Universal Orlando offers Georgians limited deal on park-hopping pass

Florida park extends its annual Mardi Gras festivities and feasts.

Amusement park lovers are in luck — Universal Orlando Resort has a special offer available only to Florida and Georgia residents. Residents who purchase a twopark, one day park-to-park ticket will get two extra days included on their pass.

“At Universal Mardi Gras, dig into sweet, savory, spicy dishes from around the world, and concerts,” the resort’s website announced.

“Enjoy an ice-cold Coca-Cola Zero Sugar along with global food, colorful floats and live music.”

Although Mardi Gras officially ended in February, Universal is keeping the party going through April 7, and the ticket special is part of the celebration.

Visitors can catch beads from the resort’s parade of Mardi Gras floats, enjoy global gourmet foods, listen to live music performances and more.

Although the Mardi Gras fun ends April 7, tickets purchased through the special can be used through June 26. The offer, however, has two blackout dates, during which the passes can’t be used: March 25 and April 6. Purchasers must provide a valid Florida or Georgia ID.

“Catch a bunch of beads and a live concert on select nights,” the website reports. “It’s a Grooveable Feast where the parade is raging, and the food doesn’t stop at Cajun.”

According to Universal Orlando Resort’s official blog, spring is one of the best times to visit the vacation hot spot. Florida flowers are in bloom during the season, and winter temperatures have finally warmed up, though it’s not too hot. The resort is also less busy during the spring than during other seasons.

UNIVERSAL ORLANDO/TNS Mardi Gras: International Flavors of Carnaval at Universal Orlando runs through April 7. It features a parade with floats, live music and good eats in a nonstop party atmosphere.