Universal Orlando Resort Hotels Get Into the Mardi Gras Spirit

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. Here is a look at what guests can enjoy at each hotel throughout the remainder of the Mardi Gras season, which continues through April 16:

Mardi Gras Meals & Drinks
Loews Portofino Bay Hotel

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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.

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Guests staying at a Universal Orlando hotel can take advantage of exclusive benefits – including Early Park Admission, allowing guests to access one of the three amazing theme parks up to an hour before park opening, complimentary transportation to and from the parks, resort-wide charging privileges, and more. Plus, guests staying at Loews Portofino Bay Hotel, Hard Rock Hotel, and Loews Royal Pacific Resort receive free Universal Express Unlimited ride access to skip the regular lines at participating rides and attractions in Universal Studios Florida and Universal’s Islands of Adventure.