If you haven’t hit up Universal Orlando’s Mardi Gras yet, what are you waiting for?! It’s the park’s biggest party of the year, celebrating 30 years of parades, concerts, and food that’ll have you questioning if you’ve been transported straight to Bourbon Street. 🎉 Beads are flying, music is pumping, and Universal is serving up next-level entertainment you don’t want to miss. Here’s the lowdown on what’s poppin’:

• 🎤 Concert Highlights: The lineup is legendary—people camped out at 2:30 a.m. for T-Pain and Joe Jonas! If you want a front-row view, plan accordingly (or bring a ladder). Future concerts include Pauly D, Luis Fonsi, and more big names!
• 🍽️ Food & Drinks: Universal dropped an expanded Mardi Gras menu, featuring global flavors, festive cocktails, and returning fan favorites. Gumbo, crawfish, beignets—it’s a foodie’s dream!
• 🎭 Parade & Beads: The Mardi Gras Parade is a full-on spectacle, with jaw-dropping floats, performers that could outdance Beyoncé, and more beads than you can carry. Trust us, bring a bag.

🍬 Universal Studios Florida – What’s New?

1. Studio Sweets Closed – New Treats Incoming? 🍭

Your go-to spot for sugar rushes, Studio Sweets, is temporarily closed. What’s coming next? A revamp? A new snack spot? Stay tuned because Universal doesn’t play when it comes to upgrading its food game.

1. Mardi Gras Tribute Store – Get Your Merch! 🏚️

The Mardi Gras Tribute Store is back and more immersive than ever. This year, it’s loaded with interactive photo ops, exclusive collectibles, and enough secret details to make any superfan geek out. Whether you’re looking for limited-edition apparel or just wanna snap some epic pics, this shop is a must-visit!

1. Character Meet & Greets – Who’s in the Park? 🎬

Universal’s character lineup is 🔥 right now. Catch Puss in Boots & Kitty Softpaws, Poppy and Branch from Trolls, and Shrek, Donkey, and Fiona in action. Just be ready—Donkey’s lines stay packed because he’s hilarious.

🍽️ New Food & Merch at Universal Orlando

1. Comic Strip Cafe Drops New Asian-Inspired Dishes 🍜

New eats just hit Comic Strip Cafe, featuring Asian-inspired entrees. We haven’t seen a crowd-favorite emerge yet, so take the risk and let us know: game-changer or nah?

1. Exclusive Annual Passholder Mardi Gras Button 🎭

Universal is giving out free Mardi Gras buttons to Annual Passholders while supplies last. Small flex, but we’ll take it.

• Jurassic World Rebirth Merch Hits Shelves! 🦖

Jurassic Park fans, assemble! The first wave of ‘Jurassic World Rebirth’ merch just landed at Jurassic Outfitters. You can grab a t-shirt for $30 or a snapback hat for $27. Dino drip, anyone?

🎢 Rides & Attractions – What’s Hot Right Now!

• VelociCoaster – SHOCKINGLY Low Wait Times! 🦖🔥

What sorcery is this?! VelociCoaster, one of the most hyped rides at Universal, has been dipping to just 35-minute wait times. If you catch it low, RUN—don’t walk—straight to the queue.

• The Berlin Wall – A Hidden Gem! 🏛️

Did you know there’s a piece of the Berlin Wall at Universal’s CityWalk? It’s tucked behind Hard Rock Cafe, and honestly, it’s one of the best lowkey spots to take a break from the crowds. History buffs, this one’s for you.

1. New Collectibles & Toys – Marvel’s Goo Jit Zu Heroes! 💥

Over at the Marvel Alterniverse Store, Universal just dropped glow-in-the-dark, stretchy Marvel action figures for $33 each. We have questions. Mostly, why are they squishy? But also, we kinda need one. 🤔

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