Mardi Gras 2020

[alomar]

My tastes are more towards the heavier rock/metal so I know I'm never going to be a target audience for these concerts and I'm okay with that.

Universal, call Corey Taylor and throw Slipknot in....I dare you!

 

[GA-MBIT]

I've heard people working the parades this year calling the parade theme "Sexy Depths of Fear" so take that as you will.

Also I think it's fitting that Earth, Wind, and Fire are here on the 21st.

 

[Nick]

I've heard people working the parades this year calling the parade theme "Sexy Depths of Fear" so take that as you will.

Also I think it's fitting that Earth, Wind, and Fire are here on the 21st.

I’ve heard the same about It being “Sexy DoF”.

 

[1.21Gigawatts]

I will go going to UO the first week in February. I remember hearing there is a way to reserve a spot on one of the floats to throw beads. Can anyone give me more info on this? Do you have to wait in line for a long time to reserve your spot? It would be fun to do but i wouldn't want to take too much time away from rides to do it... I heard there is a place to meet around barney???

 

[Brian G.]

From yesterday:

 

[Brian G.]

I will go going to UO the first week in February. I remember hearing there is a way to reserve a spot on one of the floats to throw beads. Can anyone give me more info on this? Do you have to wait in line for a long time to reserve your spot? It would be fun to do but i wouldn't want to take too much time away from rides to do it... I heard there is a place to meet around barney???

Passholder Reservations haven't opened yet. If you're not one or have to wait till the day of, you can wait in KidZone near Barney. During slower nights, you should be good and not have to wait early; but on busier nights, spots are not guaranteed and you may have to wait 30-60 min. On extremely busy nights, it may be even longer than that.

 

[1.21Gigawatts]

Passholder Reservations haven't opened yet. If you're not one or have to wait till the day of, you can wait in KidZone near Barney. During slower nights, you should be good and not have to wait early; but on busier nights, spots are not guaranteed and you may have to wait 30-60 min. On extremely busy nights, it may be even longer than that.

Thanks for the info Brian!

Is there a specific booth or building to go to reserve a spot? When Can I go to reserve? first thing in the morning when the park opens?

 

[blusky]

My sweet brother gave me an earlier birthday present. 2 tickets for Universal Meet UP on Feb 29th. Unfortunately, it was a surprise and I am unable to use them. We have talked to Admin for the event and I can sale them (this event will sale out) If interested, PM me. Cost is $375.00. My brother said, its one of the best events he has ever attended.

 

[Brian G.]

We'll also be at Universal tomorrow for a Mardi Gras preview. Make sure to follow along our Twitter.

 

[Parkscope Joe]

Updates from he parks, including the Tribute Store.

 

[SeventyOne]

To borrow a fairly recent Twitter meme:

Everyone:

Universal: Here's a highly themed store of Mardi Gras merchandise!!!

 

[Brian G.]

 

[shiekra38]

So when do they start doing haunted houses at Mardi Gras

 

[Brian G.]

 

[Cup_Of_Coffee]

Oh man, reallyyy hoping to make it for Mardi Gras this year, everything looks tremendous! Mardi Gras is when we always visited Universal as a kid, brings back tons of awesome memories

 

[Brian G.]

On Wednesday, Universal invited Inside Universal for a sneak peek of this year's event - previewing some of the new floats for this year's parade, along with food, drink, and merchandise.

Previewing Mardi Gras 2020 at Universal Studios Florida

Mardi Gras starts Saturday, and Universal Orlando is getting ready to celebrate 25 years of letting the good times roll! On Wednesday, Universal invited Inside Universal for a sneak peek of this year's event - previewing some of the new floats for this year's parade, along with food, drink, and merc

www.insideuniversal.net

 

[shiekra38]

On Wednesday, Universal invited Inside Universal for a sneak peek of this year's event - previewing some of the new floats for this year's parade, along with food, drink, and merchandise.

Previewing Mardi Gras 2020 at Universal Studios Florida

Mardi Gras starts Saturday, and Universal Orlando is getting ready to celebrate 25 years of letting the good times roll! On Wednesday, Universal invited Inside Universal for a sneak peek of this year's event - previewing some of the new floats for this year's parade, along with food, drink, and merc

www.insideuniversal.net

The food looks fantastic, and the darker aesthetics for Mardi Gras go together like "peanut butter and chocolate" as Mike Aiello said on Twitter

 

[Parkscope Joe]

Bead throwing opportunities will use Virtual Queue this year. Times open a few hours prior to parade time (no specifics) through the Universal Orlando app.

 

[Nick]

Did we know that they were going to be doing a Virtual Queue for riding the floats this year?

 

[Magic Feather]

That’s... weird. Can’t say that I am a fan. How do people even know when it goes live? It just seems like a big gamble. It was nice to be able to just show up early and all but guarantee a spot. Plus, aren’t most stand-by float rider spots given from no-shows and leftover bands.

Also of note, it looks like Animal Actors is the new congregating point, according to the app.