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The BEST of Universal Mardi Gras! Full Parade, New Floats, Food, Concert, Cursed Coconut Club!

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πŸ‘οΈ 44K viewsπŸ“… 3 years ago⏱️ 29:49

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Editorial Summary

The creator documents the opening day of the Mardi Gras celebrations at Universal Orlando on February 4, 2023. The video begins with a tour of the Cursed Coconut Club in CityWalk, a themed transformation of the Red Coconut Club featuring Bayou decor, tarot cards, and a specialty cocktail menu. Moving into the theme park, the creator explores the new Mardi Gras tribute store located in the former Pass Holder Lounge, noting the detailed merchandise and jazz-themed atmosphere. The coverage includes a tasting of various international carnival-themed foods, such as a fried green tomato po boy and jambalaya with shrimp gumbo. A significant portion of the video focuses on the parade, which features a mythical realms theme with six new floats depicting creatures like dragons, unicorns, and mer people. The creator also attends a live concert by Patti LaBelle and discusses the logistics of the celebration, including how guests can participate in the parade via a virtual queue. The video concludes with the creator expressing enthusiasm for the new parade floats and the overall festive atmosphere.

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How This Review Compares

This review's score for Mardi Gras
Seriously Tasty
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A Nibble

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What This Creator Said
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Creator's Key Takeaways

the parade is very close to starting but before it starts we got a little band a little pre-show

we got a po boy and my hands are about to be full so I'm gonna walk back to our spot

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Check the Universal Orlando resort Mardi Gras website for concert schedules and parade times
βœ“Use the virtual queue in the app to sign up for riding a Mardi Gras parade float if you didn't get to sign up in advance

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat are the new features and experiences at Universal Mardi Gras 2023?
QHow can guests participate in riding a Mardi Gras parade float?

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