Fans rejoice!Universal Studios Hollywoodis about to unleash an unforgettable and immersive event that will have you stepping into your favorite fandoms. Universal Fan Fest Nights at Universal Studios Hollywood takes the concept of Halloween Horror Nights and gives it a fan-filled overlay. Join forces with your favorite characters and share your enthusiasm with like-minded fans with favorites such asStar Trek,Back to the Future,DUNGEONS & DRAGONS,One Piece, andJujutsu Kaisen.
That’s not all, however. Universal Studios Hollywood’s fan-favorite lands,The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™andSUPER NINTENDO WORLD™, will offer special additions and introduce unique characters and interactive elements. The best part is that these are not nights specific to each fandom, but rather, guests who attend Universal Fan Fest Nights will be able to explore everything that we listed above,much like Halloween Horror Nightsoffers a wide variety of IPs and mazes. This event is like if Halloween Horror Nights and Comic-Con had a baby.
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Get ready toReally Go Thereas Universal Studios Hollywood takes fandom to a whole new level with its imaginative all-new, after-hours, separately ticketed event. An energetic block party will invite fans across every genre to share their passions and enthusiasm in fandom celebration, and an array of interactive activations will take place throughout the theme park, including live entertainment, cosplay, and photo opportunities.
Additionally, fans can look forward to anenticing menu of themed foodsthat Universal Studios Hollywood Executive Chef Julia Thrash will elevate to meteoric levels. New merchandise, including collectibles, apparel, drinkware, accessories and more, will debut in tandem with the grand opening of Universal Fan Fest Nights, inviting guests and fans to display their fandom during the event and beyond. Tickets are now on sale for the inaugural event which takes place on the following dates: April 25-27; May 2-4, 9-11, and 16-18, 2025.
Star Trek: Red Alert
Star Trek: Red Alert is a new type of walk-through attraction - a pulsed, story-based, experience.
Inspired by theStar Trekuniversethat has entertained millions of fans, this daring walk-through experience will boldly take guests on an immersive adventure aboard theU.S.S. EnterpriseNCC-1701-D on a mission to prevent an interstellar threat. Guests will find themselves transported to the year 2403, just as an otherworldly entity wreaks havoc on the ship.
As the chaos ensues, guests will venture further into theEnterprise, navigating familiarStar Trekenvironments, from the ship’s engineering room to transporter pads, to the soul of theStarship Enterprise, the bridge—an original set piece featured in the third and final season ofStar Trek: Picard—in a desperate quest to stop the perceived danger and restore peace aboard the ship.
Laden with special effects, audio-visual effects, multi-sensory activations and themed performers, this all-original experience will create an unforgettable, awe-inspiring moment that will elevateStar Trekfandom to new levels.
Back to the Future: Destination Hill Valley
Set in front of the actual Clock Tower from the Back to the Future films, fans will literally step back in time to the 1950s, just like Marty McFly.
This nostalgic experience is based on the 1985Back to the Futureblockbuster movie and invites guests to time travel back to 1955 Hill Valley alongside the film’s iconic characters. Time travel begins the moment guests climb aboard the Studio Tour “Fan Tram” and venture towards Courthouse Square, the original filming location for this classic film located on the Universal Studios world famous backlot.
Brimming with authenticity,Back to the Future: Destination Hill Valleywill pay homage to this groundbreaking film by inserting guests into many familiar scenes with iconic props. From Hill Valley with the original Lyon Estate monuments to the Time Machine on display, guests will have the sensation of going back in time as they partake in the energetic recreation of the Enchantment Under the Sea dance and Hill Valley Festival plus experience a stunning recreation of the Clock Tower lightning strike, sending Marty back to the future multiple times each event night.
DUNGEONS & DRAGONS: Secrets of Waterdeep
A one-of-a-kind adventure and exploration of the fantastic world of DUNGEONS & DRAGONS.
Inspired by the World’s Greatest Roleplaying Game™,DUNGEONS & DRAGONS (D&D), this epic experience will welcome guests and fans to partake in a one-of-a-kind adventure and explore the fantastic world of D&D. Guests will join the Harpers—a heroic spy network—to foil a plot by the legendary beholder Xanathar and save the city of Waterdeep.
In creating this unique experience, Universal Studios Hollywood is collaborating with Jim Henson’s Creature Shop to create the legendary beholder Xanathar that will come to life withinDUNGEONS & DRAGONS: Secrets of Waterdeep. For over 40 years, Jim Henson’s Creature Shop has been a world-renowned innovator in puppetry, animatronics, and digital animation.
One Piece: Grand Pirate Gathering
Fans of the One Piece Anime will be able to participate in interactive photo opps.
This unique experience is inspired by the long-running global hit anime series,One Piece, from creator Eiichiro Oda, which follows the adventures of Monkey D. Luffy and his Straw Hat Crew, including Zoro, Nami, Usopp and Sanji, on their quest to find “One Piece,” the legendary treasure of the former King of the Pirates, Gol D. Roger.
The Grand Pirate Gathering will transport guests into the series’ fictional world of pirates through an immersive and interactive experience, complete with iconic visuals and scenic environments that place fans at the heart of the action. Guests will also have time to enjoy uplifting meet-and-greet opportunities with different characters and as well as participate in themed interactive photo ops.
Jujutsu Kaisen: Hunger of the Cursed
A film-based experience for fans of the popular Anime series.
This anime experience, inspired by a widely popular Japanese manga and its anime adaptation, follows high school student Yuji Itadori after he accidently becomes the host of a powerful curse and joins Tokyo Jujutsu High School, an organization that fights the curses. This epic adventure will be transformed into an exciting film-based experience, which first debuted at Universal Studios Japan
The Wizarding World of Harry Potter
The Hogwarts™ Always light projection show debuts at Universal Studios Hollywood.
Guests and fans will have a chance to further engage in the theme park’s immersive land with all-new magical creature interactions, including the opportunity to meet the Niffler, a Baby Dragon and grand Occamy.
The centerpiece of the experience will feature the visually spectacularHogwarts™ Always light projection showdesigned to take guests on a whimsical journey through a school year at Hogwarts. Weaving together unforgettable music and incredible moments of wizardry, Hogwarts Always will shine bright as it comes to life set against the majestic backdrop of Hogwarts™ castle.
SUPER NINTENDO WORLD: Let’s Go, Yoshi
Complete a quest to gain access to a unique meet-and-greet opportunity.
This exciting addition toSUPER NINTENDO WORLDwill mark the debut of beloved fan favorite Yoshi as a brand new meet-and-greet character within the land during Universal Fan Fest Nights. As part of Yoshi’s welcome to the land, guests will have a chance to interact with Yoshi as they engage in a scavenger hunt to locate all five colorful Yoshi eggs.
After completing this original quest, guests will reap the benefit of a very special reward with the unique opportunity to meet a different colored Yoshi. Plus, guests will be treated to celebratory drone moments that will illuminate the night sky throughout the evening.
More About Universal Fan Fest Nights
Details for each ticket type are subject to change.
All experiences and activations will be included every event night for guests to enjoy when they attend Universal Fan Fest Nights (subject to change). Adding to the adventure, guests will be able to experience select theme park attractions open during the event, including “Mario Kart™: Bowser’s Challenge,” “Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey™,” “Flight of the Hippogriff™,” “Jurassic World—The Ride,” “Despicable Me Minion Mayhem,” “Revenge of the Mummy: The Ride” and “The Simpsons Ride™”.
Tickets are on sale now. Universal Fan Fest Nights at Universal Studios Hollywood kicks off Friday, April 25 and runs select nights through Sunday, May 18.
