Universal: This Mardi Gras offering will get you incredible food and reserved spot on float

Festivities begin Feb. 4 at Universal Studios Florida

Universal Orlando Resort Introduces Brand-New Mardi Gras Float Ride and Dine Experience – Allowing Guests to Take their Celebration at Florida's Biggest Party to the Next Level (Universal Orlando)

ORLANDO, Fla. – Universal Orlando is ready to step up its Mardi Gras celebration with an incredible new offering.

Beginning Feb. 4, guests can take advantage of the Mardi Gras Float Ride and Dine Experience.

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This new offering is available on select dates during the theme park’s Mardi Gras celebration. Guests who purchase a reservation will get an exclusive opportunity to ride and toss out beads on a Mardi Gras float during the event’s parade, plus, a 3-course meal with selections from the full menu at one of four participating restaurants.

Universal said the Mardi Gras Float Ride and Dine Experience includes one appetizer, one entrée, one dessert and one non-alcoholic beverage for $64.99 plus tax, per person, as well as one Mardi Gras parade float rider reservation on the same day.

The participating restaurants include Cowfish Sushi Burger Bar, NBC Sports Grill and Brew, Finnegan’s Bar and Grill or Lombard’s Seafood Grille.

Universal Orlando Resort Introduces Brand-New Mardi Gras Float Ride and Dine Experience – Allowing Guests to Take their Celebration at Florida's Biggest Party to the Next Level (Universal Orlando)

Universal Orlando annual and seasonal passholders receive a 15% discount off the ticketed price when purchasing in person at the front gate or a guest services location.

Universal’s Mardi Gras: International Flavors of Carnaval runs Feb. 4 through April 16 at Universal Studios Florida.

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