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2026 Seasonal Events at Universal Orlando Resort: Plan Your Year of Fun & Frights!

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Your Ultimate Guide to Universal Orlando’s 2026 Seasonal Events

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Universal Orlando Resort is where the excitement never stops, and 2026 promises even more unforgettable seasonal celebrations. Whether you crave spooky thrills, festive holiday magic, or lively street parties, there’s something spectacular waiting for you on select dates throughout the year. Here’s everything you need to know to start planning your 2026 visit!

Mardi Gras: International Flavors of Carnaval (Feb 7 – Apr 4, 2026)

Kick off the year with one of Florida’s biggest parties at Universal Studios Florida! Mardi Gras brings authentic New Orleans vibes with dazzling floats, vibrant live music, outrageous street performers, and mouthwatering international cuisine (available for purchase). The best part? It’s included with your theme park ticket or annual pass, making Mardi Gras an easy choice for springtime fun. Don’t miss the spectacular parade featuring six new floats, and grab your chance to catch beads from atop the floats via the Virtual Line™ in the official Universal app.

Halloween Horror Nights (Select Nights in Fall 2026)

Get ready to face your fears at the world-renowned Halloween Horror Nights. This separately ticketed event turns Universal Studios Florida into a haunted nightmare filled with terrifying haunted houses, sinister scare zones, and high-energy live shows. Thrill-seekers can brave some of the park’s top rides during the event — if you dare! Note: this event is not recommended for children under 13 and strictly prohibits costumes and masks for guests.

Holidays at Universal Orlando (Nov 14, 2026 – Jan 3, 2027)

Celebrate the season in magical style with Holidays at Universal, included with park admission. See The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™ transformed for Christmas, enjoy festive fun at Seuss Landing™ with Grinchmas™, and marvel at Universal’s Holiday Parade featuring Macy’s. Treat your taste buds to holiday-themed snacks and cocktails (21+), shop for exclusive seasonal merchandise, and capture festive family memories with characters decked out for the holidays. Ring in the New Year with a dynamic celebration across the parks and Universal CityWalk.

More Reasons to Visit Anytime in 2026

Beyond these headline events, Universal Orlando offers year-round excitement with thrilling rides, immersive attractions, and dining experiences across two amazing theme parks and the vibrant CityWalk entertainment district. Download the official Universal Orlando Resort app to check wait times, mobile order food, make cashless payments, and stay connected to all the fun as you explore.

Whether you’re in it for the beads and beats at Mardi Gras, the heart-pounding scares of Horror Nights, or the twinkling lights of the holidays, 2026 at Universal Orlando promises memories you’ll cherish forever. Start planning your 2026 Universal Orlando Resort vacation today and experience the magic across the seasons!

Universal Mardi Gras 2024 Celebration at Universal Orlando Resort

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Embark on a captivating journey as Universal Orlando Resort transforms into a celebration like no other—Universal Mardi Gras: International Flavors of Carnaval! From February 3 to April 7, 2024, let the good times roll with a vibrant Mardi Gras party featuring a global feast of sweet, savory, and spicy dishes inspired by New Orleans and iconic Carnaval flavors. Enjoy a dazzling Mardi Gras parade with new, detailed floats, and savor live concerts on select nights by top music artists like DJ Khaled, Ava Max, Luis Fonsi, and more. The best part? You can revel in all the excitement with your regular theme park admission to Universal Studios Florida.

Get ready for an unforgettable concert series this year with ten live performances from chart-topping artists spanning various music genres! Groove to the beats of GRAMMY-winning sensation DJ Khaled, the talent behind the chart-topping hit “Sweet but Psycho” – Ava Max, and the five-time Latin GRAMMY-winning artist Luis Fonsi. Join us on select nights after the Mardi Gras parade at the Music Plaza stage, right in front of the exhilarating Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit roller coaster. Check out the complete concert lineup below!

UNIVERSAL ORLANDO’S MARDI GRAS 2024 CONCERT LINEUP
DateHeadliner
February 3Walker Hayes
February 10The All-American Rejects
February 17Elle King
February 24Barenaked Ladies
March 2DJ Khaled
March 9Ava Max
March 10Queen Latifah
March 16Luis Fonsi
March 17Zedd

Immerse yourself in the magic of this year’s Mardi Gras parade as it comes to life with a captivating theme celebrating the elements – Earth, Wind, Fire, Water, the Sun, and the Moon. Experience the enchantment with six new, intricately designed parade floats that complement Universal’s classic New Orleans-inspired lineup. Join the celebration with high-energy music, a myriad of performers adorned in stunning costumes, and an abundance of beads for an unforgettable parade experience!

Embark on a global gastronomic adventure at Mardi Gras, where you can indulge in over 60 delectable tasting-sized items inspired by Carnaval celebrations worldwide. Traverse the park-wide celebration to discover kiosks offering mouthwatering culinary delights from New Orleans to Spain to China and beyond. Delight your taste buds with classics like the Fried Green Tomato Po’boy and irresistible Beignets, savor Chicken Schnitzel from Germany, indulge in Chilaquiles Verdes from Mexico, and explore a diverse array of flavors that promise a festival of international tastes.

Immerse yourself in the full splendor of Universal Mardi Gras by choosing to stay at one of Universal’s eight extraordinary hotels. Guests are treated to exclusive benefits, including Early Park Admission and complimentary transportation to the theme parks. Elevate your stay with unique Mardi Gras offerings at all Universal Orlando hotels, featuring delectable treats like Crawfish and Andouille Sausage Egg Roll at Islands Dining Room at Loews Royal Pacific Resort, Mardi Gras Empanadas at Amatista Cookhouse at Loews Sapphire Falls Resort, Jambalaya at Beach Break Café at Universal’s Endless Summer Resort – Surfside Inn and Suites, and more.

Unlock the magic of Universal Mardi Gras with your regular theme park admission to Universal Studios Florida. For an even more enchanting experience, you can seize one of these extraordinary offers to revel in Universal Mardi Gras and explore all the wonders of Universal Orlando’s theme parks:

  • Indulge in two additional days of free admission to Universal Studios Florida and Universal Islands of Adventure by purchasing a 2-Park, 2-Day ticket or 3-Park, 2-Day ticket, giving you a total of four days of theme park excitement
  • Make the most of your vacation time with the 25% discount on a 3-Park, 5-Night Vacation Package. This package includes a 5-night stay at Universal’s Cabana Bay Beach Resort, Universal’s Aventura Hotel, or Loews Portofino Bay Hotel, along with a 3-Park, 5-Day Park-to-Park ticket for visits to Universal Studios Florida, Universal Islands of Adventure, and Universal Volcano Bay

Are you ready to experience Universal Mardi Gras? Call or email Siera today at siera@spreadingmagic.com to book your Universal Orlando Resort vacation!