Big news about Mardi Gras

[JessicaR]

Its official on the website and they have announced some entertainers for some of the extended dates.
http://themeparks.universalstudios.com/orlando/website/mardigras/2005/entertainment_times.html


Each Saturday night enjoy towering stilt-walkers and street performers in colorful costumes, sizzlin’ Cajun and Creole cuisine, a colossal parade with authentic floats direct from New Orleans, fistfuls of beads & some of the biggest party bands to take the stage.
Your Favorite Party Bands Live in Concert!
March 26 – KC & the Sunshine Band April 16 – Kenny Loggins
April 2 – Jason Mraz &
Arrested Development April 23 – To Be Announced
April 9 – Huey Lewis & the News April 30 – Hootie & the Blowfish
Click here for a complete list of performers and concert times

 

[emagirl]

Does anyone happen to know how late the park stays open on Mardi Gras evenings?

 

[phamton]

Well tonight the rides were still running until 10:00 PM and the concert was still going on until 11:00 PM, which was when I left. The parade was at 9:00 PM tonight whereas all the other nights it was at 8:00 PM. Your best bet is to just check the Universal calendar online for hours.

 

[On Schedule]

The concert for April 23rd is going to be Macy Gray.

 

[JessicaR]

The concert for April 23rd is going to be Macy Gray.

I really like her! I bet thats a great concert!

 

[phamton]

Bands for the last 3 Saturdays are:

April 16- Kenny Loggins

April 23- Macy Gray

April 30- Hootie and the Blowfish

 

[T-10X]

All I have to say is thank god I have those 3 weekends off, the crowds are going to be insane and I don't have to deal with them!

 

[T-10X]

All I have to say is thank god I have those 3 weekends off, the crowds are going to be insane and I don't have to deal with them!

 

[F-L-A]

Someone had to say it..... who is Kenny Loggins?

 

[Motherfletcher]

howdy mf'er !

Thanks for checking I appreciate it v.much.QUOTE]

I made it a point to stop and ask at the info booth in CityWalk. The girl I asked looked puzzled and turned to an older gentleman co-worker. He said, "No, Mardi Gras is over April 9th!" Great to have good info at the information booth!
You didn't go Saturday, did you Haggy? I thought I saw the Hagster doo in the crowd.

 

[Universal FReak]

Considering I wasn't able to go when Mardi Gras was scheduled, & the fact that I would have missed Mardi Gras all together if they hadn't extended the dates, I don't think it's overkill at all.

P.S. They only added 3 Saturdays.

hey well guess what when you live right next to universal(or in FL) it makes every saturday crowded and annoying
i have been there for almost every marti gras but i only really"went" to one
i just can't wait for it to end it has really lasted a long time

 

[mill4023]

Will this have any affect on the crowds on Fridays?

 

[phamton]

Mardi Gras only effects Saturday crowd levels. But since this is smack in the middle of Spring Break, it is crowded right now.