Horror and theme park fans take note: Universal Studios Hollywood has announced the appearance of Elphaba and Glinda from Wicked at Universal Fan Fest Nights, an after-hours event celebrating sci-fi, fantasy, gaming, and anime. Beginning April 25 and running on select nights through May 18, 2025, this separately ticketed gathering offers immersive experiences inspired by Star Trek, Back to the Future, DUNGEONS & DRAGONS, One Piece, Jujutsu Kaisen, The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, and SUPER NINTENDO WORLD.

Guests will find Elphaba and Glinda near the existing Wicked photo op at the park entrance. The Feature Presentation store will also highlight a wide variety of official Wicked merchandise, including apparel and accessories. In addition, attendees can enjoy a block party, interactive activations, cosplay (subject to guidelines), and specialized character encounters throughout the park.

Tickets are on sale now for Universal Fan Fest Nights, and an additional date has been added due to demand. For more information on event offerings and availability, visit Universal Studios Hollywood’s official website.

Here’s what guests and fans can expect at 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 aboard 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 soul of the Starship Enterprise, the bridge—an original set piece featured in the third and final season of Star Trek: Picard—in a desperate quest to stop the perceived danger and restore peace aboard the ship. Laden with special effects, audio-visual effects, multi-sensory activations and themed performers, this all-original experience will create an unforgettable, awe-inspiring moment that will elevate Star Trek fandom to new levels.
• Back to the Future: Destination Hill Valley—This nostalgic experience is based on the 1985 Back to the Future blockbuster movie 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.

Back to the Future: Destination Hill Valley will capture the essence of the classic film, immersing guests in familiar scenes and iconic props. Visitors can explore Hill Valley with original Lyon Estate monuments and view the Time Machine on display, creating a sense of stepping back in time. The event includes an energetic Enchantment Under the Sea dance, a Hill Valley Festival, and a re-creation 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 (D&D), this epic experience will welcome guests and fans to partake in a one-of-a-kind adventure and explore the fantastic world of D&D. Guests will join the Harpers—a heroic spy network—to foil a plot by the legendary beholder Xanathar and save the city of Waterdeep.

Universal Studios Hollywood is teaming up with Jim Henson’s Creature Shop to bring the legendary beholder Xanathar to life in DUNGEONS & DRAGONS: Secrets of Waterdeep. For over four decades, Jim Henson’s Creature Shop has led the way in 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 the former King of the Pirates, Gol D. Roger.  The Grand Pirate Gathering will transport guests 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 accidently 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 Niffler, 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.

• WICKED—This engaging meet and greet opportunity will feature the first-ever addition to Universal Studios Hollywood of the Elphaba and Glinda characters from Universal Pictures’ blockbuster movie.

Guests can expect an array of themed dishes crafted by Universal Studios Hollywood Executive Chef Julia Thrash. When Universal Fan Fest Nights officially launches, it will also unveil new merchandise—ranging from collectibles and apparel to drinkware and accessories—giving fans the opportunity to showcase their enthusiasm both at the event and beyond.

Tickets are on sale now with a variety of ticket offerings available. Click here to purchase tickets and for full Terms and Conditions. Details for each ticket type are subject to change.