At this years Mardi Gras you'll be able to sample the flavors of Puerto Rico, Trinidad and Tobago, Germany, Spain and other regions including, of course, New Orleans. Plus enjoy spectacular floats on display, street entertainment, music, beads and more throughout the theme park. throughout the park you'll ne able to enjoy street entertainment, roving musicians, beads and more. yo will also find a fleet of Pirate Treasure themed floats will be on display throughout the park along with a collection of Universal’s classic Mardi Gras floats.
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The Mardi Gras Tribute Store
The good times will definitely be rolling with the exclusive in-park merch and photo ops, and treats you'll fine here. As you venture through the Tribute Store you'll encounter these three highly themed rooms.
Tribute Store Food Offerings
The good times will definitely be rolling with the exclusive in-park merch and photo ops, and treats you'll fine here. As you venture through the Tribute Store you'll encounter these three highly themed rooms.
- A hopping jazz parlor straight out of the 1920s with dueling pianos and bellowing brass
- A flower-filled nautical cemetery, where many sea captains were laid to rest
- A waterfront warehouse, where all manner of smuggled treasures and trinkets are stashed
Tribute Store Food Offerings
Mardi Gras Scavenger Hunt
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Mardi Gras themed treat around CityWalk
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2021 Tasting Lanyard
Regular Lanyard 10 item for $55 +tax
AP Lanyard 15 Items for $65 +tax
Add another lanyard to your collection. Enjoy the best of food in tasting sizes along with special alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. (Must be 21+ to purchase and consume alcohol with valid photo ID.) Purchase in-person at Mardi Gras Food and Beverage Kiosks
Regular Lanyard 10 item for $55 +tax
AP Lanyard 15 Items for $65 +tax
Add another lanyard to your collection. Enjoy the best of food in tasting sizes along with special alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. (Must be 21+ to purchase and consume alcohol with valid photo ID.) Purchase in-person at Mardi Gras Food and Beverage Kiosks
Bahamas
Tasting Menu
Jerk Chicken: Jerked marinated chicken, rice & peas, scotch bonnet salsa Jerk Jackfruit: Jerked marinated jack fruit, rice & peas, scotch bonnet salsa |
Drink Menu
Goombay Smash: Bahamian rum punch Carib Lager: International pilsner |
Belgium
Tasting Menu
Belgium Liege Waffles: Sweet liege waffles with strawberries, whipped cream, chocolate Brussels Frites with Roasted Garlic Veganaise: Crispy seasoned fries with choice of dipping sauce: garlic mayonnaise, andalouse, or joppieaus |
Drink Menu
Hoegaarden Witbier: Belgian wheat beer St. Bernardus Abt. 12: Belgian quadruple, Abbey ale Lindemans Strawberry Lambic: Fruited sweet and sour ale |
Brazil
Tasting Menu
Moqueca de Camarao with Rice: Shrimp coconut cream stew, white rice, sweet potato curls Brigadeiros: Brazilian classic with condensed milk, cocoa powder, chocolate sprinkles, toasted peanuts Stuffed Coxinha: Crispy pulled chicken tear drop fritters |
Drink Menu
Pineapple Caipirinha Punch: Cachaça and pineapple flavors Strawberry Caipirinha Punch: Cachaça and strawberry flavors Mixed Caipirinha: A blend of pineapple and strawberry caipirinhas |
Canada
Tasting Menu
Beef Short Rib Poutine: Crispy fries with short rib, cheese curds, demi glaze Nutella Donut: Fried sweetened dough, Nutella, sugar, chopped hazelnuts Maple Donut: Fried sweetened dough, cinnamon sugar, maple syrup |
Drink Menu
Sugar Shack Springtime Punch :A complex Canadian whiskey punch with a base of pear juice Labatt Blue :International pilsner |
Colombia
Tasting Menu
Carnitas Arepas: Corn meal cake pocket filled with avocado, carnitas, mayonnaise, ketchup, culantro |
Drink Menu
Limonada de Coco: Limeade sweetened with coconut cream (non-alcoholic) Coco Loco: Limonada de Coco spiked with rum and tequila |
Cuba
Tasting Menu
Cuban Sandwich: Roasted pork, Serrano ham, Swiss cheese, mustard, pickles on Cuban bread served with plantain chips Cuban Flan: Baked vanilla custard, dark caramel |
Drink Menu
Cuba Libre: Choice of Bacardí Light, Bacardí 4 Year or Bacardí 8 Year |
France
Tasting Menu
Poached Pear Crème Brulee Crepe: Red wine poached pear, vanilla pastry cream, toasted almonds, caramel, crispy sugar topping |
Drink Menu
Vidal-Fleury Cotes du Rhone Blanc: White wine Notorious Pink: Slightly sweet rosé wine Vieux Chateau Lamothe Bordeaux Rouge: Red wine Famille Perrin Cotes du Rhone Rouge: Red wine |
Germany
Tasting Menu
Pork Schnitzel Slider: Fried pork cutlet, spicy mustard, red braised cabbage, gruyere cheese Vegan Bratwurst with Beer Braised Onions: Vegan bratwurst, beer braised onions, spicy mustard, French quarter baguette Bavarian Pretzel Warm: pretzel, spicy mustard cheese sauce |
Drink Menu
Weihenstephaner Kristalweissbier: Clarified wheat beer Weihenstephaner Vitus: Strong wheat, bock hybrid lager Aecht Schlenkerla Marzen Rauchbier: Smoked Märzen Oktoberfest-style lager T Schmitt Riesling Kabinett, Estate: Sweet white wine |
Italy
Tasting Menu
Italian Rainbow Cookie: Colorful layers of almond cake sandwiched with raspberry jam and coated in chocolate Cannoli: Italian pastry shell, chocolate chip cannoli cream, chocolate shavings Arancini: Fried risotto, wild mushrooms, truffle, parmesan cheese Affogato: Vanilla gelato served with a double shot of espresso |
Drink Menu
Fantinel: Prosecco Vietti Moscato d’Asti: Slightly sparkling sweet white wine Querceto Chianti: Red wine Cantina Zaccagnini Montepulciano d’Abruzzo: Red wine |
New Orleans
Tasting Menu
Crawfish Boil: Mix bag of crawfish, shrimp, andouille, red bliss, corn on the cobb. Jambalaya: Mixed rice with andouille, shrimp, chicken, peppers, tomatoes Muffaletta Sandwich: Mortadella, salami, ham, mozzarella cheese, olive relish on a toasted bun Beignets: Sweet fried pastry with powdered sugar Andouille Twisted Tater: Stuffed Cajun twisted tater, sausage Add andouille queso for $ Twisted Tater: Flavored with Cajun spices |
Drink Menu
Abita Purple Haze: Raspberry fruited lager Tropical Storm Punch: A traditional Mardi Gras cocktail incorporating rum, orange and passionfruit flavors King Cake Milk Punch: A bourbon milk punch using our house-made King Cake syrup |
Puerto Rico
Tasting Menu
Pernil & Mofongo: Roasted pork, smashed plantains, onion mojo Picadillo Empanada: Picadillo beef filled fried pastry dough Quesito: Guava and cream cheese filled fried pastry |
Drink Menu
Piña Verde: A twist on the classic piña colada incorporating green chartreuse |
Spain
Tasting Menu
Paella Mixta Saffron: yellow rice, chorizo, squid, mussels, shrimp Charcuterie Plate: A traditional platter of Spanish meats and cheese, olives, grapes, lavosh Leche Frita: Crispy fried with condensed milk, vanilla, cinnamon |
Drink Menu
Pinord “La Dama” Cava: Sparkling wine Don Olegurio Albarino: White wine Hacienda de Arinzano Rosé: Tempranillo-based rosé wine Hazaña “Viñas Viejas” Rioja: Red wine |
Trinidad and Tobago
Tasting Menu
Pholourie: Deep fried spicy split pea dough with turmeric, curry powder and a side of tamarind chutney or powdered sugar Pineapple Trini-Chow: Grilled pineapple skewers, spices, micro cilantro |
Drink Menu
Queen’s Park Swizzle: National cocktail of Trinidad and Tobago; minted dark-rum grog with a light float of Angostura bitters Carib Lager: International pilsner |
Universal Hotel Options
Loews Portofino Bay Hotel
Trattoria del Porto
Velvet Bar
Jake’s American Bar
Galaxy Bowl
Pier 8 Market
Trattoria del Porto
- Olive Polenta Cake with Jumbo Shrimp and Andouille Sausage with a Cajun Cream Sauce
- Masquerade Cannoli with a Mixed Berry Insalada
- *Magari: Aviation Gin, Limoncello, Limone Genoa Cider, Fresh Basil
- *Mojito Lampone: Tito’s Handmade Vodka, Chambord, Simple Syrup, Raspberry and Mint
Velvet Bar
- French: Hendrix Gin, Fresh Lemon Juice, Sugar, Champagne
- Smoked Andouille Sausage: Cusano’s Bakery Rolls, Caramelized Onions, Spicy Brown Mustard
- *beachclub Hurricane: Don Q Passion Rum, Sailor Jerry Spiced Rim, Grenadine, Pineapple, Orange Juice ($15)
- Shrimp Po Boys: Cusano’s Bakery Rolls, Remoulade, LTO, Herb Fries ($18)
Jake’s American Bar
- Mongolian Beef Bao Bun
- Tropical Fruit Cake with Coconut Crunch Chocolate Reveal
- *The Purple Samurai: Japanese Iwai Whisky, Lillet, Lemon Juice, Blueberry Rosemary Syrup
- Selection of Chocolate Bombs: Pumpkin Spice | S’mores | Cookies & Cream
Galaxy Bowl
- 3 Cajun Chicken Empanadas with Black Bean Salsa and three Sauces
- Laissez les bons temps Rouler Hurricane
- *“Let The Good Times Roll”: Bacardi Light Rum, Cruzan 12 Year Single Barrel Rum, Passionfruit Puree, Orange Juice and Grenadine served in a 32-ounce souvenir Galaxy Bowl cup
Pier 8 Market
- Vieux Carré Shrimp & Grits: Louisiana Pink Shrimp and White Corn Aged Cheddar Grits, Maple Syrup, Candied Bacon, Scallions
- Dockside Beignets: Bourbon Caramel Sauce, Powdered Sugar
- *The Endless Carnival: Castillo Silver Rum, Captain Morgan Spiced Rum, Chinola Passionfruit Liqueur, Pineapple Juice, Orange Juice, Pinch of Dried Blackberries, Pineapple Wedge, Green Sugar Rim
- *The Endless Carnival: Castillo Silver Rum, Captain Morgan Spiced Rum, Chinola Passionfruit Liqueur, Pineapple Juice, Orange Juice, Pinch of Dried Blackberries, Pineapple Wedge, Green Sugar Rim
Food Key
Gluten Free - GF
Peanut Free - PF Tree Nut Free - TNF Dairy Free - DF |
Soy Free - SF
Egg Free - EF Fish Free - FF Shellfish Free - SFF |
Sesame Free - SEF
Top 9’ Allergen Free – T9F Vegetarian - V Vegan - VG |