Mardi Gras Munchies - Feb 2020 - Universal - Complete

[Rescuer]

Welcome to my first food report for 2020 and yes I know I said there definitely wouldn’t be anymore till the summer! What can I say “My name’s Rescuer and I’m an Orlando addict.”

We’ve been to Orlando a few times 😂 and I’ve written a food report for all my trips since 2013. All my reports can be found here.

Cast

Me (46) Chief planner and obsessive Disney and Universal fan. I think I drive ds and dh to distraction with my constant call for family holiday planning meetings, however, they never complain when we get there and the plan works.

According to DH I am a food snob according to Dh, he tells me I am very particular in where and what eat I eat yet I’m not fussy really, eggs, soggy brussels sprouts and cherry flavoured things are the only foods I detest.

DH (48) Secret Disney and Universal fan. Loves it as much as me but can’t be bothered with the planning.

He is the fussier one – no tomatoes, no mushrooms, no beans, no olives…

DS (12) My apprentice! He prefers to Universal plan but loves to make a list.

He eats everything and anything, loves to try new food!

Ds says he is going to give his opinion of the food in the report this time. So in typical pre teen fashion don’t be expecting lots of words, I’ll be impressed if i get more than a meh, ye, grunt etc...

Plan

We are staying at Aventura for a
week with a night at RPR just in case express passes are necessary. Universal will be our only parks.

As before, I plan for our trip report to be as live as I can manage. Not long to go.

Where we plan to eat.

We are humming and hawing over 51st and Green lounge in Dublin as we have a fair amount of time there.
Aer Lingus flights - no clue about the food offerings.

The Palm - Hard Rock
Mardi Gras Food Tents with the $60 lanyard for 15 snacks.
Amatista at Sapphire Falls
Roof top bar - Aventura
A selection of universal favourites - bread box, Cowfish, vivos, Panda Express, confisco grill etc - no definite plans.

Can’t wait!

Where we actually ate:
Costa - airport
51st and Green Lounge - Dublin Airport
Aer Lingus food
Urban Pantry - Aventura
Amatista Cookhouse - Sapphire Falls
Green Eggs and Ham
NBC Bar and Grill
Voodoo Doughnuts
Mardi Gras Snacks
Breadbox
Walmart Snacks
Panda Express
Amway Center
Strong Water Tavern - Sapphire Falls
Panera Bread
Five Guys
Bar 17 - Aventura
The Palm - Hard Rock Hotel
Starbucks - Aventura
Confisco Grill
Mardi Gras Snacks
Cowfish
Lombards
Mardi Gras Snacks
Breadbox
Starbucks
Mythos
Strong Water Tavern
Amatista
Hot Butter Beer
Urban Pantry - Aventura
Airport Snacks

[Leia77]

Looking forward to your report! That’s a short countdown - hope you are a lovely time 😊

[mrsdjh]

A nice surprise to see this and not long to wait! Have a great holiday.

[Floridadreams]

Ha, there’s me on the other Mardi Gras thread saying save me a seat in Jake’s and I’ve just realised we’re on the same flight from Dublin 😂 “race ya!”

[sammi71]

Looking forward to reading along

[Helen1512]

Looking forward to your report. It’s our first time at Mardi Gras and looking forward to what food they have on offer.

[Sparksy72]

Wow, you must be getting very excited considering your very short countdown! I’m looking forward to seeing your Mardi Gras treats.

[disneypars]

Looking forward to following along as going with AL and have booked the lounge in Dublin.

[Goldia]

Not long know at all! That has gone quick hasn't it? I'm excited to read along. I hope you get to enjoy lots of tasty treats and that DS gets his fix of the big boy rides now he loves them.

Have a fantastic time xx

[Scotty]

We are hoping to get to the bar at the top of Aventura as well. DS and his GF are staying there. Also need to find out more about the lanyard for Mardi Gras treats.