With tickets available now, Universal Fan Fest Nights has confirmed the line up of offerings coming to Universal Studios Hollywood including a fun mix of sci-fi, fantasy, gaming, and anime experiences, with themed activations. Guests will step into fan-favorite worlds with live entertainment, immersive photo ops, exclusive merchandise, themed food, and the opportunity to dress in cosplay.

Here’s a look at what we know so far about Universal Fan Fest Nights 2025 at Universal Studios Hollywood.

What Is It?

Unlike Disneyland which hosts springtime Disneyland After Dark events that surround a central theme, the Universal Fan Fest Nights are more of a buffet approach akin to Halloween Horror Nights in which all of the evening’s offerings range from a variety of different titles and IP.

• That means, ALL offerings for ALL titles will be available on EVERY night that the Universal Fan Fest Nights are offered.

Universal Fan Fest Nights promises uniquely curated experiences and activations inspired by sci-fi, fantasy, gaming and anime. Various offerings will have you step into fan-favorite worlds to live the stories that have come to life on both the big and small screen with live entertainment and photo opportunities. Plus, fans are encouraged to dress in favorite cosplay. Additional highlights include:

• An enticing menu of themed foods will elevate to meteoric levels thanks to Universal Studios Hollywood Executive Chef Julia Thrash
• New merchandise, including collectibles, apparel, drinkware, accessories and more, will debut in tandem with the grand opening of Universal Fan Fest Nights

Themed Experiences

Back to the Future: Destination Hill Valley

This nostalgic experience is based on the 1985 Back to the Future blockbuster movie and invites guests to time travel back to 1955 Hill Valley alongside the film’s iconic characters.

• Back to the Future: Destination Hill Valley will pay homage to this groundbreaking film by inserting guests into many familiar scenes with iconic props
• 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
• 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

MORE INFO: DETAILS: Everything Back to the Future: Destination Hill Valley at Universal Fan Fest Nights 2025

Star Trek: Red Alert

Inspired by the Star Trek universe that has entertained millions of fans, this daring walk-through experience will boldly take guests on an immersive adventure aboard the U.S.S. Enterprise NCC-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
• Guests will venture further into the Enterprise, navigating familiar Star Trek environments, from the ship’s engineering room to transporter pads, to the soul of the Starship Enterprise, the bridge—an original set piece featured in the third and final season of Star 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 elevate Star Trek fandom to new levels

MORE INFO: DETAILS: Everything Star Trek at Universal Fan Fest Nights 2025

DUNGEONS & DRAGONS: Secrets of Waterdeep

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.

• Join the Harpers—a heroic spy network—to foil a plot by the legendary beholder Xanathar and save the city of Waterdeep
• Universal Studios Hollywood is collaborating with Jim Henson’s Creature Shop to create the legendary beholder Xanathar that will come to life within DUNGEONS & DRAGONS: Secrets of Waterdeep

One Piece: Grand Pirate Gathering

This unique experience is inspired by the long-running global hit anime series, One Piece, from creator Eiichiro Oda 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, this offering will place fans at the heart of the action
• Enjoy meet and greet opportunities with different characters as well as participate in themed interactive photo ops

Jujutsu Kaisen: Hunger of the Cursed

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

• 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 spectacular Hogwarts Always light projection show designed 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

MORE INFO: DETAILS: Everything Wizarding World for Universal Fan Fest Nights 2025

SUPER NINTENDO WORLD: Let’s Go, Yoshi

This exciting addition to SUPER NINTENDO WORLD will 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
• Guests will be treated to celebratory drone moments that will illuminate the night sky throughout the evening Universal has since removed any mention of the drone from all communications and on their official site.

MORE INFO: DETAILS: Everything “Super Nintendo World: Let’s Go, Yoshi” at Universal Fan Fest Nights 2025

See it for Yourself

Universal Fan Fest Nights take place at Universal Studios Hollywood on select nights April 25–May 18, 2025.

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Tickets

Universal Fan Fest Nights tickets range from the cheapest option at $74 for General Admission (offering entry to the event) to the most expensive option at $373 for the VIP Tour (which includes a guided tour, unlimited express access, private trolley transport, gourmet dinner, and valet parking). Mid-range options offer a combination of daytime park admission with limited express access to rides and attractions, plus evening event access with early entry to select experiences.

One/Two Day Tickets

• General Admission – From $74
• Universal Express – From $173
  • Includes admission & one-time express access to each in-world experience, ride, and attraction.
• Universal Express Unlimited – From $203
  • Includes admission & unlimited express access to each in-world experience, ride, and attraction.
• After 2 PM Day/Night – From $114

  • Daytime admission after 2 p.m. + same-day evening General Admission to Fan Fest Nights.
  • Early event access to select experiences starting at 5:30 p.m. (subject to change).
• After 2 PM Day/Night Universal Express – From $228
  • Daytime admission after 2 p.m. + same-day evening admission with express access.
  • One-time express access to each ride/attraction during the day & event.
  • Early event access to select experiences starting at 5:30 p.m. (subject to change).
• VIP Tour – From $373
  • Guided walking tour, VIP trolley, unlimited express access, gourmet dinner (excludes alcohol), and valet parking.
• Early Access Ticket – From $20
  • Entry to select experiences starting at 5:30 p.m. (subject to change).
  • Requires separate event admission for the same date.

Multi-Night Tickets

• 2-Night General Admission – From $109
  • Select any available event night for your first visit, starting April 25, 2025.
• Ultimate Fandom Pass – From $249
  • General Admission access to all event nights (based on selected first visit date

MORE INFO: Official site for tickets to Universal Fan Fest Nights