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Universal's Madi Gras 2021: International Flavors of Carnaval

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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.
For full event map, click here
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.
  • 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
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Tribute Store Food Offerings
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Vegan Brownie Skull
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Bananas Foster Cheesecake
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King Cake
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Mardi Gras Cake
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 Masquerade Cookie
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Chocolate Bovered Bourbon Pop
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Salted Caramel Praline Cookie
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Praline Cookie
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Mardi Gras Macaron Doughnut

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
Bahamas
Tasting Menu
Jerk Chicken: Jerked marinated chicken, rice & peas, scotch bonnet salsa
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Jerk Jackfruit: Jerked marinated jack fruit, rice & peas, scotch bonnet salsa
Drink Menu
Goombay Smash: Bahamian rum punch
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Carib Lager: International pilsner
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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)
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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
  • Olive Polenta Cake with Jumbo Shrimp and Andouille Sausage with a Cajun Cream Sauce
  • Masquerade Cannoli with a Mixed Berry Insalada
The Thirsty Fish
  • *Magari: Aviation Gin, Limoncello, Limone Genoa Cider, Fresh Basil
Splendido Bar & Grill
  • *Mojito Lampone: Tito’s Handmade Vodka, Chambord, Simple Syrup, Raspberry and Mint
Hard Rock Hotel®
Velvet Bar
  • French: Hendrix Gin, Fresh Lemon Juice, Sugar, Champagne
  • Smoked Andouille Sausage: Cusano’s Bakery Rolls, Caramelized Onions, Spicy Brown Mustard
beachclub
  • *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)
Loews Royal Pacifica Resort
Jake’s American Bar
  • Mongolian Beef Bao Bun
  • Tropical Fruit Cake with Coconut Crunch Chocolate Reveal
Orchid Court Lounge & Sushi Bar
  • *The Purple Samurai: Japanese Iwai Whisky, Lillet, Lemon Juice, Blueberry Rosemary Syrup
Tuk Tuk Market
  • Selection of Chocolate Bombs: Pumpkin Spice | S’mores | Cookies & Cream
Universal’s Cabana Bay Beach Resort
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
Universal’s Endless Summer Resort – Dockside Inn and Suites
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 Oasis Beach Bar
  • *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
Sunset Lounge
  • *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
*Must be 21+ with valid photo ID to purchase and consume alcoholic beverages.
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
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Sesame Free - SEF 
Top 9’ Allergen Free – T9F 
​Vegetarian - V 
Vegan - VG

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