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Universal Orlando’s Mardi Gras celebration is just around the corner, and final preparations are underway. With the event kicking off this weekend on February 7, 2026, new props, decorations, themed merchandise, and more are now appearing. Construction is also continuing on the new Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift roller coaster. In this photo update, we take a look at the latest changes and additions.
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Mardi Gras Decorations Go Up
Mardi Gras decorations are now in place throughout Universal Studios Florida, though the medallion has not yet been added to the entrance arch.
Mardi Gras Tribute Store Facade Installed
The Mardi Gras Tribute Store facade is now in place in the Hollywood area of Universal Studios Florida. Annual and Seasonal Passholders can access the store before the general public on Thursday, February 5, 2026, from 11 AM until the park closes.
Mardi Gras Food Booths
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Food and beverage booths for Universal’s Mardi Gras began appearing around Universal Studios Florida late last month, and their menus are now posted at the kiosks. Below is a look at the various booths and their menus throughout the park. Please note that while additional locations will offer Mardi Gras food items, their menus were not posted on-site. These are the booths where we were able to locate menu listings.
Nola Bayou Booth:
New Orleans Booth:
New Orleans Bar Booth:
Bourbon St. Biergarten Booth:
Puerto Rico Booth:
Bloody Marys Booths:
Austria Booth:
Chile Patagonia Booth:
Jamaica Booth:
Sabor do Brazil Booth:
Mexico Booth:
Ireland Booth:
Mardi Gras Merchandise Now Available
Mardi Gras merchandise is now on sale at various locations across Universal Orlando, including CityWalk, Universal Studios Florida, and Islands of Adventure. Here’s a look at some of the items.
Mardi Gras-Themed Treats Arrive
We spotted Mardi Gras-inspired sweet treats at the Universal Sweets store and San Francisco Candy Factory in Universal Studios Florida. We did not check if these treats are available at other locations. Here’s a look at the snacks.
Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift Progress
Crews have made some progress on the structure being built backstage at the far end of Universal Studios Florida’s New York area. The building is expected to function as the service facility for the new roller coaster. Since our last update, more roof panels have been installed, and the beams now extend further outward. Additionally, concrete forms have been set up for columns located much closer to the construction walls in the New York area.
New Food Kiosk Opens
The food kiosk that was under construction across from Animal Actors On Location! at Universal Studios Florida recently opened. It’s called Parkside Fare.
That concludes our coverage from Universal Orlando.
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