We’re back with yet another round of decked out Tribute Stores in honor of the biggest holidays of the season in Universal Orlando!

It was filled with scary sights and terrifying for Halloween Horror Nights, as well as plenty of  Christmas spirit for holiday celebrations. And, now, it’s gotten a new look for Mardi Gras!

Usually, Mardi Gras would include huge parades and even bigger entertainment in the park. But, this year Universal is switching things up by debuting the Mardi Gras 2021 International Flavors of Carnaval with entertainment, TONS of food booths, special photo ops, and more! We previously got a sneak peek at some of the specialty treats available at the Tribute Store, and now we’re bringing you inside!

The store is themed like a 1920’s speakeasy when your first enter the Tribute Store (ooh, jazzy) with pianos and funky instruments to fill the parlor.

As you make your way into “Bolden Hall,” you can find dated portraits and photographs on the walls…

…and even a few instrument cases for the jazz musicians that might be making the Tribute Store so swanky!

There’s a little band stand set up in the 1920’s section of the tribute store, with the ability to make your own custom Mardi Gras records and sheet music to take home!

What items are you going to take home with you, cool cats?

The second room showcases a floral cemetery, with a nautical twist.

You may find various trinkets on the shelves, but it’s important to be respectful of the dead while you’re visiting this room…

…since it serves as the resting place for lots of sea captains (and you never know what ghosts are lurking around the corner).

But, there’s even a marked grave for one Earl the Squirrel who got electrocuted during Christmastime.

As you make your way into the third room (with hints along the way of what’s to come)…

…you’ll get to become a pirate aboard a pirate ship!

You’ll find merchandise fit for a whole crew of pirates in this room…

…as well as decorations that will give you hot and cold running chills! The portraits surround the area actually are the Universal Creative and Visual Merchandising Team who put together the store!

As you end your journey in the Tribute Store with the fourth room, you’ll make your way into the bayou, which is home to sweet and savory goodies!

The swamp lit by fireflies where the lost ship of pirate Jean Lafitte can be found…

…along with so much food, we can hardly contain ourselves! There’s hot sauce on the shelves…

…and savory Puff Pastries and Hand Pies baking up at the Bayou Bites.

Now, we’re even MORE hungry than before!

There are even rows of Shipwrecked Pirate Skulls (in gummy version of course)…

…but be warned that these treats BREATHE like they are living!

But, if you’re looking for something sweeter during your adventure, you’re going to want to stop by the Sweet Treasures Bakery Case instead!

Guests can pick up various items like Salted Caramel Praline Sandwiches…

…Praline Cookies…

…Mardi Gras Macaron “Doughnuts”…

…Moon Pies…

…Masquerade Cookies…

…Chocolate Covered Bourbon Pops…

…Bananas Foster Cheesecake Pops…

…Mardi Gras Vanilla Cake with Cinnamon Swirl…

…Vegan Brownie Skulls…

…and the famous King Cakes!

The Mardi Gras Tribute Store is definitely an interesting part of the celebrations, so make a stop there during your trip!

As we make our way around the parks today, we’ll be sure to give you a look at all the Mardi Gras festivities! Stay tuned with All Ears for more Universal news!

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Will you be visiting Universal for Mardi Gras? Tell us in the comments!

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