The second annual Universal Fan Fest Nights at
Universal Studios Hollywood took place on select nights from April 23 through May 16, 2026, spanning a total of 12 event nights. The event continued the after-hours, separately ticketed format introduced in 2025, expanding its lineup of themed experiences and fandom-based attractions.
Experiences The 2026 event featured the following experiences: •
ONE PIECE: Grand Pirate Show – A live stunt show held at the WaterWorld venue, featuring characters from the
One Piece franchise. •
Scooby-Doo Meets the Universal Monsters: Mystery on the Backlot – An interactive walk-through experience on the studio backlot featuring
Scooby-Doo and the
Universal Monsters. •
The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Forbidden Forest: A Search for the Hippogriff – A walk-through experience set in the Forbidden Forest area of
The Wizarding World of Harry Potter. •
Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon the Miracle: Moon Palace Chapter Deluxe – A subtitled Japanese CG anime short film presented in the DreamWorks Theatre. •
Dungeons & Dragons: Secrets of Waterdeep – A returning interactive experience based on
Dungeons & Dragons. •
Super Nintendo World – Colorful Yoshi Celebration – A themed overlay in
Super Nintendo World featuring multiple colored Yoshi characters.
Event details The event included themed food, merchandise, cosplay opportunities, character interactions, and access to select park attractions including ''Mario Kart: Bowser's Challenge
and Jurassic World – The Ride''. Ticket options included general admission, Universal Express, Universal Express Unlimited, After 2PM Day/Night tickets, 2-Night General Admission, the Ultimate Fandom Pass, Early Access, VIP Tour, and Pass Member special pricing.
Changes from 2025 The 2026 event expanded upon the inaugural year with several new intellectual properties and experiences, including
ONE PIECE: Grand Pirate Show and
Scooby-Doo Meets the Universal Monsters: Mystery on the Backlot. The event also introduced
Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon the Miracle: Moon Palace Chapter Deluxe as a theatrical anime presentation. Returning offerings included
Dungeons & Dragons: Secrets of Waterdeep, while new themed experiences were added to existing lands, including a Forbidden Forest walk-through in
The Wizarding World of Harry Potter and a character-based overlay in
Super Nintendo World. == References ==