We confirmed first hand that both annual passholders and regular ticket holders at Universal Studios Hollywood can purchase in-park, day-of, upgrades to visit Universal Fan Fest Nights on the day of their visit for just $49 per person. Not only that, but these already-discounted tickets (regular price was $74 on the day of our visit) also come with early entry into the event which is an additional $20 add-on when purchased online. So that’s nearly 50% off of the regular price and you get nearly NINE hours of access to just about every offering in the park PLUS all of the special Fan Fest Nights offerings. If you’re on the fence, let this be your wake up call!

Here’s everything you need to know about discounted tickets for Universal Fan Fest 2025.

How To Get Them

20250504_151716At both the Main Entrance Plaza and at Guest Services near Universal Plaza, you will find kiosks where Team Members have clearly posted signage advertising the $49 upgrade to your admission into Universal Fan Fest Nights.

You can see our tickets and receipt below, we paid $98 for two tickets into the event WITH early access. Purchased online, those same tickets would ring up for well over $180.

Universal Fan Fest Nights early admission into begins at 5:30pm and the event remains open until 2am. You can purchase tickets at any point during the day as long as they are not sold out. Wristband distribution begins at approximately 3pm.

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What to Expect

20250425_220719Crowds all around the park will be super light and lines for just about every experience rarely stretch longer than about 20 minutes in our experience after visiting on two separate days. Even the limited-time focal offerings for the evening are running incredibly efficiently with short waits allowing the opportunity to revisit over and over again.

We enjoyed ourselves so much the first time around that the $49 price tag was too good to pass up. You can see our exhaustive coverage of everything including details and tips on visiting the attractions, merch options, the unique food and drink (including a review of the Fan Fest Dining Pass), and much more in our full guide coverage below.

It’s important to keep in mind pricing and availability of the event and offerings during the event are limited and subject to change.

MORE INFO: FULL GUIDE: 2025 Universal Fan Fest Nights — what you need to know

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Universal Fan Fest Nights, the All-New, After-Hours Fandom Event at Universal Studios Hollywood, Taps into Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Gaming and Anime, Featuring Immersive Experiences Inspired by Star Trek, Back to the Future, DUNGEONS & DRAGONS, One Piece and Jujutsu Kaisen, as well as The Wizarding World of Harry Potter and SUPER NINTENDO WORLD

See it for Yourself

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

MORE INFO: See all MouseInfo coverage for Universal Fan Fest Nights

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 

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