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Universal Fan Fest Nights Debuts at Universal Studios Hollywood—Where Fandom Comes to Life!
Cosplayers, superfans, and pop culture aficionados, get ready to boldly go where no theme park event has gone before—because Universal Fan Fest Nights are officially warping into Universal Studios Hollywood! 🎭🎮🧙♂️
Running select nights from April 25 to May 18, 2025, this first-of-its-kind after-hours event invites guests to wear their fandom and step into the immersive worlds of Star Trek, Back to the Future, Dungeons & Dragons, ONE PIECE, Jujutsu Kaisen, plus beloved park favorites like The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™ and SUPER NINTENDO WORLD™.
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🧝♀️ Fandom-Fueled Cosplay Encouraged
Guests are encouraged to dress to impress in themed cosplay outfits that celebrate their favorite universes—just be sure to follow Universal’s Cosplay Costume Guidelines. While masks, props, and prosthetics have some limits, you can still channel your inner wizard, warrior, or warp-drive captain in style. Got more than one fandom in your heart? Attend multiple nights and switch up your look!
🛍️ Exclusive Merch Madness
Fan Fest Nights bring a galaxy of new limited-time merch collections, with something for every adventurer, time-traveler, and anime lover:
- 🚀 Star Trek: Red Alert – Beam up Starfleet gear, Tribble accessories, and even wearable Ceti eels (yes, really).
- ⏰ Back to the Future: Destination Hill Valley – Celebrate the film’s 40th anniversary with Marty’s puffer vest, rainbow hat, and iconic license plate collectibles.
- 🧙♂️ Dungeons & Dragons: Secret of Waterdeep – Load up on hoodies, bags of holding, and exclusive questing gear for every character class.
- 🏴☠️ ONE PIECE: Grand Pirate Gathering – Rock Luffy’s straw hat, Chopper gear, and collect pins, lunchboxes, and more.
- 👊 Jujutsu Kaisen: Hunger of the Cursed – Deck yourself out with plush hats, hoodies, and merch featuring all your favorite jujutsu sorcerers.
- 🪄 Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Wave a new Collector’s Edition Interactive Wand, munch popcorn from a Time-Turner bucket, and cuddle a Pygmy Puff or plush Occamy.
- 🦖 SUPER NINTENDO WORLD: Let’s Go Yoshi! – Celebrate everyone’s favorite green dino with colorful Yoshi-themed home goods, bags, and apparel.
Bonus: Many items are customizable with embroidery, engraving, and embossing so you can Make It You-niversal! 🧵✨
🎢 Attractions + Activations = Nerdvana
In addition to all the fandom-fueled activities, guests can enjoy select attractions throughout the park during Fan Fest Nights, 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
- The Simpsons Ride™
Related: Universal Fan Fest Nights Themed Food & Drinks Inspired by Iconic Stories
🎟️ Event Details
Universal Fan Fest Nights are separately ticketed events happening on the following dates:
📅 April 25–27, May 2–4, May 9–11, and May 15–18, 2025
Tickets are on sale now, so don’t miss your chance to geek out in the most immersive way possible at Universal Studios Hollywood.
Whether you’re casting spells, piloting starships, or leveling up with Luigi, this celebration of fandom is truly out of this world. 🌌
Ready player one? The universe is waiting.
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