celebrate Mardi Gras at universal orlando!

Universal Orlando Resort is the one place where you can kick down the gates and let loose with all your favorite people. Universal Orlando Resort’s three theme parks, eight hotels, plus all the entertainment across the entire destination are there to enjoy, explore and experience some crazy special times that no one will forget.

Showcase at Universal Citywalk™: Share your studio’s creativity in our Dance the Magic Showcase! Studios will have the opportunity to perform their own choreography on a spectacular stage in Universal Citywalk™ in an eclectic showcase with studios from around the world. 

Dance the Magic Parade Performance inside Universal Studios Theme Park: It’s time to make your Universal Studios parade debut in front of family, friends and Universal Orlando Resort guests! You will feel like a part of the show when you dance in the fun and fabulous Dance the Magic Parade inside Universal Studios Theme Park!

*Offerings subject to change without notice

Event information

All Performer and Guest Packages include:

  • Universal Orlando Resort 2-Park 2-Day Park to Park Ticket (admission to Universal Studios Florida™ and Universal’s Islands of Adventure™ on the same day)
  • 3-Night Hotel Accommodations at a Universal Orlando Premier Resort or Value Resort
  • Universal Express Unlimited™ Pass (Universal Orlando Premier Resort Packages only)

ages 7 and Up performer packages include:

All items listed above and…

  • Performance in our Dance the Magic Showcase on the Universal CityWalk™ Lagoon Stage
  • Dance the Magic Parade performance inside Universal Studios Theme Park
  • Dazzling custom parade performance costume, tights and prop
  • Dance the Magic swag including VIP Dancer Lanyard, Credential, Pin, & T-Shirt
  • Personalized feedback by our Dance the Magic creative team to enhance your performance prior to arrival at the Universal Orlando Parks
  • Professional group & individual photo shoot
  • Digital memory video of your Dance the Magic experience
  • Unlimited Photo Downloads

studio requirements:

  • Open to Performers ages 7 & Up attending with a studio
  • Open to Individual Performers Ages 10 & Up
  • Dancer Level: Beginner to Advanced 

event costumes

Studios will be providing their own costumes for the showcase performance. We encourage you to select costumes that are bright and colorful so your dancers POP on the Universal CityWalk Lagoon Stage!

For the parade performance inside Universal Studios Theme Park, Dance the Magic will be providing a dazzling custom costume and tights!

*Costume shown is from a past event and may or may not reflect current event parade costume

hotel accommodations

All packages include a 3-night hotel stay at a Universal Orlando Value or Premier Resort

Additional Room Nights are available for those wishing to extend their stay at the Universal Orlando Resort!

Check with your Event Manager for your event’s specific Host Hotel.

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