Mardi Gras Questions

[sarehm]

Do the Mardi Gras festivities happen after the park closes? USF closes at 8pm the Friday night we'll be there. How long does the stuff last?

I also read somewhere that you can drink a beer while standing in line for rides. Is this true? I'm not a beer drinker but I am into mixed drinks but I don't think that would be a good combo for me anyway. Drinking and roller coasters???? I take Bonine when I'm sober I'd hate to see what a drink or two would do to me!!!!

Thanks for your help, I'm kind of clueless when it comes to Universal and I don't want to waste any time once I get there!

 

[BarryHom]

The Mardi Gras parade takes about 45 minutes to 1 hour to go around the whole route of Universal. If there's a band that night, the celebration could last until 10 or 11 pm.

As for drinking beer in line, I'm not sure about that. I know that you can't smoke in any queue lines. I've seen people eat and drink in line, but you can't take your food on the ride.

 

[SC Minnie]

We were there last week and I will try to answer some of your questions. The attractions were closed at 8:00 but the parade and concert started at 8:00. We had 2 8 yo girls with us so we didn't stay in the park too long after the parade.

You can drink alcohol in line of you wish. I couldn't though. I am not sure of the affects of alcohol and Bonine mixed. The package should say if you should not mix.

 

[Tigger&Belle]

Maybe if you had a drink you wouldn't need the bonine. Of course I wouldn't want to be under the roller coaster when you're on it...

 

[sarehm]

Or in the seat right behind me!!!! Ugh that's gross. Who would have thought to mix booze and rides. People get cranky enough when it's 100 degrees outside and you're waiting in a line!

 

[Tigger&Belle]

If you check out this thread http://disboards.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=342065&highlight=happy+hour you'll realize that there are plenty of lushes reading these boards! I can't say much since I took notes for my trip next month... LOL