First Look at Food & Beverages Coming to 2026 Mardi Gras at Universal Orlando

A Global Bite of the Big Easy: Universal Mardi Gras 2026 Food and Beverage Preview

Universal Mardi Gras 2026 is bringing the flavor parade back to Universal Studios Florida from February 7 through April 4, 2026, and this year’s International Flavors of Carnaval menu is stacked from curb to curb. With food booths circling the park and dishes inspired by kitchens around the globe, this is one of those events where stretchy pants are not optional. Everything listed below is available for purchase and included with regular park admission or an Annual Pass, blockout dates apply.

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Greece

• Chicken Souvlak: Grilled chicken kabob wrapped in a warm pita with feta, tomato, cucumber, and onion.
• Ouzo Cooler: An anise-flavored cocktail with lemon juice, simple syrup, and cucumber and mint essences. Guests must be 21+ with valid photo ID for alcohol.

Italy

• Sfogliatelle “Lobster Tail”: A flaky, shell-shaped pastry layered with whipped cream that tastes as fancy as it looks.
• Bergamot Spritz: Italian floral liqueurs mixed with grapefruit juice and prosecco. Guests must be 21+ with valid photo ID.

Jamaica

• Rasta Pasta: Colorful vegan penne pasta with bell peppers in a jerk-spiced coconut curry cream sauce.
• Kingston Rum Punch: Rum blended with lime, passionfruit, and guava, topped with a lime wedge and edible orchid. Guests must be 21+ with valid photo ID.

Austria

• Vienna-Style Pork Schnitzel: Crispy breaded pork served with potato salad, lingonberry jam, and a lemon wedge.

Chile

• Verlasso Salmon: Fire-grilled salmon from Patagonian waters served with crispy potatoes in an herb marinade. Gluten sensitive.

Brazil

• Picanha: Freshly grilled beef sirloin cap served with molho à campanha and farofa made from toasted cassava flour.

France

• Ham, Brie, and Berry Crepe: Fresh griddled crepe filled with sliced ham, brie, Dijon mustard cream sauce, and finished with a mixed berry gastrique.

Ireland

• Fish and Chips: Battered and fried North Atlantic cod served with chips and tartar sauce.

China

• Mala Beef Skewer: Spicy marinated beef skewer topped with Szechuan glaze and scallions for serious heat lovers.

Puerto Rico

• Pinchos de Lechón: Char-grilled pork shoulder skewer served with guava BBQ sauce and pan sobao bread.

USA NOLA French Quarter

• Baked Cajun Mac and Cheese: Cavatappi pasta with andouille sausage, onions, celery, green bell peppers, and Cajun cream sauce made fresh and served hot.
• Beignets: Hot, fluffy fried pastries piled high with powdered sugar.
• Chicken and Sausage Gumbo: Classic New Orleans stew with chicken, andouille sausage, bacon, and the holy trinity served over white rice.
• French Quarter Cream Horn: Puff pastry filled with vanilla pastry cream, whipped topping, Mardi Gras chocolate strips, and sprinkles.
• King Gator’s Coconut Mousse: Light coconut mousse served with banana bread cake and a chocolate King Gator topper.

AP Exclusive Treats

• The Toothsome Chocolate Emporium Carnavale Concha Shake: Vanilla ice cream blended with horchata and almonds, topped with whipped cream and a dulce de leche-filled concha.
• Hero Bakery Items: King Cake, Masquerade Bar, French Quarter Cream Horn, and King Gator’s Coconut Mousse.

Drinks Around the Party

• Daiquiri Deck Colors of Carnaval: Layered cocktail with green honeydew lime, yellow pineapple mango, and purple blackberry crème de cassis. Guests must be 21+ with valid photo ID.
• Bloody Mary Mild: Vodka, tomato juice, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, horseradish, and spices finished with a crushed Flamin’ Hot Cheetos rim. Guests must be 21+ with valid photo ID.

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From savory skewers to powdered sugar perfection, Mardi Gras 2026 is basically a world tour you can eat, sip, and repeat until April. Pace yourself, hydrate between beignets, and remember that calories do not count during Carnaval.