If you're a self-proclaimed nerdy frog like me, then listen up! Universal Studios Hollywood has recently announced a brand-new event called Universal Fan Fest Nights, coming in spring 2025. Whaaaaat?! Universal has been teasing the new fan experiences available during Fan Fest Nights, but there is still a lot of information to learn. We'll keep you up to date as additional details roll in!
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Overview of Universal Fan Fest Nights
From the creators of Halloween Horror Nights, Fan Fest Nights will be an interactive and immersive after-hours ticketed event that brings fans of Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Gaming and Anime together for an ultimate night of special experiences. The inaugural event will begin April 25 and continue on select nights through May 18, 2025.
More details to come soon, so stay tuned and keep this post bookmarked!
Universal Fan Fest Dates
Debuting in spring 2025, Universal announced the full schedule for the inaugural Universal Fan Fest Nights. This separately ticketed event will take place April 25, 26, 27 and May 2, 3, 4, 9, 10, 11, 16, 17 and 18, 2025.
Ticket information will come at a later date.
Universal Fan Fest Nights Experiences
For now, we know there will be experiences inspired by "Star Trek," "Back to the Future," "The Wizarding World of Harry Potter," "Dungeons & Dragons," "One Piece" and "Jujutsu Kaisen." Fan Fest Nights promises to deliver a lineup of special fan experiences and celebratory moments, which could range from live entertainment to cosplay. Additionally, fans will enjoy themed food and drink menus, as well as exclusive merchandise. You may encounter characters or creatures.
- Experience new kinds of magic at the Wizarding World of Harry Potter! You can encounter a Niffler (from "Fantastic Beasts") and other magical creatures.
- Fans of "Star Trek" will step aboard the U.S.S. Enterprise-D and onto the actual bridge set piece from the final season of "Star Trek: Picard."
- Dungeons & Dragons fanatics will embark on a quest with fellow Harpers to save Waterdeep from Xanathar.
- Travel back to 1955 and explore Hill Valley — you can step inside the actual Courthouse Square and meet the characters from "Back to the Future."
- Watch Yuki Itadori and friends from Jujutsu Kaisen join a Jujutsu Kaisen sorcery battle and don't miss the chance to meet Luffy and the Straw Hat Pirates in the world of One Piece.
- You can even go on a Yoshi egg hunt in Super Nintendo World!
Select theme park attractions including Super Nintendo World will remain open during the event.
I can't think of a better way to celebrate my favorite fandoms with fellow fans, so I'm super pumped about this new event. It also adds more year-long fun at Universal Studios Hollywood as a major special event in the springtime. You better believe I'll be there!
This Ravenclaw/Trekkie/BTTF fan can't wait to learn more! Which fandoms do you hope will be represented at Fan Fest Nights?
Related: Our Hoppin' Guide to Special Events at Universal Studios Hollywood
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