Universal’s 30th year of Mardi Gras celebrations kicks off this Saturday, February 1st and runs daily through March 30th. Get ready for beads, party parades, beads, international Carnaval foods, live music, and more beads at Universal Studios Florida.
You’ll be able to shop this year’s exclusive Mardi Gras merchandise collection at the various Universal Studios stores inside the parks and CityWalk, as well as an all-new incredibly-themed Tribute Store. This year’s Tribute Store will have you exploring and shopping your way through whimsical and weird legends of the bayou; including a curiosity shop, swamp shack and marsh. Here’s a first look at the collection, so you can start prepping your Mardi Gras must-have shopping list!
Merchandise highlights include a selection of apparel such as t-shirts, flannels, hats and hoodies, as well as accessories like headwear, backpacks, and vinyl toys. The Gator Junior Shoulder Pal Plush is sure to be popular, along with 30th anniversary-branded collectibles, including a customizable commemorative beaded necklace, and light-up Gator Junior popcorn bucket.
Tie-Dye Shirt, Insulated Tumbler, Candle, & Oversized Hand Fan
Mardi Gras 30 Coin & Beads Bubble Pin and Chocolate Coins
Customizable Beaded Necklace
Gator Apparel; T-Shirts, Flannel, Bucket Hat, Fanny Pack
Universal’s cartoon “Gator Junior” mascot is making a big comeback on some key merch pieces, with the cute little(?) guy front and center.
Gator Junior T-Shirt, Shoulder Plush, Vinyl Toy, & Light-Up Popcorn Bucket
Psst… Universal’s popcorn buckets are a great deal! After paying for the initial bucket souvenir, which includes a free popcorn fill-up, popcorn refills are only $2.19 whenever you tote your bucket back to the parks.
Laissez les bons temps rouler!
