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We Went To A Crawfish Bayou Boil At Universal Studios Orlando For Mardi Gras!

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The creators visit Universal Studios Orlando to experience the Bayou Boil, a separately ticketed all-you-can-eat event held during the Mardi Gras celebration. They explain that the meal costs $59.99 for adults and $39.99 for kids in addition to standard theme park admission. The meal features traditional Louisiana-style items including crawfish, shrimp, potatoes, corn, and sausage. One creator notes that while the seafood is the main attraction, non-seafood options like chicken jambalaya, sausage, and potatoes are available for those who prefer them. The creators also discuss the inclusion of drink tickets for items such as beer, wine, and specialty drinks like the Bourbon Street punch. Following the meal, they explore the park, visiting the newly opened Bourne Stuntacular merchandise shop and sampling themed treats like the Shipwreck float and beignets at Cafe La Bamba. They conclude that the event offers a fun, social atmosphere for families to eat together and meet other guests, despite the messy nature of a traditional boil.

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How This Review Compares

This review's score for Mardi Gras
Seriously Tasty
All-time creator consensus for Mardi Gras
A Nibble

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What This Creator Said
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Creator's Key Takeaways

we had a really good time it was very messy yeah but it was yeah

all in all I really did enjoy this experience it was fun yeah I had a really good time

we got to talking with the people next to us and the people next to them it was really cool

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Cut corn off the cob to avoid mess from Old Bay seasoning
βœ“Arrive early for parade viewing spots as they fill up

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Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is the Bayou Boil event at Universal Studios Orlando?
QWhat food is included in the Bayou Boil?
QHow much does the Bayou Boil cost?

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