Join A Virtual Line For A Chance To Ride On A Mardi Gras Float
Guests can now join a Virtual Line for your chance to ride atop one of the amazing floats at this year’s Mardi Gras event!
You haven’t experienced Mardi Gras until you’ve experienced it from atop one of the spectacular floats. Toss beads to the crowd while you make your way through the streets – it’s an unforgettable experience! Get all of the exciting details below.
- Feb 25
Parade starts at 6:15 pm on the following dates:
- Feb 6-11, 14-17, 22-24, 28
- Mar. 1
Parade starts at 7:15 pm on the following dates:
- Feb 8, 13, 18, 27
- Mar. 2-4, 7-11
Parade starts at 7:30 pm on the following dates:
- Feb 21
- Mar. 14-17, 21-24, 28-31
- Apr. 3-7, 9-24
Parade starts at 7:45 pm on the following dates:
- Feb 5, 12, 19, 20, 26
- Mar. 5, 6, 12, 13, 18-20, 25-27
- All riders must be 18 years old or accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. All riders must sign float rider waiver.
- Upon check-in all Float Riders must sign a float rider waiver and anyone who is under age 18 must have a parent or guardian present to sign on their behalf.
- Must be at least 48” in height. Height restrictions strictly enforced.
- All riders must be able to board the floats and must be able to stand for the duration of the parade.
- No smoking, eating or drinking is permitted.
- No strollers or large bags may be carried on floats. However, small bags and personal items may be stowed on floats during the parade.
- Riders with a disability may request an accommodation with at least 48 hours prior to your float reservation. Standard manual wheelchairs can be accommodated. Riders may transfer from other mobility devices into a standard wheelchair that is provided after check-in. For additional details, please contact Guest Services at 407-224-4233.
- For the safety of our riders and performers, no riders are permitted to participate in the parade if they appear intoxicated or are heavily consuming alcohol at the meeting location and time.
- No horseplay or harassment of any other rider(s) and or performer(s) will be tolerated. Any act that could potentially jeopardize the safety of yourself or anyone else will result in immediate dismissal from the parade and possibly the park.
- Please follow any instructions the Attendants of your float may issue, especially concerning all load or unload procedures. Directions are to give you and our viewing guests the best and safest parade experience possible.
- Please avoid all contact with any stage lighting or audio equipment on board the floats. Failure to do so may result in injury or damage to personal property.
- Oxygen tanks are NOT permitted aboard any float.
- Riders who are sensitive to motion are not recommended to ride.
- Riders who do not require mobility assistance must have the ability to stand for the entire duration of the parade, approximately 35 minutes. From beginning to end, the float riding experience can take 2 to 3 hours. On concert days, riders may miss the beginning of the concert.
- Wearing of “The Krewe” costumes is a condition of participation.
- Universal Orlando will try to keep all parties together but on rare occasions, larger groups may need to be split into different floats.
- All reservations are on a first come first served basis.
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ARRIVAL/IN-PARK CHECK-IN
- All guests will need a wristband to ride the float on their event date. Instructions to retrieve:
- Go to Animal Actors On Location! inside Universal Studios Florida anywhere between 1 hour and 1 hour 45 minutes prior to the parade start.
- Passholders must bring a valid Annual or Seasonal Pass and valid photo ID for the name on the reservation to Animal Actors On Location! to receive their wristband. ID must match the name on the reservation confirmation.
- Guest spot is not guaranteed until after they receive their wristband at Animal Actors On Location!. If not picked up at least 1 hour prior to parade start, reservation will be forfeited.
- The Wristband is required to ride the Float and more information on where to board the float will be given at the Animal Actors On Location! check in location.
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