Universal Orlando Announces Details For the 2024 Mardi Gras Float Ride and Dine Experience

univesal-orlando-mardis-gras-parade-food-1

Today seems to be the day to announce all things Mardis Gras at Universal Orlando Resort. We previously announced the lineup of concerts coming to this year’s celebration, and we now have the details on this year’s Float Ride and Dine Experience!

Related: Concert Lineup Announced for Universal Orlando’s 2024 Mardi Gras

universal-orlando-Mardi-Gras-Float

For those unaware, the Mardi Gras Float Ride and Dine Experience is a fan-favorite event held during the Universal Orlando Mardis Gras celebration that affords guests the ability to ride on one of the Mardis Gras floats during the parade! The Mardis Gras celebration runs from Feb. 3 through April 7 this year at Universal Studios Florida.

The package includes a three-course meal selected from the full menu at one of four participating restaurants at Universal Orlando Resort. The restaurants included in the Mardi Gras Float Ride and Dine Experience are:


  • Finnegan’s Bar & Grill at Universal Studios Florida
  • Lombard’s Seafood Grill at Universal Studios Florida
  • The Cowfish Sushi Burger Bar at Universal Citywalk
  • NBC Sports Grill & Brew at Universal Citywalk

Related: Mardi Gras Kicks Off Soon at Universal Orlando Resort!

Finnegans-Bar-Grill-Entrance

This is a popular event at Universal Orlando’s Mardis Gras celebration, and will likely sell out fast! Annual and Seasonal Passholders can save 15% on the Mardi Gras Float Ride and Dine Experience if they purchase via Guest Services, Pass Sales, Destination Universal Desks, at the Front Gate, or by calling.

If you are not a passholder looking to score a discount, you can simply reserve your tickets online. The cost of the Mardi Gras Float Ride and Dine Experience starts at $84.99 + tax per guest (gratuity included), with the cost varying by date. Note all reservations are subject to availability.


Ready to book your next epic vacation, but don’t know where to start? Want to enjoy a Universal Orlando vacation without the stress of planning, booking, and tracking trip changes and promotions? Contact me today! As an agent with Destinations To Travel specializing in Universal destinations, I can help you stress less and enjoy your vacation more! The best part? My services are provided at NO ADDITIONAL COST when you book your Universal vacation package through me!

Please note: some posts may contain affiliate links which means our team could earn money if you purchase products from our site

D2T-1

Let our friends at Destinations to Travel help you book your next Disney Vacation. They are the preferred Travel Agency of Chip and Company and Disney Addicts, and who we use ourselves.

Get started below for your FREE No Obligation Quote.

Book With our friends at Destinations to Travel

Name(Required)
MM slash DD slash YYYY
MM slash DD slash YYYY
This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.

For the BEST in Disney, Universal, Dollywood, and SeaWorld Theme Park News, Entertainment, Merchandise & More follow us on, Facebook, Instagram, and Youtube. Don't forget to check out the Chip and Company Radio Network too!

YouTube player

Written by:

1,814 Posts

Chris is a Pennsylvania native who escaped the cold and relocated to the Orlando area. Our resident Universal expert, Chris has been visiting the Universal Orlando Resort since the 1990s. Chris is a Universal and Walt Disney World Passholder, and can often be found exploring the parks taking in the sites (and finding new things to write about!).
View All Posts
Follow Me :