Mardi Gras 2013 will be highlighted by a concert series featuring 14 nights of performances by top-name artists, including chart-topping rock band Matchbox Twenty. Originally from Orlando, the four-time Grammy-nominated pop rock band has sold millions of albums worldwide and amassed loyal fans everywhere with hits such as “3 a.m.,” “Push,” “If You’re Gone,” and “She’s So Mean” from their new studio album which debuted No. 1 on the Billboard 200 Chart. Matchbox Twenty will perform at Universal Orlando’s Mardi Gras celebration on March 16, 2013.  The complete Mardi Gras concert line-up will be revealed in early 2013.

Before enjoying the live concerts, guests can dance along with street performers and collect beads by the handful as the Mardi Gras parade makes its way through Universal Studios.  The parade’s elaborate, hand-crafted floats are built by Blaine Kern Artists – the same company that designs floats for the Mardi Gras parade in New Orleans.

The celebration doesn’t stop there. Guests can also enjoy the soulful sounds of authentic New Orleans bands that travel straight from The Big Easy to Universal Orlando’s very own French Quarter Courtyard to perform Blues, Jazz and Zydeco music for partygoers.  Inspired by the delicious dishes found in New Orleans, guests can also enjoy authentic Cajun cuisine, including jambalaya, gumbo, beignets and more.

Mardi Gras is included with regular admission to Universal Studios. Florida residents can take advantage of the following special offer:

 Florida Resident Mardi Gras Special Offer Save over $30 off gate prices on multi-day tickets, online only, blackout dates apply.

To learn details about vacation packages available to Florida residents, call 1-877-801-9720. For more information about this year’s event, visit www.universalorlando.com/mardigras.

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All packages include a light continental breakfast, freshly prepared lunch, snacks and beverages throughout the day, dolphin-safe sunscreen, snorkel equipment, locker rental, wetsuits and towels.

With the unlimited pass to SeaWorld Orlando, guests can find out what it’s like to dive deep and fly high on the park’s flying roller coaster, Manta, experience world class shows, thrill rides and up-close animal encounters. Plus, this October families can enjoy an ocean of Halloween fun at SeaWorld’s Halloween Spooktacular.  Starting after Thanksgiving, family and friends can splash into the holiday spirit at SeaWorld’s Christmas Celebration.

Now through December 25, 2010, Florida residents can book a reservation at Discovery Cove and receive an unlimited admission pass to SeaWorld Orlando valid through December 31, 2010.  To discover more, visit DiscoveryCove.com or call 1.877.434.7268.

Have you visited Discovery Cove? It is on my wish list of things to do…someday. I want to swim with dolphins!

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