. For a annual pass holder, you can purchase a gift card with$150 for $120. Each time you make food purchase, you can still get 10 or 15% off of it depends on the type of your pass. The gift card also won't expire even after this year's event. I have got two of these cards and going to make multiple visits and maybe forget about Disney Epcot for a while.

    Yucca fries w/ Chimichurri
    Marilyn M.

    1st time ever at a Universal Mardi Gras event and was HIGHLY impressed! I've been to New Orleans twice for Mardi Gras and can say Universal really went all out to make it a fun experience for all ages. Their are photo ops everywhere. Instagram and Tik Tok approved! I went on a Sunday and the parade was at 7:45pm. The parades schedule changes based on day of the week so check before you go! The floats were stunning! The dancers were just as excited as the guests were and hyped up the crowd. OK, the food! I did more drinking than eating- shout out to Finnegan's on the New York street- but they had several booths spread out the park. I highly recommend using the app to check out the menu and have a plan of what you want to eat. The lines get long! While I didn't eat from the traditional New Orleans booths, the Brazil and Central America quick service were my favorites. The Arepa food truck next to Finnegan's is also a must try at anytime. I came home with 10 beads.. that's a fail so I'll be back!

    Small photo op in the food court!
    Alexis L.

    Attending Universal Studios Mardi Gras Festival has been a four year long tradition for our family. The great thing about living in Orlando in less than 45 minutes we could be submerged into an entirely different world. The Mardi Gras Festival is included with the certain annual passes so I'm not sure about the price although it seems that there may be an additional cost to occasional visitors. The added cost must be from the featured performances they have. Thus far this year has featured Macklemore and Pitbull although I attend solely for the festivities and the food. Annual pass members are invited to be float riders which is a blast and you even get a special dining event at the Bayou Broil. Be sure to look out for a notification in the mail for your mask and invite. Now to my favorite part the French Quarter Courtyard. I'm all about the eats and live cultural experiences. This isn't a traditional Mardi Gras with the skeleton band but they do have a few fun performers dressed in funky costumes to keep spirits and festivities up. Now to the food every year we have come to eat beignets, etouffe, and jambalaya. This year we checked out the twisted tots and a "specialty" drink and they were alright. Keep in mind the Festival consist of three things The French Courtyard (4pm), the parade (later in the day), and the special performances (later on in the night). It covers New York Street ways but that's as far as it extends.

    Shrimp Po Boy....yum!
    Lisa M.

    Every year the boyfriend and I attend concerts at Universal during Mardi Gras since we have been annual pass holders for a VERY long time and always have an amazing time. We have seen so many great bands there but feel the past couple of years the artist line up could have been better. This year is the first time we have actually been at the park at the correct time of day when there was no concert and were able to enjoy some of the special Mardi Gra New Orleans style food which was fun, delicious and filling. They did tasting sizes this year and you can purchase items ala cart or buy a tasting lanyard, we bought one of the pass holder lanyards for 15 items which costs $60, glad we only got one as we were only able to share 6 items so still have 9 for other times we attend....food was filling. Shrimp Po Boy was delicious as were the homemade chips that accompanied it. Gator can sometimes be tough and chewy but the ones here were tender and delicious, best gator bites I have ever had and the dip sauce was the bomb. Jambalaya was delicious and full of meat and topped with a yummy crawfish. Beignets were yummy as was the King Cake. Can't wait for our next Mardi Gras trips this year to enjoy more good music and great food!

    Scorpio Float
    Chad B.

    I have to start by saying that this review is based on memories as much as this years event. I love Mardi Gras season at universal because it is something my daughter and I did together for years when we lived here. The parade used to be only on the weekends and we would come for every single parade. My daughter, Kylie, has a bag with thousands of beads. When she was 15 we moved from Orlando to Michigan always wanting to be able to ride the float but never getting on. December 4, 2016 I lost my daughter and her fiance Jaylen in a car accident. Mardi Gras is one of those great memories that I have. I have come back here for the last two years. Last year on March 5th, Universal set my wife and I up on the float in honor of my daughter. We had an amazing time living out Kylie's childhood dream. We are back again this year as my son and his fiance rode the float for the first time. I know some people love Mardi Gras and some not so much BUT like everything else. It is what you make it. We had an amazing time and have another week to make new Mardi Gras memories.

    Gator float
    Mackenzie B.

    Such a great event at Universal! I have attended for the past 3 years. This event consists of a concert series, special foods, and a parade. The parade is an absolute must do if your Universal vacation falls on one of the parade days. I have ridden on a float as an annual passholder and I have also watched the parade. The floats are detailed and beautiful and everyone is just super excited to be catching and throwing beads. The food options are limited. There are really only 2 vegetarian options, so I will eat elsewhere during the festival. The concerts are great! There are usually some pretty big name artists that are playing.

    Deshawn W. & I in our gear on top of the float!
    Sheeka B.

    2017's Yelp 100 Challenge 55/100 What a fantastic experience being a part of this! We got to ride on the float a toss beads into the crowd during the parade, and let me tell you, the experience was by far one of the most exhilarating ones of my life! Riding the King Gator with so many other excited and enthusiastic people, and being escorted through the streets by the universal employees below was surreal! Especially loved being taken behind the scenes and wearing the Mardi Gras gear to get into the spirit. We danced. We sang. We had a good time! If you get the opportunity to do this, whither you are just going to the parade or are in the parade, it's definitely an experience of a lifetime!

    The universal sign
    Derekica J.

    Love this event that Universal throws annually. It really takes you back to the bayou. From crawfish, to Bloody Mary's, live music and concerts, to the thrill rides and animation, it's a beautiful time. My family has annual passes so we just leisurely walk around and explore the different parades and stilt walkers and thrill rides. It's a nice time for the kids!

    Amy S.

    I love Mardi Gras at Universal mainly for the concerts. I have seen some pretty great ones here such as Pat Benetar, Huey Lewis & The News, Heart, Winona Judd, Rick Springfield... and that's just to name a few. They have various artists who come every year, so make sure to check there website for who is going to be there and what weekend they are going to be there. The section they have setup for the concerts gets crowded very quickly, so I suggest you get to the "gate" where they allow people into the concert area at least 2 hours early to get yourself a good spot. This will mean missing the parade, but I've seen the parade more times than I can count. So, I'm just all about the concerts this time of year. And the concerts are "free" with the price of admission to the Park. As I just mentioned... let's talk about the parade. The parade they have is pretty darn cool. They have people dressed in costume walking on stilts, they floats are outrageous and they are throwing beads off of every single one of them. Even the people walking beside the floats and on stilts are handing out beads and throwing them into the crowd. It's a neat experience. If you're hearing during Mardi Gras time, make sure to not miss seeing the parade at least once. They also have an area set up where they have New Orleans style Cajun food. You'll find items like jambalaya, gumbo, and beignets. I was born and raised in Mississippi and I spent a lot of time in New Orleans growing up. I've tried the food items... once. I won't again. But I know what true Cajun food is suppose to taste like and this just ain't it, y'all. I'm sure for those of you who aren't familiar with traditional Cajun food will find it just fine, but it's a no go for my palate. It's also pretty pricey and they give you small portions. They also have liquor stands set up about every 10 feet and people walking around selling jello shots. There's definitely no shortage of alcohol! It's a definitely a good time. Just make sure you keep your hands on your kids once it gets dark because there will be a lot of drunk people walking around... or at least trying to walk! LOL

    Napa P.

    This was a wonderful parade. When I went there, dancers and parade cars were lightning up brightly. I reccomend you go at nighttime because it's so bright and wonderful. Also, come here because they throw beads and it's fun to catch them! Very nice experience!

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    This was an extra cost so we didn't purchase a ticket. The decor was festive and fun.

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    4.8(276 reviews)
    0.5 miDr. Phillips, Horizons West / West Orlando

    Hearing about it or seeing pictures is one thing, but being there in the middle of the buildings…read moreand shops is spectacular. This is a section you can spend only a little of your time in or it might be where you spend the bulk of your time. That likely depends on how many of the shops and restaurants you want to visit in the area. You may also be fans of the magical wands and making things move in the windows. I really enjoyed seeing the pages of the book come alive as well as several visitors, dressed in robes and other Harry Potter themed clothing. This is a fantastic spot for picture taking as well. It does get quite crowded in certain areas so hold onto your patience and enjoy the experience.

    This is in the London section of Universal Studios Florida. When you're coming out of the King's…read moreCross Station you can see the triple-decker purple night bus, and Stan and the shrunken head are there - turn around. The unremarkable brick wall where it looks almost like you're heading to the loo is where you'll want to enter (we walked right by it the first time). It's all wet on the grounds here... turns out that's key to something later. Yes, it's wider and bigger than the one in the movie, part of that for safety reasons, I'm sure. Diagon Alley has a loop around (particularly if you're getting in the early line for Escape from Gringotts) that loops you around and there are stores from the movies and books - colorful shops are selling wizarding souvenirs and toys, and the Gringotts bank at the end of one street with a full-sized dragon that breathes fire about every 10min (look for sounds that spell it starting to grumble and burst into flames) from the roof of Gringotts. That's probably why the area is wet - to keep flame from causing issues. Second gen wands in kid's and adult hands summon things from the windows and fountains, Leaky Cauldron eats, butter beer (frozen is better!), and the Weasley Wheezes shop and Honeydukes were both here and packed. Only one ride here - Escape from Gringotts (I don't count the train next door, I suppose from King's Cross to IoA), and there's a nice touch with the small alleyway beside Leaky Cauldron that leads you to Knockturn Alley with a mermaid skeleton, giant skulls and random movie paraphernalia and swag you can buy like t-shirts and skulls. Florean Fortescue's Ice Cream Parlour has excellent ice cream - probably the best in all of the park. Definitely a beautiful and true-to-the-movies representation (on an amusement park scale). Too bad only one ride here but there are multiple opportunities to immerse into the world with food, treats, shopping, the Knight bus, Olivanders, the money exchange, dragon, ice cream, Leaky Cauldron, and more treats.

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    Diagon Alley - Inside Leaky Cauldron at Universal Studios Florida. *The* Leaky Cauldron (I think).

    Inside Leaky Cauldron at Universal Studios Florida. *The* Leaky Cauldron (I think).

    Diagon Alley - 11.21.22 The Knight Bus where troubled wizards slept, ate, and traveled by in order to find their way

    11.21.22 The Knight Bus where troubled wizards slept, ate, and traveled by in order to find their way

    Diagon Alley

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    Super Nintendo World

    Super Nintendo World

    4.6(35 reviews)
    3.0 miInternational Drive / I-Drive

    Colorful, full of life and BUSY! This location is a Nintendo fan's dream, but be aware that…read moreeveryone wants to visit. There are interactive areas, 3 rides, 1 hidden attraction, lots of food and character experiences and tons of photo-ops. Shoutout to the amazing Team Members with the characters, they have some serious crowd control jobs and offer great moments with Mario, Luigi, Peach and Yoshi. I do miss Donkey Kong and TOAD and I hope they return soon.

    We definitely felt dropped into a Mario Bros / Super Nintendo game or movie. The space, while…read moresmall, is colorful and contain the elements you'd expect to see - Yoshi, boxes to hit for sounds and points, mushrooms, Bowser, etc. Even the gift shops are fun with their apparel and character accessories. (Did a Yoshi hat come home with us? Yes, yes it did.) This space will not be appreciated by everyone - not because we don't love Mario Bros but because it is small and full of people in every corner. It offers a few attractions and it is a huge commitment to stand in line for a short thrill. We did ride Bowser's ride. It allowed for single riders. It delays regularly though - in our case a cart had to be removed and replaced on the track. It involves a lot of technology the way the game is designed. Our family of 4 did not understand the game at all and how we even gathered points. Thankfully we didn't stand in line as long and wouldn't recommend anyone else does. Sadly the other rides were not part of our day due to the lengthy wait times and in the case of Donkey Kong, so backed up that the single rider line was closed. We witnessed a lot of happy kids running around and tapping question marked boxes. Even for my older teen / adult children they stood in the space and smiled while they took it in. It was the first place they wanted to see upon our arrival.

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    Super Nintendo World - Portal at night

    Portal at night

    Super Nintendo World
    Super Nintendo World - Super Nintendo World photo ops at Universal Epic Universe

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    Super Nintendo World photo ops at Universal Epic Universe

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