Tickets Now on Sale for Universal Fan Fest Nights Events at Universal Studios Hollywood
Tickets start at $74 for general admission, but there are several upgrades and options.
Tickets are now on sale for Universal Fan Fest Nights, the all-new, after-hours fandom event at Universal Studios Hollywood, from the minds behind the popular Halloween Horror Nights event that will bring to life the fandom Star Trek, Back to the Future, Dungeons & Dragons, One Piece, and Jujutsu Kaisen, and more.
What’s Happening:
- Get ready to “Really Go There" as Universal Studios Hollywood takes fandom to a whole new level with its imaginative all-new, after-hours, separately ticketed event, “Universal Fan Fest Nights."
- The special event nights are designed to transport fans and guests into immersive in-world experiences, based on a number of film, anime, and video game properties.
- Tickets are now on sale for the inaugural event which takes place on the following dates in 2025:
- April 25-27
- May 2-4
- May 9-11
- May 16-18
Ticket pricing and packages:
- General admission tickets for the event start at $74 (tickets go up to $79 or $84 depending on the night) while a Universal Fan Fest Nights Universal Express starts at $173 and an Universal Fan Fest Nights Universal Express Unlimited pass starts at $203.
- The park will also offer a 2 p.m. Day/Night pass for the event with prices from $114 — with that rising to a starting price of $228 for Express pass.
- A Universal Fan Fest Nights VIP Tour package will be available starting at $373.
- Alternatively, Universal Fan Fest Nights guests can purchase an Early Access ticket for entry starting at 5:30 p.m.. This option is $20.
- Lastly, fans can also opt for a Universal Fan Fest Nights 2-Day General Admission for $109 or get the Universal Fan Fest Nights Ultimate Fandom Pass for general admission access to all of this year’s Universal Fan Fest Nights events for $249.
- To purchase, visit the official site.
About Universal Fan Fest Nights:
- Launching exclusively at Universal Studios Hollywood, Universal Fan Fest Nights comes to life from the minds of Halloween Horror Nights innovative creators and debuts with the same level of intensity and detail as this popular seasonal event.
- Universal Fan Fest Nights will feature all-new uniquely curated experiences inspired by sci-fi, fantasy, gaming and anime.
- Guests can tap into their inner fandom to join forces with their favorite characters while sharing their enthusiasm with like-minded fans as they engage (and maybe participate in a bit of cosplay!) with such renowned favorites as Star Trek, Back to the Future, Dungeons & Dragons, One Piece and Jujutsu Kaisen.
- Additionally, theme park favorites, The Wizarding Word of Harry Potter and Super Nintendo World will offer special additions and introduce character and interactive elements (like a new Yoshi!) during Universal Fan Fest Nights.
- Here's what guests and fans can expect a 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 about 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. As the chaos ensues, guests will venture further into the Enterprise, navigating familiar Star Trek environments, from the ship’s engineering room to transporter pads, to the famous Bridge - an original set piece that was featured in the third and final season of Star Trek: Picard. Laden with special effects, audio-visual effects, multi-sensory activations and themed performers, the all-original experience will be an unforgettable experience that will take Star Trek fandom to a new level.
- Back to the Future: Destination Hill Valley - This nostalgic experience is based on the 1985 blockbuster film, Back to the Future and invites guests to time travel back to 1955 Hill Valley alongside the film's iconic characters. 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. Brimming with authenticity, Back to the Future: Destination Hill Valley will pay homage to this groundbreaking film by inserting guests into many familiar scenes with iconic props. 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.
- DUNGEONS & DRAGONS: Secrets of Waterdeep - Inspired by the World's Greatest Roleplaying Game, Dungeons & Dragons, this epic experience will welcome guests and fans to partake in a one-of-a-kind adventure, and explore the fantastic world of DND. Guests will join the Harper’s - 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. For over 40 years, Jim Henson’s Creature Shop has been a world run out innovator and puppetry, animatronics and digital animation.
- One Piece: Grand Pirate Gathering - This unique experience is inspired by the long-running global hit anime series, One Piece, from creator Eiichiro Oda, that 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 Gol. D. Roger. The experience will take fans into the series' fictional world of pirates through an immersive and interactive experience, complete with iconic visuals and scenic environments that place fans at the heart of the action. Guests will also have time to enjoy uplifting meet and greet opportunities with different characters and 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 accidentally 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 - Guests and fans will have a chance to further engage in the theme park's immersive land with all-new magical creature interactions, including the opportunity to meet the Niffer, 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.
- 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. Plus, guests will be treated to celebratory drone moments that will illuminate the night sky throughout the evening.
- Additionally, fans can look forward to an enticing menu of themed foods that Universal Studios Hollywood Executive Chef Julia Thrash will elevate to new levels.
- New merchandise, including collectibles, apparel, drinkware, accessories and more, will debut in tandem with the grand opening of Universal Fan Fest Nights, inviting guests and fans to display their fandom during the event and beyond.
- Tickets are on sale now with a variety of ticket offerings available. For different ticket types, Express Pass options and more, be sure to check out the official site, here.
- All experiences and activations will be included every event night for guests to enjoy when they attend Universal Fan Fest Nights (subject to change).
- During the special event nights, guests will be able to experience select theme park attractions open during the event, including Mario Kart: Bowser’s Challenge, Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey, Flight of the Hippogriff, Jurassic World—The Ride, Despicable Me Minion Mayhem, Revenge of the Mummy: The Ride, and The Simpsons Ride.
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