Mardi Gras 2020

[Cup_Of_Coffee]

Universal Orlando announces dates for Mardi Gras 2020 | Inside Universal


Hoping to catch one this year, and have the possibility of switching our vacation a few weeks earlier if necessary since I’m quitting my job in March

Anyways, just curious. Also who do people want to show up?

 

[UNIrd]

Usually this week or next actually. I haven't been to a Mardi Gras in so long because the lineups haven't been my cup of tea.

 

[Cup_Of_Coffee]

Usually this week or next actually. I haven't been to a Mardi Gras in so long because the lineups haven't been my cup of tea.

Oh dope! Ya that’s fair, when we vacationed more frequently when I was in middle school/high school we always went during Mardi Gras, so that’s kinda how I know Universal haha. Also was the first time I was able to see Fall Out Boy which was dope. But don’t disagree the lineups aren’t usually anything too special

 

[Bobharlem]

FWIW here's when they announced the concerts in the past. Usually no later than the 15th, this coming week is most likely.

Jan 8, 2020
Jan 10, 2019
Jan 9, 2018
Jan 12, 2017
Jan 5, 2016
Jan 12, 2015
Jan 15, 2014
Jan 7, 2013
Jan 12, 2012
Jan 13, 2011
Jan 12, 2010
Jan 15, 2009
Jan 6, 2008

 

[Brian G.]

Wow, I didn't realize we didn't have a Mardi Gras 2020 thread. Adjusted the first post to include the Dates Announced article and changed the title.

And yes, we should be getting something this week.

 

[Ridgepole]

Universal Orlando announces dates for Mardi Gras 2020 | Inside Universal


Hoping to catch one this year, and have the possibility of switching our vacation a few weeks earlier if necessary since I’m quitting my job in March

Anyways, just curious. Also who do people want to show up?

Try to ride the the floats. Great fun! Watch the website for signup. Not sure if AP is required.

 

[Cup_Of_Coffee]

Try to ride the the floats. Great fun! Watch the website for signup. Not sure if AP is required.

We are hoping to this year for sure! Assuming we make it for Mardi Gras but I’m kinda thinking we’re going to switch dates now

 

[Ridgepole]

The float thing requires a bit of time investment, meaning staging before the parade. But not too bad. Met nice people.

 

[SJN1279]

I’m hoping the band Live is announced for this year, I’m excited for the announcement.

 

[Disneyhead]

I’m hoping the band Live is announced for this year, I’m excited for the announcement.

Live's next show is Feb. 20th in Pennsylvania. Then they hop over to Australia. No indication that they will be anywhere near FL, unfortunately.

 

[Nick]

Macklemore wouldn't surprise me simply since he's been there the past two years (although he's not on tour right now). I'd love to see The 1975, but they just toured Florida in November. Someone like Shawn Mendes or Camila Cabello (who performed Mardi Gras with Fifth Harmony) would be a big draw for younger audiences. Neither are currently on tour or are in the pre-tour stage. Daughtry is a band I could see being here as well, considering they're popular with a bit of a middle age crowd, although they're playing Flower & Garden in May, so it's probably unlikely.

 

[Disneyhead]

I would love to see them expand the genres of music. Bring in a jam band like Wide Spread Panic and a EDM artist like Calvin Harris.

 

[Nick]

I would love to see them expand the genres of music. Bring in a jam band like Wide Spread Panic and a EDM artist like Calvin Harris.

Calvin Harris I could totally see. He would draw a fairly large crowd for sure. Wide Spread Panic i'm not so sure about, but Mardi Gras always has a few of those types anyway and just because it's not up my alley doesn't mean there wouldn't be a crowd to show up.

 

[shiekra38]

Someone tell Universal their concert area is too small for major concerts

Fall Out Boy was the worst experience at Universal I've ever had

And I got electrocuted at VB

 

[Disneyhead]

Calvin Harris I could totally see. He would draw a fairly large crowd for sure. Wide Spread Panic i'm not so sure about, but Mardi Gras always has a few of those types anyway and just because it's not up my alley doesn't mean there wouldn't be a crowd to show up.

Jambands are a hugely popular genre that no one has ever heard about.

Widespread Panic may actually be too popular for Mardi Gras. Here is a pic of their show this past Aug in Jacksonville.

 

[Nick]

Jambands are a hugely popular genre that no one has ever heard about.

Widespread Panic may actually be too popular for Mardi Gras. He is a pic of their show this past Aug in Jacksonville.

Concert yard holds 10K which I think is around or under what's in that picture. If they can handle Kelly Clarkson (2x), Fifth Harmony and Fall Out Boy, then they can handle these guys. For Fall Out Boy, they simply closed the park to capacity.

That's also no more popular than someone like Shawn Mendes, Camila Cabello or The 1975 would be, which were artists I had suggested (based on what I know Mardi Gras likes to book).

 

[Andromeda]

Jambands are a hugely popular genre that no one has ever heard about.

Widespread Panic may actually be too popular for Mardi Gras. Here is a pic of their show this past Aug in Jacksonville.

That looks like St. Augustine Amp. and their venue holds a little over 4,ooo.

 

[Brian G.]

I’m hoping the band Live is announced for this year, I’m excited for the announcement.

Wish granted.



UPDATE:
Looks like they pulled it down.

It was Live on Feb 16.

 

[Cup_Of_Coffee]

Someone tell Universal their concert area is too small for major concerts

Fall Out Boy was the worst experience at Universal I've ever had

And I got electrocuted at VB

Ya, FOB crowd was NUTS. I didn't care enough because it was my first time seeing FOB, but ya that was ROUGH. It felt like the park was at capacity almost.

 

[SJN1279]

Wish granted.



UPDATE:
Looks like they pulled it down.

It was Live on Feb 16.

Woo-hoo! I hope they don't get in trouble for the leak.

Feb 16 is a Sunday, do they typically perform 830-10?