Celebrate the Spirit of Mardi Gras at Universal Studios

Every Saturday night beginning in February 3rd and running through April 14th, join the annual Mardi Gras partying that takes place in Universal Studios and is included with your park admission. Enjoy towering stilt-walkers and street performers in colorful costumes, tons of sizzlin’ Cajun and Creole cuisine in the French Quarter, a colossal parade with authentic floats direct from New Orleans, fistfuls of beads filling the sky, and some of the biggest party bands ever to take the stage.

List of Performers for 2007

Sat 02/03/07 - Los Lonely Boys
Sat 02/10/07 - Donna Summer
Sat 02/17/07 - Huey Lewis and the News
Sat 02/24/07 - Taylor Hicks
Sat 03/03/07 - Wyonna
Sat 03/10/07 - The Doobie Brothers
Sat 03/17/07 - The Four Tops & The Temptations
Sat 03/24/07 - Sean Paul
Sat 03/31/07 - Steve Miller Band
Sat 04/07/07 - Daughtry
Sat 04/14/07 - KC and the Sunshine Band

All the Mardi Gras festivities are included with your paid Universal Studios admission.

BEST VALUE! Universal Orlando 2-Park Annual Power Pass*
$119.95 + tax

• Get a year of admission to both Universal Orlando theme parks (blackout dates apply)
• Plus enjoy admission to ALL 11 NIGHTS of Mardi Gras

Mardi Gras Ticket^ (valid after 5pm)
$44.95 + tax

• Admission to Universal Studios after 5pm on any one Mardi Gras event night
• Includes FREE admission to select clubs at CityWalk® for the “Official Mardi Gras After Party

Mardi Gras Vacation Getaway
$69† per adult with a valid UPC code from Coca-Cola®

• One (1) night hotel accommodations at a Universal Partner Hotel
• Admission to Universal Studios after 5pm on one (1) Mardi Gras event night^
• All-club access†† to Universal CityWalk

Mardi Gras Parade

Saturday Nights Feb. 3 – Mar. 31 at 8:00PM
Saturday Nights Apr. 7 & 14 at 9:00PM

The highlight of Mardi Gras is the spectacular parade that winds its way through the streets of Universal Studios. Enjoy dazzling floats direct from New Orleans, colorful costumes, towering stiltwalkers, dancers, street performers, and float riders tossing handfuls of beads and doubloons to delighted parade-goers create a festive party atmosphere unlike anything else in Orlando.

Join in the fun and come Let the Music Move You at the biggest Mardi Gras celebration outside of New Orleans. This year’s parade theme is “The Seasons”. The parade will contain floats which represent the changing of the seasons as well as original Mardi Gras floats direct from New Orleans.

• The Seasons Traditional Mardi Gras Floats
• Summer Float Riverboat Float
• Fall Float King & Queen Float
• Winter Float King Gator Float
• Spring Float Jester Float
• Sun Float Beauf Gras Float
• Moon Float Universal Float
• Title Float
  

Musicians Direct From New Orleans

Enter our French Quarter Courtyard and you’ll feel like you’re strolling down Bourbon Street, filled with the sights and sounds of Mardi Gras in New Orleans. Every Saturday night you can tantalize your taste buds with authentic New Orleans cuisine while your ears delight in the music of sensational performers direct from Louisiana. Let the good times roll!

• February 3 - Jumpin’ Johnny Sansone
• February 10 - T-Broussard and the Zydeco Steppers
• February 17 - Brian Lee and The Blues Power Band
• February 24 - Billy Iuso and the Restless Natives
• March 3 - Lil Malcolm & The House Rockers
• March 10 - Big Sam's Funky Nation
• March 17 - Dopsie and the Zydeco Hellraisers
• March 24 - Chris Klein and the Boulevards
• March 31 - Lil’ Brian and the Zydeco Travelers
• April 7 - Mem Shannon & the Membership
• April 14 - Soul Project

Saturday Nights Feb. 3 – Mar. 31.
Show times for all performances are 5:00pm, 6:15pm, and 7:15pm

Saturday Nights Apr. 7 & 14.
Show times for all performance are 5:00pm, 6:15pm, and 8:00pm

Authentic Cuisine
Enjoy the tastes of the Big Easy right here at Universal Studios Florida. From appetizers to main dishes, you can sample some authentic Cajun and Creole specialties that’ll take you back to the bayou (separate fee required).

Sample Menu
Jambalaya, Shrimp Gumbo, Andouille Sausage, read beans & rice, catfish, beigents and more!

The Party Continues at CityWalk
Saturday Nights Feb. 3 – Apr. 14

After you’ve caught all the beads your heart desires and listened to some great live music, continue the party at CityWalk! Your Mardi Gras ticket grants you FREE admission to CityWalk clubs* including Pat O’Brien’s® – the official CityWalk Mardi Gras Headquarters.

Pat O’Brien’s at CityWalk is an exact replica of the famed New Orleans watering hole where it’s Mardi Gras 365 days a year! Enjoy Hurricanes on the Patio Bar with the famous flaming fountains, eat Cajun favorites in the Main Bar, or join the gang in a sing-along in the Piano Lounge.

Throughout the streets and in the clubs of CityWalk, you'll also enjoy:

• FREE admission to select CityWalk clubs* with your Mardi Gras ticket
• Live entertainment
• Food and drink specials
• More Beads if you didn't get enough!

CityWalk is open every night until 2:00 am.

*Power Pass valid for admission only. Parking and additional Annual Pass benefits and discounts do not apply. Blackout dates apply: April 2-7 (9:00am - 5:00pm on 7th); June 25-29; July 2-6, 9-13, 16-20, 23-27, July 30- August 3; December 23, 2007 - January 1, 2008. Power Annual Passes are valid during regular theme park operating hours. Not valid for separately ticketed events, such as Halloween Horror Nights. Event rain or shine. No rain checks, returns or refunds.

^Valid for one Saturday night admission to Universal Studios® after 5 pm. Valid Saturdays February 3 – April 14, 2007. Not valid for Universal’s Islands of Adventure theme park admission. Sales tax, convenience charge and parking fee not included. Restrictions apply. Prices, dates, times and entertainment subject to change without notice. Event rain or shine. No rain checks, returns or refunds.

† Rate is per adult, tax inclusive and based on double adult occupancy of a standard room at the Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Orlando International Drive. Rate valid for travel February 1 – April 30, 2007. Availability is subject to change based on travel dates and hotel selected. Other hotels and rates available. Offer subject to change without notice.