Zoiks! Scooby-Doo Meets The Universal Monsters: Mystery on the Backlot promises to be popular offering during 2026 Universal Fan Fest Nights. The immersive walk-through will provide the chance for face time with the Mystery Inc. team, a clever caper to uncover, and a far out assortment of food, drink, and merch.

Here’s a look at what you need to know about 2026 Universal Fan Fest Nights at Universal Studios Hollywood.

Attractions and Entertainment

Scooby-Doo Meets The Universal Monsters: Mystery on the Backlot

Scooby-Doo Meets The Universal Monsters: Mystery on the Backlot unfolds as an immersive walk-through story-driven adventure. set off on location via the Studio Tour, cast as “extras” in a new fictitious monster movie production. Everything is going great until a mysterious villain, known as The Phantom Director, hijacks the production by unleashing The Universal Monsters – Frankenstein’s Monster, Dracula, Bride of Frankenstein and Wolf Man.

As a series clues start to be uncovered, the crew will work together to solve the mystery, identify the villain. and save the production! Jinkies, what will happen next?

  • Your story begins on the tram ride to the set of your monster movie, culminating in a massive takeover moment at the iconic Universal Monsters mural. It’s here that The Phantom Director makes his first appearance and reveals his evil scheme: Determined to bring his “masterpiece” to life, he hijacks the production and summons the Universal Monsters to his side.
  • As your tram speeds away, you’ll receive a welcome video call from Mystery Inc. be recruited by the gang to help solve a case.
  • Four clues, four suspects, one masked culprit — and one incredible film set. You’ve arrived in Little Europe, the iconic set where many of the classic Universal Monsters films were shot, including “Frankenstein” (1931), “Dracula” (1931), “The Bride of Frankenstein” (1935), and “The Wolf Man” (1941).
  • As you explore Little Europe, and the Court of Miracles area by foot, Mystery Manual in-hand, you’ll come across four Mystery Markers. Each of these themed mini-HQs is overseen by a member of the gang. It’s up to you to visit all four and help Fred, Velma, Daphne, and Shaggy solve the clues. You’ll do so through a clever blend of character interaction, physical clues, and playful storytelling.

Photo ops will be available with the the Mystery Inc! team (Fred, Velma, Daphne, Shaggy, and Scooby-Doo), the Universal Monsters, and the Mystery Machine to enhance the night and make those social-ready moments pop.

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Dining

A wealth of Scooby-approved snacks and treats await. Throughout Little Europe, guests can find Scooby Snacks as well as the Super Shaggy Sandwich, a stacked club sandwich sharable with your own Mystery Gang. Additionally, fans can satisfy their monstrous hunger with a Universal Monsters 22” Dog.

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Shopping

Of course, you can expect there to be a frighteningly fun selection of merch.

  • The scary-good assortment is expected to include apparel and other treasures inspired by both Scooby-Doo and the Universal Monsters.

See it for Yourself

Universal Fan Fest Nights takes place at Universal Studios Hollywood on select dates from April 23 through May 16, 2026.

Event dates include April 23-25; May 1-3, 7-9, and 15-16. The event will begin each event night at 7pm and tickets are now available for purchase.

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