Mardi Gras 2012

[figment1986]

I don't have a problem with the line-up, per se. It's pretty impressive for a theme park concert. My problem lies with the lack of variety. No rock or country really bothers me. I'll hold onto hope that the TBA will be Hall & Oates.

maybe the issue with country is SeaWorld parks grabbed a lot of those people this years for BBQ...

 

[Brian G.]

maybe the issue with country is SeaWorld parks grabbed a lot of those people this years for BBQ...

Eh, I thought of that, but they aren't competing with that market. No reason why they can't offer an alternative for one weekend. It's never stopped them before.

 

[mrjoe]

With the lineup this year, I guess I'll be at Sea World....

 

[figment1986]

Eh, I thought of that, but they aren't competing with that market. No reason why they can't offer an alternative for one weekend. It's never stopped them before.

but still, depending on how the contracts for the acts were written... BGT and SWO have 12 acts all together, unlike last years 8. one of those acts might have been acts universal were considering but could not touch till summer concerts. that or they did enough surveys and found out more guests prefered the kind of acts they brought in for this year. There is hope though, isn't there a TBA still in there?

 

[Brian G.]

There are plenty other "mid-level" country acts out there that Universal could have chosen.

 

[Brian G.]

From Screamscape:

Regarding the one TBD act still left on the 2012 Mardi Gras schedule on March 3rd, I’ve heard it said that in the past Universal has frequently brought in Earth, Wind and Fire and/or Kool and The Gang to perform, but nether is on this year’s schedule as of yet. In a bit of a coincidence, Kool and The Gang’s official website does show a confirmed “Booked” performance date for the band on March 3rd, so this could be it.

 

[Tbad556]

From Screamscape:

I wouldn't mind seeing Earth, Wind, and Fire return, but I'll be disappointed if Kool and the Gang fill up that last slot.

 

[USFguy]

Looks like there are two TBA spots once again, March 3rd and March 17th... just like on the leaked list. Looks like Jill Scott was supposed to be in Miami on the 17th and canceled her MG performance:

http://www.livenation.com/Jill-Scott-tickets/artist/806530

And here's the official Mardi Gras link where you can see both dates are TBA:
http://www.universalorlando.com/Events/Mardi-Gras/Live-Concerts.aspx

 

[Brian G.]

Universal has announced that the Goo Goo Dolls will be performing on March 3rd.

 

[UNIrd]

Just saw the update. I saw them live like over a decade ago but they were great.

 

[wdwbiged]

Universal has announced that the Goo Goo Dolls will be performing on March 3rd.

I WILL be there!!! So happy! :happy:

 

[Victoria]

Didn't see this mentioned.. The parade will be starting at the gate inbetween Cafe La Bamba and Horror Make Up. Plan accordingly.

 

[figment1986]

Didn't see this mentioned.. The parade will be starting at the gate inbetween Cafe La Bamba and Horror Make Up. Plan accordingly.

that's different from the parade route posted online... but it is possible.

 

[April]

They just announced that Sugar Ray will be there March 17th.

 

[wdwbiged]

that's different from the parade route posted online... but it is possible.

it's true

 

[Brian G.]

Updated concert list.

http://orlandounited.com/2012/01/12/universal-announces-mardi-gras-2012-line-up/

 

[kingeric]

Very interesting. I like this route.

 

[kingeric]

Here are my photos from today of Mardi Gras so far

 

[kingeric]

I guess they are getting 4 new floats this year at Mardi Gras according to the Orlando Sentinel


http://www.orlandosentinel.com/trav...l-mardi-gras-floats-20120209,0,4397165.column

 

[Hatetofly]

Pictures of some of the new floats