Universal Studios Hollywood revealed more details about Universal Fan Fest Nights featuring Star Trek, Dungeons & Dragons, Back to the Future One Piece, and Jujutsu Kaisen.
During the new after-hours event, guests will “Celebrate with other fans the best of Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Gaming, and Anime like never before.”
Star Trek
Star Trek: Red Alert is a guided walkthrough attraction aboard the U.S.S. Enterprise-D. Guests will board the starship “as a mysterious entity wreaks havoc through the ship’s systems!” The experience features many “Star Trek” locations including the ship’s bridge, which is a screen-used set piece from “Star Trek: Picard.”
Guests can dine on special “Star Trek”-themed food items like the Tribble Truffle Trio, Vulcan Fritters, Klingon Targ Legs, and Orion Spice Funnel Cake at Quark’s Cafe.
Specially crafted drinks like the Ceti Eel Margarita and Romulan Ale will be at the 10 Forward Bar.
New “Star Trek” merchandise includes apparel, accessories, and collectibles.
“Star Trek” experiences and offerings will be located in Minion Land.
Dungeons & Dragons
Players can participate in the immersive walkthrough experience Dungeons & Dragons: Secrets of Waterdeep. They will join fellow Harpers on a quest to save the city from Xanathar the Beholder.
After your quest, meet up with other adventurers in The First Roll Tavern. Special food and drink items include the Eldritch Blast, Beholder’s Brew Fondue, Dragon’s Breath cocktail, and Fireball dessert.
No adventure is complete without some gear. Special Dungeons & Dragons merchandise includes accessories, apparel, collectibles, gadgets, and plush toys. A preview showcases a Bag of Holding straight out of the Players’ Handbook.
The Dungeons & Dragons experience will be at Soundstage 15 in the Lower Lot, behind Transformers: The Ride.
Back to the Future
During the event, guests aboard the “Universal Fan Tram” will get to stop in the Hill Valley Courthouse Square set and actually walk through it after disembarking. Normally, the Studio Tour only passes through the set.
Guests will also have the opportunity to meet Doc Brown and Marty McFly, take photos with Einstein the dog, and even one of the original DeLorean Time Machines. Other offerings will include recreations of the Enchantment Under the Sea dance and the lightning strike on the Clock Tower that sent Marty traveling through time.
’50s-themed food and retro beverages inspired by the classic film trilogy will also be available during the event. A preview image shows a sandwich with a “Speed Limit 88” sign, an “Outtatime” flaming road cookie, and an Enchantment Under the Sea milkshake.
Event merchandise for “Back to the Future” will include apparel, accessories, and collectibles. One of the items revealed is a hoodie with a video game-inspired “Back to the Future” design.
Another item previewed is this license plate inspired by the California plates seen on the DeLorean. It reads “Back to the Future,” “DOC,” and “40 Years.” The film is celebrating this milestone anniversary in 2025.
One Piece
Meet with the Straw Hat Crew in the Fan Zone of One Piece. Guests can meet Luffy, Zoro, Nami, Usopp, and Sanji on New York Street on the Upper Lot. There will be interactive photo opportunities and guests can get sketched as a wanted pirate.
Special themed menu items include savory bites and sweet offerings inspired by One Piece characters. Unique merchandise will also be available.
Jujutsu Kaisen
Manga and anime fans can enter the world of Jujutsu Kaisen with a big-screen adventure inside the DreamWorks Theatre. During Jujutsu Kaisen: Hunger of the Cursed, guests will follow Yuji Itadori “as he embarks on a journey from becoming the host of a powerful curse to learning how to fight it and other curses alongside fellow students at Tokyo Jujutsu High School.”
Fans will also be able to shop themed merchandise and snack on Jujutsu Kaisen-inspired food.
The Wizarding World of Harry Potter
The Wizarding World of Harry Potter will have special experiences and offerings during Universal Fan Fest Nights.
“Hogwarts Always,” which debuted at Universal Orlando Resort last summer, will arrive at Universal Studios Hollywood. The projection show takes viewers on a journey through a school year at Hogwarts.
As previously announced, there will be magical creature meet and greets with a baby dragon, Occamy, and Niffler. Such encounters first debuted at Universal Studios Japan in 2023.
Guests are invited to celebrate their house pride with a three-course dinner with new themed food at The Three Broomsticks. And new “Harry Potter” merchandise will debut for Fan Fest Nights, including the new Collector’s Edition interactive wand and a collection of Pygmy Puff-inspired merch.
Super Nintendo World
Super Nintendo World will celebrate Yoshi with the debut of a Yoshi meet and greet. Offerings include a Yoshi egg hunt, “drone moments,” new Yoshi food items at Toadstool Cafe, and new Yoshi merchandise.
More About Universal Fan Fest Nights
Universal Fan Fest Nights is on select nights from April 25 through May 18, 2025, starting at 7 p.m.
- April 25, 26, and 27
- May 2, 3, and 4
- May 9, 10, and 11
- May 16, 17, and 18
Guests are encouraged to wear cosplay to Universal Fan Fest Nights (subject to Cosplay Costume Guidelines). There will be a Block Party with live performances, trivia, and photo ops. And the following rides will be open:
- Jurassic World – The Ride
- The Simpsons Ride
- Revenge of the Mummy – The Ride
- Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey
- Flight of the Hippogriff
- Mario Kart: Bowser’s Challenge
- Despicable Me Minion Mayhem
- The Secret Life of Pets: Off the Leash
Tickets are now on sale.
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