2023 Mardi Gras

[Brian G.]

Mardi Gras: International Flavors of Carnaval returns to Universal Studios Florida starting February 4 thru April 16, 2023

Universal Orlando has announced the return of its fan-favorite Mardi Gras celebration. Guests will let the good times roll when Universal’s Mardi Gras: International Flavors of Carnaval kicks off next Spring, running daily from February 4 through April 16, 2023. The parkwide celebration will tran

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[SeventyOne]

Sorry New Orleans and Mobile, Orlando is the best city for Mardi Gras because we take it all the way through then a week past Lent.

 

[Brian G.]

Universal Orlando is offering a new way for guests to enjoy Mardi Gras with a new offering, the Mardi Gras Float Ride and Dine Experience.

Universal Orlando introduces new Mardi Gras "Float Ride and Dine" Experience

Universal Orlando is offering a new way for guests to enjoy Mardi Gras with a new offering, the Mardi Gras Float Ride and Dine Experience. This new offering is available on select dates from February 4 through April 16, 2023, and includes the exclusive opportunity to be a part of the festivities

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[Fritz]

Universal Orlando is offering a new way for guests to enjoy Mardi Gras with a new offering, the Mardi Gras Float Ride and Dine Experience.

Universal Orlando introduces new Mardi Gras "Float Ride and Dine" Experience

Universal Orlando is offering a new way for guests to enjoy Mardi Gras with a new offering, the Mardi Gras Float Ride and Dine Experience. This new offering is available on select dates from February 4 through April 16, 2023, and includes the exclusive opportunity to be a part of the festivities

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Will you still be able to reserve spots on the floats for free using the app or is this the only way to ride the floats now?

 

[Parkscope Joe]

Will you still be able to reserve spots on the floats for free using the app or is this the only way to ride the floats now?

Universal confirmed any spots not reserved through the dining package will be available to all guests (despite Disney fans claiming/wishing this wasn't true).

 

[SeventyOne]

This is promising ...



(Latest announcement ever, barely 2.5 weeks, we have to know concerts later today, right?)

 

[Brian G.]

Line-up released. More info soon.

Date	Headliner
February 4	Patti LaBelle
February 10	JVKE
February 11	Goo Goo Dolls
February 18	Maren Morris
February 19	WILLOW
February 25	3 Doors Down
March 4	Sean Paul
March 5	Lauren Daigle

Taking place from February 4 thru April 16, Universal’s Mardi Gras: International Flavors of Carnaval – features a dazzling Mardi Gras parade, cuisine inspired by global Carnaval celebrations, and live concerts.

Universal Orlando's Mardi Gras 2023 Concerts, Menu, and more details released

Universal Orlando has announced more information on this year's Mardi Gras, including the concert line-up. Taking place from February 4 through April 16, 2023, Universal’s Mardi Gras: International Flavors of Carnaval – features a dazzling Mardi Gras parade, mouthwatering cuisine inspired by glob

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[Parkscope Joe]

A dinner at 4pm and float ride for $85 is criminal.

 

[Bobharlem]

Last year the concerts went to the end of March, curious why it ends on March 5th this year. Very short list.

 

[Stonecoldfreak1]

I'm surprised they brought back the discounted gift cards. Figured that only came into place to appease everyone angry at the lack of tasting lanyards.

 

[OrlandoGuy]

That’s it for concerts? Or are we expecting more to be announced?

 

[Jwhee]

I feel like they don’t even need to do concerts anymore. I wouldn’t be surprised if the concert aspect joined the Summer Concert Series in studio heaven.

 

[OrlandoGuy]

I feel like they don’t even need to do concerts anymore. I wouldn’t be surprised if the concert aspect joined the Summer Concert Series in studio heaven.

I don’t disagree, but the concerts have been the cornerstone of Mardi Gras marketing for years now. Would be an odd adjustment to make IMO.

 

[UniversalRBLX]

I don’t disagree, but the concerts have been the cornerstone of Mardi Gras marketing for years now. Would be an odd adjustment to make IMO.

Not really odd. Concerts were a way to draw guests in, but the park is busy now so no point in hosting large acts anymore. Seems like they are perfectly fine with the parade and food offerings as the main draw.

 

[Parkscope Joe]

I'd be ok with fewer and larger acts, but this feels really weird.

 

[OrlandoGuy]

Not really odd. Concerts were a way to draw guests in, but the park is busy now so no point in hosting large acts anymore. Seems like they are perfectly fine with the parade and food offerings as the main draw.

Stopping marketing because you already draw guests is an even odder strategy than the concerts thing

At what point do you say “Spring Break is crowded enough, we don’t need to do Mardi Gras at all”?

I’m with @Joe, leverage your better market position into better acts, reducing the need for the rinky-dink filler concerts in between.

 

[UniversalRBLX]

Stopping marketing because you already draw guests is an even odder strategy than the concerts thing

At what point do you say “Spring Break is crowded enough, we don’t need to do Mardi Gras at all”?

I’m with @Joe, leverage your better market position into better acts, reducing the need for the rinky-dink filler concerts in between.

Never said they should stop concerts. It's just not as necessary as it used to be to host them.

 

[Nick]

The parks are so busy in March that I get it, but it does feel really jarring at the same time. Feels like one of those changes coming from Karen Irwin. This seems to be the beginning of them phasing out the concerts as lets be honest, the acts announced here probably below what Sea World/BGT will end up having and it's the weakest lineup/closest to Disney's weak Eat To The Beat lineup that Universal has put out in my time going to the parks.

 

[Mad Dog]

If Mardi Gras weekends are now super crowded as Spring Break peaks, what's the reason to attract more guests than the park can comfortably handle ? No need for an expensive band
if attendance is maxed without a band. Severely overcrowded parks are a negative experience, not necessarily a positive. If they had better capacity that wouldn't be a problem, but USF
capacity is presently problematic.

 

[UniversalRBLX]

If Mardi Gras weekends are now super crowded as Spring Break peaks, what's the reason to attract more guests than the park can comfortably handle ? No need for an expensive band
if attendance is maxed without a band. Severely overcrowded parks are a negative experience, not necessarily a positive. If they had better capacity that wouldn't be a problem, but USF
capacity is presently problematic.

Construction walls all over the place, no Kidzone to adsorb families, Mummy occasionally going down, etc. USF is in a capacity crunch atm.

Not saying no to concerts, but there's no pressing need for it.