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More Time To Celebrate as Universal Orlando Extends Mardi Gras Festivities

ByLynette March 12, 2021March 12, 2021

Universal Orlando Resort has extended it’s Mardi Gras 2021: International Flavors of Carnaval celebrations. Originally due to end March 28, by popular demand the celebrations will now continue until April 11.

If you haven’t checked out the festival already, you now have more time to explore over 100 new food and beverage items inspired by Carnaval celebrations across the globe. This includes famous flavors from New Orleans, Brazil, Canada, Colombia, Italy, France, and more.

There will also be amazing entertainment on show! Make sure to check out the Mardi Gras floats situated around Universal Studios Florida, the Big Easy bash featuring talented dancers, stilt performers and brass band musicians, and the Mardi Gras Tribute Store.

You’ll definitely need the extra time to check out everything this festival has to offer. There will even be Carnaval-inspired treats at Universal CityWalk and the Universal Orlando hotels.

For more information check out our article on the full offerings of the festival and the Universal Studios website. Make sure to get your tickets now as all Mardi Gras festivities are included with Universal Studios admission tickets or with a Seasonal or Annual Pass.

Lynette

Lynette has been a lifelong nerd and over the last few years finally learned to let her freak flag fly. She likes to dip her toe into almost every fandom but is particularly passionate about Supernatural, Stranger Things, Marvel and Disney. When she isn’t binge watching programs, she loves to swim, sing and (true to her Ravenclaw nature) read. Lynette joined the Nerds and Beyond staff in 2019 and loves sharing her nerdy knowledge with the world.