Universal Fan Fest Nights is an all-new after-hours event with the fandoms you love in one place, every event night. Celebrate with other fans the best of Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Gaming, and Anime like never before.
 Guests will step into the worlds of 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.
 
Geek out for real with in-world experiences, celebratory moments, themed food, and exclusive merchandise that takes fandom to a whole new level.

Here’s everything guests can look forward to at this event:

Star Trek

The most immersive Star Trek adventure awaits you in an all-new journey into the heart of the U.S.S. Enterprise-D, with must-have merchandise and exclusive themed food. Grab your favorite cosplay, gather your crew, and set the course on an unforgettable evening.

• At Star Trek: Red Alert, embark on an out-of-this-world adventure aboard the legendary starship U.S.S. Enterprise-D as a mysterious entity wreaks havoc on the ship’s systems! Star Trek: Red Alert is a daring walkthrough experience featuring many familiar locations from the legendary franchise, including the iconic Bridge—a screen-used set piece from the Paramount+ original series Star Trek: Picard.
• With space travel comes worldly cuisine. Send your tastebuds on an adventure at Quark’s Cafe with special themed food such as the Tribble Truffle Trio and refreshing worldly drinks. Also, don’t miss the 10 Forward Bar where you can indulge on specially crafted drinks such as the Ceti Eel Margarita and so much more. Must be 21+ with a valid photo ID to purchase and consume alcoholic beverages.
• Make it so. With new Star Trek apparel, accessories, and collectibles.

Back to the Future

Take the Universal Fan Tram Back to the Future and enter Hill Valley in the ultimate time-traveling adventure. Check out the authentic Courthouse Square from the film and meet your favorite characters like Doc Brown and Marty McFly along the way.

• Travel back to Hill Valley in 1955, just like Marty McFly! Relive iconic film moments from Back to the Future as Courthouse Square comes to life. Take a photo in your cosplay with Einstein and the iconic Time Machine, and experience the Enchantment Under the Sea dance along with a recreation of the Clock Tower lightning strike that sends Marty back to the future.
• Prepare to rock around the clock with 50s-themed food and retro beverages.
• Going back to 1955 is fun, but having proof you did is even better. Discover all-new apparel, accessories, collectibles, and more.
• Experience iconic photo ops, character interactions, and a ride
down nostalgia lane.

DUNGEONS & DRAGONS

Get your dice ready. Adventure as your favorite class as the World’s Greatest Role-Playing Game becomes a reality. Enter Waterdeep in an immersive walkthrough experience, meet in a tavern, and shop the themed merchandise.

• Join fellow Harpers on a DUNGEONS & DRAGONS quest to save Waterdeep from the clutches of the notorious beholder, Xanathar the Beholder, in the in-world action-packed DUNGEONS & DRAGONS: Secrets of Waterdeep.
• For any fan who’s dreamed of visiting the Sword Coast, your time has come. After your quest through Waterdeep, reward yourself with a beverage like an Eldritch Blast at DUNGEONS & DRAGONS: The First Roll Tavern.
• Calling all Wizards, Rogues, Fighters, and fans! Enhance your cosplay with must-have DUNGEONS & DRAGONS accessories and browse themed apparel and collectibles.

One Piece

As you enter the swashbuckling Fan Zone of One Piece, prepare for a night of piracy and cosplay (subject to Cosplay Costume Guidelines). Meet with the Straw Hat Crew and grab your merchandise and themed provisions fit for any pirate.

• Adventures await in the swashbuckling Fan Zone of One Piece. Get ready to meet Luffy and his Straw Hat Crew, like Zoro, Nami, Usopp, and Sanji. Capture all the fun with interactive photo opportunities and join the ranks of the most wanted pirates with the help of sketch artists.
• Get a taste of One Piece with a special themed menu featuring savory bites and sweet offerings, all inspired by your favorite characters.
• Go full on pirate and make your status official by getting sketched as a wanted pirate and score unique merchandise.

Jujutsu Kaisen

From the pages of the widely popular manga comes an anime adaptation of the world of Jujutsu Kaisen. Watch Yuji Itadori and friends take on a sorcery battle and shop-themed merchandise, and get beyond cursed with unique snacks.

• Watch this big-screen adventure inside our DreamWorks Theatre, Jujutsu Kaisen: Hunger of the Cursed. 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.
• Really Go into the world of sorcery and indulge in Jujutsu Kaisen-inspired bites.
• Add a touch of sorcery to your cosplay (subject to Cosplay Costume Guidelines) and shop the Jujutsu Kaisen apparel, accessories, and collectibles.

The Wizarding World of Harry Potter

Wizards, witches, and Muggles unite for an evening of magical experiences. Come and celebrate everything that The Wizarding World of Harry Potter has to offer, from attractions to new magical creatures, a stunning new projection show, new themed food, beverages, and merchandise offerings.

• Experience the wonder of Hogwarts Always, a breathtaking show that takes you on a magical journey through a school year at Hogwarts. Enjoy unforgettable music and incredible moments of wizardry, all set against the majestic backdrop of Hogwarts castle.
• Hogsmeade has recently become even livelier with magical creatures. Now is your chance to meet a baby dragon, Occamy, and yes, a Niffler who loves shiny, sparkling treasures.
• Celebrate your house pride with a special evening feast. Satiate your appetite with a spellbinding three-course dinner at the Three Broomsticks. And don’t forget to top it off with a Butterbeer.
• Add some new magic to your cosplay with the debut of the latest merchandise. Be the first to get the new Collector’s Edition interactive wand, exclusive to Universal Studios Hollywood, or the entire collection of Pygmy Puff-inspired merch that will enchant any magical creature lover.

SUPER NINTENDO WORLD

Universal Fan Fest Nights will mark the debut of fan-favorite Yoshi as a new meet-and-greet character in SUPER NINTENDO WORLD. Search for hidden Yoshi eggs in a fun scavenger hunt and celebrate with drone moments that will light up the night sky. You’ll also have a chance to meet Mario and friends and ride Mario Kart: Bowser’s Challenge.

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