Menu For Mardi Gras 2021: International Flavors of Carnaval Announced!

We could not be more excited to hear that yesterday Universal Orlando Resort announced their dates for MARDI GRAS 2021: INTERNATIONAL FLAVORS OF CARNAVAL, which will be taking place in Universal Studios Florida between the dates of February 6th through March 28th 2021. Universal Studios Florida always goes all out for their Mardi Gras events and this year will be no different. The park will be completely decked out in that classic Mardi Gras décor and your going to have the first-ever opportunity to get up close with their Mardi Gras floats stationed throughout the theme park (this way no one is missing their normal awesome Mardi Gras parades). Many of our local friends from New Orleans have already expressed their gratitude for the event since there have been cancellations for this years NOLA events, giving them something to look forward too. There will be a Big Easy bash in the streets with energetic dancers and stilt performers in extraordinary costumes, brass band musicians, countless beads and a newly-themed Mardi Gras Tribute Store. One thing Starstuff Travel LOVES is the way they have been utilizing their Tribute Store over the past year. It will be stocked with new merchandise that will give you the perfect look for this epic celebration. But you came here for one thing, and one thing only........THE FOOD! So without further ado lets take a look at the menu Universal Orlando has announced, this is going to get you very excited!

Bahamas
Tasting Menu:
Jerk Chicken - Jerked marinated chicken, rice & peas, scotch bonnet salsa
Jerk Jackfruit - Jerked marinated jack fruit, rice & peas, scotch bonnet salsa

Drink Menu:
Goombay Smash - Bahamian rum punch
Carib Lager - International pilsner

Belgium
Tasting Menu:
Belgium Liege Waffles - Sweet liege waffles with strawberries, whipped cream, chocolate
Brussels Frites with Roasted Garlic Veganaise - Crispy seasoned fries with choice of dipping sauce: garlic mayonnaise, andalouse, or joppieaus

Drink Menu:
Hoegaarden Witbier -Belgian wheat beer
St. Bernardus Abt. 12 -Belgian quadruple, Abbey ale
Lindemans Strawberry Lambic - Fruited sweet and sour ale

Brazil
Tasting Menu:
Moqueca de Camarao with Rice - Shrimp coconut cream stew, white rice, sweet potato curls
Brigadeiros - Brazilian classic with condensed milk, cocoa powder, chocolate sprinkles, toasted peanuts
Stuffed Coxinha - Crispy pulled chicken tear drop fritters

Drink Menu:
Pineapple Caipirinha Punch - Cachaça and pineapple flavors
Strawberry Caipirinha Punch - Cachaça and strawberry flavors
Mixed Caipirinha -A blend of pineapple and strawberry caipirinhas

Canada
Tasting Menu:
Beef Short Rib Poutine - Crispy fries with short rib, cheese curds, demi glaze
Nutella Canadian Doughnut - Fried sweetened dough, Nutella, sugar, chopped hazelnuts
Maple Canadian Doughnut - Fried sweetened dough, cinnamon sugar, maple syrup

Drink Menu:
Sugar Shack Springtime Punch - A complex Canadian whiskey punch with a base of pear juice
Labatt Blue - International pilsner

Colombia
Tasting Menu:
Carnitas Arepas - Corn meal cake pocket filled with avocado, carnitas, mayonnaise, ketchup, culantro

Drink Menu:
Limonada de Coco - Limeade sweetened with coconut cream
(non-alcoholic)
Coco Loco - Limonada de Coco spiked with rum and tequila

Cuba
Tasting Menu:
Cuban Sandwich - Roasted pork, Serrano ham, Swiss cheese, mustard, pickles on Cuban bread served with plantain chips
Cuban Flan - Baked vanilla custard, dark caramel

Drink Menu:
Cuba Libre - Choice of Bacardí Light, Bacardí 4 Year or Bacardí 8 Year

France
Tasting Menu:
Poached Pear Crème Brulee Crepe - Red wine poached pear, vanilla pastry cream, toasted almonds, caramel, crispy sugar topping

Drink Menu:
Vidal-Fleury Cotes du Rhone Blanc - White wine
Notorious Pink - Slightly sweet rosé wine
Vieux Chateau Lamothe Bordeaux Rouge - Red wine
Famille Perrin Cotes du Rhone Rouge - Red wine

Germany
Tasting Menu:
Pork Schnitzel Slider - Fried pork cutlet, spicy mustard, red braised cabbage, gruyere cheese
Vegan Bratwurst with Beer Braised Onions - Vegan bratwurst, beer braised onions, spicy mustard, French quarter baguette
Bavarian Pretzel - Warm pretzel, spicy mustard cheese sauce

Drink Menu:
Weihenstephaner Kristalweissbier - Clarified wheat beer
Weihenstephaner Vitus - Strong wheat, bock hybrid lager
Aecht Schlenkerla Marzen Rauchbier - Smoked Märzen Oktoberfest-style lager
T Schmitt Riesling Kabinett, Estate - Sweet white wine

Italy
Tasting Menu:
Italian Rainbow Cookie - Colorful layers of almond cake sandwiched with raspberry jam and coated in chocolate
Cannoli - Italian pastry shell, chocolate chip cannoli cream, chocolate shavings
Arancini - Fried risotto, wild mushrooms, truffle, parmesan cheese
Affogato - Vanilla gelato served with a double shot of espresso

Drink Menu:
Fantinel - Prosecco
Vietti Moscato d’Asti  - Slightly sparkling sweet white wine
Querceto Chianti  - Red wine
Cantina Zaccagnini Montepulciano d’Abruzzo - Red wine

New Orleans
Tasting Menu:
Crawfish Boil - Mix bag of crawfish, shrimp, andouille, red bliss, corn on the cobb
Jambalaya - Mixed rice with andouille, shrimp, chicken, peppers, tomatoes
Muffuletta Sandwich - Mortadella, salami, ham, mozzarella cheese, olive relish on a toasted bun
Beignets - Sweet fried pastry with powdered sugar
Andouille Twisted Tater - Stuffed Cajun twisted tater, sausage (Add andouille queso for $)
Twisted Tater - Flavored with Cajun spices

Drink Menu:
Abita Purple Haze - Raspberry fruited lager
Tropical Storm Punch - A traditional Mardi Gras cocktail incorporating rum, orange and passionfruit flavors
King Cake Milk Punch - A bourbon milk punch using our house-made King Cake syrup

Puerto Rico
Tasting Menu:
Pernil & Mofongo - Roasted pork, smashed plantains, onion mojo
Picadillo Empanada - Picadillo beef filled fried pastry dough
Quesito - Gauva and cream cheese filled fried pastry

Drink Menu:
Piña Verde - A twist on the classic piña colada incorporating green chartreuse


SPAIN
Tasting Menu:
Paella Mixta - Saffron yellow rice, chorizo, squid, mussels, shrimp
Charcuterie Plate - A traditional platter of Spanish meats and cheese, olives, grapes, lavosh
Leche Frita - Crispy fried with condensed milk, vanilla, cinnamon

Drink Menu:
Pinord “La Dama” Cava  - Sparkling wine
Don Olegurio Albarino  - White wine
Hacienda de Arinzano Rosé - Tempranillo-based rosé wine
Hazaña “Viñas Viejas” Rioja  - Red wine

Trinidad and Tobago
Tasting Menu:
Pholourie - Deep fried spicy split pea dough with turmeric, curry powder and a side of tamarind chutney or powdered sugar
Pineapple Trini-Chow - Grilled pineapple skewers, spices, micro cilantro

Drink Menu:
Queen’s Park Swizzle - National cocktail of Trinidad and Tobago; minted dark-rum grog with a light float of Angostura bitters
Carib Lager - International pilsner

*Menu items and pricing are subject to change without notice.

Stay tuned for details and pricing on their Tasting Lanyard which allows guests to try out a number of different food and beverage tasting portions for just one flat price , including a Passholder-exclusive lanyard. As you can see, the menu for Mardi Gras 2021: INTERNATIONAL FLAVORS OF CARNAVAL is off the charts. By now, your mouth should be watering and you should be ready to book your next trip to Universal Orlando Resort. Florida residents can take advantage of an exclusive ticket offer to purchase a 1-Day, 2-Park ticket and receive three extra days free to experience both parks. Guests can also take advantage of a special offer to save up to $200 on 4-day tickets for a family of four, making this family vacation more affordable than ever. Remember, this event is included with your park admission! Reach out to one of our Starstuff Travel Planners for more information by clicking here!