Universal Orlando Hotels Offer Exclusive Flavors of Mardi Gras

UNIVERSAL ORLANDO RESORT INVITES GUESTS TO SAVOR THE FLAVORS OF MARDI GRAS WITH ADDITIONAL FOOD AND BEVERAGE OFFERINGS ACROSS ITS EIGHT MAGNIFICENTLY THEMED HOTELS

ORLANDO, Fla. (March 1, 2023) – Guests of Universal Orlando Resort’s eight spectacular hotels can keep the Mardi Gras party going with themed food and beverage options at select restaurants and bars throughout the properties – allowing them to enjoy additional mouthwatering flavors outside of the in-park festivities taking place at Universal’s Mardi Gras: International Flavors of Carnaval.

Check out the Mardi Gras food and drinks you'll find at the Universal Orlando Resort Hotels throughout the remainder of the Mardi Gras season, which continues through April 16:

Portofino Bay Hotel Mardi Gras Menu Additions:

Trattoria del Porto

•Cajun Jambalaya Pasta – Shrimp, Smoke Sausage, Chicken, Onions, Peppers and Mushrooms in a Creole Sauce with Fettuccine Pasta

•Masquerade Cannoli – Mixed Berry Insalada

The Thirsty Fish

•Boulevardier – Bourbon, Italian Liqueur, Fortified Wine

Splendido Bar & Grill

•Mojito Lemonade – Vodka, Black Raspberry Liqueur, Simple Syrup, Raspberry, Mint

Hard Rock Hotel Mardi Gras Menu Additions:

The Kitchen

•Bourbon Street Beignets – Bourbon Caramel Sauce, Powdered Sugar

•French 75 – Gin, Fresh Lemon Juice, Sugar, Champagne

Velvet Bar

•N’awlins Po’ Boy Sliders – Smoked Andouille Sausage, Sauteed Peppers and Onions, Cajun Remoulade, Toasted French Bread

•French 75 – Gin, Fresh Lemon Juice, Sugar, Champagne

beachclub

•Hurricane – Rum, Grenadine, Pineapple and Orange Juice

Loews Royal Pacific Resort Mardi Gras Menu Additions:

Islands Dining Room

•King Cake Pancakes – Lemon and Powdered Sugar Glaze, Spiced Walnuts

Orchid Court Lounge & Sushi Bar

•Orchid – Gin, Elderflower Liqueur, Crème de Violet, Lemon Juice, Simple Syrup, Pea Flower Float

Tuk Tuk Market

•Chocolate Bomb – Choose from: Chocolate and Caramel with Spiced Pecan with Mardi Gras Purple, Green and Gold Décor, S’mores or Cookies and Cream

Loews Sapphire Falls Resort Mardi Gras Menu Additions:

Amatista Cookhouse

•Shrimp & Andouille Sausage Gumbo Pot Pie – Vegetables and Okra

Strong Water Tavern

•Cucumber Hurricane Twist – Light Rum, Lime Juice, Midori, Sliced Cucumber

New Dutch Trading Co.

•Traditional King Cake

Universal’s Cabana Bay Beach Resort Mardi Gras Menu Additions:

Galaxy Bowl

•Shrimp Po’ Boy with Zapps Chips – Crispy Cajun Fried Shrimp on a French Baguette, Topped with Creole Inspired Creamy Remoulade Sauce

•Laissez les bons temps Rouler Hurricane - Light Rum, Rum, Passionfruit Liqueur, Orange Juice, Lemon Juice, Grenadine; Served in a light-up souvenir Galaxy Bowl tumblr with straw. Refills will be $22 with the cup on Mardi Gras cocktail only.

Universal’s Aventura Hotel Mardi Gras Menu Additions:

Bar 17 Bistro

•Crawfish Etouffee – Crawfish, Onions, Celery, Bell Peppers, Rice

Urban Pantry

•Muffuletta Sandwich – Genoa Salami, Mortadella, Ham, Provolone and Swiss Cheese, Olive Salad

Bar 17 Bistro & barVentura

•Hurricane – Dark Rum, Passion Fruit, Tropical Juices

•Sazerac – Rye Whiskey, Absinthe, Simple Syrup, Bitters

Universal’s Endless Summer Resort: Surfside Inn and Suites Mardi Gras Menu Additions:

Beach Break Café

•New Orleans BBQ Shrimp & Dirty Rice – Sauteed Shrimp, Worcestershire Sauce, Cajun Spiced Rice, Andouille Sauce

Sand Bar

•The Endless Carnaval – Silver Rum, Spiced Rum, Passionfruit Liqueur, Pineapple Juice, Orange Juice, Dried Blackberries, Pineapple Wedge, Green Sugar Rim

Universal’s Endless Summer Resort: Dockside Inn and Suites

Pier 8 Market

•New Orleans Cajun Roasted Chicken & Dirty Rice – Cajun Spiced Oven Roasted Half Chicken, Creole Rice, Andouille Sausage, Sweet Candied Bacon

Sunset Lounge, The Oasis Beach Bar & The Wave Maker’s Pool Bar

•The Endless Carnaval – Silver Rum, Spiced Rum, Passionfruit Liqueur, Pineapple Juice, Orange Juice, Dried Blackberries, Pineapple Wedge, Green Sugar Rim

Universal Orlando Resort guests can party beyond the bayou during Universal’s Mardi Gras: International Flavors of Carnaval through April 16. The fan-favorite event takes place at Universal Studios Florida and features a dazzling parade, mouthwatering cuisine inspired by global Carnaval celebrations and star-studded live concerts on select nights.

For more information about Universal’s Mardi Gras, visit www.UniversalOrlando.com/MardiGras.