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15 Years of Beads, Bands and Good Times! Mardi Gras - 15 Years of Beads, Bands and Good Times!

Saturdays & Select Nights • Feb. 6 – Apr. 17

Bring on the music! Bring on the parade! Bring on the party! Celebrate 15 years of Mardi Gras with the most amazing concert line-up ever, featuring some of the biggest names in popular music. Experience our most spectacular parade ever, outrageous street performers, authentic Cajun food*, beads by the handful and more! Join in 15 years of the biggest party this side of the bayou with Mardi Gras at Universal Studios-and let the good times roll!

Stay steps away from the Mardi Gras celebration at Universal Studios! Choose from three spectacular on-site hotels and enjoy a NEW Reserved Mardi Gras Parade Viewing area^ and on-site hotel Mardi Gras Happy Hours^^. Plus on-site hotel guests SKIP THE REGULAR LINES* all day at participating rides and attractions at both Universal Orlando^® theme parks - A FREE BENEFIT WORTH AT LEAST $70** PER PERSON, PER DAY!

High-Tech Ride Features Personalized Music, Take-Home Video & First-Ever Maneuvers

Universal Orlando Resort is getting ready to unveil one of the most radically innovative roller coasters ever created - Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit^SM - set to open late spring/early summer. The coaster combines hit music, breathtaking first-ever maneuvers and highly sophisticated audio and video for a one-of-a-kind ride experience.

Riders will pick their own soundtrack and listen as it blasts through individual concert-quality audio systems - all while hurtling through a series of never-before-attempted maneuvers and at speeds up to 65 m.p.h. Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit’s audio system will carry songs representing five genres of music: rap/hip hop, country, classic rock/metal, pop/disco and club/electronica. Each rider’s song pick will also be featured on a ride video they can purchase that uses a network of sophisticated cameras to mix music, moves and special effects.

Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit features 3,800 feet of steel track, a 17-story vertical lift and six maneuvers - three of which have never been built before.

The new Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit Roller Coaster will rock Universal Orlando Resort.

With stays of 3 nights or longer at one of the on-site hotels: Loews Portofino Bay Hotel, Hard Rock Hotel and Loews Royal Pacific Resort during 2009 Extra Value Weeks, Kids Eat FREE at lunch & dinner* at select on-site hotels restaurants!

Extra Value Weeks is a GREAT time to travel so your clients can enjoy some of the lowest rates of the year, plus they get EXTRA VALUE with their stay.

Choose from the following on-site hotel restaurants, including Universal Character Dining on select nights, at no additional cost!

Loews Portofino Bay Hotel: Trattoria del Porto, Sal's Market Deli, Splendido Pizzeria

Kids Eat Free is included with on-site hotel bookings of 3 nights or longer during Extra Value Weeks noted above. This added value will be included with all valid packages at time of booking.

◊Children up to and including age 9 dining from the Kids Menu only. Free Kids Meal with purchase of each adult entrée at select on-site hotel restaurants. Other restrictions apply, view full terms and conditions.

The Dr. Seuss Kids’ Suite Package is the perfect family vacation experience for your clients!

The Dr. Seuss Kids’ Suites are an immersive, larger-than-life experience that integrates the adventures of Seuss Landing™ at Universal’s Islands of Adventure^® theme park right into your suite at the Loews Portofino Bay Hotel. The two-room suite offers plenty of space for the whole family at 650 sq. ft.: a king bedroom for the adults and two twin-sized beds in the children’s portion of the suite. Plus, enjoy special Dr. Seuss Souvenirs and more!

3 night minimum length of stay for this package; Click here to check availability.
Call 1-800-331-3134 to speak to a reservation agent.

^Admission required. Limited availability & based on a first come, first served basis. Reserved area in Universal Studios Florida in front of the Macy’s Facade. Must present on-site hotel room key for entry. For more information reference a Mardi Gras Park Map. ^^ Must be 21 or older to consume alcoholic beverages. Photo ID required. Prices do not include tax. Drink specials are only available on Mardi Gras nights. *On-site hotel privileges good for hotel stay as indicated on the room key card. Only good for the number of guests staying in the room. Paid theme park admission required. Some attractions excluded. Express ride access available during normal theme park operating hours only. Not valid for separately ticketed special events. Additional restrictions may apply and benefits are subject to change without notice. Access may be restricted during certain times at certain attractions. **Based on current pricing for the Unlimited Express pass, sold exclusively at the Universal Orlando front gates. Prices subject to change without notice.