THE WORLD’S GREATEST PARTY RETURNS
TO UNIVERSAL STUDIOS WITH MARDI GRAS 2004

Great Live Concerts and Spectacular Parade
Highlight Universal Studios Mardi Gras


It’s time again to Mardi the night away as Universal Studios showcases some of the world’s hottest musical performers, including The B-52’s, Cyndi Lauper, K.C. & the Sunshine Band, Black Eyed Peas, James Brown and Donna Summer at Mardi Gras 2004. Every Saturday night, February 14 through March 27, guests will dance the night away to the sounds from their favorite musical eras.

The Mardi Gras Concert Series also features the legendary R&B, Disco, Pop and 80’s sounds of Chaka Khan, Sheena Easton, Baha Men and Chic featuring Nile Rodgers.

For the ninth fun-filled year in a row, the streets of Universal Studios will be transformed into the world’s ultimate party location. The Mardi Gras 2004 Concert Series, along with a 10 block-long parade, featuring 14 ornately decorated floats, tons of beads, confetti and New Orleans style cuisine combine to transform the theme park into a mega Mardi Gras party. Numerous street performers and costumed characters, as well as stilt walkers towering high above the crowds will entertain partygoers during the celebration.

The Mardi Gras Party begins February 14 with the quirky, effervescent sounds of The B-52’s performing timeless favorites such as “Love Shack,” “Roam,” and “Deadbeat Club” and closes March 27, appropriately, with Disco Queen Donna Summer’s “Last Dance.”

The Mardi Gras Concert Series includes:

Saturday, February 14 The B-52’s
Saturday, February 21 Cyndi Lauper and Sheena Easton
Saturday, February 28 K.C. & the Sunshine Band and Chic featuring Nile Rodgers
Saturday, March 6 Chaka Khan and Baha Men
Saturday, March 13 To Be Announced
Saturday, March 20 James Brown and Black Eyed Peas
Saturday, March 27 Donna Summer

Universal Studios Mardi Gras is included in the price of theme park admission (adults $53.95 plus tax, children $44.95 plus tax), so guests can enjoy all the great theme park rides and attractions during the day and continue to party New Orleans-style throughout the night.

The Mardi Gras After 5 ticket is good for Saturday nights February 21 through March 27 and can be purchased for $39.95 plus tax. Florida and Georgia residents can save $10 off a Mardi Gras After 5 Ticket with a Wendy’s bag or tray liner and their Florida or Georgia ID.

Florida and Georgia residents can also save $20 off on an adult 2-day 2-park ticket with a coupon from a Wendy’s medium or Biggie size cup and their Florida or Georgia ID. All Universal Mardi Gras tickets can be purchased online at www.universalorlando.com or by calling 407-224-5500.
Money-saving Mardi Gras Getaway packages including hotel, tickets to both Universal Orlando theme parks, Universal Express Ride Access to your favorite rides and attractions and a CityWalk Party Pass are available online at www.univacations.com

The Universal Orlando resort destination (www.universalorlando.com) includes two dramatically distinct and adjacent theme parks, the Universal Studios motion picture and television theme park and Islands of Adventure, Orlando's next generation theme park. Universal Orlando also includes CityWalk, a 30-acre dining, shopping, club and live-entertainment venue as well as premier on-site Loews hotels and world-class film and television production facilities.