Universal Studios Mardi Gras Staycation Day 2! | Breakfast at Portofino Bay & Mardi Gras Opening Day

Editorial Summary

The creators document the second day of their staycation, beginning with a room service breakfast at Portofino Bay featuring eggs, hash browns, and eggs benedict. They discuss the logistics of traveling with their child, Jackson, including managing his sleep schedule and monitoring his oxygen levels. After preparing for potential rain, they walk from the resort through a butterfly garden to Universal Studios to experience the opening day of the Mardi Gras event. The creators explore the park, noting the heavy crowds and the availability of themed merchandise at the Universal Studios store. They participate in the crew crawl scavenger hunt and observe characters and floats distributing beads. A significant portion of the visit is dedicated to sampling international food from various booths, including New Orleans, Trinidad and Tobago, Canada, and Germany. They utilize a tasting lanyard to sample multiple items, such as grilled pineapple and shrimp gumbo. The day concludes with a visit to the Tribute Store and a walk back to the hotel as rain begins to fall. The creators conclude that the event's layout, which emphasizes diverse food options and character interactions over a traditional parade, makes it a highly repeatable experience.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.